Parliament has officially been suspended for five weeks, with MPs not due back until 14 October. Amid unprecedented scenes in the Commons, some MPs protested against the suspension with signs saying “silenced” while shouting: “Shame on you.” It comes after PM Boris Johnson’s bid to call a snap election in …
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Second victim in Gomoa Akraman violence dead
A middle-aged man, who sustained gunshot wounds during a cross-fire at Gomoa Akraman in the Gomoa East District of the Central region, has died. Central Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Oppong revealed this on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem programme, Tuesday. She said the victim, she gave his name …
Read More »[VIDEO]: Anger In Kenya After MPs Fight In Church
The hashtag #ShameOnTheChurches is trending in Kenya after a Sunday service at a Catholic Church descended into chaos when two MPs started fighting. They had both addressed the congregation in the town of Kiharu, in central Murang’a county when the argument broke out. People on Twitter have been sharing footage …
Read More »800, 000 people die from suicide yearly
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr. Akwasi Osei, has called on Ghanaians to come together and help reduce the number of suicides being witnessed across the country. Suicides happen in all countries and regions, whether rich or poor. However, most occur in low and middle-income countries, which …
Read More »Ya Na celebrates first Bugum festival
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya Na Abukari Mahama II on Monday, 9 September 2019, led the people of Dagbon to celebrate the annual Bugum (Fire) festival in the Yendi municipality of the Northern region. The fire festival is one of the ancient celebrations marked by descendants of Na Gbewa. …
Read More »We will end your political ambitions – Unity Hall Alumni to Napo
Members of the Alumni Association of Unity Hall also known as Continental Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have vowed to end the political ambitions of Education Minister Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh (Napo). According to the group, Dr Prempeh who is an alumnus has betrayed …
Read More »Ghana Beach Soccer presents historic “Sand to Gold” document to FIFA
A 61 page beach soccer industry blueprint for Ghana has been presented to FIFA and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in Accra. The impressive document which was put together by the executive committee of beach soccer is titled “SAND TO GOLD – Ghana Beach Soccer Industry” (2019-2029). The proposed ten …
Read More »GNAT declares strike in 6 regions
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has joined sister teacher group, National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in its industrial action against what they describe as unfavourable working conditions. NAGRAT declared a nationwide strike over the newly introduced Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) acquired by the Public Services …
Read More »Kindergarten, P1 entrants to undergo mandatory medical screening
All pupils entering kindergarten and primary one in the 2019/2020 academic year will undergo a mandatory medical screening during admission. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is conducting the exercise in collaboration with the Education Service and other partners. The screening which will begin Tuesday, is aimed at “the early detection of …
Read More »Former President Rawlings’ mother turns 100 today
The mother of former President Jerry John Rawlings turns 100 years today, September 9, 2019. Born on September 9, 1919, Madam Victoria Agbotui came into the limelight following her son’s ascension to power in 1979. She was spoted earlier today in her couch receiving family members and well wishers. gbcghanaonline …
Read More »Charlotte Osei’s fan seeks her permission to get married
Staunch admirer and self-acclaimed ‘husband’ of Charlotte Osei, former chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Hanan-Confidence Abdul has sought the permission of his ‘wife’ so he can get married to a second wife. Hanan-Confidence who is a trained nurse is scheduled to get married on September 29, 2019. However he had …
Read More »Netherlands Ambassador’s Ghana ‘beyond corruption’ call tragic – Oquaye
The Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has hit back at the Netherlands’ Ambassador to Ghana over his claim that Ghana should be seeking to achieve a country without corruption. Sharing his thoughts on the Ghana Beyond Aid policy at a seminar, Mr Ron Strikker wondered why the government will …
Read More »Mahama admits banks collapse started under his government
Former President John Mahama in 2016 openly admitted that the banking sector under his watch was crumbling due to poor supervision from the Bank of Ghana. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2016, he told Members of Parliament (MPs) bluntly about how poor supervision was adversely affecting …
Read More »Six nursing students sacked, dozens repeated
The management of Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College has dismissed at least six students and about 20 others repeated over poor academic performances. The affected students are mostly students pursuing Registered Midwifery Course. The dismissed students are said to have performed below the borderline of 1.5 Cumulative GPA whilst …
Read More »PEACE OF EVERY COMMUNITY; By Nkemdi C Kenneth UPP Senatorial Candidate 2019 Lagos West.
THE PEACE OF ANY COMMUNITY, RACE OR MANKIND IN GENERALLY NON NEGOTIABLE IT SHOULD BE CONSTANT… EXPECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL COSTS…. WE PRAY FOR PEACE AND REST IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ALL AFRICA COUNTRIES AS IT AFFECTS ALL…AS WE SAY NO XENOPHOBIC ACTIVITIES ALSO ENTWINED WITH CRIMINAL ELEMENTS. PRAYING …
Read More »Dutch Ambassador clarifies ”Ghana beyond corruption” comments
The Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Ron Strikker, has clarified recent comments he made on Ghana beyond Corruption widely published by the media. In a statement Monday, he expressed regret that some media houses have suggested that he called the ‘Ghana beyond aid’ agenda to be replaced by a ‘Ghana beyond …
Read More »Mzbel throws shade at Afia Schwarzenegger publicly
It seems Mzbel and Afia Schwarzenegger’s banter is not dying off anytime soon as the former has subtly mocked her old friend in a post sighted by MyNewsGh.com It all started when Afia Schwarzenegger asked who the father of Mzbel’s son on her Schwar FM. Well, it seems Afia has …
Read More »Petroleum workers appeal to gov’t
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU), has called for a reduction in the price of fuel to help ease the cost of living of Ghanaian workers. According to the national secretariat of the union in a statement issued recently, the frequent unannounced fuel price hikes were dealing …
Read More »AUDIO+PHOTOS: How Chief killed in broad daylight at Gomoa Akraman
The Gyaasehene of Gomoa Akraman in the Gomoa East District of the Central region has reportedly been killed in his house by some unidentified men. He was known as Yaw Egyir but popular as ‘Osebo’ and in his 40’s. Information gathered by Adom News’ Kofi Adjei suggested that the group …
Read More »Banking sector gets GH¢1.5 billion fresh capital injection– PwC survey
The banking sector received about GH¢1.5 billion in fresh capital last year as banks moved to meet the Bank of Ghana’s December 31, 2018 deadline to meet the minimum capital requirement, a PwC survey has shown. The BoG’s directive to the banks provided three sources of meeting the GH¢400 million …
Read More »Cock wins court case as judge directs it to crow as loud as it can
A court in Rochefort, western France has underscored the fact that nobody has an absolute right as its recent ruling in favour of a cock has gone viral, gaining global traction. Some neighbours of one Corinne Fesseau had filed a lawsuit against her cock named Maurice in July, complaining about …
Read More »LEAKED CHAT: How Mzbel begged to be ‘screwed’ by house help’s man
You can trust controversial comedienne, Afia Schwarznegger when it comes to leaking of confidential chats when is at war with you. The fight between Songstress and Afia Schwarznegger is taking a dramatic turn as the latter is releasing leaked chats of how the musician born Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah begged …
Read More »21 Mahama officials standing trial for corruption to the tune of GHC772m – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says twenty-one (21) officials in the Mahama administration are standing trial for their involvement in alleged acts of corruption. Their actions have caused the state to lose a total amount of GHC772million. Speaking at the 2019 Ghana Bar Association Conference, September 9, the president said …
Read More »VIDEO: Venita evicted from Big Brother
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemate, Venita has been evicted from the reality show. She was evicted from the Pepper Dem edition of Big Brother on Sunday during the live eviction show. Her eviction has left 11 housemates battling for the grand prize of N60m. BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced that …
Read More »Court summons Busola Dakolo, Fatoyinbo over rape allegation
The Federal High Court, sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has summoned founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo and Mrs Busola Dakolo to appear before it within 14 days. Source: Polisonline.com.ng
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