President of the United States of America, Donald Trump reportedly fled the White House and was taken in the bunker as protesters gathered outside the White House, according to a White House official and a law enforcement source. The President was there for a little under an hour before being brought upstairs. …
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94-year-old queen Elizabeth spotted riding on horseback [photos]
The Queen has made her first public appearance since lockdown in the United Kingdom began, on horseback. The 94-year-old took Balmoral Fern, a 14-year-old fell pony, for a ride in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where she and the Duke of Edinburgh have been isolating. She hasn’t stopped with official …
Read More »Journalist ‘Severely Beaten’ By Soldiers
A Cameroonian journalist working for the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle is receiving treatment after being beaten by soldiers in country’s Anglophone area where separatists are fighting for independence. Jean-Marie Ngong Song “is in serious pain with hearing difficulties” after the incident on Sunday evening in the north-western town of Bambili, the …
Read More »Tanzanian jihadists ‘killed’ in Mozambique offensive
Mozambique’s government says 78 Islamist insurgents have been killed in fighting with the security forces over the past few days. The army launched an offensive after the jihadists seized Macomia in the north of the country, the third town to be overrun by the militants in recent months. Defence Minister …
Read More »Asantehene petitioned over new voter register
Policy think tank IMANI Africa and the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) have petitioned Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Asanteman Traditional Council to intervene in the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to compile a new voter register. The groups say the EC’s decision to compile a …
Read More »Don’t call me a prostitute – Maame Esi fires Afia Schwarzenegger
Instagram comedian Maame Esi has fired back at comedienne and TV host Afia Schwarzenegger for labelling her a ‘100-cedi prostitute’. It all started when Maame Esi appeared on eTV’s “Late Night Celebrity Show” where she claimed she revived the comedy industry in Ghana and crowned herself as the queen of …
Read More »‘It was in self-defense’ – Woman who stabbed pregnant woman to death claims
Adwoa Pokuah, the woman who stabbed a heavily pregnant woman to death in the Ashanti Region, has said she committed the crime in self-defense. Court documents presented by prosecution on Friday, May 29 also indicated that the suspect was heavily drunk at the time the incident happened. Her crime led …
Read More »Pay or stay put – Govt to stranded Ghanaians in Nigeria
The Ghana High Commission in Nigeria has sent out a notification that all stranded Ghanaians willing to return must pay a fee to assist their evacuation to Ghana tomorrow – Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The fee ranges from US$800-1,000 from Abuja to Accra, and US$700-900 from Lagos to Accra. Per …
Read More »Bishop Obinim’s trial adjourned to July 20
The Kaneshie District Court on Monday adjourned the false publication of news and forgery case against Bishop Daniel Obinim to July 20 to enable prosecution to complete its investigations. Assistant Superintendent of Police Sylvester Asare pleaded with the Court presided over by Madam Rosemond Dodua Agyiri to give prosecution enough …
Read More »Victor Smith Finally reveals John Mahama’s Running Mate
Ghana’s Former Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Victor Smith, has chosen former Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey, as John Dramani Mahama’s running mate for Election 2020. Prof Kwesi Botchwey is bold and can transform the country’s economy with his experience. He said. In an interaction on Neat FM, on ‘Me …
Read More »Man drowns in hotel pool
A 35-year-old man, who lodged in a hotel in Kumasi to relax with his girlfriend, has ended up dying in a swimming pool of the hotel. Emmanuel Sarkodie, the deceased, could not swim back to safety after he had jumped into the pool to cool off last Friday. Expert swimmers …
Read More »Man demands refund of monies spent on ex after her marriage [See list]
A man, identified as Zubairu Dalhatu Malamai, is definitely not allowing his newly married ex-lover walk away after squandering his money. A legal letter to his ex, Zainab Abdullahi Yahaya, said Mr Malamai had invested so much into her life, future and investment in their three-year dating period. Mr Malamai’s …
Read More »Nursing mother escapes lynching
A yet-to-be-identified nursing mother suspected to be a fake money dealer should thank the police for her life. This follows a last minute intervention by the police, which saved her from a blood-thirsty mob on Tuesday in the Bosomtwi District of the Ashanti Region. The suspect was arrested in possession …
Read More »GWCL warns residents to evacuate as it begins spilling excess water from Weija Dam
The Ghana Water Company Limited(GWCL) is warning residents around the Weija Dam to evacuate now as it begins spilling excess water from the Dam. This according to the management of GWCL is to safeguard the Dam after its water level rose from 37ft to 47.9ft. Communities likely to be affected include; Tetegu, …
Read More »Baby and 13 others survive after being involved in motor crashes
Fourteen people on Sunday night escaped death in three separate motor accidents in Anambra state. One of the accidents occurred at Umuokpu, along Onitsha-Awka Old Road, involving two vehicles. The others, which were lone accidents, occurred near a Police check point at Okija, along Ihiala-Owerri expressway and Uga Roundabout, …
Read More »Final year JHS student commits suicide at Nakaba
A final year Junior High School (JHS) student has allegedly committed suicide at Nakaba, a suburb of Enchi in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. The body of the deceased, Prince Meisu, 14, was discovered hanging on a crossbar in his place of abode. The Enchi District Police …
Read More »PHOTOS: Robber electrocuted to death at Lapaz
It was the end for a thief when a naked wire connecting two containers he was scaling through electrocuted the life out of him. The shop owners, who operate at the Lapaz market, showed up for business as usual only to discover the lifeless body of the unidentified male hanging …
Read More »Court gives Final judgement on Hajia Fati’s criminal case
Final judgement on the criminal case between the vociferous supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hajia Fati’ and Adom FM’s reporter, Ohemaa Sakyiwaa, has been given. The judgement was read in court on Monday, June 1, 2020, by the presiding judge of the Adjabeng Magistrate Court, Judge Isaac Addo. …
Read More »NDC urges Auditor-Generel to probe government’s Covid-19 expenditure
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Auditor-General to undertake a special audit into the GH₵280.3 million that was allocated by the government for the provision of food, water and sanitation under the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme. At the maiden edition of a weekly press briefing introduced by the party as part of preparations …
Read More »Coronavirus: WAEC to organise independent WASSCE for Ghana alone
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Minister of Information, has said the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has indicated its readiness to organise an independent West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Ghanaian candidates due to the threat of the Coronavirus pandemic. In response to the growing health concern about the COVID-19, WAEC …
Read More »Sammy Kuffour exposes Malik Jabir’s ‘lies’ on live radio
Ex-Ghana defender Samuel Osei Kuffour has described as untrue, claims by former Black Stars team manager Malik Jabir, that he sanctioned his ejection from camp prior to the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. The former Bayern Munich defender has narrated the events that led to his dismissal from the Black Stars camp during …
Read More »Undemocratic Practices In The Parliamentary Primaries At Bekwai Constituency
Since the party opened nominations for this year’s Parliamentary primaries, the incumbent MP, Mr Joseph Osei Wusu and his collaborators have worked together to stifle competition and block the other aspirant, Lawyer Kwasi Amofa-Agyemang from participating in the race, and to ensure that Mr Joe Osei Wusu becomes the only …
Read More »Zoomlion Responds To Chief Imam’s Appeal By Disinfecting Central Mosque
Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, which has been leading in the disinfection against Covid-19 on Friday undertook a clean-up and disinfection exercise at the Abossey Okai Central Mosque, Abossey Okai, Accra. The exercise—which formed part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR)—came on the back of an appeal by …
Read More »Repeat the 2019/2020 Academic Year in September, GES Advised – Educate Ghana Summit
The famous Educationist, Mr. Boadi William who doubles as the President of Educate Ghana Summit is advising the Ghana Education Service to repeat the 2019/2020 academic year due to improper planning of curriculum implementation and COVID-19 pandemic. The MoE, GES and NaCCA’s claim to implement a curriculum without reference books …
Read More »Menzgold, Payboy Saga: NAM1 cash gang arrested
Officials of the firm called Payboy Company Limited, appointed recently by the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited to negotiate debt settlements with its numerous clients, have been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). EOCO confirmed the arrests in a statement signed by the Head of its Public Affairs, …
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