Parliament has approved an amount of 1.6 million cedis tax waiver to procure equipment to monitor weather and earthquake movements. The approval of the waiver is in respect of the Ghana radio astronomy project and colocation of the satellite earth observation group receiving station at Kuntunse for Ghana Space Science …
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Suspect arrested 6 months after allegedly setting his girlfriend on fire
Police on Sunday arrested a 35-year-old man, who went into hiding for about six months, after allegedly trying to murder his girlfriend by dousing her in paraffin and then setting her alight. According to police, the suspect allegedly had a heated argument with his 19-year-old girlfriend on 21 December 2019 …
Read More »Collins Dauda’s boy beaten, attacked with pepper spray by NPP thugs
One of the boys of the Member of Parliament for the Asutifi South Constituency, Alhaji Collins Dauda has allegedly been attacked by thugs suspected to be affiliated to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The attack on Tanko Mohammed, a driver occurred at the office of the Electoral Commission at Hwidiem on Monday, …
Read More »Too many countries going in wrong direction – WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is going to get “worse and worse” if certain governments do not take decisive action to curb the spread of the disease, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said we are seeing “dangerous increases in cases” in countries where …
Read More »American actress Naya Rivera confirmed dead
American actress Naya Rivera has been confirmed dead after she supposedly drowned in a lake 5 days ago. Her body was recovered after a search was launched and TMZ has confirmed that the body is that of the 33-year-old screen goddess. As reported, the actress was declared missing after a boat trip to Lake Piru with her …
Read More »Nana B’s school visit ‘unacceptable’ – Adutwum
Deputy Education Minister Dr. Yaw Adutwum says the Education Ministry will take action against the Youth Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party for visiting a senior high school to campaign despite a government directive. Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as ‘Nana B’, is seen an in image gone viral …
Read More »GIS to repatriate 54 Nigerians for unlawful entry
A total of 54 Nigerians arrested for unlawful entry into Ghana through unapproved routes along the Ghana-Togo frontier are awaiting repatriation, officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have said. The illegal travellers, who are currently in the custody of Aflao Sector Command of the GIS, were apprehended at various …
Read More »Vehicle catches fire on Accra-Tema highway (photos)
A Ford Explorer vehicle with registration number AS 6836 12 caught fire afternoon on the Tema-Accra highway, Monday. According to eyewitnesses, there were loud sparks from underneath the vehicle after the driver had negotiated a U-turn. “We just saw sparks which developed into a wildfire, we started shouting to draw …
Read More »Accra Sky Train Project remains on course – Ministry of Railways
The Ministry of Railways Development, Ghana and its South African counterparts, remain strongly committed to the Accra Sky Train Project. Contrary to media reports suggesting that the project is a fiasco, both the Ministry of Railways Development and the Government of Ghana on one hand, and the South African Investors, …
Read More »DCE shuts down Dwenti SHS for breaching COVID-19 protocols
A private school, Dwenti Senior High School, in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region, has been closed down over COVID-19 safety protocol breaches. The proprietor and the headmaster of the school have also been arrested. The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, Mr Samuel Addai Agyekum, …
Read More »Ibrahim Mahama sues Wontumi; seeks GHC5m for defamation
Businessman Ibrahim Mahama has sued maverick politician Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi for defamation. The popular businessman is among other things demanding a GHC5 million compensation for the damages caused him by the Ashanti regional chair of the ruling party. It suit comes after Chairman accused the …
Read More »Isaac Dogboe returns to face Chris Avalos on July 21
Former WBO Super Bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe is set to face Chris Avalos on his return to the ring. The young Ghanaian boxer will come up against the American on July 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. In a Twitter post, Dogboe shared a photo of himself after training, alongside the message: “See …
Read More »Court throws out appeal against Odartey Lamptey by ex-wife
The Appeals Court has thrown out an appeal against Nii Odartey Lamptey filed by his ex-wife Gloria Appiah. Gloria Appiah’s petition to the Appeals Court to be given Odartey Lamptey’s seven-bedroom East Legon mansion as part of her alimony was thrown out. In June 2017, the Accra High Court Justice Cecilia Don-Chebe …
Read More »I am your African wife – Delay tells Donald Trump as she falls in love with his kindness
Whilst one could say Donald Trump is losing a lot of love out his unpopular opinions, we can also say he has won a new love. The American President’s new love is none other than Delay who has publicly declared herself as the African wife of the ‘POTUS’. The Ghanaian …
Read More »Why man burnt 10-year-old boy’s buttocks will shock you
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Badmus Folarin, who allegedly used a hot knife to inflict second-degree burn on the buttocks of a 10-year-old boy. During interrogation, the suspect alleged that the victim, who is living with the family, opened a tin of Milo belonging to …
Read More »Fire guts World Trade Centre, Abuja
Fire on Monday gutted a section of the World Trade Centre building located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. An eyewitness explained that the fire started from the top of the skyscraper which dots the skyline of Central Business District, Abuja as smoke billowed from the pinnacle. First responders including firefighters …
Read More »Ex-Inter-ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining officer arrested!
Nana Yaw Boadu, a former Special Monitoring and Evacuation Officer of the Inter-ministerial Committee On Illegal Mining (IMCIM), has been apprehended by the Asokwa District Divisional Police Command. His arrest was made at the residence of Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah II, Chief of Manso Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region after he …
Read More »“I Have Performed More Miracles Than Jesus Christ” – Bishop Obinim
During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ as cited in the Christian Bible performed a lot of miracles to save humanity. However, Bishop Daniel Obinim of International Gods Way Church fame has revealed that he has so far performed more miracles than Jesus Christ and all the prophets in the Bible. Bishop Obinim …
Read More »3 years of no compensation – Ex-Kotoko driver cries for help
Former Asante Kotoko bus driver, Nana Berchie has implored the newly constituted Board of Directors of the club to come to his aid after three years of no compensation after the accident incident. In 2017, Asante Kotoko was involved in a road accident on their way back to Kumasi after …
Read More »Jane Naana leaked 2012 IEA debate questions to Mahama for ministerial appointment – NAPO
The Minister for Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh known popularly as NAPO says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will talk about integrity issues with regards to the running mate of the largest opposition party before they will come and focus on her records at the Education Ministry. The opposition National …
Read More »29-year-old Man Drowns In Densu River at Teacher Mante
A 29-year-old Mason has drowned in Densu River at Teacher Mante in the Eastern Region. According to Abraham Afatsawo a foreman at Koans Estate at Panpanso near Teacher Mante the deceased Yaw Kunorvi who was one of his workers, went to Panpanso stretch of River Densu to wash, after the …
Read More »Photos | Church of Satan demolished and founder arrested
The said church located in Ohafia local government area of Nigeria’s Abia State and founded by one Ifekwe Udo was demolished by the youth of the community. Ifekwe Udo became popular in the past quarter of the decade for his visible effort in providing employment opportunities for the jobless youth …
Read More »10-year-old girl killed, genital organs removed
A ten-year-old girl has been found dead at Asiam a farming Community near Dokrokyiwa in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region . The mutilated body of the deceased child was found near the Kuano river in the community. Upon receipt of information Police proceeded to the said location and …
Read More »Man found dead in a bush with legs and hands tied (Photos)
The corpse of an unknown man has been found in a bush around C to C junction Agbo Ngrinze at Okigwe express road, Amichi, Anambra State. It is speculated that the deceased whose hands and legs were found tied, struggled with those who murdered him. Facebook user, Onwuka Udonsi Kalu …
Read More »7-month-old foetus dumped in a school in Eastern Region
Seven (7) month old aborted foetus has been dumped in a school in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The foetus was found swarmed by termites at Betom Methodist School in the New Juaben South Municipality. It is presumed that it was dumped at dawn by the perpetrator. According to the …
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