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Former President John Mahama has said he will scrap the luxury car tax imposed by the Akufo-Addo government, should he win the 2020 general elections. The “ill-conceived” tax, he said, has brought untold hardship to commercial drivers and their business, thus, his aim to let it go. During his pre-Easter …

Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew are candidates for Crystal Palace player of the year award. The two have all been nominated for the top award. Both Ayew and Schlupp are among several other Palace players in contention for the player of the season accolade. Top scorer Winfred Saha, Andrew Townsend, …

FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura has heaped praise on Ghana legend Anthony Baffoe for his excellent role during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw in Egypt. Baffoe was the lead conductor of the draw for Africa’s flagship football competition which was held in the Egyptian capital five days ago. …

The Bono Regional Secretariat of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a swipe at President Akufo-Addo and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for deliberately ‘orchestrating attacks’ on its members to put fear in them. They made this known through a press encounter addressed by the Regional Communications …

Firefighters are battling a huge fire which swept through a number of container shops at the Dr Mensah enclave of the Kumasi Central Market. Five fire tenders have arrived at the scene to douse the inferno which is spreading through the area. Shop owners were at the scene of the …

Nana Yaw Opoku, a Ghanaian based in the United States, has reportedly been shot dead. Known in the showbiz circles as Junior US, the businessman and musician was fatally shot in his home in the States – a few hours after showing off a stack of cash on his SnapChat …

Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the renowned fetish priest of “Kofi oo Kofi” has revealed that Anokey Supremo aka Daddy Lumba Junior died because of his own stubbornness and refusal to listen to him. According to Nana Kwaku Bonsam in a video obtained by Ghpage.com, he warned Anokye Supremo he will die …

Former Deputy Minister of Information under erstwhile Mahama administration, Felix Kwakye Ofosu says government’s refusal to prosecute Chinese galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang is “a shocking betrayal of the mandate of the people.” His comment comes after the office of the Senior Minister put up a spirited defence for Mr. Yaw …

The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has said government’s discontinuation of prosecution of Aisha Huang is a fatal blow to illegal mining. According to Ken Ashigbey, government must immediately correct the negative impression created by its action on Miss Huang –known popularly as ‘Galamsey Queen’ – and subsequent comments by …

Following government’s petition against Joy News’ “militia documentary” at the National Media Commission (NMC), asking for an order for a retraction and an apology, the Multimedia Group Limited has responded in a lengthy piece. The documentary which is an undercover work by Manasseh Azure Awuni titled, ‘Militia in the Heart …

At least 13 people have died and many were injured when a wall collapsed in South Africa at the start of an Easter service at a Pentecostal church. Emergency services said that 29 people were rushed to hospital after the collapse in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal. SPONSORED A local …

The female police constable at the centre of a leaked ‘atopa’ tape has exclusively broken her silence over what really transpired leading to her current predicament. According to the Female Police constable, The video was meant for her boyfriend in Italy and not the Public. She expressed shock over how …

Minority Chief, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak has revealed that he will not hesitate to drag controversial lawmaker for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Agyapong before the privileges committee of parliament if it is found out that he has once again said things that undermine the reputation of the house. He told …

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law a bill to increase Nigeria’s minimum wage with immediate effect, an aide said on Thursday. The change means the minimum monthly wage will rise to 30,000 naira ($98) from 18,000 now, said aide Ita Enang, a senior special assistant to the president on …

Some 205 people have been killed, including 18 civilians, and 913 wounded in two weeks of fighting near the Libyan capital of Tripoli, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. Shells slammed into a densely-populated district of Tripoli late on Tuesday, piling misery on civilians from a two-week assault …

The prime minister of Mali and his entire government have resigned, following an upsurge of violence in the country. On Wednesday, a motion of no confidence was submitted as MPs blamed Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga for failing to handle the unrest. Last month, scores of herders were killed by …

Ex-Ghana striker Charles Takyi has joined the coaching staff of Schalke O4’s youth team. The 34-year old joins Martin Max and Onur Cinel as development coaches for the Royal Blues. Technical Director of Development at the club Peter Knäbel confirmed the addition of the Ghanaian to the technical team of …

Ghana’s final squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations is almost decided, head coach James Kwesi Appiah has disclosed. Huge interest continues to follow the naming of the 23 men who will be tasked to win the title to end a sprawling 37-year title drought for the West African …

Lil Win’s visit to Prophet Nigel Gaisie’s church, where it was revealed to him that his former manager has tired him spiritually, has now entangled him in a hot scandal with his secrets now being blown out. According to one woman, who identified herself as Aisha, she is sister to …

Ghanaian hip hop and Afro-pop artiste, Osei Kwaku Vincent popularly known as Strongman Burner has disclosed that his tweet that went viral was not directed to his former boss, Sarkodie. According to Strongman, his tweet was a troll to Manchester United and not to the BET Award winner. “I am …

Seven members of Great Life Foundation Church at West Adisadel in Cape Coast have appeared before a Cape Coast Magistrate Court for verbally assaulting the Metropolitan Chief Executive 9 MCE, Mr Ernest Arthur. They are Pastor Johnson Kofi, Felix Clark, trader, Richard Kofi Acquah, draftsman, Pastor Solomon Karim, Emelia Appiah …

Eight out of the 10 persons arrested after a failed takeover of the Kintampo waterfalls have been remanded into prison custody by a District Magistrate Court in Sunyani. They are to reappear before the court presided over His Worship Fred Obikyere on 25th April 2019. The eight persons were arrested …

Asante Kotoko skipper Amos Frimpong says he has no problem playing at the center back instead of his usual full back role, adding ‘I’m happy playing at my new role.” Recent injuries to Wahab Adams and Ganiyu Ismael and a poor form of Agyemang-Badu has forced C K Akonnor to …

Former President John Mahama appears to be unhappy with the opportunity given to tens of thousands of Ghanaian students, especially those from poor homes to access education under the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. He expressed frustration with the large intake of students under the programme once again, even …

Bani Kafui Liberty, 56, is seeking justice in court after he was nearly lynched by some youth of Tsakpokope in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region over allegations that he had a hand in the death of one Atsu Davor who was found lifeless behind his ‘Liberty Hills …