Alhaji Salamu Amadu,Group Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group together with Renowned Fashion Designer Rafarazzi Paid a call to the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Ghana Mr. Giovanni Favilli to bid him a farewell for his selfless and leadership skills during his tenure as the ambassador to Ghana. His Excellency Giovanni …
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Choosing Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang As Vice President Is A “Terrible Mistake”- Dr Agyenim-Boateng.
A firebrand communication team member of the ruling party, NPP in the central region Dr. Nana Yaw Agyenim- Boateng has suggested the selection of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is a terrible mistake. The former Pan Africa University lecturer …
Read More »Headmistress of KNUST SHS asked to ‘step aside’ over death of student
The headmistress of KNUST Senior High School has been ordered to step aside as the Ghana Education Service investigates circumstances leading to the death of one of the students. Details of a statement signed by Head of the Public Relations Unit of the GES, and sighted by GhanaWeb disclosed that …
Read More »Think tank blames energy sector debt on shoddy procurement
Energy think tank Institute for Energy Security (IES) has attributed the country’s energy sector debt largely to shoddy procurement processes, which often give way to non-transparency and political interventions. In an analysis of the sector, the IES said the energy sector is trapped in debt because procurement processes are mostly …
Read More »Airport staff picket over alleged sale of KIA
Reports reaching GhanaWeb indicate staff at the Kotoka International Airport are currently staging a protest over an alleged sale of the company. Per reports, the staff, who feel their livelihood is being threatened, have picketed at the premises of KIA to express their displeasure. Meanwhile, the Aviation Ministry in a …
Read More »Ibrahim Mahama not my fiancé – Hajia4real
Hajia4Real, a popular Ghanaian socialite, has flatly debunked rumours that she is having an amorous affair with businessman Ibrahim Mahama. According to her, speculations that Ibrahim Mahama, who is ex-President Mahama’s younger brother, gave her a Range Rover and a mansion to mark her recent birthday is also palpable false. …
Read More »AG receives ‘killer’ landlord docket
The case docket on Victor Stephen Nana Kankam, the landlord who shot and killed his tenant, Benjamin Okyere, a budding musician at Ofankor in Accra, has been forwarded to the Attorney General’ Department for advice. This follows the conclusion of investigations into the matter and the receipt of an autopsy …
Read More »Western Cape municipal mayor dies from Covid-19
Langeberg mayor Henry Jansen has died due to Covid-19, the municipality in the Western Cape confirmed on Wednesday. Jansen died on Tuesday afternoon after being hospitalised at the Mediclinic Worcester for more than a week, said municipal manager Soyisile Mokweni. He was 64. “Alderman Jansen has provided the municipality with …
Read More »Ghanaweb, Power FM And Oman FM Cited For Violating Media Ethics; ModernGhana Free — MFWA Report
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in the latest report has cited Power FM, Oman FM, and popular news portal GhanaWeb for violating several media ethics. In a statement from MFWA, pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) radio station, Power FM, is the worst perpetrator of ethical violations among 26 media …
Read More »Covid-19: Finance Ministry shuts down
The Ministry of Finance has shut down its offices to allow ongoing mass testing of all staff working on site. To this effect, a memo by the ministry issued orders all staff to work from home, using the its approved digital channels, effective Monday, June 7, 2020. The ministry has …
Read More »Ghana to lockdown four regions over surge in COVID-19 cases
Credible information reaching My News Ghana indicates that four (4) regions in the country could be out under partial lockdown anytime soon in order to contain the high spread of COVID-19 in the country. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country now stands at almost 22,000 with Greater Accra leading …
Read More »Ghanaian Rapper Jay Gunz Shot Dead In US
A Ghanaian rapper based in the United States of America, Jay Gunz has been shot dead at his home in Bronx, New York. The fatal incident which reportedly happened during a shoot out on Sunday also claimed the life of another rapper identified as Eno (Edubb). The New York Police …
Read More »Supreme Court suspends sittings over COVID-19 fears
The Supreme Court has suspended all cases billed to be heard this week over COVID-19 fears. The move comes in the wake of rumours that some judges of the Superior Courts have tested for the virus and are currently in mandatory Isolation. Checks by Starrfm.com.gh at the Apex court revealed …
Read More »PHOTOS: Popular Facebook ‘Machoman’ Allegedly Dies Of COVID-19
Information circulating on social media indicates that one Facebook enthusiasts, Kobby Lionels has died. According to reports, Kobby who is a bodybuilder died yesterday, July 7th after he tested positive for COVID-19. News of his death is given by a close relative of Kobby Lionels known as Akua Boatemaa Brown. Source disclose …
Read More »PHOTOS: Baby comes out with mother’s contraceptive coil that was to prevent her pregnancy
A newborn baby made an entrance into the world while holding the contraceptive coil that was supposed to stop her from getting pregnant with him. The baby boy born at Hai Phong International Hospital in the city of Hai Phong in northern Vietnam can be seen clasping his mother’s yellow …
Read More »I was ready to partner Mahama as running mate – Asiedu Nketia
General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia has disclosed that he wouldn’t have turned down an offer to partner John Dramani Mahama in this year’s General elections, if the opportunity had presented itself. According to him, though he had expressed interest, the party and flagbearer found …
Read More »Thieves break into Accra Technical University’s hostel, steal provisions, cash, etc. belonging to final year students
Some unknown thieves managed to break into Accra Technical University’s ‘Gringo’ female hostel. They stole provisions and cash belonging to some of the final year students. Thieves have been tormenting female students in one of the Accra Technical University hostels known as ‘Gringo’. The hostel which is strictly meant to …
Read More »Donald Trump reacts to Kanye West’s presidential bid
US President Donald Trump has reacted to Kanye West’s presidential bid, saying the rapper’s declaration to run for president is “very interesting”. Responding to West’s claim that he would run against him in the 2020 presidential election, Trump told reporters “He may,” during his interview with RealClearPolitics at the White House on Tuesday, …
Read More »Coronavirus: COCOBOD closes Head Office for fumigation
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) on Tuesday said its head office in Accra will be closed from Wednesday, July 8, to Friday, July 10, for fumigation exercise after some staff tested positive for COVID-19. The Head Office would be opened on Monday, July 13, 2020, a statement copied to the Ghana …
Read More »Your children will be isolated during exams if you come for them – GES to parents
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has served notice SHS students whose parents have picked them from campuses over COVID-19 fears will be isolated during exams. According to the Chairman of the GES Council Michael Nsowah, the intention of the planned action is to ensure that the students coming from home …
Read More »17 year old boy killed over girlfriend
A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed to death over a girl. The deceased Benjamin Awusah was stabbed in the chest near the right breast by a gang of seven okada riders. The incident occurred at Akuapem Adawso in the Akuapem North District of the Eastern Region. Brother to the deceased …
Read More »Man jailed 7 years for chopping off daughter’s leg
The Agona Swedru Circuit Court has sentenced a 37-year-old man residing at Kojo Armah, near Agona Swedru in the Central Region, to seven years’ imprisonment for chopping off the right leg of his two-year-old daughter. The convict, Mawuli Bossu, pleaded not guilty to the charges of causing harm and use …
Read More »Mzbel exposes Nigel Gaisie, names mallam who supply him with powers
The fight between Mzbel and Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the general overseer of Prophetic Hill Chapel seems to be a never-ending one as the artiste has made known the identity of the popular clergyman’s Mallam. Mzbel in bringing to light the supposed evil deeds by Prophet Nigel over a ‘fake’ prophecy, …
Read More »Again!! Cop kneels on black man’s neck until he passes out while dad begs him to stop
A police officer knelt on a black man’s neck until he lost consciousness while his dad begged him to stop fearing his son would die like George Floyd. Victim Yugeshwar Gaindarpersaud woke up in hospital following the incident outside his home on Monday, which was filmed and shared across social …
Read More »‘Machoman’ Who Beat NDC Polling Agent Fails To Appear In Court
A henchman who assaulted a polling agent of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) failed to appear before Senchi Circuit Court Monday over ill health. The Prosecutor told the Court that the suspect was taken ill to VRA Hospital Sunday. The Judge, therefore, adjourned the case to July 27, 2020. …
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