China has “removed” several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak – as the death toll passed 1,000. The party secretary for the Hubei Health Commission, and the head of the commission, were among those who lost their jobs. They are the most senior officials to be demoted …
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NPP madam Afia Akoto weds NDC Organizer Chief Biney
All is set for a marriage between National Democratic Congress Deputy National Organizer, Chief Hamilton Biney and New Patriotic Party’s Madam Afia Akoto. Maame Afia Akoto is also Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the MASLOC under theAkufo-Addo government. While many are apparently shocked about the love affair, those who have …
Read More »Farmer gets 20 years for impregnating physically challenged minor
A 35-year-old Farmer who defiled and impregnated a 15-year-old physically disabled girl has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Tepa Circuit Court in the Ahafo Ano South District. The victim who is the stepdaughter of the convict physical disability worsened and paralysed a month after she gave birth …
Read More »[WEE]: How wee, cocaine, other drugs ruined the life of a scrap dealer
A young man has shared a troubled story of how drugs have ruined his life. Zion Adotey, in an interview with host DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa bravely tells the world how using ecstasy destroyed his life. Zion, who is in his thirties, is struck by his gaunt features and …
Read More »70% of the Bible not word of God, it’s pure human opinion – Bishop Angel Obinim
The founder and leader of International Godsway Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has said 70% of the Christian Bible is human opinion not worth following because it is not the word of God. Speaking to his congregation on February 4, 2020, at Tema, Bishop Obinim said the Bible is made up …
Read More »‘Sex-starved, hypocrite Ghana Catholic Bishops suffering from menopause’ – Kevin Taylor
Social media commentator, Kelvin Taylor has said the Ghana Catholic Bishops are hypocrites showing signs of sex starvation and menopause following their comments to campaign against parties that did not sign the vigilantism code. The journalist who believes the group of old hypocrites should have made noise when government failed …
Read More »Renovation works to begin at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium next week
Renovation works at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium is expected to commence next week as the state seeks to get the edifice in shape ahead of the international assignments next month. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which has been home to Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko, has been in …
Read More »Asante Kotoko bid for Christopher Nettey rejected
Bank-roller of Attram De’ Visser Soccer Academy, Godwin Attram, has rejected Asante Kotoko transfer fee for Christopher Nettey, according to media report. Nettey, 21, joined the Porcupine Warriors on a loan deal from the lower-tier side last year. He has established himself as the club’s first-choice right-back, playing in all …
Read More »Princella Okyere provides three assists on FC Gintra debut
Midfielder Princella Okyere sparkled on her debut for FC Gintra Universitetas by providing three assists in their 7-0 win over MFK Kauno Žagiris. The Ghana international was playing in the Lithuanian Women’s Winter Tournament. She posted on her Twitter account: “Happy to have assisted 3 goals on my debut for …
Read More »Ghanaian midfielder in trouble over ‘Jesus loves you’ shirt
Sint Truiden midfielder Samuel Asamoah has touched on his sending off during their 5-2 win against KAS Eupen in the Belgian Jupilar Pro Elague over the weekend. Asamoah scored a hat-trick in the game as the Canaries run-riot their opponents 5-2 in front of their supporters at the Stayen Stadium. …
Read More »NPP Primaries: Akufo-Addo ‘has affirmed me’ – Asenso Boakye
It promises to be a turf war that would require great political dexterity and acumen to win as the race for who represents the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 7, 2020 parliamentary elections in the Bantama Constituency gathers steam, MyNewsGh.com reports. Deputy Chief of Staff, Francis Asenso …
Read More »Fear grips residents of Klagon following disappearance of a teenager
Residents of Klagon in the Tema West municipality say the disappearance of a 15-year-old boy, Benjamin Tetteh Ocloo from the area has left them in a state of fear. The children especially say they do not feel safe. The teenager left home to play football on a community park on …
Read More »Man accused of defilement tests negative of HIV but victim tests positive
A 40-year old cleaner is in the grips of the law following an accusation that he has defiled a 12-year-old girl at North Legon, a suburb in Accra. John Kupa Azika charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before an Accra Circuit Court and was granted bail in …
Read More »Government clears $1bn legacy debt owed Bulk Oil Distributors
Government has completed payments of all legacy debts owed the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), according to the Chamber’s CEO, Senyo Hosi. A statement issued by the Chamber on Monday [February 10, 2020] said the government made payments to the tune of US$1 billion as of January 13, 2020. …
Read More »Unresolved murder cases in A/R: ‘I don’t control law courts’ – Regional Minister
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah has said he cannot be held responsible for unresolved murder cases in the region. According to him, the law courts are handling these cases and should be held accountable. “What has been the cause of death of the people who have been killed? Some …
Read More »‘I’m ordering guns and ammunition’ – Samini
Multiple award winning Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall star, Samini has showed off his stunning daughter who turned 16 on On Saturday, February 8, 2020. The dotting father who took to his Instagram page to flaunt his daughter, Theresa Toyila Samini jokingly indicated that he’s ordering ammunition and guns online to protect his …
Read More »New ambulances save 23 lives in Central Region
Barely a month of distributing the much anticipated 307 ambulances by the government, more than 23 lives have been saved by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) in the Central Region. Mr. Francis Ohemeng, the Regional Administrative Manager of NAS who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) indicated that …
Read More »NPP using ‘rough tactics’ to win 2020 elections – Mintah Akandoh
NPP using ‘rough Member of Parliament for Juaboso in the Western Region, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has accused government of using ‘rough tactics’ to win the December 7 polls. According to him, members of the NPP have targeted former President John Dramani Mahama to ‘paint him black’ in the eyes …
Read More »Galamsey fight: Ekow Ewusi drops bombshell in petition to BNI boss
The embattled Central Regional 1st Vice Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ekow Ewusi, has dropped a staggering revelation in a petition to the Director-General of Bureau of National Investigations to as a matter of urgency institute investigations into “seized and movable logistics” by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on …
Read More »Patapaa to kick start Europe tour on February 18
Justice Amoah popularly known as Patapaa will kick start his tour of some selected European countries starting on February 18, 2020. The one-month tour would see the top Ghanaian artiste thrill fans in countries including France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Norway, Germany, Denmark among others. Patapaa after his Europe tour would …
Read More »NAGRAT bares teeth over special classes for promotional exams
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is not happy with regional and district directors of education and has asked them to desist from issuing official cover letters to organisations and institutions organising special classes for teachers due to write their promotional examinations. It also called on the management of …
Read More »Election 2020: New voter roll a must; current one over bloated – JOY
Ghana needs a new register of voters for the December 2020 general elections, a former independent presidential candidate Jacob Osei Yeboah (JOY) has said. Speaking on the maiden edition of CTV’s breakfast show ‘Dwabirem’ on Monday, 10 February 2020 hosted by Kwame Appiah Kubi, JOY said he believes the current …
Read More »Akufo-Addo named ‘Champion of AU Financial Institutions’
The 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Governments of the African Union has appointed President Nana Akufo-Addo as ‘Champion of the African Union Financial Institutions’. The decision of the Assembly was made on Monday, February 10 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by the Chairperson of the …
Read More »Timber market burns for 22nd time in 18 years
Fire gutted Bwaise Timber market for the 22nd time in 18 years, according to available records, leaving property and capital in ashes and traders in tears. Like in previous incidents, the fire first started at midnight and spread to the nearby mattress factory in Bwaise, Kawempe Division. In all incidents, …
Read More »Suicide bomber attacks Algerian army base
A soldier has been killed in a suicide car bombing that targeted a military barracks in southern Algeria. It was the first such attack in the country for several years. It is not known who was behind the bombing, which happened in the Bordj Baji Mokhtar region, in Adrar province, …
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