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A bench warrant could be issued for the arrest of some 56 persons, who are facing a circuit court at Nsuta in the Ashanti Region for breaking COVID-19 rules. At a first court appearance on Friday, July 10, 2020, only one out of the 57 accused persons, who had been …

A rather bizarre incident happened at Kaneshie Market, Sunday, when a young man attempted to commit suicide on the overpass. Footage of the act which has been in circulation since Sunday morning captures the unidentified man holding on to what appears to be a metal which forms part of the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday began registering eligible voters in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country but there were setbacks at some of the schools. The two-day special exercise was targeted at final year students and those in form-two gold track who were 18 or more but could …

About 300 registrants at D/A Primary Akwadaanyame 1 in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency were forcibly dispersed by gun-wielding military officers from the 3rd Infantry Battalion at 4pm on Saturday before the closing of registration. The BVRs had been breaking down intermittently throughout the day, according to our correspondent. The …

A 25-year-old farmer has been put before Bibiani Circuit Court in the Ahafo region for attempting to sell his 5-year-old son. The accused priced his son at the cost of Ghc170,000. Prosecuting officer Detective Inspector George Asanti Noye told the court presided over by His Honour Yaw Owoahene Acheampong that …

Effective today, Saturday, 11 July 2020, commuters will be paying 15% more in transport fares following approval by the government for commercial transport operators to hike fares. A deputy Transport Minister, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover had told Citi News that the decision was taken after a meeting with transport operators on Tuesday, July 7, …

The Police Administration says it has started an investigation into a video circulating on social media in which a Policeman is seen slapping a woman. There is a video currently circulating on social media in which a Policeman is seen slapping a middle-aged woman. According to eyewitness, the incident happened at Ofankor …

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced the dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that saw four people killed in street protests on Friday. The president said he said would not tolerate such violence. The court has been at the centre of controversy after it …

The public uproar, displeasure and condemnation about Counsellor George Lutterodt rape statement made on Adom TV few days ago still lingers on. Counsellor Lutterodt making an appearance on Peace Fm’s Entertainment Review show stated that his statement he made has been misconstrued and taken out of contest for mischief purposes. …

Lilwin and Funny Face almost exchanged blows on UTV as they clashed over their past feud. Lilwin and Funny Face got involved in a heated argument on UTV and they almost exchanged blows on set. They were on Nana Ama McBrown’s United Showbiz Agenda to discuss serious matters surrounding their …

A family has filed a suit against the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following the death of their relative. A member of the family, Franklin Battanis Akiti, is said to have died at the hospital on June 29, 2020 – just a day after he was admitted. The family, …

With barely six months to the general elections in December, political leaders who intend to contest for the presidency have begun making promises to the electorate but none has so far outdoored a manifesto. In one of her streaks of promises, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party …

Bill Gates said that once a coronavirus vaccine is discovered, it should be distributed fairly and not just go to the “highest bidders.” The billionaire Microsoft founder was speaking at a virtual conference on the coronavirus hosted by the International AIDS Society on Saturday. “If we just let drugs and vaccines go …

Malawians have voiced anger after newly appointed President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled a cabinet that they said was tainted by family ties. Chakwera, 65, comfortably beat Peter Mutharika with 58.5 percent of the vote in last month’s election, marking the first time in African history that an election rerun led to …

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of playing politics with COVID-19, saying, “if you think you are advancing the course of your political party via COVID-19 when we all die, whom are you going to govern; let say if …

Five people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership. South African police said they had rescued men, women and children from a “hostage situation” on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning. They have also arrested at least 40 people, …

A 19-year-old man is in custody for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death after he accused her of practising witchcraft. The suspect allegedly killed his 74-year-old grandmother inside their house in Hlanganani outside Giyani on Friday night. The suspect was arrested on Saturday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the …

The Ashanti regional branch of the National Democratic Congress has called on President Akufo-Addo to caution  Chairman Wontumi over his attacks on the NDC running mate. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP is reported to have attacked the person of Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang after she was …

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will today tour selected registration centres in the Volta Region to monitor the process. The former President is expected to visit among others, the Ho Central, Akatsi North, Ketu North, Ketu South, Akatsi South and South Tongu Constituencies, campaign spokesperson for the …

A 37-year-old driver has died in a fatal accident at Anyinam on the Accra to Kumasi Highway stretch of the the Eastern region The deceased driver Iddrisu Ibrahim driving a Toyota Corolla with registration number AW 826-17 died on the spot while other occupants – Abubakar Mohammed, 27,Abdulla Aziz,19, Salifu …

An 84-year-old woman, Madam Comfort Otuah, has been found dead in her room at Akwakwaa in the Agona East District of the Central region. The body of Madam Otuah was found in a pool of blood by one Madam Comfort Aba. Police Superintendent, Mr Seth P. Yirenkyi, Agona Swedru District …

Libya’s national oil company says it has resumed its vitally important exports after a halt of nearly six months, caused by conflict and political upheaval. The first tanker has begun loading in the eastern port of Es-Sider. The company’s production facilities in the region had been blockaded by forces loyal …

One person was confirmed dead while six others were rescued alive, weekend, underneath the rubbles of a three-storey building which collapsed on Freeman Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. The incident occurred at about 4.05 am as the building was said to have suffered total collapse leaving its occupants trapped as …

The Gender Ministry has called on the National Media Commission to ban Counselor George Lutterodt from appearing on any media show in Ghana. The controversial counselor has been widely criticised for saying “every rape victim enjoys the act”. A statement signed Gender Minister Cynthia Morrison strongly condemned Cousellor Lutterodt and called …

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has said Ghana will come to a standstill if Parliament is closed down since the legislative assembly “is in a peculiar situation”. He has consequently urged people calling for the shutting down of Parliament to relax since that is not within contemplation for …