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National Science and Maths Quiz in danger

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) says it will be difficult for schools to organise their students for this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) at the regional and national levels as a result of inadequate funds. “We, therefore, wish to inform management that until adequate …

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Small-scale miner sues government over burnt excavators

A small-scale miner at Abekoase in the Eastern region, Patrick Addei Danquah, has sued the government following the burning of his excavators and other mining equipment worth $1.6 million. Mr Danquah explained that he duly acquired a license to engage in small-scale mining but the government added him to the …

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Suspect escapes from Police Hospital

An accused person who jumped bail and was re-arrested has managed to escape once again from the Police Hospital in Accra. Daily Guide learnt that the suspect, Clement Adjei Nkrumah, was being investigated over a reported case of defrauding by false pretences in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis but jumped bail in …

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NDC supporters are begging for EC jobs – Akpaloo alleges

The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is asking some members of the party to apply to become officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) for the impending new voters’ registration exercise, Kofi Akpaloo, founder and leader of the Liberal Party, has alleged. Mr Akpaloo claims he can identify these NDC …

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Govt to provide free Wi-Fi to high schools – Bawumia

Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that the government intends to provide free Wi-Fi to senior high schools and public universities soon. He said plans are far advanced for the first piloting of this policy, this year. Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia who was speaking at the …

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Sinking Frimpong-Boateng exposes more galamsey Lords

The highly revered heart surgeon turned politician, Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, is out to salvage his reputation from the fallout of the Galamsey saga with revelations that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), its Constituency, regional and national executives, as well as its Members of Parliament (MPs), Ministers of state and …

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Watch! Police Officer Messes Up Amazing Criminal Catching Action

Watch! Police Officer Messes Up Amazing Criminal Catching Action. Police officials in Welkom amazed people with their action when they were catching criminals but one cop messed up the amazing action. Police officials in Welkom amazed people with their action when they were catching criminals but one cop messed up …

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Pele ’embarrassed’ to leave house because of ill health

Legendary Brazil forward Pele is reluctant to leave his house because he cannot walk unaided, his son has said. The three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was taken to hospital with a urinary infection last year. Pele, 79, has had problems with his …

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies

Joseph Shabalala, who helped introduce the sound of traditional Zulu music to the world, has died aged 78. The musician was best known as the founder and director of choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which won five Grammy awards and featured heavily on Paul Simon’s Graceland album. They also reached …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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