At least three people are dead and thousands have been displaced by a weekend of bushfires in Australia. On Sunday, the fire emergency’s third day, more than 100 blazes were still burning across New South Wales and Queensland. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the military could be called upon to …
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‘Foolish man with no sense’ – Social media users descend on NPP spokesman
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) United Kingdom branch, Nana Ansah Obofour, has fallen on the dagger of some Ghanaians as they have hurled insults at him even after he apologised to Nana Aba Anamoah for some unsavory comments he made about the broadcaster. Nana Aba Anamoah …
Read More »Tema Motorway so much reflects the state of Ghana
Yesterday evening, as I drove on the Tema Motorway to Accra for a meeting of literary people, as I drove on the dark stretch and as I dogged craters wrongly described as potholes, my mind reflected, yet again, on how the Tema Motorway so much reflects the state of Ghana …
Read More »Stonebwoy refuses to perform Kelvynbwoy’s part on his Kpoo Keke song
Stonebwoy was at Obrafour’s Pae Mu Ka @ 20 concert yesterday where he went with full energy. He performed his hit songs back-to-back in a high-spirited manner at the concert which happened inside Accra International Conference Center. One of the songs the BHIM Nation CEO performed was ‘Kpoo Keke’ which …
Read More »Miss Commonwealth Ghana Wins Outstanding Women Beauty Pageant At GOWA 2019
Miss commonwealth Ghana, one of the leading beauty pageant in Ghana has been crowned the “Best Outstanding Women Beauty Pageant ” at the second edition of Ghana Most Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA), which took place at the National Theater on Friday, 8 November 2019. The Miss commonwealth Ghana TV reality …
Read More »GFA release Black Stars program outline
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the program line-up for the Black Stars for their Afcon 2021 qualifier with South Africa on Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Cape Coast Stadium. The Black Stars will train in Accra on Monday November 11, 2019 before the team departs for Cape Coast …
Read More »Kenya’s appeal courts face crisis as judges retire
The country’s second highest court is staring at a crisis with the retirement of more judges and the failure by President Uhuru Kenyatta to appoint 11 judges as recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). Two judges, Justice Alnashir Visram and Philip Waki, retired in August and October respectively, after …
Read More »Kokofu exposes Sammy Gyamfi, says Akufo-Addo has given him 2 appointments
Former Member of Parliament for Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Henry Kwabena Kokofu has denied reports that the ruling government has been unfair to him as far as appointments are concerned. The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi is reported to have stated at …
Read More »Mother, baby perish in bizarre fire at Kuntunse Estates
A woman and her two-year-old baby have been confirmed dead Sunday morning after a bizarre fire razed their home at Kuntunse Estates, a community in the Ga West District of Accra. The fire at the three-bedroom self-contained apartment at GHS Housing Limited was reported a few minutes after 4:00 a.m. …
Read More »It’s stupid to ask me when I’m getting married – Lydia Forson
Actress Lydia Forson says it’s stupid to ask her when she will get married. The actress made this known in an interview with BBC. She said people keep asking her that question but she sees it as a stupid question and has since decided not to answer anyone who ask …
Read More »Ghana Medical Association threaten to withdraw services next week
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA), mother body of doctors in Ghana, has indicated that it will soon withdraw its services in the various government hospitals over the failure of government to address issues relating to conditions of service of its members. The health professionals gave the indication in a communiqué …
Read More »U23 Afcon: Ghana-Cameroon ends in stalemate
The Black Meteors have drawn 1-1 with Cameroon in their 2019 U23 African Cup of Nations Group A match played at the Cairo International Stadium on Friday evening. After a barren first half, the Cameroonians took the lead in the 59th minute after Frank Evina’s freekick curled in a free …
Read More »St. Mary’s Boys SHS students injured after cutlass attack by assailant
Two students of St. Mary’s Boys Senior High School at Apowa in the Western Region have sustained serious cutlass wounds after they were attacked by an unknown assailant. The two whose identities have been withheld, are currently on admission at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital. Reports indicate that they were …
Read More »Boy, 2, dies of snakebite at Wa hospital after delayed treatment
A 2-year-old boy has died of snakebite at Boli in the Upper West Region following the closure of the folder room at the Wa regional hospital. According to an eyewitness who spoke to Starr News, the boy was sent to the emergency unit of the Hospital but was turned away …
Read More »Senegal’s Mbaye Diagne is punished for Club Bruges penalty miss
Senegal’s Mbaye Diagne has been dropped and fined by Belgian side Club Bruges for missing a penalty as they lost 1-0 to Paris St-Germain in a European Champions League tie. Club Bruges coach Philippe Clement explained the punishment was because Hanas Vanaken was the designated penalty taker and not Diagne. …
Read More »Phone-spying software too expensive for me – Rwandan president
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has hit back at allegations that he spied on opponents through their phones, saying the technology needed to do so is too expensive. Speaking at a press conference in the capital Kigali on Friday, Mr Kagame said he wished he could afford the technology “to know …
Read More »Nigerian anger over border area petrol order
Residents of border communities in Nigeria have voiced concerns after customs officials suspended the supply of petrol to stations within 20km (12 miles) of its land borders. The order was given amid concerns over fuel smuggling. The BBC spoke to people living along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border about how the …
Read More »SEC’s statement on Blackshield misleading – Groupe Nduom
Groupe Nduom Limited has reacted to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s revocation of licenses of 53 fund management companies, which includes Blackshield Capital Management (formerly Gold Coast Fund Management). According to Groupe Nduom, the entity representing the interests of the majority shareholders and founders of Blackshield, the SEC’s assertion that …
Read More »Fatawu Mohammed replaces Harrison Afful in Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers
Hearts of Oak right-back Fatawu Mohammed has been handed a late call-up to the Black Stars for Ghana’s upcoming AFCON 2021 doubleheader this month. The defender is coming in as a replacement for Harrison Afful who has withdrawn from Kwesi Appiah’s 23-man for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers against South Africa …
Read More »I was unsettled by Asamoah Gyan’s arrival at Sunderland- Darren Bent confesses
Former England international Darren Bent has opened about how he felt when Sunderland signed Asamoah Gyan in 2010. According to the 35 year old, he was upset about the acquisition of the Black Stars striker who arrived after a brilliant World Cup where he helped Ghana reach the quarter-finals before …
Read More »Herdsman kills sibling for having affair with wife
A Kwara State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ilorin has remanded a cattle herder, Iliasu Abubakar, in the Federal Correctional Centre, Ilorin, after confessing to murdering his brother, Isah, in Gwanara, Baruten Local Government area of the state. Iliasu, who is standing trial for culpable homicide, allegedly killed his brother over …
Read More »Bukom Banku’s license revoked by GBA
Brimah Kamako popularly known as Bukom Banku will not see any boxing action in Ghana until further notice. This is as a result of the withdrawal of his pro license by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) on a case of breach of contract. The decision was taken Thursday, November 7 at …
Read More »Liverpool ‘probably the strongest team in the world right now’ – Guardiola
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola described Premier League title rivals Liverpool as ‘probably the best team in the world right now’ ahead of their crunch Premier League clash on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side have not yet lost domestically this term and find themselves six points clear at the top …
Read More »Judge orders Donald Trump to pay $2M to group of NGOs
President Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York State judge to pay $2 million to a group of nonprofit organizations as part of a settlement in a civil lawsuit stemming from persistent violations of state charities laws. The payment is the final resolution to a case brought by …
Read More »Man jailed for trying to rob Arsenal stars Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac
An armed mugger who tried to rob Arsenal footballers Mesut Özil and Sead Kolasinac has been jailed. Ashley Smith admitted attempting to steal luxury watches worth £200,000 from the pair in Hampstead, north-west London. A second man, Jordan Northover, 26, has also admitted his role in the robbery. Smith, 30, …
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