The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is ready to implement the Representation of the Peoples Amendment Act (ROPAL). The Act which seeks to provide an opportunity for Ghanaians living abroad to vote in general elections in Ghana was passed by Parliament twelve years ago. However, the EC has not been …
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Asokwa Municipal Assembly fails to elect presiding member
Members of the Asokwa Municipal Assembly have failed to elect a presiding member after two rounds of voting on Thursday. None of the two contestants, Oscar Riches of Old Asokwa Electoral area and Bismark Osei Tutu of Kyirapatre, secured the mandatory two-thirds of the total 18 votes cast, to emerge …
Read More »Youth consuming sanitary pad concoction, human faeces for vitality in Upper West
A desperate search for vitality has over the years pushed some Ghanaian youth into consuming poisonous substances, including various kinds of glue, turpentine and petrol, but the latest discovery will shock the nation. In the Upper West Region where the new substance abuse is believed to have originated, the youth …
Read More »AUDIO: Robbery attacks and murder of police officer leaves Mankessim residents in fear
Residents of Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region, are said to be living in fear following the murder of Police officer, Lance Corporal Kingsley Boahen by men suspected to be armed robbers. A reporter with Mankessim-based FM station, Ato Brown has told Adom FMs morning show Dwaso Nsem that …
Read More »PHOTOS: 28-year old man Murdered by Ho West Task Force team over Ghc25.00
A 28-year old shop owner, Wisdom Darkey, has been “intentionally” knocked and killed at Dzolo Gbogame by a taskforce team of Ho West District Assembly in the Volta region, residents claimed. According to an eyewitness Prosper Korsi Ahiaku, the deceased’s uncle who was in shop before the incident occurred in …
Read More »I Don’t Need Fantana To Trend – Wendy Shay
Rufftwon Records artiste, Wendy Shay has reacted to the recent fracas between her and Fantana Speaking in an interview with Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM which was monitored by zionfelix.net, the ‘Uber Driver’ singer said she is not looking for attention through her colleague. She stressed that there is no …
Read More »SHOCKING: 15-Year-Old Boy Sentenced To Death
The South Sudan court has just sentenced a 15 year old secondary school boy to death, which its found that is against the international and South Sudan law. Magai Matiop Ngong was just fifteen when he was sentenced to death in South Sudan. Tell the government to commute his sentence …
Read More »Man jailed 12 months for impersonating Ken Ofori-Atta on Facebook
A man who created a Facebook account to impersonate the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has been given a 12-month prison sentence with hard labour. Nuetey Latif Ahinguah, also known as Oliver or Emmanuel Asare pleaded guilty to the offence of defrauding by false pretences when he appeared before …
Read More »MP for Ada joins Accra trotro to her Ada town
Madam Doyo Cudjoe, the MP for Ada was spotted in a trotro going to Ada. This example set by this woman did not only put her in their category but made her colleague passengers adore her. Being on the trotro, madam Doyo won the heart of those people who voted …
Read More »DR Congo warned of proxy wars between neighbours
There’s a risk of proxy wars in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned. Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda are suspected of supporting different insurgent groups. Intensifying hostility among neighbouring countries threatens a return to the kind of regional war that previously tore …
Read More »German-Ghana reform partnership yields optimum benefits
To improve the performance of various governmental institutions and provide the necessary financial support, the German Government is providing more than €100 million to the District Assemblies Common Fund for inclusive development. This forms part of the reform partnership approach between the two countries which seeks not only to …
Read More »I’ve been hit by countless false accusations after my fame – Fameye
One of Ghana’s fast-rising singers, Fameye recounts his struggle to fame, saying there have been so many false accusations levelled against him on his way to fame. Popularly known for the chart-topping hit single “Notin I Get”, the highlife and afro-pop singer has been in the middle of controversies with …
Read More »Watch a funny video of Shatta Wale jabbing and advising social media trolls
Aside from music, Shatta Wale seems to have a secret talent – which may be comedy or acting. The “Ayoo” hitmaker is back with his Facebook live streaming, and his latest will get you rolling on the floor. He went live on Facebook on Tuesday, January 21, where he responded …
Read More »EC sets April for new voters register compilation
The compilation of a new voters register for the 2020 elections will begin on April 18, this year, the Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed. The commission has also expressed the hope that it will complete the exercise by May 30, 2020. A Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of …
Read More »Sista Afia explains why she distanced herself from Shatta Wale
Songstress, Sista Afia says she distanced herself from Shatta Wale so people don’t see her as one of his militants. According to her, while growing in the industry, Shatta Wale gave her several platforms to grow. However, with time, she noted that she needed to distance herself or or she …
Read More »What a shame! – Andy Dosty blasts Obaapa Christy’s ex-husband
Veteran radio presenter and disc jockey Andy Dosty has taken a swipe at Pastor Love, former husband of Obaapa Christy, over some “shamful” comments he made about the gospel musician recently. Pastor Love had said in an interview that he picked Obaapa Christy from the gutters and polished her, stressing …
Read More »FULL INTERVIEW: Nyantakyi details ‘last conversation’ with Suale before his demise
Former president of the Ghana Football Association and vice president of CAF, Kwesi Nyantakyi has labelled as false and outrageous, allegations of involvement in the murder of member of Tiger Eye P.I., Ahmed Hussein Suale. Mr. Nyantakyi whose last public outing came after the release of Number 12, a documentary …
Read More »Henry Asante Twum is new GFA Communication Director
Sports journalist Henry Asante Twum has been appointed as the Director of Communication by the Ghana Football Association. Mr Asante Twum has extensive media experience having worked with GBC, Radio XYZ and Starr FM. Mr Asante Twum is expected to bring his journalistic tenacity and zeal to bear on his …
Read More »2 Jailed 10yrs For Kidnapping
The Techiman Circuit court presided over by Alexander Graham, has sentenced two persons to 10 years imprisonment for kidnapping a 10-year old boy. The convicts received the sentence with hard labor. They are to spend the years behind bars at the Sunyani Prisons. It will be recalled that the Yendi …
Read More »VIDEO: Ghanaian military man almost killed his son with severe beatings
The Christian Bible sayeth: “Spare the rod and spoil the child”. But an attempt to make use of the biblical assertion might go wayward as in the case of this unidentified military man who almost killed his disobedient son. In a viral footage, an army officer is seen disciplining his …
Read More »Police Inspector Allegedly Beats Wife To Death
A Police Inspector has been arrested in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria for allegedly beating a widow to death. The Police Inspector, Bassey Ikpe, was arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command or allegedly beating a widow, Mrs. Deborah Nkereuwem Nkpenie, to death and the Commissioner of Police, Imohimi …
Read More »Six die in galamsey pit
Six people have died at two separate illegal mining sites at Obengkrom a farming community at Ellembelle and Akango community also in the Nzema East districts all in the Western Region. Western Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olivia Ewurabena Adiku revealed to Empire News in …
Read More »Irate Ho youth chase DCE out, set district assembly pickup on fire
Marauding youth of Dzolo-Gbogame in the Ho West District of the Volta region on Wednesday morning chased the District Chief Executive (DCE), Ernest Victor Apau and other members of staff of the district assembly out of their offices, MyNewsGh.com reports. A pickup truck belonging to the district assembly was also …
Read More »Rampage as residents avenge death of their colleague
Residents of Dzolo Gbogame ‘lost it’ after a resident was killed by one of its cars which allegedly run over him. They thronged the assembly to vent and ‘avenge’ the death of their colleague. Wisdom Dake was run over by a task force vehicle following his inability to produce an …
Read More »Ghana Armed Forces aircraft crashes at landing base in Accra
An aircraft belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces is reported to have crashed at the Air Force Base in Accra during a routine engine run exercise few hours ago. Although there were no recorded casualties, a preliminary investigation team has been established to come up with a report within 48 …
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