Boeing will temporarily halt production of its troubled 737 Max airliner in January, the manufacturer said. Production of the jet had continued despite the model being grounded for nine months after two deadly crashes. More than 300 people died when two 737 Max aircraft crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia after …
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Nigeria university lecturer sacked over sexual harassment
The University of Abuja in the Nigerian capital has dismissed one of its lecturers over sexual harassment. A female student had alleged that the lecturer, a professor, had demanded sex in exchange for marks. The university said it had acted after reviewing the report of a panel set up …
Read More »New Ghana Premier League season to have morning fixtures
Ghanaian football fans would for the first time watch games being played in the mornings when the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League starts. According to a release on the Ghana Football Association’s website, the 2019/2020 league season may have morning, mid-afternoon and evening fixtures depending on kick-off times agreed with television …
Read More »Ghanaians to elect Assembly, Unit Committee members today
Ghanaians are expected to elect their Assembly Members and Unit Committee members across the country today, December 17, 2019. The exercise will begin from 7am and end at 5pm. This will happen simultaneously across the country with 57,030 candidates contesting this year’s elections. The Electoral Commission says it has already …
Read More »Supply Ghana rice to schools or face sanctions – NAFCO
The National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) has asked suppliers under the Free Senior High School programme to supply Ghana rice to schools starting next year or face sanctions. It gave a signal that licensed suppliers’ failure to do so would attract sanctions, which include non-payment for services rendered and revocation …
Read More »FDA orders immediate recall of 16 tomato paste brands
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of certain batches of 16 tomato paste brands from the market because they have been adulterated with starch and colour. A statement issued by the authority indicated that the ingredients—erythrosine and starch that are not permitted in tomato paste …
Read More »Northern Dev’t Authority CEO sacked
The Chief Executive Officer of Northern Development Authority has been sacked. A letter from President Nana Akufo-Addo’s Executive Secretary, Nana Bediatuo Asante stated no reason for the revocation of the appointment of Dr. Alhaji Abdel-Majeed Haroun. “Please accept the President’s best wishes,” the letter said. Source: Myjoyonline.com
Read More »Fuel prices to remain stable but cedi depreciation biting – IES
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has predicted constant prices of fuel across the pumps in the second pricing window which begins December 16, 2019. Even though the depreciation of the cedi against other major international currencies especially the US dollar, has gone beyond 10 per cent since the beginning …
Read More »EC sacks returning officer over gross misconduct
The Agona West Municipality office of the Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed Mrs. Yaa Esiwa Forson, the Returning officer of the Swedru Wawase/Nyamedam/ Amponsah Electoral Area for gross misconduct. The officer was said to have ignored the procedures, rules and regulations governing the mounting of platforms for Aspiring Assembly members …
Read More »Planned fuel increment canceled after Akufo-Addo intervention
The planned increment in the prices of fuel at the pumps has been halted following an intervention by President Akufo-Addo, Starr News has learnt. National Petroleum Authority (NPA) had in a notice Monday morning directed oil marketing companies to effect a 4 pesewa adjustment in the price of fuel. However, …
Read More »Court orders ICGC, Crossroad Church to pay GHC30,000 for nuisance
An Accra high court presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Novisi Afua Aryene has awarded damages and cost against the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) and Crossroad Community Church Ministries, both at Haasto in the Greater Accra Region, for nuisance. The court further ordered the Municipal Chief Executive of Abokobi …
Read More »Couple with 3 children with rare abnormal growth left devastated
The abnormal condition of three children with growth disorder in Asante-Akyem North District of the Ashanti Region has left their parents devastated. Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital say few cases of the rare condition of the children are reported at the facility. Father of the stunted children, aged …
Read More »First Deputy Speaker hits back at Minority over claims of rushing CJ approval process
Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has hit back at Minority over claims of rushing approval of Chief Justice nominee. The Minority is already accusing the government of sacrificing Parliamentary procedure on the altar of long-time friendship and familiarity. Speaking on News Nite on Joy FM Monday, Minority Chief …
Read More »Women are indisputably better than men – Barack Obama
If women ran every country in the world there would be a general improvement in living standards and outcomes, former US President Barack Obama has said. Speaking in Singapore, he said women aren’t perfect but are “indisputably better” than men. He said most of the problems in the world came …
Read More »Football fan shot dead during club’s victory celebrations
A 24-year-old football fan was shot dead Sunday in Montevideo while celebrating Nacional’s victory in the Uruguayan championship, local media reported. Citing police sources, the media said the young man was shot during festivities near the club’s headquarters in the capital. Police have yet to release an official report. Nacional …
Read More »Man Utd legend Gary Neville ‘loves’ video of Black Queens striker’s sister doing keepy uppies
When Black Queens forward Samira Suleman posted a video of her kid sister doing keepy uppies on Twitter, she would definitely have been expecting a lot of attention. However, even she would have to admit that the level of engagement since she first uploaded the video has been massive. The …
Read More »Five Black Stars players who are available on the Ghanaian transfer market
The Ghana transfer window is ongoing and with less than two weeks to the start of the Premier League, Ghanacrusader.com brings to you five players who have featured for the Black Stars and are available in the market. Lee Addy The versatile defender is currently a free agent after terminating …
Read More »Work progresses steadily on Bolga-Bawku Road
Work on the Bolgatanga-Bawku Road is progressing steadily with the Brazilian construction firm Queiroz Galvao targeting to complete the construction of the entire stretch by August 2021 MyNewsGh.com has gathered. Work resumed on the 116km stretch after the project stalled several months due to lack of funds and also for …
Read More »VIDEO: Fire guts server room of GRA office at Madina
The server room of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) office at Madina, Zongo junction near Oman FM caught fire on Monday, December 16, 2019. According to sources, the main section for record-keeping went up in flames though the cause of fire in the building is currently unknown. Several attempts by …
Read More »VIDEO: Church members drink pastor’s bathwater for ‘anointing’
An insane video of members of a so-called church drinking their church leader’s bathwater has angered the Ghanaian public. The video, which became an instant internet sensation for the wrong reasons, had the so-called ‘man of God’ directing his church members to drink water he had soaked his body in. …
Read More »Voters’ register credible but overstretched – EC
The Electoral Commission has justified the decision to change the voters’ register with just a year to the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections. According to the Commission, the current register has been over-stretched, hence, the need for a new one with enhanced features to protect its credibility. Addressing the media …
Read More »Kumasi: Most wanted criminal Baba Musah arrested
The Ashanti regional Police anti-robbery task force has arrested Baba Musah one of the alleged deadly armed robbers in the region. Baba Musah until his arrest has been on the Police command’s wanted list for more than six years dating from the era of COP Kofi Nathan Boakye. The suspect …
Read More »HOT VIDEO: Husband catches wife red-handed while she was rocking another man
An unfaithful wife got an expected hit on her adulterous journey after her husband invaded the room where she was having sex with her lover. The woman who became overwhelmed with shame and guilt, broke down into tears as she couldn’t respond to her husband’s bashing. Watch the video below …
Read More »COPEC threatens court action over fuel hike
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers has threatened legal action against the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over a directive to oil marketers to increase fuel prices at the pumps. This directive according to COPEC is illegal and unconstitutional and must be reversed immediately else face court tomorrow. According to the chamber, …
Read More »Leaked nudes Of Princess Shyngle Pops Up On Social Media
Gambian goddess and popular slay queen, Princess Shyngle is once again shaking the internet as her almost completely nude photo made its way into the social media. Many people are wondering how the photo got out. However, some believe Princess Shyngle leaked the photo herself due to an emotional trauma …
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