The family of a man who committed suicide at North Suntreso in Kumasi has denied that their late relative had funds locked up in defunct Menzgold. On Monday the relatives of the late 26-year-old woke up to find the lifeless body of Taddy Mensah hanging on a sponge at the …
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Invasive fish become lockdown food in South Africa
The Groenvlei lake, in South Africa, is full of gleaming carps. The fish were introduced in the 1800s and have proliferated so much that they threaten the lake’s ecosystem. So park managers like Thulani Ndlovu, an employee at CapeNature, are trying to curb numbers of the invasive species. “We eradicate …
Read More »Two out of every five Ghanaians are poor – Ghana Statistical Service
For every five Ghanaians, two of them are identified as multidimensionally poor – meaning more than 45 percent of the country’s population are affected by multiple types of poverty, a Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report has revealed. Multidimensional poverty considers the many overlapping deprivations that poor people experience. The Multidimensional …
Read More »Stranded players in India plead with govt to be repatriated back home
Happy Sports can report that over 50 Ghanaians including players and students have been stranded in India for months following the closure of Ghana’s borders in March as a measure to curb the importation of the coronavirus. According to reports gathered by Happy Sports, all attempts to return home have …
Read More »Airbus scandal: Adam Mahama fights Amidu’s extradition attempts with UK lawyers
Samuel Adam Forster, aka Samuel Adam Mahama, has taken steps to fight Martin Amidu’s attempts to get him into Ghana. London-based lawyers for Adam Mahama have reportedly acknowledged receipt of a letter written by the Special Prosecutor asking Adam Mahama to return to Ghana voluntarily from the UK to be …
Read More »SHOCKING VIDEO: Woman confesses to killing her two children with rat poison
A young woman in Tema New Town was nearly lynched on Thursday evening by her neighbours for poisoning her two children to death. The yet-to-be-identified woman, according to a neighbour, Eric, said on many occasions that she will poison her two children aged 3 years and one-and-half years. But Eric …
Read More »Okraku can succeed if he unites football and media factions – Ampofo Ankrah
The Chairman of Ghana Beach Soccer has expressed confidence that Ghana football would soon bounce back as a stronger brand as long as all stakeholders suppprt the revival process. Yaw Ampofo – Ankrah has appealed to the media to be firm and objective in their analysis of the FA …
Read More »Support Gov’t to Fight COVID-19 New Juaben South MCE
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of New Juaben South, Isaac Appaw-Gyasi, has appealed to the citizenry to support the central government’s efforts in fighting the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). “So far the Akufo-Addo government has been very proactive in our nation’s battle against the coronavirus epidemic in …
Read More »“I Won’t Buy Rice and Oil To Win Vote; I will Invest in The People” – LPG PC
The Parliamentary Candidate for Liberal Party of Ghana in Agona East Constituency of the Central Region Hon Samuel Paa Kwasi Ayeequaye has vowed not to induce the people in his constituency with rice, oil or share money to the people to win their votes but will rather invest in them …
Read More »Ghanaian musician gets 24 years jail term for rape in the UK
Grime artist Solo 45 has been jailed for 24 years for raping four women and holding them against their will. The 33-year-old, whose real name is Andy Anokye, was found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of 30 charges relating to a two-year period. These were 21 rapes, five counts of false imprisonment, two counts of …
Read More »Bawumia’s in TROUBLE Over Dual Citizenship Allegation
Some Ghanaians are calling for the arrest of Vice President(VP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over what is allegedly described as a crime for the possession of dual citizenship despite holding such a key position in the country. According to those calling for the arrest of the Vice President, it is a crime for a …
Read More »A/R: Teenager pays thugs to kill his brother
A young man identified as Kofi Acquah but known to those in his area as Labista, has been murdered in cold blood by thugs allegedly hired by his teenage brother. The incident occurred at Akokoamong, a town near Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti region. Reports indicate the suspect, named Owura, …
Read More »COVID-19: 10 local plants saving Ghanaian lives
The importance and usefulness of herbal medicines haven’t been more profound than this period of the global health crisis. In an era where the strength of one’s immune system holds the key to the person’s survival, the patronage of herbal medicine has witnessed a dramatic rise. In Ghana, health experts …
Read More »VIDEO: Galamsey feeds my people, we will not stop – DCE
President Akufo-Addo’s resolve maybe to stop illegal mining popularly referred to as galamsey but this vision of his is certainly not shared by all his appointees. One such appointee is the District Chief of Executive of Amansie West who has vowed to ensure the perpetuation of galamsey despite its devastating …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: Lady pastor who accused Christiana Awuni of killing Bernard Nyarko goes mad
Kumawood actress Christiana Awuni has disproved allegations that she had a hand in Bishop bernard Nyarko’s death. In an exclusive interview on Accra 100.5 FM with host Nana Romeo, the seasoned actress denied poisoning the late Bernard Nyarko as suggested by a so-called lady pastor. According to the ”Sofo Mame”, Christiana …
Read More »ExCo appoints Ad hoc Compensation Committee
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), in the exercise of the powers prescribed under Article 42(2) of the Statutes 2019, has appointed an Ad hoc Compensation Committee. Article 42(2) of the GFA Statutes provides that: ‘The remuneration of members of the Executive Council shall be proposed by …
Read More »Kidnapped child, 8, found murdered, suspect arrested
The body of an 8-year-old Limpopo girl who had been missing since Monday was found in the early hours of Thursday morning. She had been brutally murdered. A man has been arrested for the murder and the possible rape of the girl. The remains of Mabareki California Molamudi, who …
Read More »Jordan Ayew deserves to be Black Stars deputy captain – Rahim Ayew
Rahim Ayew, brother of Ghana and Crystal Palace forward, Jordan Ayew, has opined that his younger brother has gathered enough experience to be named a deputy captain of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars. Rahim is also a former Ghana international, who has played a handful of seven games …
Read More »Amputee Wee Peddler Arrested
A 33-year old disabled man is in the cells of the Sege District Police for possessing 107 wrapped substance suspected to be Indian hemp aka ‘wee’. The suspect, Jerry Sheriff, a motorbike mechanic was arrested in a targeted swoop conducted by the police. Deputy Superintendent of Police George Aboagye, Commander …
Read More »Trump calls for delay to 2020 US election
Donald Trump has called for November’s presidential election to be postponed, saying increased postal voting could lead to fraud and inaccurate results. He suggested a delay until people can “properly, securely and safely” vote. There is little evidence to support Mr Trump’s claims but he has long railed against mail-in …
Read More »We’re not targeting Nigerians traders; It’s about legality – GUTA
The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) Dr. Joseph Obeng has dismissed claims that their members are jealous of their fellow Nigerian traders and deliberately targeting them. According to Dr. Obeng, the Nigerian traders are infringing the basic laws in the retail sector and must be made …
Read More »Gov’t Hands Over 100 Buses To Schools
Government has handed over 100 buses to senior high schools in the country. The schools are drawn from the North Eastern, Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West, Oti, Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions. The buses were handed over in fulfilment of a promise made in March 2020 during the …
Read More »We are all guilty, make asset declaration public – Majority leader
Asset declaration has been a useful tool in the fight against corruption identified among public officials. In Ghana, all information on asset declaration is only made known to the Attorney General, however, the majority leader in parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu believes that asset declaration which is kept at the “safekeeping …
Read More »University of Cape Coast to train Ghana Police investigators
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) which is located in the Central Region has been chosen by the Ghana Police Management Board to train Investigators of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Service. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the materialization of this initiative was signed yesterday, July 29 at …
Read More »NPP’s Abronye DC ‘most abusive on radio’ – MFWA report
A language monitoring report by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has cited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, for excessive use of abusive language on radio. The report also identified Happy FM’s Nana Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah and the …
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