The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry says the government is ready to intervene to avoid the collapse of Neoplan Ghana Limited. Carlos Ahenkorah said “Let me say on authority, it’s not government’s desire to see Neoplan collapse. It has been one of the flagship companies of Ghana.” Speaking to …
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The last surviving member of Kwame Nkrumah’s cabinet has passed on
Franklin Adubobi Jantuah, the only surviving member of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s regime has died. He died at the age of 91. Franklin Adubobi was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He was a minister of state in the first republic and in the Provisional National Defence Council. He served as minister …
Read More »One person arrested over bizarre exhumation of corpse
The Nkawkaw District Police Command has arrested one person in connection with the exhumation of remains of a deceased at Awenade, a community near Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region. The suspect Nana Kwaku Ampadu, 39, was picked up by Police Monday, January 27, 2020 at about 12:35 pm at his …
Read More »UN rights chief wants action on DR Congo army killings
The United Nations’ top human rights official has called on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to take action to curb human rights violations by the country’s army. On the final day of a visit to the DR Congo, Michelle Bachelet told UN radio that figures from her …
Read More »‘US visa ban will affect vulnerable Nigerians’
The Federal Government says the speculated plan by the US to add Nigeria to its existing list of visa travel ban countries is ill-conceived. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Monday in London during an interview session with Reuters. The News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Sarkodie breaks his silence on Kofi Amoabeng’s arrest
Musician Sarkodie has broken his silence on the arrest of his friend and business partner, Prince Kofi Amoabeng. On January 13, 2020, the co-founder of the defunct UT Bank, was arrested alongside Michael Nyinaku, the founder of the defunct BEIGE Bank, in connection with the collapse of their banks. Amoabeng …
Read More »Ultramodern ATMs introduced in Ghana
At the just-concluded ATM roadshow held in Accra with the theme ‘’Innovation with the NextGen ATMs’’, Inlaks introduced into the Ghanaian financial sector, new ultramodern and high-tech ATMs with enhanced features manufactured by the Korean-based Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hyosung Inc, to give customers and banks seamless experience, improved customer experience …
Read More »NPP primaries: Asokwa party executives lock offices; run away from aspirant
Supporters of Medical Doctor; Nana Yaw Boakye were visibly angry when they accompanied their candidate to the NPP office at Ahinsan to pick nomination forms only to meet the party offices locked up. The supporters who spoke to Bernard Buachi accused the party Chairman and the incumbent MP of colluding …
Read More »Workers of Coca-Cola hold demo against appointment of new MD, want old MD back
Workers of Coca-Cola bottling Company Ghana Limited continues to demonstrate on the premises of the company as they seek the reinstatement of the former MD, Seth Adu-Baah. Speaking to Citi FM, Assistant Secretary of the local chapter of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union of Coco-Cola Company Goerge Sarpong said …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah misses out on Sudan job as Football Association make final shortlist
Astute and affable fashion designer Rafarazzi will be in Canada for this year’s Ethink festival of Arts and culture which is meant for celebrating the Black History month. Rafarazzi is now taking the African continent by storm with his products like ghanaba, African wear, waist bag etc. Ghanaba has become …
Read More »$40,000 contract renewal for Yacaoba is an insult – Yacaouba Agent
Kumasi Asante Kotoko are on the verge of losing their marksman, Songne Yacaouba, after contract negotiations with the Porcupine Warriors fell through. While the player is demanding a $150,000 for his contract extension, Kotoko consider the asking fee too much and are ready to splash out only $40,000, a figure …
Read More »Patrick Allotey facing sanctions from GBA after beating fan
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) is expected to sanction the WBO Africa Super welterweight champion, Patrick Allotey after he was recorded in a viral video fighting with a fan in the stands of the Accra Sports Stadium. Graphic Online understands that the GBA Executives are expected to convene a meeting …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah misses out on Sudan job as Football Association make final shortlist
Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has missed out on becoming the head coach of Sudan after the Sudan Football Association make final shortlist. The Sudan football governing body have shortlisted Belgian trainer Ronny Van Geneugden and Frenchman Hubert Velud for the vacant role. In the next 48 hours, one of …
Read More »Ghana Fire Service completes audit on 4,349 facilities
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted fire safety audits on 4,349 old and new facilities in all the regions of the country. In addition to the fire audits, which began in January, last year, 9,997 educational campaigns were held in the regions as part of the service’s effort …
Read More »‘I prefer to die’ – Teacher without 13-year salary payment cries
If it is about the question of how life is after retirement, then the expected answers from majority of workers who have retired from the public sector will not be pleasant. It stems from delayed payment of benefits to part payment of benefits or even none of the above. But …
Read More »Sammy Gyamfi speaks after bail by police
The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has spoken after he releases from police custody. The NDC official was arrested by the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Monday, January 27 after a program on UTV. In his interaction with the media after he was granted …
Read More »Midwife calls for security for CHPS compound
Madam Faustina Lami Abatera, the Midwife in charge of the Kolinvai Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound located in the East Mumprusi Municipality of the North East Region has called for security guards to protect the facility and medical equipment. She said the facility which has a nurses’ quarters …
Read More »Mahama’s Desperation Turns Him Into A “Comedian”
If you are hankering for a place to kick the boredom that has gained roots in your system away, look no further than Mahama and his assigns. If you miss Bishop Bob Okala of yesteryear, calm down your nostalgia, for you are about to be ushered into a world filled …
Read More »Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures
The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 106, as cases of new infections have almost doubled in a day, Chinese authorities said. The number of total confirmed cases in China rose to 4,515 as of 27 January, up from 2,835 a day earlier. Travel restrictions have been …
Read More »Nigerians turn to traditional brew as economy staggers
Government worker Iorliam Shija sits in one of the ramshackle bars along the banks of the Benue river in central Nigeria sipping from a gourd filled with frothy burukutu. The vinegary alcoholic beverage has been made here for generations from the fermented grains of sorghum and millet and consumed as …
Read More »VGMA 2020: We have received over 500 nominations – CharterHouse
Organizers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards CharterHouse have notified the public in a social media post that they have received over 500 nomination applications with 4 days to end nominations. The organizers opened nominations for the 2020 edition of the awards on 1st January, 2020 and intends to close on …
Read More »Takoradi-Tarkwa railway ready for free passenger service
The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) has successfully completed its reformation exercise on the Takoradi-Tarkwa Railway line and urged the public to patronize its services for free on the stretch beginning today, Tuesday January 28. The GRCL said it was fully prepared to begin passenger services after a concurrent test …
Read More »SHSs risk closure over lack of funds and food
Senior High Schools in the country risk closure over lack of funds and shortage of food. Funds have not been disbursed to the schools since the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic year affecting the smooth running of the schools. Starr News checks in the Eastern region reveal most schools have …
Read More »I never cheated on my ex-husband in America – Gifty Adorye debunks rumors
Ghanaian gospel musician Gifty Adoye has for the first time responded to allegations that she cheated on her ex-husband, Prophet Osei, with a man in the United States, a reason to the collapse of her marriage. It would be recalled that a certain self-acclaimed Social media woman of God, Osofo …
Read More »Sammy Gyamfi granted bail
The National Communications Officer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has been granted bail. Sammy Gyamfi was picked up at the premises of UTV at Abeka Junction in Accra earlier today, Monday, January 27, 2020. He was arrested in connection with his alleged involvement in forgery and attempts to …
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