It has come to light that the University of Cape Coast students who were arrested on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, left the UCC campus without proper permission. Per the University’s regulations for Junior Members, students, who intend to travel in groups, …
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Kwesi Nyantakyi, ex-GFA official charged with fraud, granted GH¢1m bail
There is no end in sight to the case of embattled former GFA president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, as he has been slapped with fraud among other charges. Principal State Attorney Victoria Asiedua revealed in Court on Wednesday that Mr. Nyantakyi, together with a former member of the Association’s executive committee, Abdulai Alhassan, …
Read More »Kwesi Nyantakyi, one other person charged with fraud [photos]
Former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi has been slapped with three charges including fraud. A former member of the Association’s Executive Committee Abdulai Alhassan also faces two charges namely conspiracy to commit fraud and fraud. Principal State Attorney Victoria Asiedua told an Accra High Court Wednesday that the …
Read More »Lands Minister orders arrest of Chinese
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, Tuesday ordered the arrest of three Chinese nationals operating a quarry company without permit at the Afienya-Dawhenya Industrial and Urban Renewal Enclave in the Greater Accra Region. The three Chinese, who are yet to be identified, established Skyline Quarry Company about …
Read More »Motor crashes into abandoned bridge, kills 6-year-old girl
A 6-year-old girl has been killed after a motorbike she was riding on with her father and an uncle, crashed into an abandoned bridge on the Afiadenyigba-Havedzi road in the Keta municipality. At about 10 pm on Saturday, February 22, the deceased, Ablor Shikakpe, the father and two others crashed …
Read More »CSM kills 80-year-old man in Bolgatanga
An 80-year-old man from Tongo in the Talensi district of the Upper East Region died from Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) at the regional hospital in Bolgatanga, the regional capital, while two others are receiving treatment for the same disease at the facility. Dr.Josephat Nyuzaghl, the Upper East Regional Deputy Director …
Read More »Video: Fuel tanker overturns on Tema motorway
A diesel filled tanker with registration AS 8846-11 has overturned Tuesday afternoon on the Accra-Tema motorway. The driver, who reportedly noticed a fault with the bulk of the car, tried to balance it but to no avail. The incident attracted a lot of crowd to the scene as some tried to make …
Read More »Coronavirus: EU Parliament postpones Akufo-Addo’s visit to ECR-Africa summit
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo’s expected visit to the European Parliament has been postponed, Ghana Embassy in Brussels has communicated. In an official statement from the Embassy copied to the ECOWAS and UEMOA representation, it indicated the postponement has become necessary to allow the European Parliament put down precautionary measures in …
Read More »Farmer shot dead by Fulani herdsman
There is tension at Gyaneboafo, a farming community in Afram Plains South District following the killing of a farmer by a fulani herdsman. The deceased was shot in the abdomen when he and his two brothers attempted to arrest the suspect fleeing after his cattle destroyed their harvested tubers of …
Read More »Work stalls on Ejisu-Donaso bridge project as thieves steal excavator parts
Work has stalled on the Ejisu-Donaso bridge project as thieves steal controller boards, injectors and pumps of three excavators. Three bridges linking Ejisu to Donaso and other areas in the Ashanti Region, have broken down for over two years. Motorists and commuters have had to truncate their journey on one …
Read More »Rawlings increases bounty for assemblyman’s killers to Gh¢45,000
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has offered Gh¢25,000 in addition to the earlier bounties offered towards the arrest of killers of the Sogakofe South Assemblyman who was brutally murdered last Sunday. The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa, and the South Tongu DCE, Emmanuel Louis Agama, had earlier offered Gh¢10,000 …
Read More »Go to court – Ambolley dares Okyeame Kwame
Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, producer, and composer Gyedu-Blay Ambolley has said that hiplife artiste, songwriter and producer Okyeame Kwame can sue him over what he [Okyeame] considers to be a defamatory statement levelled against him by the former. In a phone in interview on Accra based Happy FM, the veteran musician stated …
Read More »Linguist escapes death over jailing of Kitase chiefs
Pieces of information gathered by The Chronicle from Kitase in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region have revealed that some irate youth of the area on Wednesday last week, attempted to physically assault Okyeame Akwasi Asare, the linguist of Atweasin near Aburi. The irate youth who were allegedly …
Read More »Mahama calls on stakeholders to take bold stance on Coronavirus
Former President and Flagbearer for the NDC, John Mahama has called on stakeholders, Governments and the United Nations System to take a bold stance on the deadly coronavirus. John Mahama in a post on Facebook said “The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is posing a serious threat to global security, economy, trade, …
Read More »Coronovirus: Catholic Church bans handshakes and hugs henceforth
Henceforth, there would be no handshakes during mass in Catholic Churches throughout the country as well as congregants receiving communion on their tongues as part of measures to guard against the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The latest directive issued by the Ghana Catholic Bishop’s Conference sighted by MyNewsGh.com urges …
Read More »COVID 19: Nana Addo tours KIA, two hospitals today to assess Ghana’s preparedness
President Nana Akufo-Addo will later today, Wednesday March 4, 2020 visit the Kotoka International Airport, the Ridge Hospital and the Tema General Hospital to inspect work done so far in preparation of an outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 in Ghana. It follows assurances from health officials that Ghana is prepared …
Read More »CK Akonnor set rules for Black Stars players
Charles K. Akonnor – Head Coach of the Senior National Team, the Black Stars has said, only discipline and committed players, will be part of his team. “I would not tolerate indiscipline players in my team. Aside discipline you must be also committed to the cause of the national team …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan lifts lid on why he threatened to leave Black Stars camp
Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan has opened up on why he threatened to walk out of the Black Stars camp during the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan was one of the important members of the Black Stars despite his then tender age. He was faced with opprobrium following his late …
Read More »Why Salisu and Asamoah are out of Black Stars squad
Ghana boss CK Akonnor reveals he is still in talks with Real Valladolid youngster Mohammed Salisu who was surprisingly missing from the coach’s first Ghana squad unveiled on Tuesday. The 20-year-old defender was among the shocking absentees as the four-time African champions announced a 23-man squad for a 2021 Africa …
Read More »Arrest Stephen Atubiga immediately – security analyst tells police
A Security Analyst is calling for the immediate arrest of Stephen Atubiga for declaring intentions to cause chaos in the country. Stephen Atubiga according to a news report has said that the National Democratic Congress will be left with no option than to cause commotion in Ghana if their Flagbearer, …
Read More »Video: Ghanaian pastor gets Coronavirus ‘cure’
A Ghanaian pastor claims he has discovered the cure for the deadly Covid-19 virus, popularly known as Coronavirus. Apostle Job Antwi said the Holy Spirit gave him the chemical equation of the therapy after days of prayers and he has decided to share it to save the world. The World …
Read More »Rawlings offers GH¢25,000 bounty for arrest of Sogakope Assemblyman’s killers
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has announced a GH¢25,000 bounty for the heads of persons involved in the killing of the Assemblyman for South Sogakope, Marcus Adzahli. The amount is in addition to the GH¢10,000 bounty offered by the District Chief Executive for South Tongu, Emmanuel Luis Agamah. In a …
Read More »Mentally-ill Ghanaian dies in UK detention centre
A mentally ill man died from dehydration, malnutrition and hypothermia “in plain sight” at an immigration centre, an inquest found. Prince Kwabena Fosu’s death at 31 was partly due to “gross failure” by agencies at the centre, the jury said. Mr Fosu was left in an isolation cell for six …
Read More »Ban on accident vehicles: Minority demands withdrawal of bill
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the withdrawal of the customs (Amendments) bill 2020 laid on Tuesday March 3. The bill when passed will ban the importation of overaged and accident vehicles. Speaking during the approval of the joint report of Trade and Finance committee, deputy ranking for the Trades …
Read More »I own guns for physical protection, I can shoot to kill – Rev Owusu Bempah
As humans, we want to see God’s protection as a magic force field that keeps us from all harm. Yes, God has to stop evil or destruction but we must remember that we live in a depraved society; hence the need by some Christians to personally find ways to protect …
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