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The Electricity of Ghana (ECG), following President Nana Akufo-Addo’s announcement to absorb 100% electricity bills for lifeline residential customers (customers who consume between 0-50kVVh) per month, has released guidelines on the implementation of power. Lifeline customers on both prepaid and postpaid metering systems will realise their relief effective August 2020 …

A mother said to be finding difficulties in raising her two children has allegedly poisoned them at Tema New Town in the Greater Accra region. The incident, which happened on Thursday, has resulted in the death of the two children, reports Graphic Online’s Benjamin Xornam Glover. The suspect, Abigail Agbubla …

Oheneba Agyeman Atweneboanda, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Hiahene ,has died. This is according to a statement released by the Manhyia Palace. Oheneba Atweneboanda was a distinguished international banker, diplomat, and sportsman who after retiring as the Executive Director of the African Development Bank was enstooled as the Hiahene, a title …

The Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwaatia VI has described a video in which he was seen with his subjects crawling before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as “concocted out of malice” by enemies of the Ashanti Kingdom “to achieve their malicious agenda”. It may be recalled that a viral video was seen …

Today, 31st July, 2020 marks the celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha by all Muslims across the globe. I would like to seize this opportunity to wish all Muslims In Kwadaso Constituency,Ashanti Region and Ghana in general a joyous and peaceful celebration.   Eid-ul-Adha also called the “Festival of Sacrifice”, is the second …

I would like to wish all Muslims in Juaben Constituency and Ghana at large a happy and memorable Eid ul-Adha Celebrations. Eid-ul-Adha is one of the most significant celebrations on the Islamic Calendar.     It is a festive moment to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) …

The UK and Ireland branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sent it’s greeted Muslims in the country on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. Muslims across the world are celebrating their festival of sacrifice, with the strict observance of the covid-19 restrictions. A statement signed by the group …

Ex-Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson has said having both Turkish and Ghanaian passports nearly ended his career with the Black Stars. The 42-year-old said his dual citizenship was the main reason why he lost he position in the national team to Sammy Adjei. Explaining further, he said the issues started when he came down to …

Swiss prosecutors have launched legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino. It is in relation to an alleged secret meeting the head of world football’s governing body held with the Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber. Lauber last week offered to resign after a court said he covered up the meeting …

Over 2,600 farmers in the Kwahu West Municipality have benefited from the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, which enabled them to expand their farms. The farmers benefited from subsidised fertilizers, seeds and planted maize and vegetables. Disclosing this at the Assembly meeting at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region, …

Farmers across the country are struggling to access improved seedlings and farm machinery necessary for the production of crops because of the disruption in the supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Osman Fukuyama, a farmer at Bereku in the Central Region, said farmers in his district and others are “struggling …

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has showered praises on American musician Beyoncé after the latter finally released the official visuals of her globally acclaimed track ‘Already.’ Taking to his social media platforms, Shatta Wale wrote:” Thank you My Queen for believing in my talent and giving me a platform to share my good message to …

Donna Marie Lange, 50, is accused of smothering her boyfriend to death with her ample chest after witnesses told police they saw the couple drinking and arguing in their Everett, Wash., motor home, according to the incident report obtained by the Daily News. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at …

Opinion leaders including ex-assemblymen at Adum Kwanwoma in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region have petitioned the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over brewing chieftaincy dispute in the area. They have, therefore, asked the Asantehene to expedite action on settling the dispute to enable a new chief to …

Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli will impose a full lockdown in areas of the country it controls, it said on Thursday, after a sharp rise in Coronavirus cases. Libya, split since 2014 between areas held by the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli and a rival administration in the east, …

The Paramount Chief of Gonja, the Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa Sulemana Jakpa, has conferred the title ‘Gariba Yenawura Wura’, to wit “King of Promise Keepers”, on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo“. This, according to the Yagbonwura, is in recognition of “your good works done Savannah Region”, adding that “the people of the …

Ex-President Jerry John Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu have advised Muslims to adhere strictly to all the COVID-19 protocols as they celebrate the Eid-ul-Adha festival. “Let us use the day to pray for our dear nation as we work to combat the deadly pandemic that has plagued the world. …

A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 14-year-old cousin at an undisclosed location in Mpumalanga on Thursday. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlathi, the teenager tied the victim with a rope, covered her mouth with a cloth and then allegedly raped her. “This incident, which is under investigation, …

Three women have been shot dead and a fourth seriously injured after a man allegedly attacked them in Sterkspruit in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday. According to police spokesperson Colonel Sibongile Soci, a 48-year-old man handed himself over to the police following the shooting. “It is alleged that on 29 …

About 95 nurses from Ghana were shuttled off a chartered flight into the Grantley Adams International Airport on Thursday. The 95 Ghanaian nurses arrived via Azores Airlines. The chartered flight was scheduled to arrive at 5.50 pm. Prior to the arrival, originally it was communicated that the cohort of nurses …

As UK Visas & Immigration continues its phased resumption of services, it will be reopening additional centres from the week of July 27th. The following countries are; Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa), Malta (Valletta), Mauritius (Port Louis), Nigeria (Abuja, Ikeja, Victoria Island). And from the week of August 3rd in …

A man staying at the South Suntreso Area in Kumasi popular known as “Michael Essien” has sodomized a 14-year-old boy in his area. This was reported by a Unit Committee member in the area, Kwame D.C. According to Kwame D.C., the 14-year-old boy involved in this issue complained of a strange …

A second-year gold-track student of Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in Koforidua has died during exams. The female student collapsed while writing Literature in English WASSCE Thursday afternoon. She was immediately rushed to the St. Joseph Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Starr News has gathered that the General …

Another woman accused of witchcraft, who has been brutally tortured by the two spiritualists is currently on admission at a hospital in Salaga. News of witches being tortured has started coming up at the police stations, following the recent brutal lynching of a 90-year old woman, Mariama Akua Denteh at Kafaba. …

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira Bawumia, have sent well wishes to the Muslims as Ghana joins the world to mark Eid-ul-Adha. “As we celebrate Eid today, the sacred day of Arafat, let us thank the Almighty Allah for granting Muslims across the world another Eid. Let us …