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 »LATEST UPDATES
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
Read More »Government exposed over GH¢800m GAT cash
Contrary to earlier claims by the government that is not providing some GH¢800 million to the Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT) to support NIB and ADB, it is emerging that such a move has actually been initiated. The minority in parliament through its spokesperson on Finance Isaac Adongo last Tuesday accused …
Read More »PMB orders immidiate evacuation of Nigerians from S/Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa on the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The President has consequently directed the next steps to take to stop the menace, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser. The President has also …
Read More »Man rapes daughter for three years, mother keeps mum
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos command has arrested a 46 years old man, Mr. Chinedu Ifeleka, for sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter, Chinwendu Ifeleka at Mapowu street, Ojo. Kehinde Mary Bada, Public Relations Officer of the command, on Monday, said Chinedu started abusing the victim in 2016. …
Read More »Police officer arrested over missing rifle
A police officer attached to the Asesewa District Police Command has been arrested for failing to account for his rifle and ammunition for an operation. The Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh confirmed the incident to Starr News when contacted. He said further investigations are ongoing, …
Read More »21 NDC officials on trial for GHS772m corruption – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said 21 officials of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration are currently standing trial for their alleged involvement in corruption and also causing financial loss to the state to the tune of GHS772 million. He said the accused persons are being taken through …
Read More »My commitment to corruption fight, not meer words but deeds – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted his efforts in the fight against corruption in all sectors of the country. According to him, he is the man who does not just speak on issues but rather a man of action. “The Akufo-Addo government is committed to fighting corruption not just in words, …
Read More »(PHOTOS): Gloria Obeng Nyarko Wins Miss Commonwealth Ghana 2019
Gloria Obeng Nyarko emerged as the winner of Miss Commonwealth Ghana beauty pageant 2019. The grand finale of the Ghana version of the international beauty pageant was held on September 7th, 2019, at Alisa Hotel. Sixteen (16) contestants made it to the grand finale; they opened the show with a …
Read More »Comrade Godwin Ako Gunn writes; Ghana Beyond Corruption, The Confession Of A Diplomat
When the level of corruption in a nation becomes gargantuan and leadership is exhibiting irresponsibility, a foreigner will tell you to shut up and ask of aid to rather deal with your personal corruption and that of your appointees. In medical care, diagnosis will determine what drug the Doctor will …
Read More »Ghana Risk Return To An Era Of Dumsor If Gov’t Fails To Terminate PDS Agreement – Jacob Yeboah
Independent Presidential Candidate for 2012 and 2016, Jacob Osei Yeboah popularly known as JOY2012 has predicted that Ghana risk return to an era of load-shedding popularly called “Dumsor” if government fails to terminate the agreement between the Power Distribution Services (PDS). According to him, the report by FTI Consulting, a …
Read More »Gomoa chief murdered in cold blood
A chief at Gomoa Akranmang in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has been murdered. Nana Egyiri, popularly known in the community as ‘Osibo’, was until his death, the Gyaasehene (Kingmaker) of Gomoa Ankranmang. Adom News’ correspondent, Kofi Adjei who visited the scene where the chief’s body has …
Read More »Effiduase-Asokore MP Constructs 10 Bore Holes For His Constituency
The Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore Constituency in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti region,Hon Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye has put smiles on the faces of its constituents again by lobbying and facilitating for the drilling of 10(Ten) bore holes pipes in the constituency. The legislator through the Ministry …
Read More »S/R: Marauding Elephants Destroys Farms In West Gonja District
Elephants in the Mole National Park in the Savanna Region have destroyed several acres of farmlands in the Larabanga community near the park. The Mole National Park is the largest wildlife conservation area in West Africa with close to over four hundred elephants among other species. There has been several reports …
Read More »Chairman of Afro Arab Group Grabs Another International Award
The astute and affable business mogul Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been honored by the Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship and Development Centre (PELEDEC) at the 3rd edition of the child summit held at the British Council in Accra. This award is in recognition of his philanthropic work in supporting the …
Read More »Africa’s Premiere Agriculture Forum Secures $500 Million for Young Agripreneurs
Leaders from across Africa and around the world pledge new action to address the impacts of climate change on food production while revealing the hidden power of African agribusiness (Accra, Ghana, September 6, 2018)– A $500 million commitment to developing agriculture opportunities for young Africans, a “Deal Room” that delivered …
Read More »Probe into Abossey Okai fire incident begins
The Ghana Fire Service and other government agencies are investigating circumstances that led to a fire incident at parts of the Abossey Okai spare parts hub. Fire gutted some shops containing car tyres meant for sale at Abossey Okai on Sunday evening. The fire, which took personnel from the Ghana …
Read More »Gunmen kill 12 in Plateau attacks
Twelve persons have reportedly been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Attakar in Ganawuri District of Riyom and Foron District of Barkin Ladi council of Plateau State. Lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi and Riyom federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon, disclosed this in Jos at the …
Read More »Nearly all British Airways flights canceled as pilots go on strike
British Airways says it was forced to cancel “nearly 100 per cent” of flights for Monday and Tuesday after the British pilots union went ahead with a strike. The strike was called for by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) amid a heated dispute over pay with the airline. BALPA …
Read More »South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech
South Africans have disrupted a speech in Johannesburg by a veteran politician who was trying to quell tensions following a recent wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. Mangosuthu Buthelez was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd. Dozens of men marched through the area calling for foreigners to …
Read More »Stonebwoy’s words to Bukom Banku after UK win
Ghanaian dancehall singer, Stonebwoy, has taken to his Twitter handle to congratulate boxer Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku for his win in the United Kingdom on Saturday. Stonebwoy tweeted: The Great BUKOM BANKU!! Congratulations ????????????!! Winners Only!!” Braimah Kamoko (31-1 23 KOs) stopped his opponent, Rojhat Bilgetekin (10-18 …
Read More »