LATEST UPDATES

We are ready to implement ROPAL – EC

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 …

Read More »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 …

Read More »