An exchange between a former presidential aide in Nigeria, Reno Omokri and reality TV star, Pere Egbi over their thoughts about Ghana and Nigeria economy has caused a stir on social media. The banter started after Reno Omokri chastised Nigerians who complained about the high cost of fuel following the …
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Free agent Andre Ayew receives multiple offers
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has reportedly received multiple of offers from clubs as he departs Nottingham Forest. Ayew leaves Nottingham Forest after his short stint with the club. Nottingham Forest confirmed that Ayew’s contract will expire at the end of June, marking the end of his time with the team. …
Read More »‘I hope he wasn’t hurt’ – Donald Trump’s reaction to Joe Biden’s fall at Air Force event
Hours after President of the United States (POTUS), Joe Biden, tripped and fell to the ground at an Air Force graduation event in Colorado on Thursday, June 1, his predecessor Donald Trump reacted to the development. Asked by reporters at an event about the incident, Trump wondered if indeed Biden …
Read More »Aburi Gardens overtakes Kakum National Park as most visited tourist site in 2022
Aburi Gardens, a lush oasis nestled in the mountains of Ghana, has surpassed the renowned Kakum National Park to be ranked the most visited tourist site in 2022, according to the fourth Ghana Tourism survey. The scenic gardens attracted a staggering 186,109 visitors between January to June 2022, outshining the …
Read More »NDC rejects calls for a re-run in Ketu North
The biggest opposition party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected calls from concerned delegates in Ketu North to conduct a re-run of elections in the constituency. The party leadership was responding to calls from NDC delegates who expressed their discontentment with a winner being declared without re-run despite a …
Read More »Meet us for a peace talk in 14 days or face our wrath – Nogokpo chiefs to Agyinasare
The Chiefs and people of Nogokpo, a town in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have issued a strong ultimatum to Archbishop Dr. Charles Agyinasare, founder of Perez Chapel International. They demand that the respected clergyman personally meets with them for a peace talk regarding derogatory statements he made …
Read More »Ministry of Health Assures Zipline of Government’s Continuous Support
In a bid to enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies to health facilities, the Ministry of Health has assured Zipline, the renowned drone delivery service company, of government’s unwavering support in ensuring the sustainability of its operations. The assurance came during an event held at the Zipline Omenako Hub, …
Read More »U.S. Ambassador to Ghana Rallies Support for Zipline Operations
United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia E. Palmer, has asked global healthcare players and governments within the sub-region to invest in the operations of Zipline so that it can extend its services more targeted areas throughout the nation. Ambassador …
Read More »Successful partnership with Government helped our growth in Ghana – Zipline General Manager
The General Manager of Zipline, Mawuli Atiemo, has attributed the company’s exceptional growth in Ghana to a successful partnership with the government, which has resulted in the delivery of over 370,000 medical supplies from its 6 distribution centers in Ghana since it began operations in 2019. Mr. …
Read More »Newborn baby found lifeless in box near Tesano
In a heart-wrenching incident, the lifeless body of a newborn baby was discovered inside a box near a gutter at the dumping site adjacent to the Tesano Cluster of Schools in Accra. The distressing find was made by pupils from the school who had ventured to the site for a …
Read More »Meet the NDC parliamentary candidate who makes $700m every year
In Ghana, there is a perception that most people go into politics because it is the easiest way for them to enrich themselves. This perception is mostly fuelled by the sudden change in the lifestyle of politicians, including parliamentary, when they come into power. However, some Ghanaian politicians are already …
Read More »Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, 9 others endorse Bawumia’s nomination forms
According to the constitution of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), members of good standing are the only persons eligible to endorse forms of candidates of persons aspiring for various positions. In the case of flagbearer aspirants, each region is required to provide 10 signatories of constituency party members for a candidate. Barely …
Read More »John Jinapor blows alarms on Ken Ofori-Atta
The Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee in Parliament has condemned the Akufo-Addo government for attempting to sell the country’s oil shares in Jubilee Oil Holdings (JOHL) through the backdoor after it failed to clandestinely sell it to the Petroleum Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA). John Abdulai …
Read More »Man uses poisoned yoghurt and fan milk to ‘kill’ pregnant girlfriend and son
Man, 28 has allegedly killed his girlfriend, 27 who was pregnant and his 7-year-old son in Anwiankwanta- Paona in the Ashanti Region. This report was contained in a video posted by Accra-based UTV which was sighted by GhanaWeb. The suspect whose name is given as, Isaac Kwadwo Nyarko, 28 and a …
Read More »SHS student allegedly stabbed to death by boyfriend at Akyem-Nsutem
An 18-year-old student of the New Nsutam Senior High Technical School in the Abuakwa-North District of the Eastern Region has met her untimely death after being allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. GhanaWeb gathered that Abigail Asare, a form two student of the school and resident of Accra on …
Read More »Puma Energy Commits to Ghana’s Energy Supply and Security through Investment in Energy Infrastructure
Puma Energy Ghana has reaffirmed its commitments to Ghanas energy supply and security through its diverse investments and state-of-the-art strategic energy infrastructure; to make energy easily accessible and affordable to Ghanaian households and the business community in the wake of growing consumption of petroleum products. These investments in …
Read More »Man butchers divorce-seeking wife at Pankese
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Pankese in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region, a 39-year-old teacher has been hospitalized after her husband allegedly assaulted her with a machete. The suspect, Baba Moses, unleashed a the attack on his wife, Paulina Agruba, on Thursday evening while she …
Read More »24-year-old man lynched for allegedly stealing GH¢1,000
A 24-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of stealing GH¢1,000. The incident occurred in Jenninso-Akwataniase, in the Amasie West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased was apprehended first by his attackers and forced to confess to stealing the money. But denied it several times. However, …
Read More »Moral bankruptcy! – Former Minister slams Navrongo man for burying dad in a Toyota Corolla
Former Upper East Regional Minister, Tangoba Abayage, has condemned businessman Norbert Atodio for burying his late father in a Toyota Corolla, dismissing the act as morally unjust. The former minister expressed disbelief that someone of Atodio’s stature would overlook the opportunity to address community challenges and instead use a car …
Read More »How foods wrapped in plastic sheets link to prostate, breast cancers, among others
I recently chanced on a video posted on Facebook by the renowned singer, Kofi Kinaata lamenting how fante kenkey is now wrapped with plastic rubbers, then covered with the traditional plantain leaves before cooking on the fire. His concern was that this predispose the consumers to several ailments. Indeed, this …
Read More »Bear with us, ability to pay your bonds a struggle – MoF begs pensioners
The Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei Asare has said the government’s failure to meet coupon deadlines for pensioner bondholders is not on purpose. “We don’t intentionally stop them [payment], sometimes it’s difficult, it is the ability to pay and, so, when it is not there, it becomes a challenge, but …
Read More »World Bank calls for review of Power Purchase Agreements
The World Bank is calling on the government to review some of the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout to revive the ailing economy. According to the bank, many of the PPAs that the government signed with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are expensive. The Country …
Read More »Reshaping of Assin North roads not for by-election, project began in 2020 – NPP Chair
The New Patriotic Party(NPP) Constituency Chairman for Assin North in the Central Region, Ben Effah, has dismissed claims that the government has hurriedly started constructing roads in the area to win votes in the upcoming by-election. Assin North constituency has, in the past few days, witnessed the deployment of over …
Read More »Akufo-Addo receives highest International Diplomacy Award
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been decorated with the highest award within international diplomatic circles by the World Federation of Consuls, Internationale des Corps et Associations Consulaires (FICAC), at a brief meeting on 30th May 2023 at the Jubilee House in Accra. President Akufo-Addo received the FICAC Gold Star award for …
Read More »Kufuor’s daughter, 9 others endorse Bawumia’s nomination forms
According to the constitution of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), members of good standing are the only persons eligible to endorse forms of candidates of persons aspiring for various positions. In the case of flagbearer aspirants, each region is required to provide 10 signatories of constituency party members for a candidate. Barely …
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