GhanaWeb can confirm that the embattled former minister of sanitation and water resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah’s assets and bank accounts containing millions of dollars and cedis have been frozen by the office of the Special Prosecutor. Documents sighted by GhanaWeb from our sources at the court also confirmed that the Office of the …
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NDC sacks its regional women organiser who declared love for Alan Kyerematen
The Kumawu office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sacked its Women’s Organiser, Akua Afriyie, for openly declaring her support for one of the candidates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race, Alan Kyerematen. According to a 3news.com report, the sack was informed by a video in which she declared her admiration for …
Read More »Rafarazzi to Storm UK With Marketing Tour
The Chief Executive Officer of Rafarazzi African Couture Mr Rafael Mensah has hinted he will storm the United Kingdom and its surrounding cities with a marketing tour. According to the award-winning fashion and designer the tour will start from the 12th to the 20th August respectively. “As part of the …
Read More »S/R: Official vehicle of Fisheries Commission official snatched at gunpoint
The official vehicle of the Savannah Regional Director of the Fisheries Commission has been stolen. The vehicle was purportedly seized at gunpoint in Tamale on Monday evening. The event occurred in front of his house in the Northern Regional capital’s Bi-water area, putting the local population and authorities on edge. …
Read More »2023 Women’s World Cup: Morocco bow out after heavy defeat to France
Morocco exited the Women’s World Cup with pride on Tuesday despite a 4-0 defeat to tournament favourites France. Playing in their first-ever knockout match, the Atlas Lionesses found themselves overwhelmed by the European heavyweights at Hindmarsh Stadium. In a match that showcased their prowess, France made their intentions clear from …
Read More »Minority calls for reinstatement of GH¢32 billion government debt, challenges Bank of Ghana auditors
The minority in Parliament has issued a directive to Dr. Ernest Addison, the governor of the Bank of Ghana, demanding the reinstatement of over 32 billion cedis in government debt that was previously written off under the DDEP. The directive comes amid revelations that the Bank of Ghana incurred losses exceeding 60 billion …
Read More »SSNIT retrieves GH₵132 million from employers through court action
The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it has retrieved 132 million Ghana Cedis from 2,272 cases filed at the law court within the first half of 2023. The cases were related to employers who failed to honour statutory social security obligations on behalf of their employees. The Director-General …
Read More »GFA confirms venue for Ghana vs Mexico match in October
The Ghana Football Association and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) have revealed the venue for Ghana’s friendly game against Mexico. The Black Stars are scheduled to face Mexico in a friendly match which will be played in the month of October 2023. According to a statement from the Ghana …
Read More »Ajax considering Ernest Nuamah as ideal replacement for ‘exiting’ Kudus – Report
Dutch giants, Ajax will look to find a replacement for Mohammed Kudus as soon as he leaves the club this summer. The Ghana forward has been linked with a possible move to several clubs for the past couple of months. Despite the links to clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, …
Read More »Properties worth millions lost as fire guts down Comedian AY’s mansion
Nigerian comedian, AY’s mansion has been reduced to a ‘pile of ruins’ following a fire outbreak at his residence in Lekki, Lagos. Videos from the incident which occurred on Sunday, August 6, have since gone viral amidst massive reactions from netizens online. One can recall that initially, an individual claiming …
Read More »Guru reveals source of feud with Kuami Eugene, advises him to not fight others’ battles
Seasoned Ghanaian rapper, Guru has come forward to shed light on the origins of the ongoing feud between himself and fellow artiste Kuami Eugene. In a candid interview on Accra FM, Guru provided insights into the series of events that led to the misunderstanding between them. The feud, which had escalated into a public dispute, …
Read More »Minister orders GES to sanction headteacher who spent BECE candidates’ registration fees
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take disciplinary action against the headteacher of Buduatta DA Junior High School. This decision comes after allegations that the headteacher, Richard Ahunyagbe, misappropriated funds intended for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration of certain …
Read More »MILITARY COUPS WILL TAKE US BACKWARDS — Presidential Candidate hopeful, Onipayede Ossom Teye
We Africans must know that every power pays homage to where it comes from and in every military rule the guns are more respected than citizens. In autocratic rule the interest of that one person is paramount than the interest of the citizens. In democracy, power belongs to the people, …
Read More »BoG building another head office worth US$250 million – Minority alleges
The Minority in Parliament has stated that despite the losses that the Bank of Ghana has incurred, the bank is building another head office at North Ridge worth $250 million. According to the Minority leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the BoG’s illegal printing of money is responsible for the depletion of Ghana’s …
Read More »Black Sherif takes Germany by storm with stellar performance
Ghana’s rising music sensation, Black Sherif, took the stage by storm at the highly anticipated Afrobeats Festival in Germany. The festival, renowned for showcasing top African artistes, witnessed an unforgettable performance from the young artiste, leaving the audience in awe and craving for more. As the festival grounds filled with eager …
Read More »Late Alaafin of Oyo ex-wife, Queen Dami reportedly in a relationship with Portable
According to reports, late Alaafin of Oyo wife, Queen Dami, is currently in a romantic connection with spectacular artist, Portable. Recall that a few months after the Alaafin of Oyo passed away, Queen Dami participated in Lege Miami’s dating live session, where singles are matched in the hopes of finding …
Read More »Niger coup forces British Airways flight back to Nairobi
A British Airways (BA) flight was forced to return to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Monday after being in the skies for two hours following the closure of Niger’s airspace by the junta on Sunday. The airline confirmed the incident saying that flight BA64, which left …
Read More »‘Mama Samia Love’ initiative brings in 60 US specialist doctors
A group of 60 medical specialists from the US will land here on Saturday to undertake surgeries to patients risking disability from dislocated joints due to arthritis It is the courtesy of ‘Mama Samia Love’, an initiative by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to provide medical treatment to people in the …
Read More »Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS
Niger’s military government has rejected the latest diplomatic mission from African countries aimed at restoring constitutional order after a July 26 coup, resisting pressure from the United States and United Nations to come to the negotiating table. The African Union (AU) planned to send a joint mission with representatives of …
Read More »Watch as 27 juvenile prisoners take part in 2023 BECE under tight security
Some 300 students took part in the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at the Bethany Methodist Junior High School, one of the centres for the examination in the nation’s capital, Accra. According to one of the supervisors, who spoke to GhanaWeb’s team during a visit to the centre, 162 of …
Read More »BoG governor, deputies must resign – NDC gives 21-day ultimatum
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has been given a 21-day ultimatum to resign. According to the minority in parliament, the governor and his deputies must resign after running the country into a ditch. During a press briefing on August 8, 2022, the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato …
Read More »Kumasi South Hospital staff reject former KATH CEO’s transfer to facility
A section of the Health Services Workers Union at the Kumasi South Hospital has voiced their disagreement with the transfer of Dr. Oheneba Owusu Danso, the former Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), to the hospital for clinical duties. A news report by myjoyonline.com indicates that Dr. …
Read More »You can’t disrespect me and expect me to join your campaign – Deputy minister ditches Bawumia
The Deputy Minister of Railways Development, David Kwaku Asante-Boateng, has said that the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, recently disrespected him in public. He explained that this was during a visit of the veep and some members of his campaign team to an area in the Asante Akim area. …
Read More »Niger junta appoints new prime minister
Niger’s military coup leaders led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani, have appointed Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine a new Prime Minister for the country. According to a news report by asaaseradio.com, the announcement was made by the military leaders on the evening of Monday, August 7, 2023, through a statement broadcast on …
Read More »Michael Essien ‘returns’ to Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien had a feel of the home team dressing room of Chelsea once again when he returned to London to take part in the Game 4 Ukraine charity match played at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday,6, August, 2023. The charity game under the auspices of former …
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