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Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir has arrived at court to face corruption charges, which his lawyers say are baseless. Mr Bashir was ousted in April after months of protests bringing an end to his nearly 30 years in power. In June, prosecutors said a large hoard of foreign currency had …

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to embark on a four-day fact-finding jaunt to Ghana at a time it has become crucial for him to build cross-party support for his bid to become Prime Minister. Corbyn will meet president Nana Akufo-Addo and former president and NDC presidential candidate John Mahama. …

Popular Kenyan musician John Ng’ang’a, known by his stage name John De’Mathew, has been killed in a car crash prompting an outpouring of tributes from his fans. Known as the King of Kikuyu music, the singer was on his way back from an event in the town of Thika, 45km …

In his first remark since he was relieved of his post as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu has spoken against what he described as ‘over lobbying’ by some top police officers. It was a remark which, of course, made some of his colleagues uncomfortable, with the lobbying …

The Asamponhene of Kumasi and owner of Sikka FM in Kumasi has reportedly been killed by some armed men. Known as Nana Fodour, he was reportedly stabbed whilst travelling on the Ejura – Nkoranza road on Sunday August 18, 2019. Police officers received information that a vehicle had been involved …

Immigration, Customs and police officers stationed at Ghana’s border to Cote d’Ívoire at Chache, a suburb of Bole in the Savannah region, are on high alert as residents allege former Ivorian rebels and militia are taking advantage of porous borders and illegal small scale mining to integrate themselves into Ghanaian …

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has picked up two suspects in connection with what the Police suspect to be contract killing of the Asamponhene of Kumasi Oheneba Kwadwo Fodour. The Police for security reasons has declined to reveal the identity of the suspects. The chief, Oheneba Kwadwo Fodour, 46, was …

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi has confirmed the suspension of Parliamentary Aspirant at Asawase Constituency, Manaf Ibrahim over insults. He disclosed on Kumasi-based Pure Fm that the Presidential Staffer has been handed an infinite suspension for violating the party …

The Savanna Regional Minister, Hon. Adam Braimah Salifu has tasked residents of Lukula,a farming community in the North Gonja District of the Savanna Region to embrace peace towards the development of the area. Mr Salifu visited the community following the news of gunshots leading to the death of two persons …

Even before the Police Service completes it forensic test into discovered human remains suspected to be the Takoradi kidnapped girls, some residents of Takoradi have threatened to hit the streets of Takoradi with a mammoth demonstration if the results of the DNA test match remains discovered weeks ago. A Takoradi …

Ghanaian associations in South Africa have accused the past and present High Commissioners of Ghana to South Africa of neglecting them in their policies making. According to them, the use of Ghanaian associations by the government of Ghana for the past twenty (20) years is not enough; situation they said …

Legendary Jamaican reggae artiste, Mr Vegas born Clifford Smith has ‘rubbished’ President Akufo-Addo’s idea of constructing a National Cathedral. According to him, Akufo-Addo’s decision to build a cathedral is a slap in the face to blacks in the diaspora, especially if the only thing an “intelligent man” like him can …

Social media has been awash in the last few hours with leaked images of a popular female radio presenter which has left her fans in shock. According to close sources, the images were destined for her fiancé but found their way into the public domain through the magic of social …

Seven suspects, including a driver of a Nigerien-bound bus and a physically-challenged man have been arrested in Kumasi for attempting to transport 37 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp. The suspects include Ibrahim Mumuni, 35, the Ghanaian driver and two Nigerien accomplices Adamu Isaku-48, Abubakari Janilo, 32 …

Police in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province, said on Sunday that an investigation had been launched into a case involving a FedEx package containing a gun. The Public Security Bureau of Jin’an District said it had earlier received a report that a gun was found in a FedEx package sent …

A post from Criss Waddle concerning his meeting with Fameye has sparked rumors of record label deal on social media. Speaking to Ghanaweekend TV in an exclusive interview, Fameye revealed he likes the way AMG record label does their things and that the meeting was not about a label deal. …

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against comments and actions that could pit the Nigerian Police Force against the Nigeria Army. The warning became necessary following the controversies and public criticism that greeted the killing of three policemen and a civilian last week by soldiers on the Ibi-Wukari Road …

Former President, John Dramani Mahama basked in cheers as he joined the Ga Mashie community, in the Greater Accra region, mark its annual festival, Homowo. John Mahama who is also the 2020 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress shook hands, waved and beamed through the crowds that came round …

Financial Analyst, Toma Imihere, has countered the Bank of Ghana‘s (BoG) assertion that the clean-up of the banking sector has been completed. On The Big Issue on Saturday, Mr. Imihere said there are still some major institutions unable to meet the minimum capital requirement and that claims the sector has …

Police in the Savannah Region have confirmed the death of two persons in a violent clash at Lukula, a farming community in the region. According to reports, the conflict broke out between two factions over the siting of a mosque in the town. Regional Minister Salifu Adam Braimah together with …

Ambassador Eze N. Ebere has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit the removal of former IGP Suleiman Abba who “former President Goodluck Jonathan angrily and illegally sacked for losing 2015 presidential election on the grounds that he went to welcome General Buhari at the airport”. Ebere pleaded with the President …

Two individuals who acted as staff of the Power Distribution Services (PDS) have been put in remand by the Kyebi Magistrate Court. The two, Okai Samuel, 26, a student at Coaltar Senior High School and Prince Owusu Ansah, 27, also a student of the Accra Technical University, were arrested by …

A woman, (name withheld) has shared her traumatizing experience with the world, how she was tricked, kidnapped and forced into prostitution. Sharing her ordeal on Accra-based Vision 1 FM, she explained that she was introduced by a lady who posed as a benevolent person at a time when she was …

Two people have been reported dead in an ethnic clash between Gonjas and Mamprusis at Lukuli in the North Gonja District of the Savannah region. The clash, which occurred Thursday night, lasted for about 45 minutes residents say. Starr News sources indicate that Gonjas in the community want to construct …

A vehicle belonging to Ghana Armed Forces has been involved in a near fatal accident at Teacher Mante New Town along the Eastern Region stretch of the Accra to Kumasi highway. The accident occurred around 3:37 pm Friday, 16 August, 2019. Three Military personnel onboard the vehicle sustained various degrees …