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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is mourning the passing of former Fifa Referee Mr L. O. Laryea. The FA described Mr. Laryea as an “outstanding professional” and “one of the finest referees” on the African continent. After his career, referee Laryea continued to serve the game as a CAF and …

Zimbabwe’s Supreme Court has ruled that all local debts incurred before 22 February 2019 must be settled in the local currency, at a rate of one Zimbabwe dollar to one US dollar. Chief Justice Luke Malaba said the repayments should not involve any conversions, upholding a lower court’s ruling on …

Government says it is considering a compensation package for Ghanaian traders whose goods have been locked up at the Nigeria-Benin border following the closure by Nigerian land borders last year. The border shut down in September 2019 by Nigerian authorities to check the smuggling of cheap goods as well as …

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Mr Isaac Odoom, on Tuesday told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting in Parliament that he had to use part of the common fund allocated to the district for rituals to pacify the gods. According to him, after the completion and handing over …

A police officer has been shot dead at Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central region. The Lance Corporal was in mufti and on his way to the office when he was shot. The attack on him follows a shoot out between the police and some armed robbers who …

It is a developing story that is sure to shock and anger Ghanaians at the same time. However, it is also a wakeup call for government, law enforcers and national security apparatus to delve deeper into the shocking developments that is threatening operations of DVLA which could cost the nation …

NPP stalwart and economist, Kwame Pianim is of the opinion that the committee that was recently set up to investigate the Cedi’s depreciation is totally useless. The former chief of staff said the 40-member committee is just for a public stunt. “40 member committee? Are we serious? In the 4th …

Former Ghana Football Association boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi has condemned reports linking him to the murder of member of Tiger P.I., Ahmed Hussein Suale a year on. Mr. Nyantakyi who until now had been off the media space following his resignation from the GFA, opened up to GhanaWeb in an exclusive …

General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party, John Boadu, has dared the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to boycott the voter registration exercise yet to be conducted by the Electoral Commission if it is indeed against the compilation of a new register. The NDC and other opposition parties have …

The Head Pastor of Life Assembly Worship Centre, who is also the flag bearer of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Reverend Dr Christian Kwabena Adu, popularly called Osofo Kyiriabosom, has described the Akufo-Addo government’s Free SHS flagship programme as “useless”. According to Osofo Kyiriabosom, the government has destroyed education with …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a series of measures it is taking to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Ghana including screening all passengers from China. China has recorded cases of Coronavirus where nine persons have been reported dead. “As part of measures to prevent an outbreak in …

Boko Haram insurgents beheaded a Christian leader in their captivity on Monday, according to Ahmad Salkida, a Nigerian journalist closely covering the crisis in Nigeria and across the Lake Chad region. The journalist in a tweet said Reverend Lawan Andimi along with a soldier were were killed by the the …

The Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo and four officials from the Ministry of Finance – Michael Ayesu, Abraham Kofi Tawia, Eva Mends, Patrick Nomo – have filed contempt proceedings at an Accra High Court against the Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, for failing to file in court the documents based on …

President Nana Akufo-Addo will be vetted by New Patriotic Party (NPP) should he, as expected, pick up forms to run for re-election. This would remain unchanged even if the president runs for the party’s flagbearership unopposed. This was revealed by the NPP’s National Organiser, Sammi Awuku who said President Akufo-Addo …

The Inter-Party Resistance Against New Voters’ Register has suspended further demonstrations for their demand. The National Chairman of the biggest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo disclosed this on Tuesday as the coalition ended a protest march in Kumasi. Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo said the temporary halt is to …

A twenty-two-year-old apprentice met his untimely death, when a Toyota Corolla taxi cab with registration number WR 2343-18 crashed him at Akoon in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region. Briefing the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Tarkwa Divisional Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD), Chief Inspector George Kwabena Osei, …

Founder and leader of the Progressive Peoples Party, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom must step aside and as a matter of fact forsake any thoughts of pursuing his presidential ambition in the upcoming 2020 polls, this is according to presidential hopeful, Jacob Osei Yeboah. According to him, it will be prudent …

Prolific Juventus striker, Christiano Ronaldo, has edged pass 2019 FIFA world best player, Lionel Messi and German legend Gerd Muller on the top goal scorers in football history. The Portuguese star’s recent impressive performance against Parma at the Allianz Stadium where he scored two goals for a 2-1 win, led …

Ghana: Man Bites Dog To Death Source: UTV Ghana

Ten people killed in Orthodox Christian festival in Ethiopia (Photos), At least 10 people have been killed and more than 100 injured when a seating area collapsed during a major Orthodox Christian celebration in Ethiopia. The accident occurred at about 8am on Monday in Gondar where more than a million …

Ghana will battle old foes South Africa, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe in the Qatar 2020 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This follows the draw for the African qualifiers held in Cairo, Egypt a while ago. Ghana defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa both home and away when she qualified for her …

Kumasi Asante Kotoko will play three home matches behind closed doors at the Baba Yara Stadium and pay a fine of GHc20,000 in relation to unsporting behavior by supporters of the Club during their Match Day 3 encounter against Berekum Chelsea. According to the Ghana Football Association, its Disciplinary Committee …

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Rev. Professor Anthony Afful-Broni says he will not be distracted by the war of words between the University and former President Jerry John Rawlings, who wants him to step aside. Speaking to Starr News’ Ibrahim ALhassan on the sidelines of the …

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in Aboabo, a surburb of the Tamale Metropolis in the Northern Region for allegedly murdering his 55-year-old mother in her home. Osman Abdul Moomen reportedly killed his mother in her room Tuesday morning at about 10:30am and fled to take refuge in a nearby …

A 10-year-old boy has been dubbed the “human snake” due to his rare genetic skin condition that sheds his skin every month. The youngster, known only as Jagannath, has to have a bath every hour and to cover himself in moisturiser every three hours to relieve his painful symptoms. Boy …