The introduction of improved security features into the administration of the Defective Vehicle (DV) number plate system by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) this year has led to a significant improvement in the revenue performance of the author. Whereas the DVLA generated less than GH¢4 million from the …
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Allow the EC to work – Kufuor tells NDC
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political parties campaigning against the decision of the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voter’s register to allow the Commission to carry out its Constitutional mandate in peace. According to him, the various political …
Read More »Nigeria’s roads: ‘My son died in a car accident – now I control traffic’
During her free time, Nigerian Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem controls traffic in the capital, Abuja, eight years after her son was killed in a hit-and-run accident. On the day I met her she was clad in her blue traffic vest, feet spread apart, sweaty arms slicing the air at a frantic …
Read More »Airbus scandal: Western Region fishermen ask Mahama to clarify allegations
A group of fisher folks from the Western Region has asked former President John Mahama to clarify some corruption allegations including the Airbus Bribery scandal leveled against him. Speaking on behalf of the fishermen who paid a courtesy call on Mr Mahama at his office on Wednesday, the Lower Axim Chief fisherman, …
Read More »Coronavirus: Ghanaians’ll be evacuated when necessary – MoH
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured that Ghanaians living and studying in China are safe from the deadly coronavirus and will be evacuated when it becomes necessary. According to the MoH, no Ghanaian has been infected with the virus in China or anywhere else across the globe. This comes …
Read More »Afram Plains residents accuse police officer in robberies, petition IGP
Some concerned residents of Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region are to embark on a massive demonstration next week over rampant highway robberies in the area. According to them, the highway robbery menace has created panic among commuters particularly traders affecting the local economy as many traders are …
Read More »Even if you boil water put it on social media, it could be your breakthrough- Moesha advises girls
Actress, Moesha Bodoung says social media has changed lives in the country and the world and young girls must take full advantage. According to her, due to the existence of social media, the movie industry has been transformed and has made room for new entrants. To her, gone were the …
Read More »Two mobile money fraudsters nearly lynched at Awutu Bereku
Two suspected mobile money fraudsters luckily escaped death as they were nearly lynched at Awutu Bereku market in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region after they succeeded in defrauding three persons of an amount of Ghc11,750. The two suspects are Samuel Kabu 27-years and Gilbert Hoya 29-years. …
Read More »My issues with OGB Music resolved – Fameye
Singer, Fameye says he still managed by OGB Music. According to the “nothing I get” hitmaker,he and his management had some issues but that is a thing of the past. To him, issues have been ressolved and they have moved on from the fights that destroyed their working relationship. He …
Read More »Is Mahama suffering from ‘kaka’? – Chairman Wontumi asks
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party has promised to mount pressure on former President Mahama until he responds to allegations of corruption and the role his government played, in acquiring planes that could have been sold to Ghana for less. Former President Mahama is yet to make …
Read More »[VIDEO]: ‘Some NDC women are pickpockets’ – Abronye DC explains why Chief Biney chose Afia Akoto
The announcement of the union between Chief Hamilton Biney, the Deputy National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Afia Akoto, the Deputy Chief Executive of Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has birthed heated debate between party loyalists. Whiles many Ghanaians are excited about the couple, some …
Read More »GHC15bn debt crippling Ghana’s energy sector – John Jinapor
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged GH¢15 billion debt in the energy sector is crippling the activities of the sector. A former Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor, blamed the prevailing situation on the mismanagement of the sector by the current administration. John Jinapor made these assertions at the …
Read More »December polls will be in ‘good atmosphere’ – Akufo-Addo assures
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to ensuring a free and fair general election in December 2020 in order to protect the democratic gains and reputation of Ghana both in Africa and the rest of the world. Addressing the paramount chief of Ziavi Traditional Area and his delegation at the …
Read More »[Video] Waiting disaster: Akuse Police station building in a state of collapse
The building housing the Akuse Police station is in a state of dilapidation and needs urgent attention to avoid a collapse. The walls of the two-storey building is full of cracks in a video filmed by a concerned citizen. The CID office had several structural cracks which are opening up. …
Read More »Journalists in Ghana don’t read – Prof Karikari
Former Executive Director of the Media Foundation West Africa, Prof Kwame Karikari, has chastised the media in Ghana over the lack of intellectual capacity to probe issues of national interest due to the lack of reading. According to him, most journalists only depend on what they are taught in school …
Read More »Dwamena Akenteng SHS student dies after short ailment
A second year student of Dwamena Akenteng Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti region has reportedly died after battling a short illness. The deceased, John Billey, was found helpless in his dormitory by school authorities and was rushed to the hospital but died upon arrival. Nhyira FM’s Nana Awuku, …
Read More »Peter Amewu is a ‘goro boy’ for Aker Energy – NDC
Energy minister Peter Amewu is being used as an errand boy running the bidding of the Norwegian oil company, Aker, former power minister John Jinapor has alleged. He made the claim while addressing participants at the National Democratic Congress’s dialogue series on the energy sector of the country. According to …
Read More »AngloGold Ashanti exits SA, sells mines for US$297 million
AngloGold Ashanti has reached an agreement to sell its remaining South African producing assets and related liabilities to Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited. Consideration for the transaction is in cash and deferred payments with expected proceeds of around US$300 million, subject to subsequent performance, and with additional proceeds if the …
Read More »Duffuor, Asiama, 7 others granted GHS60m bail each
An Accra High Court has granted bail to former Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour, a former Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, and seven others for being complicit in the collapse of the now-defunct uniBank Ghana Limited. The accused persons earlier pleaded not guilty …
Read More »Mahama to name running mate in March – Sammy Gyamfi [Confirms].
Sammy Gyamfi, Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, has hinted that the much-awaited announcement of the running-mate of John Dramani Mahama may happen in March. The NDC Communications Officer said the flagbearer of the party is yet to conclude consultations with the top hierarchy but assured that a …
Read More »SAD: Man Stones His Brother To Death In A Fight Over Failed Business Deal (video)
A heavy fight between two Nigerian relatives led to the death of one in South Africa. The man named Batista stoned his brother Ide, to death over a failed business transaction. A statement by the President, Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa, NICASA, Ben Okoli, said the incident happened in Kempton …
Read More »Major Gen. Oppong-Peprah appointed new Chief of Army Staff
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, currently Chief of Staff at General Headquarters of the Ghana Armed Forces, as the new Chief of Army Staff. A statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, stated that “following the completion of the …
Read More »Man battered to death for stealing cashew
A young man in his early twenties identified as Gyamfi Kwaku Aaron alias ‘China’ met his untimely death after he was given one hell of a beating for allegedly stealing cashew. In a video obtained by Peacefmonline.com that is sure to make one cringe, the deceased was severely assaulted with …
Read More »‘The 2 minutes issue turned to twins’ – Funny Face writes letter to ex-wife
Comedian Funny Face has authored a letter to his former wife Elizabeth Nana Adjoa, asking her to forgive him just as he has forgiven her. Funny Face in the open letter which was available on his Instagram page said God directed him to make peace with his ex-wife. He confessed …
Read More »Hearts of Oak’s new 48-seater bus causes stir on social media
A colourful 48-seater bus branded with Hearts of Oak’s logo and purported to belong to the Phobians is turning heads on social media. The 2014 Hyundai bus was acquired by their insurance partners, Star Assurance Company Ghana. The Phobians have been mocked severally on social media with their ‘death trap’ …
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