Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as ‘Bulldog’ has stated that the SM militants signed a lifetime contract with Shatta Movement and that restricts them from dealing with any other music label or brand. He said Captan, Addi Self, Natty lee, and Joint 77 will be accepted back into the …
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New export market for Ghana’s cassava starch industry identified
A Competitor Analysis report released by Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) points to new potential markets for Ghana’s cassava starch industry. According to the report, such new markets including Nigeria and the European markets notably Poland, Portugal, Italy present strong potentials for market diversification and penetration for Ghanaian companies and …
Read More »Ghana to lose GHS15.85bn in revenue in 2020
Ghana’s is expected to lose about GH¢15.85 billion in revenue as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a report from the Ministry of Finance states. The nation is targeting about GH¢67 billion in revenue (tax and non-tax) for this year. According to the Finance Ministry, Ghana’s fiscal gap as a …
Read More »Coronavirus: Govt to evacuate stranded Ghanaians abroad
The government of Ghana on March 21, 2020, closed its borders to control and prevent the importation of the COVID-19 pandemic into the country. With the border closure in force, Ghanaians who had travelled out of the country were not able to return. The President is his 10th address to the nation …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo’s 10th address on measures taken to combat spread of coronavirus
Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I have come again, for the tenth (10th) time, into your homes to speak to you about the Coronavirus pandemic, share with you information about the fight against the virus, and outline to you the decisions I have taken about the next chapter of our common …
Read More »Police SWAT team grabs 16 notorious land guards at Pantang
A destooled Chief of Osu, Nii Jata, known in private life as Illa was last Saturday arrested by the police Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Team for leading a group of 16 armed land-guards to terrorize and attack landowners at Pantang in Accra. The gang which is believed to be …
Read More »Ghana’s coronavirus case count now 8,070 with 2,947 recoveries
Ghana has recorded 8,070 cases of the novel Coronavirus with 2,947 recoveries and 36 deaths. This was announced by the president during his live televised address to the nation on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Akufo-Addo explained that, as of Sunday, 31st May, Ghana has conducted 218,425 tests. 13 persons are …
Read More »Coronavirus: Schools resume from June 15 for final year students
President Akufo-Addo has announced the re-opening of schools and universities to allow final year students to begin classes ahead of the conduct of their respective exit examinations. During his 10th televised address, the president said, “Indeed, final year university students are to report to their universities on 15th June; final …
Read More »Coronavirus: Religious activities commence from June 5 with 100 congregants
President Akufo-Addo has announced the commencement of Religious activities from June 5. This, the president said is the beginning of stage one of the process of easing restrictions. “An abridged format for religious services can commence. Twenty-five per cent attendance, with a maximum number of 100 congregants, can worship at …
Read More »Mahama Should Desist From Using COVID-19 Pandemic as Political Tool – Edmund Kyei
In recent times, the Ex-President who is anxiously seeking re-election in Ghana has continuosly played politics with the covid-19 pandemic since its inception. The ex-president went ahead to set-up a political medical team to fight COVID-19, meanwhile we were dealing with a national and non-partisan issue and the least …
Read More »Akufo-Addo is disappointed in EOCO, National Security, Police, others – Ibrah One
Young Ghanaian millionaire Ibrah One has fired shots at some top government offices, civil service and the media. The controversial millionaire in one of his Snapchat rants yesterday expressed his disappointment in some top government offices, adding that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will also be disappointed. According to him, the country …
Read More »Eyes on the Ground: Vehicles submerged at Kasoa after Saturday’s downpour
Some drivers who were en route to Accra from Kasoa experienced an unexpected flash flood after Saturday evening’s heavy downpour which blocked one section of the road. In a video sent to GhanaWeb by a motorist, some vehicles are seen struggling to use the road as they are almost submerged …
Read More »14 suspected Volta separatists to be arraigned
The Volta Regional Police Command has served notice that it is preparing to put the 14 suspected separatists arrested on Saturday, May 30, 2020, before a court in the coming days. The notice was contained in a release issued by the command and signed by its Public Affairs Officer (PAO), …
Read More »VIDEO: Abedi Pele weeps on TV after meeting the man who discovered him
Former Real Tamele United Star, Abedi Ayew Pele shared tears on live TV after meeting the man who discovered him at the juvenile level. The former UEFA Champions League winner with French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille spent his formative days with Colts football club Great Falcons in Ghana. The …
Read More »Police make nearly 1,400 arrests nationwide amid George Floyd protests
Police have arrested nearly 1,400 people in 17 U.S. cities since Thursday as protests continue over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died Monday in Minneapolis after a police officer put his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than 8 minutes. The officer, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on Friday and charged with third-degree murder. …
Read More »NDC supporters being misled by ‘confused’ leadership – Buaben Asamoa
Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Yaw Buaben Asamoa has urged supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to “cut off” their leadership for leading them astray as regards the issue of the new voter register. The opposition party has strongly argued that the move by the …
Read More »Coronavirus: Churches are ready for 10 services a day – GPCC
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) says churches are ready to organise as many as 10 services a day if the restriction on public gathering is lifted. According to the President of GPCC, Rev Prof Paul Frimpong-Manso, the church is prepared to apply the precautionary measures to resist the …
Read More »SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with space station
US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Their Dragon capsule – supplied and operated by the private SpaceX company – edged them into port on the high-flying lab’s bow section. The men will have to wait for leak and pressure checks to …
Read More »Football will never be the same – Messi
Lionel Messi thinks football “like life, will never be the same again” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as the Barcelona superstar prepares to return to the field with La Liga poised to restart. Covid-19 has killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world and caused the banning of mass gatherings in most …
Read More »More troubles for Menzgold as Payboy terminates contract
Payboy Company Limited, the payment company that was recently appointed by Menzgold Ghana Limited to negotiate a settlement with its unpaid customers says it has terminated its agreement with the latter. The decision follows the arrest of officials of the company on Wednesday, May 27 in relation to its role as a third-party …
Read More »Roman Father’s Secret wife Storms his final funeral rites with his nine children at Jamasi Yonso
We all know Roman Catholic priests do not marry and are not supposed to have children because according to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ did not marry and remained a virgin throughout his life on this earth. Because of this Catholic fathers live a chaste life and also remain unmarried …
Read More »88 new district hospitals to start in July – Nana Addo discloses
Despite criticisms and skepticism that greeted president Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo’s promise to construct of 88 new district hospitals across the country, he has assured that the project described by some critics as ambitious will commence in July this year and it is expected to last for one year. The …
Read More »Motor rider killed in accident at Berekum
An accident on the Berekum-Drobo road has resulted in the death of a motor rider, Andrews Amoako. The deceased, according to witnesses, was travelling from Jinijini to Brekum on his motorbike when they heard a bang, only to discover the badly injured body of Mr Amoako. The deceased was allegedly …
Read More »Student raped, murdered inside church (Photo)
A 23-year-old lady, identified as Uwaila Omozuwa, has died at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Edo State, after she was beaten and raped inside her local church. It was gathered that Uwaila, who was an 100-level Microbiology student of UNIBEN, goes to read everyday at The Redeemed Christian Church …
Read More »BOST margin on fuel increased by 3 pesewas effective June 1
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has directed Oil Marketing Companies to review upward the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport (BOST) margin on petroleum products from three pesewas to six pesewas, effective June 1. This is in line with a decision taken by Cabinet and communicated to the National Petroleum Authority …
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