Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Mahama, to clearly explain to Ghanaians what he did in office as President and what he intends to do when given the nod again. The Asante monarch said President Akufo-Addo has been touring …
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Breaking news: Osebor rapes niece
A chainsaw operator, Akwasi Yeboah popularly known as “Osebor” has been arrested by Nyankomase Ahenkro Police Command for repeatedly raping his niece who is a 16-year-old JHS 3 Pupil in the Assin South District of the central region. The victim was staying with the suspect after she claimed her parents …
Read More »Govt terminates contract of Engineers & Planners in Savannah Region
The Roads and Highways Ministry has terminated the road contract between the government of Ghana and Messrs Engineers and Planners contractors. The contract, which had the contractors working on the Tamale-Salaga-Makango road in the Savannah Region, according to the Ministry, was ended based on what they described as unnecessary delays …
Read More »Residents Flee After Bloody Clash With Military At Dome Faase
Hundreds of fear-stricken residents of Dome Faase in the Greater Accra Region have fled their homes following a crash that left a number of people, including two military personnel, injured. The incident has led to the deployment of more military personnel to the town. One resident, who spoke to Citi …
Read More »“You’ve Being a Role Model” – Francis Owusu-Akyaw Celebrates Lands and Natural Resources Minister
The former Parliamentary Candidate Aspirant of the ruling New Patriotic Party at Juaben Constituency in Ashanti Region,Mr Francis Owusu-Akyaw has commended the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Lawyer Kweku Asomah-Cheremeh for being a role model. The Minerals Expert, Mr Owusu-Akyaw celebrated the hardworking former Bono Ahafo regional Minister …
Read More »Wedding is not necessary, it’s a waste of cash – Reggie Rockstone’s wife
Wife of veteran Ghanaian musician, Reggie Rockstone, Zilla Limann has stated that a wedding is not a necessary venture. In a joint interview with ZionFelix on the ‘Uncut’ Show, the couple threw light on how their marriage ceremony was done. When asked about the ceremony, Zilla disclosed they never had a …
Read More »Over 50 arrested for attacking two soldiers at Dome Faase
More than 50 persons have been arrested after two military officers were attacked at Dome Faase near Accra. A military contingent was deployed to the town to restore calm forcing residents to flee to avoid arrest. The uniformed men reportedly clashed with rampaging residents on Tuesday, while protecting a parcel …
Read More »Mauritius oil spill: Dead dolphins found after shipwreck
At least 13 dead dolphins have been found on the seashore in Mauritius, more than a month after the huge oil spill caused by a Japanese-owned ship. The deaths have been caused either by the spill or the authorities’ decision to sink the ship’s stem, environmental campaigners say. The carcasses …
Read More »BECE food: No headteacher has complained of poor quality – Gender Minister
No headteacher in any of the schools in which pupils are sitting for their Basic Education Examination Certificate (BECE) has complained about the quality of food being served their pupils, the Minister of Gender, Child and Social Protection, Mrs Cynthia Mamle Morrison has said. “So far, no headmaster has called me to …
Read More »Breaking News: Access Bank on fire (WATCH VIDEO)
A branch of Access Bank in Lagos caught fire on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. The raging fire was captured on phone cameras by pedestrians from the road and people in surrounding buildings in Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island where the building is located. Fire fighters are reported to have responded to …
Read More »Wi-Fi for SHSs: GES directed to review ban on phones, other gadgets – Adutwum
Persons advocating for the legalisation of phones in secondary schools, among other gadgets, may have gotten a boost from Deputy Minister of Education in-charge of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Yaw Adutwum. Following the Akufo-Addo administration’s assurance that it will provide Senior High Schools with free Wi-Fi, Dr. Adutwum says a …
Read More »Residents of Domefaase were lucky, military could have killed more than 100 of them – Minister
Deputy Defence Minister Major Derrick Oduro (rtd) has condemned the attack on military personnel at Domefaase in Obom Domeabra Municipal Assembly. The former military capo said the attack was unfortunate, irresponsible and an attack on the nation. Speaking on Frontline on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, he also commended the military personnel …
Read More »NPP is treating Central Region as if we don’t have the men – Ken Agyapong bemoans neglect
Member of Parliament for the Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has bemoaned the utter neglect of the Central Region by the current New Patriotic Party government. According to him, although several ambassadors were appointed in various regions across the country, the Central Region did not have even one person appointed for an ambassadorial position. The maverick …
Read More »Military losing respect, withdraw them from land guard duties – Bonaa
Security analyst Adam Bonaa has called on the leadership of the Ghana Armed Forces to withdraw its men from guard duties relating to land, personal protection among others. According to him, some of the guard duties have resulted in the loss of respect for the military over the years. Mr …
Read More »‘Chop’ their money but vote against politicians who want to buy your votes – Mahama urges
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer, Mr. John Dramani Mahama admonished electorates not to sell their votes in the upcoming December 7 polls but rather think of their future “When they bring the money, take it and ‘chop’ it, but when you enter the booth, remember that you are voting …
Read More »‘Three Shot’ In Third Night Of Unrest In US City
Three people have been shot during a third night of unrest in the US city of Kenosha that was sparked by the police shooting of a black man, according to US media reports. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth told the New York Times that one person had been killed. The …
Read More »Asokore Mampong: Man with 355 voters ID card duplicates arrested
Police at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 36-year old man who had in his possession 355 duplicates of the new Voters’ ID Cards and 17 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Cards. The suspect, John Amoah, told police that he was taking contact details of residents at …
Read More »Why Mzbel was arrested – Police CID explains
Some clarity has been given by the Ghana Police Service over the arrest of musician and businesswoman, Mzbel. News was rife on social media on Monday 24th August, of the arrest and subsequent detention of the singer at the Police CID over allegations that she made some derogatory comments in an …
Read More »Lionel Messi hands in Barcelona transfer request
Legendary Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has asked to leave this summer. The Argentina international, 33, sent a fax to the club on Tuesday saying he wishes to exercise a clause in his contract, allowing him to leave for free with immediate effect. Barca were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions …
Read More »No true Christian or Muslim will vote for NDC – MASLOC CEO
The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Ghana, Mr Stephen Amoah has said that any Christian who votes for John Dramani Mahama will have their values questioned. According to him, the government of Akufo-Addo has performed beyond imagination and therefore needs to be given the opportunity to do more …
Read More »Mixed reactions at St. Joseph’s JHS over government’s hot meal
There have been mixed reactions at the St Joseph’s Junior High School in Tamale over the hot meal provided by the government for Junior High School students which started yesterday. Some students expected something more “attractive” than what was provided while others were fine with it. Some also blamed the …
Read More »Banks collapse: All customers paid – BoG Governor
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has stated that all customers of the nine (9) failed banks, and over ninety five percent (95%) of customers of Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions (SDIs), which were affected by the banking sector clean-up have received their deposits. According to Dr. Addison, …
Read More »Leaked audio: Akua Donkor admits lying about John Mahama in ‘Papano’ saga
Madam Akua Donkor who last week claimed on Wontumi TV that Former President John Dramani Mahama is the ‘Papano’ has been caught in a leaked audio admitting that she lied about the whole issue. In an audio intercepted by My News Ghana, Madam Akua Donkor was confronted by Mary Awusi, the …
Read More »Obom Domeabra: Soldiers fire into unarmed crowd over land dispute
Tension is mounting in Obom Domeabra in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region after some irate youth in the area clashed with soldiers over a disputed parcel of land. This incident is said to have occurred when three armed men in military uniform opened fire on a …
Read More »State Housing efficient now – Bawumia
The Vice President of the Republic, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that State Housing is being run more efficiently despite the fact that it has limited resources it is working with. In an exclusive interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show hosted by Kwame Sefa Kayi on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, …
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