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. …
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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, …
Read More »Sarri explains angry Ronaldo reaction in Lokomotive substitution
Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri says Cristiano Ronaldo’s angry reaction when being substituted against Lokomotiv Moscow was because he had sustained a minor injury. The former Real Madrid forward was taken off for Paulo Dybala in the 82nd minute of Wednesday’s Champions League match in the Russian capital. It is the …
Read More »Police interdict Agordzo for wearing uniform to court?
The embattled police officer who is standing trial for treason in the alleged coup plot ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzo has reportedly been interdicted for wearing his uniform to court, Starrfm.com.gh has gathered. According to police regulations, an officer is not allowed to wear his or her uniform when facing charges …
Read More »Mob attacks Bolivian mayor with paint, cuts hair
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales condemned Thursday an attack on a female mayor in which an opposition mob forcibly cut her hair, covered her in paint and marched her barefoot through the streets. Bolivia has been rocked by deadly post-election violence over opposition claims that Morales rigged his re-election last month. …
Read More »Deadly magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits northwestern Iran
At least six people were reported killed and more than 300 people injured when a shallow 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Iran early on Friday, according to state TV. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck around 60km (35 miles) from the town of Hastrud, in East Azerbaijan …
Read More »Coup Plot: ACP Agordzor remanded
The Kaneshie Magistrate court on Friday remanded into police custody, the embattled Senior Police Officer, ACP Dr Benjamin Agordzor who is facing treason charges. The suspect is being held at the ministries police station. ACP Dr. Agordzor who has also been interdicted is facing a charge of Abetment to Commit …
Read More »Samuel Inkoom to replace Harrison Afful in Ghana squad for AFCON qualifiers – Reports
Samuel Inkoom is said to have a late call-up to the Black Stars for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, according to local media. The 30-year-old has reportedly been invited to replace US-based right back Harrison Afful. The Columbus Crew defender is reportedly injured and has been ruled out …
Read More »Injuries rock Black Stars ahead of AFCON 2021 qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Stars have been hit by injuries ahead of the 2021 AFCON qualifier double header against South Africa and Sao Tome. Deportivo Alaves midfielder Mubarak Wakaso and Harrison Afful have been ruled out of the game due to injuries. The Deportivo Alaves combative midfielder sustained a fracture in his …
Read More »SEC revokes licenses of Unisecurities, 52 other Fund Management companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the licenses of 53 Fund Management Companies. SEC, in a statement explained that the revocation follows the companies’ failure to “return client funds which remain locked up and in a number of cases, have even folded up their operations.” “Essentially, they have …
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