A group of Ghanaians who recently completed a road trip from Accra to London, covering 10,000 kilometers have opened up about the challenges they encountered throughout their journey, especially at the Mauritanian border. The adventurers recounted their ordeal in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, highlighting the diversity of landscapes, …
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Prosper Ogum returns as Kotoko coach with ambitious targets
Prosper Narteh Ogum has revealed his ambitions after being introduced as the head coach of Asante Kotoko for a second term. Ogum’s return to the club comes a year after his unexpected departure, attributed to misunderstandings with the previous management. His earlier tenure saw Kotoko end their eight-year drought in …
Read More »Cape Town taxi strike: Two people killed, 3 injured and several roads blocked
Two people were shot in separate incidents during the taxi strike in Cape Town on Monday morning. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said the first death occurred when a motorist fired shots at “assailants” who appeared to have been stoning vehicles. “An individual was shot dead and three others injured …
Read More »Bolt driver stabbed over traffic dispute
A man in a military uniform has allegedly stabbed a driver associated with ride-hailing cab; Bolt over a traffic dispute. The driver, who suffered from losing significant amount of blood was later resuscitated by medics at the Deseret Hospital at Santa Maria in Accra. According to Citinewsroom.com reports, the driver …
Read More »Factors That Increase Women’s Risk Of Getting HIV
Although many people believe that mainly men get infected with HIV/AIDS, women are getting infected at a faster rate than men, especially in developing countries, and suffer more from the adverse impact of AIDS. As of mid-1996, the Joint UN Program on AIDS estimated that more than 10 million of …
Read More »Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people
A rescue worker searches for victims after a train derailed in Sarhari town in district Sanghar, Pakistan August 6, 2023. A passenger train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 80, local broadcaster Geo reported citing a district official. Around 10 cars …
Read More »Three persons arrested over stealing boxes of medicine at Bolgatanga Regional Hospital
The Police through an intelligence operation have arrested suspects Raymond Asoke, Noeyelle Bridget and Raheem Fasilat for stealing some boxes of medicine at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. Suspect Raymond Asoke, a driver at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital was arrested on August 4, 2023 when he was monitored loading boxes of …
Read More »Kantanka trolled on social media for the absence of its cars on Accra to London road trip convoy
On July 23, 2023, 13 Ghanaians, 12 men and 1 woman set off on a 10,000-kilometre trip from Accra to London by land. The trip, consisting of five cars took about 16 days and the group, known as Wanderlust Ghana arrived in London on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Social media …
Read More »No individual coined the name ‘Ghana’ – Historian reveals
An astute historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has stated that the name ‘Ghana’ was not coined by any individual as perceived by some members of the public. According to him, the name existed 600 years ago before Kwame Nkrumah popped up on the political scene in then Gold Coast. Ghana, he …
Read More »Ghanaian Aston Villa fan enjoys celebrity status as Valencia supporters mistake him for Aston Villa player
A Ghanaian football fanatic, Owusu Boakye Amando, was the toast of fans when he signed autographs and took photos with Valencia fans after Aston Villa defeated Valencia 2-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Amando is the founder of Aston Villa Ghana, an …
Read More »We can’t give someone like Shatta Wale a diplomatic passport – Ola Michael disagrees with ex-French Ambassador
Movie producer and entertainment critic, Ola Michael has shot down a suggestion that award winning dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale should be issued a diplomatic passport by the state. Speaking on the Saturday, August 5, 2023, edition of United Showbiz, Ola argued that the character of the controversial musician is rather unbefitting of …
Read More »NPA to commence Cylinder Recirculation Model in September
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is set to roll out the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) programme in September this year, Perry Okudzeto, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Authority has said. He said under the CRM, residents of Accra and other selected parts of the country do not have to …
Read More »Kumasi-based journalist makes wild claims about Cecilia Dapaah, cites Addo Kufuor, Joseph Yamin as witnesses
A Kumasi-based journalist, Nana Frimpong Zeigah, has made a damning allegation against the former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah. According to him, Cecilia Dapaah, in 2009, spewed lies about him to his political mentor, Dr Kwame Addo Kufuor in a bid to mar their relationship. The case, he said, …
Read More »Jomoro MP Commends Charger Limited Boss
Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro Constituency Dorcas Affo-Toffey has commended CEO of Charger Group Limited, producers of Black Legend Coffee Gin Dr Emmanuel Bortey Borketey for partnering West FM, Elubo for the Black Legend Coffee Gin-West FM walk. The MP on Friday (Founders day) joined hundreds of …
Read More »CEO of Asian African Consortium Wins Prestigious Award
Accra, Ghana – In a remarkable celebration of exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship, Mrs. Adelaide A. Siaw-Agyepong, CEO of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), has been honored with the distinguished title of Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at the prestigious 3rd edition of the National Governance and Business Leadership Awards (NGBLA …
Read More »Ghana’s Founders’ Day Is An Attempt To Distort Ghana’s History And At Best Discriminatory – Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba
The decision of President Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government to introduce Founders’ Day is yet an attempt by the leaders of those who belong to the Danquah-Busia tradition to distort Ghana’s history and to promote hegemony in our body politics. The United States has ”Founding Fathers” because the Founding fathers’ lives and actions …
Read More »Was Bawumia booed by NPP delegates in Ajumako Enyan Essiam?
A video trending on social media in the past few days seem to suggest that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was booed by some members of the New Patriotic Party when his campaign made a stop in the Ejumako Enyan Essuam Constituency. In the 43-seconds video sighted by GhanaWeb, scores of party members are …
Read More »Stop crossing to Togo in canoes to fish-Volta fishers told
The Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has asked Volta fishers to stop crossing to Togo in canoes to fish, warning that could attract undesirable migrants into Ghana. Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI), Justice Kudzo Normeshie, Officer in charge of Immigration Professional Standards and Ethics at the Command …
Read More »Ruthless criminal and ambulance lawyer – Dag Heward-Mills fires salvos amid court issue
The founder and leader of the Lighthouse Group of Churches, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has allegedly thrown shades the way of the counsel for six former bishops of the Lighthouse church. During a sermon in his church, Dag Heward-Mills insinuated that the lawyer did not do due diligence when the bishops approached him to represent …
Read More »Brighton reach agreement with Ajax for services of Mohammed Kudus
English Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement in principle with Ajax to sign attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus. Subject to the deal being finalized, the fee is in the region of €40million. That would make it a club-record purchase, surpassing the price paid for Joao Pedro …
Read More »A lot of Ghanaian youth have a very bad attitude toward work – Michy
Ghanaian musician, Michy has stated that many Ghanaian youths have a very bad attitude towards work thus the hardship in the country. She said this on ‘E-Forum’ with Abrantepa on GhanaWeb TV where she was talking about the inspiration behind her new song ‘Hustle’. When asked if the government should …
Read More »‘I didn’t know when Yul picked a second wife’ – Pete Edochie
Veteran actor, Pete Edochie has broken his silence on the end of his son Yul Edochie’s marriage to his first wife, May. Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Okonkwo, Pete Edochie stated that he was not aware his Yul’s marriage to his second wife, Judy Austin. According to him, he tried not to …
Read More »7th ‘5th August’ track: Lyrical Joe’s birthday bombshell shakes Ghana’s music scene
Lyrical Joe, a standout talent in Ghana’s music scene, has once again marked his birthday with a special gift for his fans; the 7th installment of his “5th August” series. This yearly tradition, which began in 2017, has become a major event eagerly anticipated by his followers. Each year, Lyrical …
Read More »‘Absolute democracy is not good for us’ – Nhyiaeso MP
Dr. Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has bemoaned the attitude of Ghanaians towards national development. According to him, Ghana is in a mess not only because of the actions of government but the behavior of many Ghanaians who know the right thing but do wrong. Contributing to Peace FM’s …
Read More »ECOWAS closes border with Niger Republic
West African power house Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) has directed Nigeria in a show of support to the democratically-elected government of President Mohammed Bazoum to shut its border with Niger Republic following the military coup that ousted him. In a press statement to news men globally, the …
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