Popular boxer, Anthony Joshua (AJ), has cried out on his inability to find love. The world heavyweight boxing champion spoke to The Sun about life in lockdown with his family including becoming “super dad” to his four-year-old son, J.J, and how it has been hard for him to balance his …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
Hajia Fati’ s criminal case: Final judgement given
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 »Court Orders Ghana Armed Forces To Pay GH¢229,000 To Accident Victim
An Accra High Court has ordered the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the government to pay GH¢229, 000 in damages to a trader whose leg was amputated following injuries she sustained in an accident caused by a soldier who was driving a military vehicle while on official duty. The said …
Read More »George Floyd protester loses an eye after being hit by police tear gas
A man protesting the brutal death of George Floyd has lost an eye after being struck by a police tear gas cannister. George Floyd, 46, died after a police officer pressed his knee into his neck for eight minutes despite saying ‘I can’t breathe’. His death has led to outrage …
Read More »[Video] Abedi Pele weeps on live TV; find out why
Former Ghana captain, Abedi Ayew Pele, could not hold his tears on live Television (TV) after meeting the man who discovered him at the juvenile level. In an interaction with GTV Sports Plus on Sunday, Herbert Adika (now blind) narrated how he discovered Mr Pele and his experiences with the …
Read More »Sarkodie, D-Black, Kwaw Kese & other musicians abroad to be evacuated back home
Rapper Sarkodie and wife Tracy Sarkcess, D-Black and other musicians stranded abroad can finally heave a sigh of relief as they will soon touch down on their motherland. The musicians have been appealing to the Government of Ghana to open the borders for their return following the Coronavirus pandemic. A couple of days ago, Sarkodie‘s …
Read More »Obour could be prosecuted over COVID-19 protocol breaches – Oppong Nkrumah hints
Minister for Information Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that musician Bice Osei Kuffour popularly known as Obour could be prosecuted if it is established that he indeed breached the law on public gathering. The musician at the weekend organized a funeral for his father Nana Osei Boansi Kuffour with …
Read More »Policeman goes berserk, kills colleague, injures others in shooting spree
A Policeman, Inspector Monday Gabriel, went berserk, in Ikoyi area of Lagos, opening fire on his colleagues, killing one of them in the process, while others sustained bullet wounds. Vanguard gathered the Police officer, Gabriel, attached to Squadron 21 of the Police Mobile Force, Abuja, was on Special duty at …
Read More »Man kills father over food
Police in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District are investigating circumstances under which a 20-year-old man allegedly hacked his elderly father to death for denying him food. The incident happened on Friday in Bamuganya Village, Najjembe Division. Ssezibwa Regional Police Spokesperson, Ms Hellen Butoto, identified the deceased as Mr Andrew Lubanga, 70. …
Read More »Shun racism – Mahama reacts to the murder of George Floyd
As lots of people are seeking justice globally for the late George Floyd, Former President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the controversy to condemn the gruesome killing of the black-American. According to him, most cases of injustice faced by the blacks in the United States of America (USA) was because of …
Read More »Ghana card, voter registrations to resume as president lifts restrictions
The controversial registration exercises by the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) will soon resume following the easing of restrictions on public and social gatherings by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In his 10th televised address to the nation on the Coronavirus pandemic, on Sunday, May 31, the president …
Read More »Maritime Authority blows Ghc19m to cut trees
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Mr Thomas Alonsi, says the Authority has spent GHC19 million to remove stumps from the Oti River to ensure safe navigation in inland waters. Mr Alonsi said the amount was paid for work done by the Kete Krachi Timber Company on …
Read More »George Floyd death: Zimbabwe summons US envoy
The Zimbabwean government has summoned US ambassador Brian Nichols to explain remarks by US national security adviser that Zimbabwe was stoking anti-racist protests in the country. Violence has erupted in cities across the US sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, …
Read More »Nigerias Outraged By Murder Of Student In Church
There is outrage in Nigeria following the murder of a 22-year-old student, Uwavera Omozuwa in a church. The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending in Nigeria, with her family appealing for help to track down her killers. Uwavera had been studying in a “quiet” church near her home in Benin City when …
Read More »Fulanis in Ghana kick against use of Ghana card, passport for new voter card
The Tabital Pulaaku International Ghana Chapter and Danbaki Royal family representing the entire Fulani Community in Ghana have kicked against the Electoral Commission’s (EC) plans to resort to the use of the Ghana card and passport as proof of citizenship for the upcoming voters’ registration exercise to take place later …
Read More »George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests
Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. Curfews have been imposed in nearly 40 cities, but people have largely ignored them, leading to tense stand-offs. Riot police clashed with protesters in New …
Read More »ICUMS takes-over Tema Port today
Effective today, June 1, 2020, all transactions related to the import and export of goods at the various ports will be conducted through the one-stop service for all customs clearance procedures, dubbed Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS). This follows successful simulation and piloting of ICUMS at Tema Port, the final …
Read More »Inside story: Shatta Wale and his militants and how they will be accepted back
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale sacked his Militants – made up of Joint 77, Natty Lee, Addi Self and Captan – because “they are lazy, talentless, bad investment and can’t write good songs”. Shatta in a live Facebook interaction said he parted ways with them in January. “I have given them their pass …
Read More »Truck filled with macroni involved in accident
A truck carrying two containers filled with macroni was on Sunday, 31 May 2020 involved in an accident at Kawukudi near Nima in Accra. The truck which was returning from Tema was headed towards the Dzorwulu N1 Highway. The driver of the truck was said to have lost its acceleration …
Read More »Hotel guest reportedly found dead in pool in Kumasi
Management of Ashanti Gold Hotel at Bantama in Kumasi is being questioned by police after the body of a young man was found in the hotel’s pool last Friday. Emmanuel Sarkodie, 36, was at the facility with his girlfriend to cool off when the unfortunate incident occurred. Police from the …
Read More »I will fly Okomfour Kwadee abroad if I’ve the means – Abrewa Nana
Ghanaian musician Abrewa Nana known in real life as Dorcas Opoku Dakwa has declared her intentions to fly distressed musician Okomfour Kwade3 abroad for a change of environment. The female musician believes that a change of environment would be good therapy for Okomfour Kwade3. In a Facebook post captured by …
Read More »Mozambique’s leader: Heavy fighting with jihadists
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has said government forces engaged in extensive fighting against Islamist militants who overran a town in the north of the country on Thursday. It’s the first time the government has acknowledged the attack on Macomia – the third town to be seized by jihadists in recent …
Read More »Coronavirus: China to give Africa 30 million test kits monthly – Ramaphosa
China will give Africa 30 million test kits per month, as well as 10 000 ventilators and 80 million masks, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed on Sunday during a virtual meeting with top editors in the country. He did not specify when this initiative will start or how long …
Read More »Militants target Burkina Faso market, aid convoy in deadly attacks
Militants in Burkina Faso attacked a cattle market and a humanitarian convoy, killing at least 35 people, the government said on Sunday. The latest violence underscores deep instability in parts of Burkina Faso, which has been battling armed groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State since 2017. Twenty-five …
Read More »Each Ghana player paid US$ 8,000 bonus after 1992 AFCON semis win over Nigeria
Modern Black Stars players will feel vindicated after it emerged their predecessors pocketed US$ 8,000 as winning bonus for beating rivals Nigeria in the semi-final of the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations. In recent times, senior national team players have been criticized as being greedy for negotiating bonuses for major …
Read More »