The US Postal Service (USPS) has warned that millions of mail-in votes may not arrive in time to be counted on the presidential election day, 3 November. In letters to states across the country last month, the agency said “certain deadlines… are incongruous with the Postal Service’s delivery standards”. Critics …
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Police Begin Investigation Into EC Office Fire
The Accra Regional Police Command has begun an investigation into the cause of the fire that destroyed the Electoral Commission (EC) office at Sapeiman near Accra on Friday. Head of Public Affairs Unit (PAU), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge said the cause of the fire, as well as …
Read More »Two arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusks in Savannah Region
Two young men have been trailed and arrested at a Guest House in Damongo, capital of the Savannah Region on 14th August 2020 for attempting to sell Elephant tusks to a buyer. 27-year-old Abdul Latif and 24-year-old Abdul Rahaman Alhassan from the Larabanga community near the Mole National Park were …
Read More »Exposed! Ken Ofori-Atta, Presidency Caught in Cover-up to Hijack Ghana’s Gold Royalties
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has quickly presented a memorandum to Parliament that reveals a grand cover-up by close associates of President Akufo Addo caught pants down using Asaase Royalties to hijack Ghana’s multi-billion-dollar mineral royalties from mining activities in the country. After stories of the conspiracy broke, the “family and friends” at …
Read More »Four die as car crashes into wall, bursts into flames
Four people were killed when a car hit a wall in Cape Town early on Saturday. Three bodies were found in the remains of the burnt-out car and the fourth was found on the roof of a house alongside the R300 in Belhar, said Cape Town fire and rescue services …
Read More »You are a hypocrite! – Salifu Amoako ‘fires’ Rev Frimpong-Manso over fake prophecy comment
Leader and Founder of Alive Chapel International, Archbishop-elect Elisha Salifu Amoako has descended heavily on the Chairman of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, Rev. Paul Frimpong-Manso. The man of God who seemed outraged by the latter’s comment over prophecies said that God has been speaking to his prophets through prophecies …
Read More »Check out when CK Akonnor broke his virginity
Black Stars coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor has made shocking revelations about his private life. He disclosed that, he was still a virgin at age 19 when he got an opportunity to play football in Germany. “I was a virgin at 19 when I left for Germany. I’m not a good …
Read More »Ban on salvaged cars will grow our economy – GRA
Chief Revenue Officer of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Richard Quainoo has said that he foresees the long term benefits of banning the importation of accident and salvaged motor vehicles while welcoming the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in the country. According to him, this move by the Government …
Read More »Betting addict allegedly commits suicide
A 16-year-old boy said to be a betting/gambling addict, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree at Asonomaso in the Kwabre East District of Ashanti, on Wednesday. The deceased, Kwaku Appiah, a form two student of Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School, was said to have caused the …
Read More »Afro-Arab Group Boss Join Thousands To Mark International Youth Day 2020 in Accra
Alhaji Salamu Amadu, the Group Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group joined other renowned personalities in the education, business and the financial sectors to Celebrate the international World youth day 2020 on the theme “Corporate Support For Educational Initiatives In The Covid-19 Environment”. As we all know the SDGs Goal …
Read More »A Call To Reinstate Discipline In Schools
I watched openmouthed and rested in melancholy after the pitiful and contemptuous submissions from the recalcitrant students, that affront to the president’s dignity were presented to my sight and hearing. The Ghanaian educational system and status quo have been corrupted and on the verge of dilapidation, where respect for …
Read More »Ghanaians Must Have A Say In State Appointments – Marricke Gane
A presidential aspirant, Marricke Kofi Gane has said Ghanaians must have a choice in the executive powers that mandates the president to make appointments to run the affairs of the country. He believes it is essential that professional institutions chip in to ensure that the perfect selections are made to …
Read More »Stonebwoy must be reasonable and protect his brand – Attractive Mustapha
Ghanaian Journalist and Blogger Mustapha Nii-Okai Inusah popularly known as Attractive Mustapha, has advised dancehall musician Livingstone Etse Satekla known in showbiz circles as Stonebwoy to stop acting up and be reasonable to protect his well polished brand. Speaking as a panelist on Accra based Onua FM’ entertainment show with Christian Agyei …
Read More »The White House wants to change the definition of a showerhead because of Donald Trump’s hair
The Trump administration is moving to change American showerhead regulations so they can spray more water, addressing a long-held annoyance of US President Donald Trump, who says he needs more water to wash his hair. The US Department of Energy proposed revisions on Wednesday to regulations that dictate how much …
Read More »Sweden’s GDP slumped 9% in Q2, more sharply than its neighbours despite its no-lockdown policy
Sweden’s GDP fell more than its Nordic neighbours in the second quarter of 2020, dealing another blow to its lockdown-free coronavirus strategy. Sweden’s official statistics agency said that Sweden’s GDP fell by 8.6% in Q2. In comparison, Finland’s statistics body said that its Q2 GDP was down 3.2%, and Denmark’s …
Read More »Greece secretly sent away more than 1,000 migrants, abandoning them on the open sea
At least 1,072 migrants were sailed to the edge of Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities, The New York Times reported. The Times analysed evidence from multiple sources, including academic researchers, the Turkish Coast Guard, and independent watchdogs groups. They found that there were at least …
Read More »Stop tagging Mahama as the father of my daughter – Tracey Boakye breaks silence
Ghanaian actress and producer, Tracey Boakye has urged people to stop tagging Ex-President John Dramani Mahama as the father of her daughter. In a post sighted by Zionfelix.net, the ‘Baby Mama’ producer expressed discomfort in the way the former President is being dragged into her issues. Revealing the kind of respect she …
Read More »Video: Fire guts warehouse, shops at Takoradi
A warehouse and other properties close to the central business district in Takoradi have been razed down by fire, destroying dozens of properties. According to some eyewitness accounts, the cause of the fire, which started around 1 am on Saturday, August 15 is yet to be established. Empire News’ Emmanuel …
Read More »WATCH GOALS: Bayern Munich humiliate Barcelona by smashing EIGHT goals to reach semi-finals
Bayern Munich advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League with a stunning 8-2 evisceration of Barcelona at the Estadio de Luz in Lisbon. Thomas Muller put them ahead after just four minutes, before a freakish own goal from David Alaba three minutes later drew Barcelona level. Thereafter, Bayern were …
Read More »[VIDEO]: Fire destroys properties at Shiashi on Friday night
More than 50 wooden structures were destroyed on Friday night, August 14, 2020 when fire gutted parts of Shiashi a suburb of Accra. The fire which started at around 9:30pm destroyed a large number of properties including business shops and wooden structures which served as homes to hundreds of people. …
Read More »Government Blamed For Continued Illegal Logging Of Rosewood
Stakeholders at a dialogue on illegal logging of rosewood in northern Ghana have blamed the government for failing to show commitment to protecting it. They said continued issuance of salvaged permits to companies to pack, transport, and export rosewood from forests especially in the northern part of the country was …
Read More »Police Arrest Stonebwoy For Attacking Sarkodie’s Manager
Information reaching Bowngh.com reveals that Dance hall Musician Livingstone Satekle popularly known as Stonebwoy has been arrested by the police on charges for assault and possessing unregistered firearm. Our sources indicate that the Dance hall Musician was arrested this this afternoon at East Legon and is currently in custody undergoing …
Read More »Those who can’t recite national anthem unfit for public office – Boadi Nyamekye
The General Overseer of The Maker’s House Chapel International, Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye, has suggested that one of the criteria for appointing public office holders in Ghana is to be able to recite the national anthem and the pledge. He said those who are unable to recite the anthem and …
Read More »‘NDC never cancelled trainee allowance’ – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
Former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) under John Dramani Mahama did not cancel the trainee allowances for teachers as has been widely held. The running mate of John Mahama for the December polls admitted when she spoke on the matter on Friday, August …
Read More »Court denies bail for 8 persons arrested following ‘bloody’ NDC, NPP clash
A District Court in Sunyani on Thursday, August 13, 2020, denied a bail application for eight persons arrested following a bloody clash between supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Nkrankwanta in the Bono Region. The clashes between the supporters of the opposition …
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