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Before the Eco can replace the CFA franc, as announced in Abidjan on 21 December 2019, a number of technical, legal and political hurdles must be cleared. The date of the new currency’s introduction is impossible to predict at this time. To date, only the monetary agreement has been finalised. …

The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press. The reports also describe alarming birth defects, miscarriages and other health problems …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Upper West Regional Director of the Service, over allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices. The Director, Duncan Nsor, has been asked to step aside for investigations into allegations of bribery in the appointment of heads of some second-cycle schools in the region. …

Impeccable information picked up by The Herald, indicates that all is not well with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), as officers in Accra, are outraged over a decision by their bosses to set up a private clinic on the premises of the GIS national headquarters, compromising security arrangements, as well …

Executive Director of the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong says Ghana needs a leader who will push for a constitutional change of the winner takes all system as that does not augur well for the country. According to him, even though politicians speak against the system …

The youth of Upper East Region have warned they may be compelled to prevent President Nana Akufo-Addo from stepping foot in the region if his government does not start the second phase of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. According to the Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sunday Casper …

Ghana’s High Commissioner to India, Mike Oquaye Jnr, alias “Gabo” is tired of India and wants to come back home. He has, therefore, picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming parliamentary primary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency. But Mike Oquaye Jnr, faces stiff …

Executives of the New Patriotic Party at the Manhyia North constituency have deserted their offices in what is being viewed as a ploy to prevent the Member of Parliament for the area to file his nomination forms. The MP, Collins Owusu Amankwaa, is said to be in the bad books …

Vice President of policy think-tank, Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil reacted strongly to suggestions by the Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful that internet usage would be regulated if unethical use and abuse continue, daring the Minister to “try and see” “Hubris!!! Even thinking about regulating internet. Who the hell will decide what …

As today marks Valentine’s Day, Ghanaians are also observing the day as National Mathematics Day. The Ghana Education Service (GES) in collaboration with the Ghana Mathematics Society (GMS) set February 14 as a day to observe this. This is to create awareness of the importance and use of Mathematics in …

A young curvy lady joined Davido’s #RiskyDanceChallenge and has wowed Davido’s fans. The lady with massive backside was seen rocking waist bead and low waist jeans as she danced to Davido’s ‘Risky’. Some of Davido’s fans seemed excited to watch her dance. Some claim that she has already won the …

Once a one of the brightest prospects in Arsenal’s academy, Mavididi departed the Gunners for Juventus in 2018 and is currently in the midst of his first full season in a major European league. Since signing on loan at Dijon in August, the 21-yearold has netted five times in 20 …

For an industry that is believed to ‘kill’ its many young talents before they blossom, it is always a thing of joy when a new artiste is able to breakthrough. However, while these underground artistes have to deal with the poor structures in the industry which can cut their dreams …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 472 cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed, while 70 deaths have been recorded in 92 council areas of 26 states between January and February 9, 2020. It also said no fewer than 14 health workers were affected within the …

Chiefs and families of soldier Samuel Kojo Gameli who is in custody over the alleged coup plot have called on the state to grant him bail while investigations continue. The military officer who was arrested in September 2019, is being held in custody for allegedly plotting a coup to destabilize …

A total of 25 Nation Builders Corps(NABCO) personnel have gained permanent employment in the Kpandai district of the Northern region. The personnel have therefore exited from the scheme to create employment opportunities for some unemployed youth in the area. The Kpandai District Chief Executive(DCE), Atta Emmanuel Kofi Tatablata , made …

‘Atopa’ video of a Ghanaian female soldier is fast trending on social media. The video saw the female soldier receiving the ‘langalanga’ from the back, who seems to enjoy every bit of it. According to source, the one minute eleven seconds video was recorded by her boyfriend who promises to …

Shatta Wale’s baby-mama and CEO of Michy’s hideout, Michy has reacted to the video which had a lady sleeping with her best friend’s father as revenge for sleeping with her boyfriend. One lady whose identity is yet to be known blinded by revenge decided to sleep with her best friend’s …

Singer, Fantana has suggested she is going to post a screenshot of guys in her DM if no ones boyfriend come to take her out on Vals Day. She said this when she posted some photos of herself on Instagram to mark Vals Day. According to Fantana some somebody’s boyfriend …

The Ghana Education Service has interdicted the Upper West Regional Director of Education, Duncun Nsor with immediate effect after complaints were made about his conduct. According to the GES, the interdiction is to enable the Service to conduct investigations into the allegations leveled again him. In a statement copied to …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Jean Mensa on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 led a 10-member delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The visit afforded the Chairperson and her delegation the opportunity to brief the King …

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has released a new song titled ‘The Ban’ to ‘diss’ Charterhouse, organisers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). Sounding very livid in his lyrics, the controversial Dancehall act minced no words in lashing out at the VGMA with contestable claims such as “they are taking money …

A 63-year-old trader, Madam Elizabeth Yawa Afenyo has been burnt to death at Dzoanti, a farming community in the Kpando Municipality. Her body was found burnt beyond recognition in an uncompleted building in the Community. Mr. Emil Senyo Wordey, Assembly Member, Dzoanti/Gadza Electoral Area told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) …

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is to chair the ruling NPP’s manifesto committee for the 2020 elections. A statement by the party’s general secretary John Boadu Thursday also named nine other individuals including key ministers as members of the committee. Below is the list of the membership of the party’s manifesto …

An Assembly Member contesting as the Presiding Member position of Akuapem North Municipal Assembly has been robbed by gunmen who also set ablaze his car. Starr News has gathered that, the Victim – Asiedu Offei – popularly known as “No Size” a Road and Building contractor was driving towards Koforidua …