Kwadwo Asamoah and his Inter Milan teammates have been given bedroom advice by head coach Antonio Conte to stay fit. Conte does not want his players to expend too much energy. The 50-year-old is demanding high fitness levels from his squad as they push for honours. He told L’Equipe magazine: …
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Local rice farmers need funding support to boost production – JAK Foundation
Citi FM and Citi TV’s campaign to get Ghanaians to consume more local rice to stimulate economic growth continues to get the backing of relevant personalities and agencies both in the public and private sectors. The latest to join in the campaign is the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation, which is …
Read More »Poultry farmers call on gov’t to subsidise cost of feed
Vice President of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association, Michael Ampem has appealed to government to subsidise the cost of feed to enable them increase production of birds for the market. Experts in the poultry industry claim there is a shortfall in the number of birds required to meet local …
Read More »Police deployed to Pai Katanka after 3 killed at funeral grounds
Calm has returned to Pai Katanka in the Oti Region after clashes on Saturday over suspected chieftaincy dispute. Three people were reportedly shot dead, while three others, including a chief linguist, are critically injured. The identities of the men behind the shooting, which happened at a funeral event, are still …
Read More »Sofoline Interchange: Contractors resume work despite receiving 40% of $32 m debt
After a 12-year delay, work has resumed on the Sofoline-Abuakwa Interchange project. This follows the release of funding by government. It is the second time in a year government has released funds for the project which is 9-years behind schedule. The amount released is less than 40 per cent of …
Read More »Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere commend Pepsodent for transforming lives
Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his …
Read More »Tanzania protests after plane seized in Canada over land compensation dispute
Tanzania summoned Canada’s envoy to protest after an aircraft set to be delivered to state-owned Air Tanzania was impounded in a land compensation dispute, the East African country’s government said on Saturday. The case relates to a lawsuit filed by a retired Tanzanian farmer who has claimed compensation over what …
Read More »100 years ago, John Hartfield was hanged, shot, roasted for dating a white lady and his body parts shared to spectators
The average white man or woman in the face of denunciation by Blacks about the aggression meted out to them are quick to point out that perhaps the melanated victim did something to provoke the authority often the police. And so the talk is perhaps if Blacks were to dress …
Read More »At least 18 people killed in eastern DR Congo plane crash
The bodies of at least 18 people killed in a plane crash on Sunday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been pulled from the wreckage, rescue workers said. The passenger jet crashed into a residential neighbourhood in the city of Goma while taking off from the nearby airport. The …
Read More »DR Congo plane carrying 18 people crashes into homes
A plane with at least 16 passengers and two crew has crashed into homes in Goma city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. North Kivu regional governor Nzanzu Kasivita Carly said there had been deaths, but did not give a number. The plane crashed into houses in the Mapendo neighbourhood …
Read More »Blame government for Western Togoland brouhaha – Maurice Ampaw
Private Legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has observed that government and security agencies are treating the Western Togoland secessionists with kid gloves. He disclosed that the Homeland Study Group led by Charles Komi Kudzordzi affectionately called Papavi Kudzordzi has gained the notoriety in engaging in the latest acts because the security …
Read More »Otumfuo Osei Tutu calls on Rawlings
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has paid a courtesy call on former President Jerry John Rawlings at the Ridge residence in Accra on Friday. Accompanied by a retinue of Chiefs and elders from the Manhyia Palace, Otumfuo Osei Tutu exchanged pleasantries with the former President, his family, staff and …
Read More »Be impartial – Otumfuo urges EC
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has called on the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Mrs Jean Mensa and her deputies to be impartial in the execution of their constitutional mandate. “It is our conviction that the new Chair and members of the commission will endeavour to carry out …
Read More »Chief killed by speeding bus
A chief of Awutu Awin-Taso in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region, Nai Akufu, has been killed in a fatal road accident on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway. According to reports, the chief was crashed to death by a speeding Sprinter Benz bus Saturday, dismembering his body. An …
Read More »Four shot dead at installation of chief at Pai Katanga
At least four persons have been confirmed dead and two others critically injured at Pai Katanga in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, after they were shot by unidentified gunmen at the installation of a Kyidomhene. The gunmen, said to be wearing in masks, allegedly stormed the installation …
Read More »TRENDING VIDEO: You’ll be judged on the economy, not free SHS – Otumfuo to govt
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has said even though the Free SHS policy by the Akufo-Addo government is commendable, Ghanaians will judge the government by their performance on the economy and their pockets. “We have been courageous in providing free senior high school or secondary education for all. Few …
Read More »I have not stopped doing music – Veteran Physically challenged musician Jamson
November 24th 2019 Celebrated Highlife musician Jamson who became Physically challenged after getting his first massive hit song 20 years ago said he hasn’t stopped doing music. Speaking to some selected Bloggers at the just ended media after attending the just-ended 2019 3 G awards in the United States of …
Read More »Kenya landslide: At least 29 killed after heavy rains
At least 29 people have died in landslides caused by severe weather in West Pokot county, Kenya. The landslides, affecting the villages of Nyarkulian and Parua, were reportedly caused by heavy rains. Officials say the villages have been cut off by flooded roads and at least one bridge was reportedly …
Read More »Charles Taylor reveals truth behind his football name
Prolific Ghanaian winger, Bismarck Asampong better known as Charles Taylor has revealed the secret and inspiration behind his football name. The former Kotoko striker was named after his grandfather, Bismarck Asampong who was affectionately called ‘Kweku Tailor’ due to his profession as a fashion designer. As a descendant of his …
Read More »Wilder knocks out Luis Ortiz to defend WBC world title
Deontay Wilder defended his WBC world heavyweight title for the 10th time with a stunning knockout after being out-boxed by Luis Ortiz for six rounds. The American looked set to see his world-title reign end just short of five years as Ruiz picked him apart for half of their Las …
Read More »Fake Operation Vanguard soldiers arrested with rifles, ammunition
Three persons including a soldier have been arrested for posing as personnel of Operation Vanguard — a task force enforcing the ban on illegal mining in Ghana. They were arrested at Sekyere in the Atiwa West District of the Eastern Region on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The soldier has been …
Read More »NDC vigilante plans exposed
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is clearly hiding behind the criminal trial of two of their national executives to frustrate efforts to build consensus on the eradication of political vigilantism in Ghana. On Thursday at Peduase in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region, the opposition NDC was …
Read More »Gun men shoot 6, kill 3 at Oti Region
Three of six persons shot at Pai Kantanka, a farming community in the Oti Region have been confirmed dead. The clashes are resultant of a decade of chieftancy dispute. A local reporter, Nana Agyeman who confirmed the news to ghanaweb narrated that gunmen stormed the house of Nana Diawuo Bediako …
Read More »Kwahu Mountain: Driver’s mate dies after truck runs over him
A 35-year-old man has met his untimely death after jumping from a loaded Kia Rhino truck when the driver lost control on Nkawkaw-Atibie Road (Odweanoma Mountain) in the Kwahu South District of Eastern Region. The sad incident occurred on Friday 22nd November 2019 around 2:00pm. The truck was said to …
Read More »Confusion over which ministry issues visas
The issue of which Ministry has the responsibility to issue visas in the country came up for discussion during yesterday’s sitting of Parliament, with some members expressing divergent views. The discussion revealed what was described as confusion amongst the members on the issuance of visas. Speaking on the matter, the …
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