A Lance Corporal identified as Moses Oguche attached to the 4 Brigade Nigeria Army has been arrested by men of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing a driver to death. The deceased driver simply known as Mr. Ogbimi works with the Big Joe Motors, Benin and had gone …
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Troops kill 5, arrest 4 bandits in Kaduna
Troops of 1Division Nigerian Army have neutralized five bandits and arrested four others in two separate operations in Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Col. Ezindu Idimah, Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, made the disclosure in a press statement issued in Kaduna on …
Read More »Youth groups clash at Jamestown as new chief is installed
Rival youth groups have clashed at Ga Mashie, otherwise known as Jamestown in Accra following the installation of a new chief. JoyNews editor, Fred Smith reports that the youths are wielding offensive weapons ready to fight. A man dressed in plain-clothes was also spotted holding an AK47 assault rifle, the …
Read More »Sports Ministry in u-turn on male football participation in All Africa games
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has made a sharp u-turn on the participation of male football team at the upcoming All Africa games in Rabat, Morocco after a last ditch attempt from members of the Ghana Football Association. This was after the International Games and Competitions Committee (IGCC) deemed …
Read More »Boko Haram gunmen target mourners in deadly funeral attack
Boko Haram gunmen on Saturday killed 23 mourners in Borno state in Nigeria’s restive northeast after they attended a funeral, local militia and residents said. ADVERTISING At around 1030 GMT, the attackers on three motorbikes opened fire on a group of men as they walked back from a funeral in …
Read More »Hong Kong braces for new rally after fresh riot police clashes
Defiant pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong were readying for another big rally later Sunday, a day after police fired rubber bullets and tear gas in the latest violent confrontation that has plunged the financial hub deeper into crisis. A town near the border with China descended into chaos on Saturday …
Read More »12 people shot at old timers’ day party in Brooklyn, New York
Twelve people have been shot and one person has died at an outdoor community event in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The city’s mayor, Bill de Blasio, tweeted that the shooting in the neighborhood of Brownsville “shattered a peaceful neighborhood event”. A New York City police spokesman said …
Read More »Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria’s Kwara state
Four Turkish nationals have been rescued a week after being kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s western state of Kwara, police say. The four, who are construction workers, were taken from a bar last week. The abductors had demanded a $1m (£800,000) ransom but police say no money was paid and …
Read More »Letter To The President on Sanitation
LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT Dear Sir, I believe and hope you very well and enjoying the full grace of our Lord Jess Christmas. Your Exellency, I will love to remind of view things you and your government are forgetting, Please I hope you witnessed …
Read More »Ghana reverses decision to exclude football from 2019 African Games
The Ghana U-20 football team will take part in the 2019 African Games in Morocco after the sports ministry backtracked on a decision to exclude the discipline due to financial constraints. The ministry had claimed Ghana was not guaranteed a medal in the football competition and, together with nine other …
Read More »Cyprus ‘to free Israelis’ in rape case, accuser arrested
Seven Israeli tourists held in Cyprus are to be released after a British teenager who accused them of gang rape was arrested on suspicion of making a false allegation, a police source said Sunday. “All I can say for now is that the seven Israelis will be released from custody …
Read More »Kotoko reject disrespectful Helsinborg bid for Abdul Fatau Safiu
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has rejected Swedish club Helsinborg IF’s terms on mercurial striker Abdul Fatau Safiu for his transfer. The Swedish side who gained promotion last year made their intentions clear of acquiring the services of Abdul Fatau after been impressed with the striker’s performance during a two week trial. …
Read More »New education policy will remove barriers to varsity education – Prof. Yankah
The Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah has said that the new tertiary education policy document seeks to eliminate all barriers that restrict applicants from gaining admissions into tertiary institutions. According to him, the demand for pass mark in some core subjects before qualifying for …
Read More »Tanzanians want to claim ownership of ‘Skopatumana’
In February 2019, Patapaa was featured in Kawoula Biov’s song “Daavi Neba”. The song was, however, low-key until the release of the video to the track which made it gain internet fame. One part of the song that has won more people over is the is Patapaa’s rap verse. Even …
Read More »Securityman kidnapped as galamseyers’ attack Newmont Gold concession security operatives
One person was killed and four others sustained machete wounds when suspected illegal miners on Thursday, attacked security men at a gold mining concession of Newmont Gold Corp Limited in Kenyase. Stephen Amankwah, 44, a securityman, according to the police, was killed and dumped in a pit by the illegal …
Read More »I’m still a founding member of NDC – Martin Amidu hits back
Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu, Ghana’s Special Prosecutor insists he is still a founding member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) despite internal machinations to strip him off that title. “I insisted that whether they liked it or not I was a foundation member of the original NDC which …
Read More »Nadia Buari causes stir abroad; white man chases her on the streets
Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari has been warming the hearts of many Ghanaians with her beauty. The beautiful actress has set tongues wagging on social media with one of her posts on Instagram. Nadia has released two photos on her Instagram page and her fans including some celebrities have been talking …
Read More »Taxes on fuel: Tax to go up in budget review – Ato Forson
Former deputy Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Ghanaians to buckle up as government readies itself to announce an increment in the tax on fuel and talk tax in the mid-year budget review. He said an increase in the fuel tax will immediately affect the price of fuel at …
Read More »Fanti women are foolish – Badu Kobi warns congregation
The founder and leader of the Glorious Wave Ministries International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi has described women within Coastal lands of Ghana as unwise and unmarriageable materials admonishing prospective husband snot to marry from that tribes compared to others in the parts of the country. “Fanti women are foolish sometimes …
Read More »Only foolish men lick private parts of women – Maurice Ampaw
Men who engage in oral sex have been described as “foolish, perverted and abnormal” individuals who must have no place in the circles of reasonable people, MyNewsGh.com reports. The act, according to private legal practitioner and founder of the Legal Advocacy Foundation, Dr Maurice Ampaw, does not only deviates from …
Read More »I’ve silenced my critics – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the successful implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) program and the prudent measures put in place to address its associated challenges has left critics with nothing to talk about. “There were many who doubted that we can actually roll out the …
Read More »Tighten pesticide approval process
Professor Alfred Oteng-Yeboah, the Head of Botany at the University of Ghana, has suggested to the government to tightened pesticide approval processes in the country to phase out harmful products. Such a measure, he explained, would help halt the influx of unapproved pesticides being sold on the market that was …
Read More »BUDGET REVIEW: Will Finance Minister propose electricity price increase?
A close associate of the President, Asare Otchere-Darko seems to be preparing the minds of Ghanaians to a proposal to increase electricity tariffs. This comes two days prior to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta’s expected presentation in Parliament, on the mid-year budget review. “Will you rather pay a little …
Read More »(VIDEO): Don’t marry Ashanti woman because they are greedy – Prophet Badu Kobi warns
Founder and leader of Glorious Wave Church International. Prophet Badu Kobi, has taken a strong swipe at Ashanti women. YEN.com.gh has sighted a controversial video of Prophet Badu Kobi speaking to his congregants. According to the controversial prophet, women who hail from the Ashanti region are greed, materialistic, disrespectful and …
Read More »Enough of the foolishness – Dr Cann blasts Xandy Kamel
Astute radio presenter, Dr Cann has descended heavily on Kumawood actress, Xandy Kamel. The Happy FM presenter advised Xandy to exercise restraint in most of her doings which are not necessary. He admonished the actress and her colleagues not to do anything just for fame. “My Sister Xandy Kamel should …
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