World football governing body, FIFA has celebrated Ghana following the 1995 U-17 World Cup in Ecuador. The Black Starlets made it three in a row for Africa as they swept to a thrilling 3-2 victory against Brazil in the final of the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Guayaquil, Ecuador. …
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Atik Mohammed officially bows out of PNC
Atik Mohammed has officially stepped out of the race for position in the People’s National Convention (PNC). The embattled General Secretary says he won’t seek re-election neither is he desiring to play any leadership role in the party, stressing he is done with the PNC. According to him, he would …
Read More »John Mahama dares Akufo-Addo to a face-to-face debate on infrastructural records
The Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Former President John Dramani Mahama has called President Akufo-Addo to a debate on the level of infrastructural development each of them has made in their tenures of government. A few days ago Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia during his Townhall virtual …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: ‘Papa no’ sardine hits market
Some manufacturers have capitalized on the ‘papa no’ trend by producing canned fish with the term hugely embossed on the label. This comes on the back of the birth of the term that emanated from the social media fracas between Tracey Boakye and Mzbel. These photos were shared on Instagram …
Read More »Just In: 8 rooms burnt into ashes at Kasoa [Video]
Eight rented uncompleted rooms have been burnt into ashes at Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality. In an interview with some settlers who were able to escape from their rooms, they said around 8:am they heard an explosion from one of the electric poles in front of their house. …
Read More »Opambour sends important message to Mahama
The General Overseer of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, has made a passionate appeal to former President Mahama. The Kumasi-based man of God, popularly known as Prophet One, has urged the National Democratic Congress flagbearer not to respond to any of the name callings in relation to actress Tracey …
Read More »Kenya journalist freed from detention in Ethiopia
Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma has been released from detention in Ethiopia – about a week after his lawyer said he had contracted coronavirus in prison. He has been moved to a state-run isolation facility for treatment, and will be allowed to travel back to Kenya once he recovers. Mr Juma, …
Read More »Six bodyguards to South Sudan’s VP shot dead
Six bodyguards of South Sudan’s Vice-President James Wani Igga have been been shot dead and another two wounded after their convoy was ambushed by rebels, his spokesman Kalisto Lado has told the BBC. Mr Wani was not in the convoy when it came under fire at his home village of …
Read More »Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader ‘poisoned’
Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital suffering from suspected poisoning, his spokeswoman has said. The anti-corruption campaigner fell ill during a flight and the plane made an emergency landing in Omsk, Kira Yarmysh said, adding that they suspected something had been mixed into his tea. The Kremlin …
Read More »Pastors Yet To Open Churches Are Unbelievers – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Christ Embassy Church has described clergymen who have refused to reopen their churches as unbelievers. The religious centers were closed in March as a part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus. The Federal and state governments have given religious organizations the go-ahead to reopen for worship. The approval …
Read More »Central Region: COVID-19 kills 7 persons in Mfantseman Municipality
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Mfantseman Municipal Assembly, Kenneth Kelly Essuman has confirmed that the Municipal Health Directorate has recorded seven coronavirus deaths with 107 recoveries. The Municipality however does not have any active COVID-19 cases according to the MCE, commending health workers for their hard work and commitment …
Read More »[VIDEO]: Woman married her “dog” after 221 failed dates; shocking video drops
This Morning viewers couldn’t believe their eyes today as a woman married her “dog” live on the programme in a bizarre ceremony. American woman, Elizabeth Hoad got married to her dog after years of getting broken hearts and disappointment by men. Elizabeth Hoad had earlier spoke of her plans to …
Read More »Asaase Radio has no connection with Agyapa Royalties – Gabby
Owner of Accra-based Asaase Radio, Gabby Otchere-Darko, says his business has no connection with Agyapa Royalties. Agyapa Royalties, formerly Asaase Royalties, which is set to manage royalties from Ghana’s gold in perpetuity, has been linked to Mr Otchere-Darko due to the similarities in the names. But in a Facebook post, …
Read More »WASSCE leakage: WAEC boss asked to resign
A lecturer with the Cape Coast University says the head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Ghana must take the ultimate responsibility for the massive leakage of West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) questions by leaving his post. According to Dr. Kenneth Aikins, such an action will …
Read More »Mali coup: UN joins global condemnation of military takeover
The United Nations has joined global condemnation of the military takeover in Mali, which saw President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta forced to resign. The UN’s Security Council echoed similar calls by regional bodies for the immediate release of all government officials and the restoration of constitutional order. The soldiers said they …
Read More »Black Stars to return to action in November
Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars will return to action in November, 2020 following the approval of the resumption dates for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers by the Confederation of African Football, CAF. This was communicated to member Associations on Wednesday, …
Read More »Bagre Dam: Over 200 acres of farms submerged in Afram Plains
A total of about 200 acres of farms have been submerged by flood waters in Kwahu Afram Plains North District of the Eastern Region as a result of the spillage of the Bagre dam in neighboring West African country – Burkina Faso. The Afram River is swelling causing serious flood …
Read More »I Can’t Arrest Any Corrupt Official This Year – Martin Amidu
Speaking at the National Audit Forum organized by the Ghana Audit Service on 26th September 2018, the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu said his office lacks the resources to deliver and vowed not to arrest any corrupt official in an Election Year. He said “The law says I can coordinate with …
Read More »Exams leakages – WAEC has lost integrity – Educationist
Renowned educationist Mr. William Boadi has vehemently agitated for a rival education body to run the country’s examinations to help redeem its sinking standards since West Africa Examination Council has lost her integrity. According to Mr. William Boadi, Ghana’s education is currently in tatters due to the unfortunate manner the …
Read More »Fire destroys makeshift structures at Kaase-Fari in Ashanti Region
The Asokwa Municipal Fire Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has begun investigations into a fire outbreak that razed about 15 makeshift structures at Kaase-Fari in the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident occurred on the night of Wednesday, August 19, 2020. No casualties were however recorded due to …
Read More »Majority of Ghanaian artistes who visit me are gospel singers – Spiritualist claims
Popular Ghanaian spiritualist and herbalist Nana Adu Boafo claims the majority of Ghanaian musicians who consult him for spiritual powers (juju) are gospel singers. According to him, out of the many artistes who consult him, Gospel artistes form the majority. He made this damning claim during an interview on Showbiz …
Read More »Producer Price Inflation Rate falls to 9.3 percent in July
The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate fell slightly in July to 9.3 percent compared with a revised 9.5 percent recorded in June. The month-on-month change in producer price index between June 2020 and July 2020 was 1.7 percent. The Ghana Statistical Service explained that the marginal decrease in all Industry …
Read More »Charcoal imports on the rise as consumers say imports are of better quality than locally-produced
The low quality of some locally produced charcoal is fuelling the desire of some Ghanaians to use imported ones, which consumers note are processed, efficient, clean and do not produce ash or sparks, Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh, Inspector in-charge of Renewable Energy at the Energy Commission has said. “Some of the …
Read More »It is all love on this side – Stonebwoy makes up with AngelTown
“It is all love on this side. Earlier today with Angello…No Bad Blood,” is how Stonebwoy captioned an image he shared on his Twitter with him and AngelTown, Sarkodie’s manager after he [Stonebwoy] punched AngelTown’s left eye. During the recording of the Black Love Concert at the Independence Square in Accra, a little …
Read More »‘It is refreshing to give us hope’ – Togbe Afede to Mahama
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has indicated that it is refreshing for the former President to give the people of the Volta Region some hope, as he campaigns to get voted for his second term. Togbe Afede XIV indicated that the country for almost four years under …
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