A former Vice Chairperson of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and two other activists of the party have defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Walewale Constituency of the North East Region. Sumani Mutawakilu who is the former NDC executive who led Majeed Mahamudu and Mubinu Halidu …
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4 killed in Southern California stabbing spree
A man killed four people during a stabbing rampage in Southern California before officers arrested him after finding his silver Mercedes parked outside a 7-Eleven, authorities said. In addition to the people killed, the attacker left two others wounded in multiple crime scenes in Garden Grove and Santa Ana, police …
Read More »New tax measures in supplementary budget to rake in GH¢513m
New tax measures outlined in the supplementary budget is expected to rake in a significant amount of revenue to the state. A breakdown of revised estimates as captured in the appendix shows that the state could rake in additional GH¢513 million in additional to what has already been projected in …
Read More »Bordeaux unveil ex-Arsenal captain Koscielny with Patapaa’s ‘Sco pa tu manaa’ on Twitter
The global popularity of ‘Sco pa tu manaa’, a phrase first spoken by Ghanaian musician, Patapaa, shows no signs of slowing down. The term, since it first went viral, appears to have secured a place in pop culture. While the initial use of ‘Sco pa tu manaa’ on Twitter was …
Read More »Ordeal of 4th missing Takoradi girl’s family
The family of 19-year-old Ruth Abakah, who has been missing in Takoradi since July 29, 2018, has been torn apart as her biological mother has blamed the slow pace of investigations on the grandfather with whom she lived. According to the grandfather, Mr Emmanuel Cobbinah Anzah, his daughter, Ayisah (Ruth’s …
Read More »Live Updates: EPL Transfer deadline day
It’s a big busy day in the England as we wind down the clock on the Premier League transfer window. The official FIFA transfer deadline for England remains at September 2, but clubs in the top two divisions of English football resolved two seasons ago to have the window closed …
Read More »‘NDC’s comments on Volta region Ghana card registration unfortunate’ – NIA
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dismissed claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it is deliberately frustrating the Ghana Card registration process in the Volta Region to denationalise residents there. The Head of Corporate Affairs at NIA, ACI Francis Palmdeti said such assertions are unfortunate because statistics from …
Read More »NAM 1 receiving medical attention
The embattled CEO of Menzgold Company Limited Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1) is receiving medical attention and will address the public soon on matters relating to his business and the refund of locked-up funds to his customers, Head of Communications for Menzgold Nii Armah Amarteifio has said.NAM 1 was released …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan pays for Kotoko training session at Accra Academy sports complex
Black Stars general captain Asamoah Gyan is reported to have footed the bill for Asante Kotoko to train at the Accra Academy School Park ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Nigeria side Kano Pillers. The Porcupine Warriors are sharpening their rough edges ahead of the continent’s elite club …
Read More »South African Airways apologises for aborted Accra-Washington flight
The South African Airways (SAA) has rendered an apology to its passengers on board a flight to Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C, United States of America on Sunday following some technical challenges. The flight was forced to land after the pilot reportedly discovered a mishap shortly after take-off. Below is …
Read More »Government payroll goes cashless to eliminate ghost payments – Bawumia
Public sector workers will in no time be paid via a cashless mode to eliminate the challenge of ghost names in its payroll, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated. Bawumia noted that through technology and digitization, “the problem of ghost workers will be solved once and for all.” Dr. …
Read More »Man ‘assaults boy for not taking hat off during US national anthem’
A man has been charged with the assault of a minor in Montana after witnesses say he threw a 13-year-old to the floor for “disrespecting the national anthem”. Curt James Brockway, 39, was arrested at a county rodeo on Saturday, telling police he asked the boy to remove his hat …
Read More »Philippe Coutinho: Spurs end interest in Barca midfielder
Tottenham have ended their interest in Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. Spurs had been considering a loan move for the 27-year-old Brazilian, who joined Barca from Liverpool in a deal worth £142m in January 2018. Coutinho worked with Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino during a loan spell with Espanyol in 2012. He …
Read More »Watford sign Danny Welbeck
Watford have completed the signing of out-of-contract England striker Danny Welbeck. Welbeck, 28, left Arsenal in June after five years at the club. The Hornets believe Welbeck, who has 42 England caps and was part of Gareth Southgate’s 2018 World Cup squad, can have a major impact providing he can …
Read More »Takoradi Flour Mill shutdown; workers asked to go home
All activities at the Takoradi Flour Mill have been brought to a halt after the Executive Director, Serge Bakalian, asked all workers to go home with immediate effect. A memo to all departments intercepted by Starrfm.com.gh revealed that the decision was taken due to a “perceived hostile and antagonistic stance …
Read More »Joao Cancelo: Man City complete deal for Juventus full-back as Danilo moves other way
Manchester City have completed the signing of Portugal right-back Joao Cancelo from Juventus for £60m. The agreement sees City full-back Danilo, 28, move in the opposite direction for a fee of £34.1m. Cancelo, 25, has signed a contract at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2025 and becomes City’s …
Read More »Paa Boateng drops prophecy about Shatta Wale
Gospel musician Paa Boateng says God has revealed to him how He intends to use dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to propagate the gospel and win souls for His kingdom soon. Based on the revelation, Paa Boateng who just released a single ‘Praise Revolution’ asserts the controversial artiste is on his …
Read More »Paa Boateng drops prophecy about Shatta Wale
Gospel musician Paa Boateng says God has revealed to him how He intends to use dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to propagate the gospel and win souls for His kingdom soon. Based on the revelation, Paa Boateng who just released a single ‘Praise Revolution’ asserts the controversial artiste is on his …
Read More »Ada Kasseh market in deplorable state; traders cry for help
Information reaching YEN.com.gh indicates that the Ada Kasseh Market located in the Ada East District( Ada Constituency) is in a very deplorable state. The market which since time immemorial served not only towns and villages in the two sister Districts but others of the Ewe land, has been left in …
Read More »Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for carrying baby
A female MP in Kenya has been kicked out of parliament in the capital, Nairobi, for taking her baby into the chamber. Zulekha Hassan said she had “had an emergency” and had to take her baby to work. Parliamentary proceedings which were aired live by the Kenyan public broadcaster, KBC, …
Read More »I’m bitter because I’m still paying debts following my defeat – Rachel Appoh
Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central in the Central Region, Rachel Appoh says she has fallen deeper into debts because she lost her seat in the last elections. She claimed things are tough for her following the mountain of debts she’d been overwhelmed with aftermath …
Read More »Prostitute reveals how top politicians slept with them in Egypt during 2019 AFCON
A Ghanaian lady working as a prostitute in Egypt has set the internet ablaze after revealing that some top politicians and sports officials slept with them in Egypt. According to the lady, the officials refused to pay her and other prostitutes as they gave them only $100 after having the …
Read More »Christian C’cil condemns Badu Kobi’s tribalistic comments
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has criticised the bigotry statement by Founder and General Overseer of the Glorious Wave Ministries International Church, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi.Prophet Kobi at a sermon described women from certain tribes as unwise and unmarriageable and admonished prospective husbands to avoid marrying from those tribes.He …
Read More »Thieves snatch car in front of IGP
Four suspected car snatchers were on Wednesday arrested at Gomoa Okyereko in the Central region. The four were apprehended when they threw out the driver of a yellow and black Kia Picanto taxi cab with registration number GX 3624-18 in front of a police station being commissioned by the Inspector …
Read More »Replacement of Voter ID card begins tomorrow – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it would resume issuance of lost Voter ID cards to qualified Ghanaians from Thursday, 8 August 2019.The exercise will take place at all district offices of the EC located across the country.Chairperson of the EC, Mrs Jean Mensah revealed in a …
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