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Eight regions are set to be affected by the first official load shedding as Power Distribution Services (PDS) has released a timetable for its power rationing. The decision to begin the release of the schedule was taken at a meeting between PDS, the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Public Utilities and …

Kenya has closed one departure terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi after a fire sparked by a baggage system malfunction forced authorities to evacuate passengers and staff, the state-run airports operator said on Thursday. JKIA, as the airport which is the main gateway into the East African nation …

Ghanaians may now heave a sigh of relief as steps have been taken to provide them with a schedule on the recent blackouts. The decision was taken at a meeting between Power Distribution Services (PDS), Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) on Thursday. Confirming …

A rainstorm on Thursday evening in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region capital, has left scores of people displaced. Roofs were ripped off buildings and giant billboards fell, in some instances on moving vehicles, at Afful Nkwanta, Stadium and Asokwa, all in the Kumasi metropolis.   One person has been hospitalized after …

Former President J.J. Rawlings has commended an unidentified taxi driver for his great environmental practice. The driver of a KIA Picanto taxi with registration number GW 8963-16, according to the former leader, on Thursday morning after emptying the remainder of the water in his sachet on the street, kept the …

The Controller and Accountant General, Eugene Ofosuhene says his department has cleared off all ghost names that existed on public sector payroll. According to Mr. Ofosuhene Ghana’s coffers for a long time has suffered alot; losing huge portions of its revenue as a result of waste and leakage through the …

The Drug and Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) of Ghana Police Service yesterday arrested a 48-year-old farmer, John Kwabena Mosi, for allegedly possessing 41 sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp at Broodi in the Tain District of the Bono Region. DAILY GUIDE gathered that the suspect, who is …

Experienced football administrator, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has called on the return of Ghanaian duo— Kelvin Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari— to the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup Nations. Ghana will travel to Egypt in June for their 32nd AFCON. The Stars are hoping to clinch the …

Injured Black Stars centre-back, Daniel Amartey could be a doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Egypt in June with Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, confirming his recuperation has been slower than expected. Amartey sustained a horrific injury on his ankle during their premier league 1-1 home …

Mr Dennis Amfo-Sefah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for the Tema West Constituency, has hailed Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over his announcement of a new duties’ regime for Ghana’s Ports. “I am a freight forwarder and therefore know how crucial this new policy is. Our trade volumes will …

A 45-year-old man who carried himself as a medical doctor and allegedly engaged in illegal abortion has been arrested by the Police at Esreso in the Bosomtwi District of the Ashanti region. Samuel Boateng popularly known as ‘Abortion Doctor’, is said to have no formal medical training, certificate or licence …

The Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has ordered the immediate relocation of Mampong High Court to a vacant court room at the District Court, pending the construction of a new one, due to its dilapidated state. The building housing the High Court was constructed in the 1950s, is in a deplorable …

An 18-year-old driver’s mate has been handed a ten-year jail term by the Juaben Circuit court for smoking Indian hemp and attempting to rape a minor. Maxwell Agyapong, a resident of Atimatim in the Afigya-Kwabre District, pleaded guilty and was convicted on his plea. Prosecuting, Police Chief Superintendent David Amoako, …

Mr. Solomon Owusu, a Ghanaian US-based Mining Engineer, has called on Ghanaians to be audacious in the fight against illegal small scale mining in the country. This, he said was the only way the country would subjugate the canker, to enjoy the benefits of its mineral resources. Addressing journalists at …

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that the police were only able to make headway on the murder of Ahmed Saule after he and Ahmed Suale’s brothers hired the services of special land guards to track down the murderers of Ahmed Suale. According to Kennedy …

Controversial radio presenter, Salifu Maase, aka Mugabe, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on two counts of offensive conduct and publication of false news to cause fear and alarm. According to the prosecution, led by DSP George Amega, Mugabe stated that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) would kill …

A portion of the Atewa Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region has been cleared by a mining company to begin mining operations in the rainforest. About 11 trees have so far been uprooted by the unknown company and a small pit dug at the Kobreso side of the reserve. Local …

Pamela Odame Watara, Ghanaian Social Media model has revealed that she is consistently being harassed my Ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs) and renowned footballers who are crazy over her big boobs. She revealed that some of them have personally send her messages requesting she gives them an opportunity in return …

Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has expressed skepticism about the reduction in benchmark value of import duties at all of the country’s ports. According to them, the announcement by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at a Town Hall meeting, though laudable is vague.   Executive Secretary of …

A police officer had the shock of his life when he was ambushed by armed robbers in broad daylight.   The incident occurred on the N1 highway, in Accra, Wednesday. The robbers took away GH¢80,000.00. Narrating his ordeal to Adom News, the police officer said the two masked men fired warning shots …

Founding President of IMANI Africa, Mr Franklin Cudjoe and Vice President Kofi Bentil have spoken about the Economic Management Team townhall meeting held yesterday. Mr Cudjoe said judging from how the questions and answers at the Economic Management Team Townhall went, Ghanaians need “more assurances beyond high sounding economic jargons”. …

A youth activist of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the University of Education Winneba – Mampong Campus, Mr. Oscar Klabla Bedzra has charged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take swift action to erase the photograph of President Akufo-Addo from the mock examination papers some students in the …

Luck eluded two robbers at Tema Community 9 cemetery area in Accra as one has been arrested with the other shot dead. The two robbers according to a police report at about 5:30 am robbed a lady identified as Asantewaa Boakye-Yiadom at knife-point of her handbag containing cash of 280 …

Stories making headlines on the front pages in the major newspapers include: Daily Graphic * Import duties go down today * Dumsor is not back – Amewu * UEW reinstates 3 dismissed lecturers * Illegal miners return to business in Western North Ghanaian Times  * Big boost for importers as …

A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Alhaji Amadu Seidu Bukari Sorogho has said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) wants to dent the political career of Vice president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia with “dirty jobs.” He observed, since Dr Bawumia was appointed a running mate for Nana Akufo-Addo when …