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 …
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Embrace Peace To Develop Lukula- Savanna Regional Minister
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 …
Read More »Takoradi Missing Girls: Residents Threaten To Protest if DNA Tests Match Discovered Remains
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 …
Read More »We Have Been Neglected – Ghanaian Associations In South Africa Cry Out
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 …
Read More »Top Jamaican artiste ‘schools’ Akufo-Addo on how to spend taxpayers money
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 …
Read More »Leaked images of popular married female radio presenter goes viral
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 …
Read More »7 busted over bus load of Niger-bound Indian hemp
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 …
Read More »Police launch probe after gun found in FedEx package
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 …
Read More »I like the way AMG record label operates – Fameye
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. …
Read More »Army vs Police: Military issues strong warning to Nigerians
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 …
Read More »Mahama joins Ga Mashie people to celebrate Homowo
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 …
Read More »Banking sector clean-up not complete – Financial Analyst challenges BoG’s claim
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 …
Read More »Savannah Region: Two dead in violent clash at Lukula
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 …
Read More »Buhari told to review removal of Ex – IGP
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 …
Read More »Two PDS impostors caged
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 …
Read More »We were kidnapped, ‘raped’ and our ‘babies’ sold to ritualists – Woman reveals painful experience
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 …
Read More »Two dead in ethnic clashes
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 …
Read More »GAF vehicle in near-fatal crash; three injured
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 …
Read More »NAGRAT unhappy with teachers’ early recall from vacation
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is unhappy with the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) directive to third-year students in Senior High Schools to return to school earlier than the planned reopening date for extra classes. The students, the first batch of government’s Free SHS program who were supposed to …
Read More »Police arraign traditional ruler over alleged attempted kidnap
The Police Command in Enugu State has arraigned the traditional ruler of Obeagu Ugwuaji, Awkunanaw Autonomous Community of the state, Igwe Christopher Nyia for alleged attempted kidnapping, among other charges. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nyia, 60, was arraigned before an Enugu South Magistrates Court presided over …
Read More »Otumfuo’s daughter succeeds Berla Mundi on GHOne TV
Daughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the King of Asante takes over from Berla Addardey Mundi, as the new host of GhOne TV’s ‘The Late Afternoon Show’, Management of EIB Network has confirmed. Berla Mundi divorced her relationship with the media conglomerate on Thursday August 15, 2019 and is heading …
Read More »Sex scandals in Varsity: Teenage student raped by HIV-positive lecturer
Despite punitive measures being taken by the management of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, many students are battling to overcome the trauma of sexual harassment and abuse by their lecturers. Asabe (not real name) was excited to secure admission into the famous Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. She …
Read More »Desist from occultism – Students cautioned
Professor Paul Kwame Nyame, Chairman of the Medical and Dental Council, has counselled students to resist the temptation of indulging in occult practices. He advised students not be swayed into the practice as a result of the demanding nature of their academic expectations and the rising appetite for instant riches …
Read More »Fake Policeman duping people as SPY recruitment agent arrested
A 45-year-old man who has been as a policeman and a recruitment agent for Supernumerary Police, SPY has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS of the Lagos State Police Command. The suspect, Mike Okojokwu, who was clad in full police uniform, had allegedly extorted money from …
Read More »Fake PDS staff arrested for extorting bills from customers
Two electricians impersonating as workers of Power Distribution Service (PDS) have been remanded into Police custody by the Kibi District Magistrate Court today Friday 16 August 2019. The suspects were arrested at Teacher Mante in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region for extorting monies from postpaid customers with bill …
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