An Aspiring Member of Parliament for the Anlo Constituency in the Volta Region for the 2020 General Election, Gifty Adrah has declared her intention in contesting the seat of government. According to her, the decision to run for the position on the tickets of Liberal Party is to help strategize, …
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Nanton youth protest against enskinment of Yaa Naa’s nominee
The youth of Nanton in the Northern Region on Monday embarked on a demonstration exercise to protest against the newly enskinned chief of the area, Muhammadu Baba Bawa. Some communities under the traditional area also joined in the protest. The issue was put before the Committee of Eminent Chiefs over …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: NPP youth storm NDA to seize tricycles
Aggrieved youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) within the Tamale Metropolis on Monday morning besieged the offices of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) to forcibly seize tricycles parked within the main yard. According officials of the NDA who spoke to MyNewsGh.com on grounds of strict anonymity, the youth numbering over 100 …
Read More »Angry woman urinates in the middle of a banking hall
To prove she was indeed pressed and needed to use the washroom, an angry woman who could no longer contain the contents of her bladder let them out in the middle of the banking hall to shock of other customers who were in the queue to transact business. The yet-to-be-identified …
Read More »Blow by blow: How Anas boy ‘killers’ were nabbed
It’s turning out that one of the men suspected to have shot and killed Ahmed Hussein-Suale, an operative of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Tiger Eye Private Investigation Team, was indeed arrested but let off the hook by a police patrol team. Circumstances under which the man was released by the police …
Read More »GES receives new basic school curriculum
Pupils in kindergarten (KG) to primary six will from the next academic year, which starts in September, have a new education curriculum that will put a premium on reading, writing, arithmetic and creativity. Dubbed the 4Rs, the new 12-subject curriculum will provide pupils with the needed foundation skills required for …
Read More »How Prisons Officer beat up referee Theresa Bremanu for ‘poor officiating’
Referee Theresa Bremansu was beaten up by a Prisons Officer after their Ladies team lost 1-0 to Ampem Darkoa in the first leg semi-final of Women’s Special Competition. Mavis Owusu scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute at the Army Park in Sunyani to give the …
Read More »Women’s Special Competition: Prisons Officer beats up referee Theresa Bremansu
Referee Theresa Bremansu was beaten up by a Prisons Officer after their Ladies team lost 1-0 to Ampem Darkoa in the first leg semi-final of Women’s Special Competition. Mavis Owusu scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute at the Army Park in Sunyani to give the …
Read More »Over 1,000 Fire Service recruits SACKED without pay
Over one thousand recruits of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) have been asked to go home without pay by authorities until further notice without being paid any allowance during their 3-month intensive service to the nation. A letter intercepted by MyNewsGh.com and signed by Edwin Ekow Blankson, Chief Fire Officer revealed …
Read More »BoG to issue upgraded cedi notes on May 6
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is expected to issue upgraded banknotes into circulation on May 6, 2019. The upgraded banknotes will have enhanced security features in line with evolving changes in technological landscape, according to the BoG. The bank additionally said in a statement that the upgraded banknotes also come …
Read More »Parts of Kwame Nkrumah Circle flooded again after Sunday’s rain
Sunday evening’s rains left portions of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle flooded. Passengers were compelled to alight from their vehicles and walk through the water, while other vehicles were forced to change their routes. The Odaw river was overflowing as a result of the heavy rains, while parts of Las Palmas …
Read More »Historic: Ghana performs first brain surgery without cutting skull
A seven-member team of Ghanaian doctors has performed the first-ever brain surgery in the country, without cutting the skull. The minimally invasive brain surgery is the technique by which health workers safely remove brain and skull-base tumours through smaller and more precise openings that minimise collateral damage; that is, injury …
Read More »Blame KMA for the continuous flooding in Kumasi – NADMO Boss
The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has laid blame on the doorstep of the city authorities after rainstorm on Thursday evening in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region capital left scores of people displaced after their homes were ripped off and parts of the city flooded. “I …
Read More »Sunday night power cuts triggered by “heavy rainstorm” – PDS
The Power Distribution Services (PDS) has explained the power cuts experienced on Sunday evening was caused by a heavy rainstorm. Some parts of Accra experienced power cuts during the brief downpour Sunday. Some people in the affected areas took to social media to vent their anger at the company. In …
Read More »Sunday’s Downpour Kills One At Awudome
A man believed to be in his 30s has been found dead at Awudome in Accra after Sunday evening’s downpour. An official of the urban search and rescue team of the National Disaster Management Organization on patrol duties told Citi News that they found the lifeless body near a drain …
Read More »Asantehene Outlines 10-year Plan To Transform Kumasi
He made this know when he spoke to Luv News on the sidelines of a meeting with businesses executives in Kumasi. About five of such projects have been earmarked as key components of the development agenda. They include rejuvenation of the Kumasi Jute Factory and establishment of a mango processing …
Read More »Why I pray for Akufo-Addo always – Prophet Francis Kwateng
Founder and leader of House of Power Ministry (HOP), Prophet Francis Kwateng has revealed why he does not get tired praying for the President, Nana Akufo-Addo. According to him, Nana Akufo-Addo won his heart over his decision to stop illegal mining activities, popularly known as “Galamsey” in the country. “I …
Read More »University of Education, Winneba reopens today
Students of the University of Education, Winneba return to school today after it was temporarily closed due to a series of protests by students. The students have been calling for the dismissal of the school’s Vice Chancellor for firing some lecturers and workers. Three out of the eight dismissed lecturers …
Read More »2019 WASSCE begins today, candidates to be verified to curb impersonation
The 2019 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins today. Final year Senior High School (SHS) students are expected to take part in the exams in various centers across the country. The examination is commencing with Basketry 3 project work. Per the timetable, the first core …
Read More »NLA Takes the Lead in Renewable Energy with E-kiosk; Excited LMCs Petition Government to Assist with a Stimulus Package
The Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (ALMC) which constitute the direct sales force and main backbone of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has petitioned President Akufo-Addo, Vice-President Dr. Bawumia, the Ministry of Finance, the Board Chairman and Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to assist members of the Association …
Read More »Import duty reduction is real; Ghanaians feeling it – NPP
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as a game changer, the policy by the Akufo-Addo government to reduce benchmark values of imported goods and auto vehicles by 50% and 30% respectively. Addressing a news conference on Sunday, 7th April, 2019 at the party’s headquarters in Accra, the General …
Read More »Writing exam questions on chalkboard “national disgrace” – Ablakwa
North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described as a “national disgrace” recent events in the educational sector where some teachers in the Ashanti region had to write examination questions on the chalkboard following a directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to heads of schools not to collect printing …
Read More »Libya crisis: Fighting near Tripoli leaves 21 dead
Libya’s UN-backed government says 21 people have been killed and 27 wounded in fighting near the capital, Tripoli. Earlier the UN called for a two-hour truce so casualties and civilians could be evacuated, but it was unclear if there was any lull. Rebel forces under Gen Khalifa Haftar have advanced …
Read More »Gov’t secures part of MMIP funds to tackle illegal mining
The government has secured part of the funds needed to address the damaging effects of illegal mining across the country. The money will be spent under the Multilateral Mining Integrated Programme (MMIP) designed by the government to regulate artisanal small-scale mining and to reclaim lands destroyed by illegal mining. The …
Read More »Let’s restore dignity of teachers – Okyenhene
His Royal Majesty Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has said the dignity of teachers must be restored and protected because of the crucial role they play in national development. According to him “If Ghana will move forward we have to come back and restore the dignity of teaching in our …
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