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The death of 46-year-old George Floyd in the United States has sent shockwaves around the world, as well as in South Africa, igniting protests and public campaigns against police brutality in the name of #BlackLivesMatter. The reaction to Floyd’s death has sparked conversations in South Africa about the struggle of black …

Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has warned fertilizer suppliers of the Planting for Food and Jobs fertilizer to stop smuggling the fertilizer or risk losing license and contracts with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. He said though the PFJ programme had come to ameliorate the …

The Circuit Court in Accra presided over by Her Honour Mrs Susana Eduful has convicted 10 persons including a journalist to a fine of GHC12,000 for violating the COVID-19 restriction orders. The convicts Yahaya Alhassan, a journalist, Bassarou Moaro, car washing assistant, Alhassan Arafat, driver’s mate, Abdul Gafa, head porter, Emmanuel Anim, …

A lawyer for George Floyd has told a memorial service that a “pandemic of racism” led to his death. Those gathered at Thursday’s tribute stood in silence for eight minutes, 46 seconds, the amount of time Floyd was alleged to be on the ground under the control of police in …

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has stirred controversy once again saying the English language has been used opportunistically to intimidate and promote falsehood as well as degrade the essence and substance of Ghanaians. Rather, he said “The spirituality and respect in the language of our culture evokes and demands integrity, …

Former Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) spokesman, Osahene Boakye Djan has said the controversial June 4 apprising wasn’t directed at any regime. According to Boakye Djan at the time, he was commanding their troops so he was mobile and not stationed at one place. The former Army major in an …

Mr Koku Anyidoho has bemoaned the insults rained on former President Jerry John Rawlings and himself by their own party members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on social media. Speaking at the 41st-anniversary of the June 4, 1979 uprising in Accra on Thursday, 4 June 2020, the former Director …

House owners who throw out tenants for not paying rent are in breach of the law, says a representative of the Rent Control Department has said. Speaking on Prime Morning on Joy Prime, the Public Relations Officer for the Rent Control Department of Ghana, Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu, said the appropriate …

The Founder and Leader of Jesus Healing Prayer Camp at Kasoa Ofaakor Atopi Hill in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, Pastor peter has committed suicide after his wife allegedly divorced him. According to information, the married man of God who left behind two children committed the …

General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has cautioned Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia against nursing hopes of ever becoming flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party. Mr. Nketia who accused Dr. Bawumia of parading himself as the one to take over from President Akufo-Addo …

Ghana International Kevin-Prince Boateng has suggested that Black players stay off work on George Floyd’s birthday to commemorate the brutal killing of the African American. The 33-year-old made the suggestion in a powerful anti-racism message as he renewed his pledge against racism. George Floyd, a 46-year-old black American, died after …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the suspension of Coaching License Courses indefinitely, citing the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason. This was contained in a letter signed by Acting General Secretary Abdelmounaim Bah and addressed to all General Secretaries of Member Associations on Wednesday, June,3, …

The European Commission has called on all EU member countries to lift their border restrictions by the end of this month and allow passport-free travel across the bloc. The virus situation was “fast improving”, according to Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson. “We are coming very close to a situation where …

Media practitioner and lawyer, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has described the police invitation to fellow broadcast journalist Kofi Adomah of Angel FM as “useless.” The police invited Adomah for predicting aspects of Akufo-Addo‘s 10th Covid-19 update aimed at easing some of the restrictions imposed on public gatherings. Speaking to Accra-based Citi …

Three persons out of the seven who tested positive to COVID-19 in Sissala East have recovered and reunited with their families. This was after 26 days in isolation where the three made up of two females and a male underwent two separate tests, conducted at different times and came out negative, Mr …

Some members of the Muslim Community in Accra on Thursday expressed satisfaction with the directive from the Office of the National Chief Imam to hold on with Jumah prayers in all major mosques. They said the modalities in place to help curb the spread of the virus in mosques would …

Ghana’s COVID-19 response since the WHO declared it a global pandemic in March continues to attract international recognition and applause. The WHO, the TIME magazine, the New York Times and other renowned publication’s have commended Ghana’s COVID-19 response efforts. Latest to do that is international blogger Indi Samarajiva, who has …

Management of Hearts of Oak have rejected reports that players are owed three months salaries. Reports emerged on Thursday morning that players of the club were owed three months salaries, following the impact of COVID-19 on the club’s finances. According to the reports, non of the club’s players have received …

A 28-year-old cocoa farmer at Mile 5 in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality has allegedly butchered his wife to death. The deceased, Regina Efe Incoom, 25, whose arms and hands were chopped off passed on at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. The body has since been deposited at the same hospital’s morgue …

Speaker of Parliament, Mike Oquaye has directed a parliamentary probe into the alleged misappropriation of about $159 million meant for the Saglemi Housing project. The Speaker noted that the Works and Housing Committee together with the leadership of the Prosecution and Legal Committee is to produce their findings within two …

Ghanaian musician Patapaa has slammed all pastors who attend Bible schools, describing them as “liars” and “not from God.” He opined that issues such as spirituality and talent are divine gifts that cannot be taught or learnt in school. According to the ‘One Corner’ crooner, Jesus Christ did not attend any of …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has incurred the wrath of some youth of Offinso in the Ashanti region. This was after they claimed the party leadership was scheming to let the Member of Parliament for the area, Ben Abdallah Banda go unopposed. They said two people have already been cleared …

The constitutional mandate of the Electoral Commission must be “respected” by all the political stakeholders, former President Jerry John Rawlings has said at the 41st-anniversary celebration of the June 4, 1979, uprising. “Ladies and gentlemen, our democracy is borne out of fire and we must dearly and compassionately protect its …

The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded the Police Inspector who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold robbery case at Mmamiriwa in the Obuasi Municipality. Inspector Godwin Mensah, attached to the Operation Vanguard, was said to have conspired with another police officer and a driver, who are currently …

Ghanaians who have purchased form from the Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB) Bank to replace their lost Voter ID Cards are calling on the Electoral Commission (EC) to refund their monies to them. They described the EC and GCB Bank as fraudsters who have deliberately ‘stolen’ their hard earned monies all …