The NPP claims one Samuel Adams Mahama is the true face behind the “Intermediary 5” in the famous Airbus scandal. According to the party, Samuel Mahama is the long lost brother of former president Mahama who played “go-between” services between Airbus and “Government Official 1”. Airbus, apart from admitting to …
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EOCO, others must partner Special Prosecutor to probe Airbus scandal – Majority Leader
The Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu wants the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Attorney General’s Department, Auditor-General’s Office and other state agencies with investigatory powers to partner with the Office of the Special Prosecutor to investigate the Airbus bribery scandal. On January 31, 2020, Ghana was cited …
Read More »Coronavirus: Chinese embassy stops issuance of visas to Nigerians
Barely one week after the government of the United States of America (USA) placed a visa ban on Nigeria and some other African countries, the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, says the embassy has suspended the issuance of visas to Nigerians. The Cable reports that the Ambassador said the …
Read More »Okada ban: Horses troop in their numbers as alternative means of transport
In lieu of the Federal Government’s decision to ban Okada and Keke drivers from the state, Nigerians have been forced to go on endless miles, walking. Though many have taken to lament on the current unfortunate situation which causes various discomfort as they are conformed to live their daily activities with …
Read More »NPP Vice Chair arrested over missing excavators
The Central Regional Vice Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Horace Ekow Ewusi, is in the grips of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), according to Adomonline.com. He is being interrogated over his alleged role in some missing excavators and other equipment seized from illegal mining operators. His arrest follows a request made …
Read More »Mahama asked Nyantakyi to sack me to exonerate govt from World Cup scandal – Kwasi Appiah
Former Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah has opened up on the supposed role of former president John Mahama in his sacking as Black Stars coach in 2014. Appiah was relieved of his post as head coach of the Black Stars in 2014 after leading the team to its worst finish at …
Read More »Mahama Will Collapse Free SHS Policy- Napo Reiterates
The Minister of ’Education Minister, Dr.Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’, has reiterated that the free Senior High School (SHS) policy will not survive under John Mahamah Presidency and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Hon. Opoku Prempeh who also the MP for Manhyia South Constituency has therefore, admonished Ghanaians to …
Read More »Lawyer Phillp Addison dragged into dirty forgery case involving US$2 million
Lawyer Philip Addison, the lead counsel for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2012 election petition case, has been caught up in a nasty criminal case, involving a client by name, Francis Tachie Menson, who is currently before the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over issues related to forgery …
Read More »37 Hospital closes two units for fumigation exercise
The 37 Military Hospital has announced that it will from Friday, 7 February 2020, to Friday, 6 March 2020, close down two of its units for a fumigation exercise. The affected units are the Medical and Emergency Unit (MEU) and the Trauma, Surgical and Emergency Unit. A press statement signed …
Read More »Nigeria: Chaos in Lagos as authorities ban okada
There has been widespread disruption in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos on the first working day of a ban on motorbike- and tricycle-taxis. There were long queues at bus stations even though extra transport was laid on, while some walked for miles. Commercial motorbikes are the most common form of public …
Read More »Buipe SHS girl’s dormitory destroyed by fire
Fire has gutted part of the Buipe Senior High School. The fire which swept through the girls’ dormitory, ClassFM 97.3 understands, have destroyed the personal belongings of the girls. The fire started Monday morning when the girls were preparing to go to class. The cause of the fire is not …
Read More »Jubilee House attempting to steal my land cruiser – Mutalla alleges
A former Member of Parliament for Nanton Constituency, Mohammed Murtala has alleged that some persons at the Jubilee House are attempting to steal his Toyota Land Cruiser which he purchased legally. Speaking on GhOne TV’s Breakfast Show Monday morning, Mohammed Mutalla alleged that his Toyota Land Cruiser which he purchased …
Read More »Head-on collision claims 5 lives
A head-on collision between an articulated truck registered as AS 8726-10 and a Toyota Hiace bus registered GX 3045-18 at Gomoa Antsadze on the Accra-Cape Coast highway has claimed five lives and left 14 others with critical injuries. The accident which occurred on Saturday morning created a traffic logjam demanding …
Read More »NDC parliamentary candidate for Ahanta West is dead
The parliamentary candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress for Ahanta West Constituency in the Western Region, George Kwame Aboagye, has died. Family sources say he died at the Cape Teaching Hospital. Mr. Kwame Aboagye became the second member of Parliament to have won the parliamentary seat for the NDC …
Read More »Anglican theologian Rev. Prof Emeritus Pobee dies at 83
GhanaWeb can confirm the passing of Christian theologian and former Vicar General of the Anglican Diocese of Accra, Rev. Prof Emeritus John Samuel Pobee. A statement copied to GhanaWeb confirms that the 83-year-old theologian died on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. The cause of his death is yet unknown. He served …
Read More »Kenya pleads with Ghana to design double-track system for its educational sector
The Government of Kenya has applauded Ghana’s implementation of the double-track system which has seen enrollment into the Senior High School and some other second cycle institutions double over the past two years. It has accordingly, requested from the Government of Ghana, technical support and the design of a double …
Read More »Kotoko teenage sensation Matthew Cudjoe arrives in Bayern Munich
Asante Kotoko starlet Matthew Cudjoe has arrived in Germany to start a one-week observation at giants Bayern Munich, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The 16-year-old will train with the Bavarians U19 team, which is coached by ex-Germany striker Miroslav Klose. Cudjoe was observed by Bayern for months, but his enchanting second …
Read More »Detractor Manasseh’s Prayer to see Jospong down will end in Hopelessness
Owner of Zoomlion and the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong’s long standing bad wisher and detractor, Manasseh Azure Awuni is ignorantly jubilating and jumping from one platform to another posting his aged story on the court issue between Zoomlion and the Auditor General after the High Court …
Read More »Dennis Tetteh & Francis Narh Powers FC Slavia Mozyr To Victory
Ghanaian Internationals Dennis Tetteh and Francis Narh scored for Slavia Mozyr in a 3-5 victory against Locomotive Gomel in a preparatory game ahead of the new Belarusian league season. Dennis Tetteh scored once with an assist whiles his Ghanaian counterpart Francis netted twice with an assist as well. Dennis Tetteh …
Read More »NPP denies presidential debate report
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) says contrary to media report, it is unaware of any impending Presidential debate ahead of the 2020 Presidential Election. Last week, there was media report claiming that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) was scheduled to organize three Presidential debates ahead of December …
Read More »Ghana among 10 most prosperous countries in Africa
Ghana (ranked 10th) has become one of the most prosperous nations in Africa, built on a strong tradition of democratic stability, widely respected governance institutions, and a well-educated population, free from large-scale violence. With increased investment and tourism, Ghana’s economy has consistently outgrown sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge for Ghana now …
Read More »Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospital staff strike to demand closure of China border
Hundreds of hospital workers in Hong Kong have gone on strike, demanding the border with mainland China be completely closed to reduce the risk of the coronavirus spreading. Hong Kong has suspended cross-border rail and ferry services, but health workers want a total border closure. Authorities say closing the border …
Read More »Airbus Bribery Scandal: Special Prosecutor to probe ‘Government Officials’
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has tasked the Office of the Special Prosecutor to conduct an inquiry into the involvement of any public official, “past or present” who may have been engaged in the Airbus bribery scandal. A statement signed by Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Presidency …
Read More »Results of Ghana Premier League after week seven
Herewith results of match day seven of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) played on Sunday. Kumasi: Kotoko 1-1 Liberty Dawu: Dreams 0-1 Hearts Dormaa: Aduana 1-0 Medeama Bechem: B. Utd 2-1 B. Chelsea Accra: Olympics 0-1 WAFA SC Obuasi: AshGold 1-0 Ebusua Dwarfs Accra: Inter Allies 4-2 King Faisal Source: ghananewsagency.org
Read More »Why we placed travel restrictions on Nigerians – US
Oyetunji Abioye, John Ameh, Sunday Aborisade, Femi Makinde, Kamarudeen Ogundele, Success Nwogu, Friday Olokor, Alexander Okere, Mudiaga Affe and Adelani Adepegba The United States has given reasons for imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians and five other countries’ nationals. It said Nigeria did not comply with the established identity-management and information-sharing …
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