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An All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives member, representing Yola South/Yola North/Girei Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, Mustapha Usman, has been sacked by the Supreme Court. A five-man panel of the court, in a unanimous judgment on Tuesday, upheld an appeal marked: SC/790/2019 from Abdulra’uf Abdulkadir Modibo also of …

An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State was on Tuesday confirmed dead. The unidentified woman died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), who made the disclosure while speaking with …

Following the proscription of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria by a Federal High Court In Abuja last Friday, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of the members and their leaders nationwide. He stated that the Shi’ites “will be treated like terrorists and enemies of state,” and …

Two 19-year-old U.S. citizens have confessed to a fatal knife attack on a Carabinieri police officer in Rome, police said on Monday. The alleged perpetrators were arrested after they were located in a hotel room, where police also found the knife believed to have been used in the attack behind …

Nigerian soldiers have been accused of arresting men with dreadlocks and those with tinted hair in Aba, a city in the south-eastern state of Abia. “The masked soldiers flogged many of their victims and used scissors to cut off the hair and then threw the victims into their vehicles and …

Former Deputy Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson has predicted that with the current fiscal challenges the country Ghana will seek a “bailout” from IMF less than two years after the exit. Speaking at a press conference in response to the mid-year budget review, the minority spokesperson on Finance expressed …

About six million rosewood trees have been cut down in Ghana for illegal export to China since 2012, an environmental group says. The rare species, which takes 100 years to grow, is mostly used to make imperial-style furniture in China. The report blames corrupt officials in Ghana for forging documents …

 The Okyenhene made the suggestion when the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Kwaku Asoma Kyeremeh paid a courtesy call on him The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has vehemently rejected government’s community mining initiative instituted by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Mining as alternative to illegal mining. Casting doubt over adherence …

Ghana Cocoa Board will raise $1.3 billion in syndicated loans for its operations in the 2019/2020 season, the Minister of Finance Mr Ken Ofori-Atta announced in Parliament on Monday. In addition to the annual syndicated loan of US$ 1.3 billion, COCOBOD has initiated processes with the African Development Bank (AfDB) …

Ghana defender, John Boye has for the first time debunked the widespread notion that he and some defenders in the senior national team impressed on Ghana coach Kwasi Appiah to drop goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Kwarsey who was Ghana’s first-choice goalkeeper during the …

A 30-year-old man, identified as Neenyi, has been knocked down to death by an unidentified car at Gomoa Mpota Junction in the Gomoa East Municipality of the Central region. According to a witness, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning while the deceased was on his way …

Kumawood actor Oboy Siki has made a shocking revelation about his sexual escapades saying he has slept with over 2500 ladies and we wonder how he was able to pull that off. According to the popular actor, he is very much interested in young girls and it would even be …

Nana Tornado who used to be the best friend of controversial media personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has leveled serious allegations against her. According to Nana Tornado, the self acclaimed-queen of comedy has been begging for money from pastors to cater for her children. He also disclosed that Afia Schwarzenegger told him …

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reaffirmed Government’s determination to fulfil the campaign pledge of facilitating year round farming in the northern regions through the construction of dams under the ‘One Village One Dam’ programme. According to Vice President Bawumia, government will complete ongoing construction works for these dams, to …

Prophet Dr. Kofi Oduro, Head Pastor of Alabaster International Ministries has rendered an unqualified apology for the tribalistic comments made during a sermon in his church. In a post sighted by MyNewsGh.com, the vociferous Man of God and Counsellor stated” my attention has been drawn to a circulating video with …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) through the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) programme will from today begin the mass administration of anti-lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) and river blindness (onchocerciasis) drugs across 126 endemic districts in the country. In all, 15 districts have been targeted for elephantiasis, 120 districts for river blindness and …

Deputy Information Minister, Nana Ama Dokua, has described Leader and Founder of the Glorious Wave Ministries International, Rev. Emmanuel Badu Kobi as a “reckless” man of God. To the deputy minister, his (Badu Kobi’s) recent comments are in “bad taste and should not be countenanced in anyway”. Founder and leader …

President Nana Akufo-Addo is reported to have constantly reminded his appointees, especially the cabinet ministers that all is not well with the country yet and urged them to work for the betterment of the ordinary Ghanaian. Finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, disclosed this at the Mid-Year Budget Review presentation in Parliament …

Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey does not rule out a summer departure from the club. The 26-year-old has requested to be transferred amid reports he is not guaranteed a starting berth for the upcoming season. Despite the departures of Griezmann, Godín and Rodrigo, the Ghanaian is not guaranteed a starting …

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hudson has heaped praises on Ghana striker Jordan Ayew after playing his first preason game for the club on Saturday. The 27-year-old who made his move to Palace permanent after a season on loan from Swansea City- climbed off the bench to help the Eagles thump …

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale born Charles Nii Armah says he’s not into the to impress people and urged his fans to get that right. According to him, he ventured into music so he could do the best of himself and therefore there’s nothing that can change that. He made this …

Ghanaian musician, Mildred Ashong, popularly known as Eazzy, has granted the BBC an interview, where she shed light on some of the challenges female Ghanaian musician face. According to the “Wengeze” singer, women in the Ghanaian music scene already find it tough to get accepted in the industry and after …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of candidates who wrote the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The examination body however withheld results of 48,855 (14.12%) candidates pending conclusion of investigations into various cases of examination malpractice detected during and after the conduct of …

There is currently tension brewing in the Asawase Constituency of the Ashanti Region this time within the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) following a resolution by the Regional Executive Committee of the party to impose the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Alidu Seidu as a parliamentary candidate. According to notice …

  At least 17 people have been killed and 12 injured after a small military plane crashed into a residential area near the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi. Five crew members and 12 civilians were among the dead, the army said. The aircraft was on a training flight when it crashed …