An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday, April 17, remanded a clergyman, Bishop Daniel Oluwafeyiropo, for allegedly raping two of his church members. Oluwafeyiropo, who is the founder of ‘I Reign Christian Ministry’, was remanded in Kirikiri correctional centre pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions. …
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Putin critic jailed for 25 years in Russia
Opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in jail in Russia for charges linked to his criticism of the war in Ukraine. He was found guilty of treason, spreading “false” information about the Russian army and being affiliated with an “undesirable organisation”. The Russian-British former journalist and …
Read More »6 African presidents who were mentioned in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia exposé
The identities of six African leaders were mentioned by a notorious gold smuggler in the recent edition of Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigative film. The six were mentioned in different capacities by Alistair Mathias, the self-acclaimed gold dealer who admitted in the film to helping launder money and keeping bribe …
Read More »I paid GH¢1m debt that allowed Fomena MP to agree to join majority caucus – Ken Agyapong
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed the vital role he played for his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to form the majority caucus of the 8th Parliament of Ghana. Ken Agyapong, an NPP presidential hopeful, narrated that the party needed the MP for Fomena, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, who is …
Read More »118 NPP MPs, including myself, support Bawumia – Deputy Speaker of Parliament
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has said that majority of the Members of Parliament of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), are behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in his bid to become president. Speaking in an Oyerepa TV interview monitored by GhanaWeb, Joseph Osei-Owusu, who is affectionately called Joewise, said that he is …
Read More »Help us fight dangerous Anopheles Stephensi found in Ghana — GHS to public
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called on the public to help prevent the breeding the newly discovered Anopheles Stephensi to avoid causing health problems in the country. GHS says one of the ways to stop the new strain of mosquitoes is to destroy the areas they are likely to …
Read More »Desperate mother sells 18-month-old baby to settle bank debt
A 33-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly selling her 18-month-old daughter to an unknown buyer for N600,000. The suspect, Olaide Adekunle, was apprehended last week following a complaint by her husband, Nureni Rasaq, that she had left home with their baby, Moridiat Rasaq on March 15, girl but returned …
Read More »Watch highlights of the second bout of Ghanaian mason-turned-boxer in UK
Seth Gyimah who is known by his ring name ‘Freezy MacBones’ claimed a Queensberry debut win on Saturday, April 15 after defeating Darryl Sharp. Freezy clinched a four-round decision victory over UK veteran boxer at the Copper Box Arena in London. The 33-year-old had a good start to the fight …
Read More »EC sets May 23 to hold Kumawu by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to hold a by-election for the Kumawu Constituency to select a new member of parliament for the constituency following the sudden demise of Philip Basoah. The EC made this known through a statement signed by the chairperson, Jean Mensah, who said the by-election will …
Read More »3 suspected armed robbers burnt alive at Moseaso
Three men, suspected to be armed robbers have been burnt alive at Moseaso in the Wassa Amenfi West of the Western Region. The incident happened on Saturday, April 15, 2023, after luck eluded the suspected thieves in their alleged robbery operation. Eye witness Bright Agyemfra reported to OTECNEWS that, the …
Read More »Paramount Chief of Bongo debunked, blast others for alleging of extortion from Fulanis in his area
Paramount chief of Bongo Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Baba Salifu Atamale Lemyaarem, blast others for alleging extorition from fulanis in his area. According to him it’s petty to level such an allegation against him. Residents, opinion leaders of the Bongo-Soe community in the Bongo District of the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo has signed three new tax bills into law – Information Minister
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assented into law, the three new tax bills passed by parliament late last month. This was confirmed by information minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah in an interview on April 16, 2023 with Accra-based Joy News. He told Emefa Apau on The Probe programme that the president’s lawyer Kow …
Read More »VIDEO: Several students trapped as STC bus somersaults on Accra-Kasoa road
Several students have reportedly been trapped in an STC bus after an accident on the Accra-Kasoa Road, close to the Gomoa Buduatta junction. According to a news report by UTV, the STC bus, which had several students traveling to Cape Coast, somersaulted after it crashed into a speeding tipper truck …
Read More »NPP aspirant for Kumawu bye-election indicted by US court for absconding to Ghana with $837,955
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary hopeful for the upcoming bye-election in the Kumawu Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Philip Bannor, has been reportedly indicted by a court in the United States of America (US). Dr Bannor is one of eight NPP members who have filed their nomination for the party’s …
Read More »Your son was an armed robber – Police tells Albert Donkor’s family
An investigation by the police has confirmed that Albert Donkor, who allegedly died in police custody in April 2022, was indeed an armed robber. This, was disclosed to the family by the law enforcement department of the Ghana Police Service after police investigations were carried out since the incident. The …
Read More »Enough of the foolishness – Kumchacha blasts Prophet Kofi Oduro
Prophet Kumchacha of Heaven’s Gate Ministries has launched scathing attacks on Prophet Kofi Oduro following The Alabaster International Ministry founder’s response to Daughters of Glorious Jesus on the subject of listening to secular music. According to Kumchacha who is known in private life as Nicholas Osei, the outburst was repugnant and deserves condemnation hence …
Read More »NCA to deactivate unregistered SIM cards today
All unregistered SIM cards would be deleted from the database of telecommunication operators today April 17. This action follows a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA). The NCA ordered the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications to ensure that all SIM cards, which have not been re-registered with Ghana cards, in …
Read More »We know where your properties are; don’t dare hang on to power – NDC Chair to NPP
Eastern Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor says they know locations of properties of persons threatening violence in 2024 election warning that their investments stand to suffer the consequences most if they dare try to hold on to power at all costs. Dr. …
Read More »PHOTOS: Okuapeman SHS begs for support after thieves break into ICT lab
Management of the Okuapeman Senior High School located in the Akuapem North Municipality is appealing to the government, corporate organizations, NGOs and philanthropists to assist the school to replace stolen computers of visually impaired students of the school. About 10 desktop computers, 4 laptop computers and a sound system which …
Read More »32 years of my life abroad has been a waste – Frankfurt-based Ghanaian
A Ghanaian pensioner who is based in Frankfurt, Germany, has shared his regrets about travelling abroad. The man, who is known as Expensive Joe, recalled that though he was his own boss back in Accra due to his skills as a shoemaker and a carpenter, he was not allowed to …
Read More »Natural Ways To Care For Mouth Odour
Mouth odor, also known as halitosis, can be caused by various factors, including poor oral hygiene, certain foods, and underlying health conditions. Here are some natural ways to care for mouth odor as revealed by Healthline. Clean Your Tongue Bacteria can also accumulate on the tongue and contribute to mouth …
Read More »Celebrity lookalikes could be sued for defrauding by false pretense – Lawyer Anyenini
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini has warned of legal consequences for persons posing as celebrity lookalikes. The trend has gained traction in recent weeks after a number of lookalikes were granted airtime to talk about their ‘craft’ The topic has elicited varied reactions with most of it being critical especially on …
Read More »Anas trends after Akufo-Addo, others were cited in Al Jazeera documentary
Award-winning investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, is dominating the trends on social media following a documentary by the Investigative Unit of Al Jazeera which appeared to implicate President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Anas Aremeyaw Anas was recently berated by a section of the public following the loss of the defamation lawsuit he …
Read More »I have no recollection acting for Mathias or his company – Akufo-Addo tells Al Jazeera
Doha-based international news channel, Al Jazeera have revealed that president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo responded to their request for information in respect of an allegation made against him by a notorious gold smuggler. The self-acclaimed smuggler Canadian Alistair Mathias is on record as saying Akufo-Addo was his friend and lawyer …
Read More »Mount Horeb Set To Host 30th Anniversary Launch
All is set for the Mount Horeb Prayer Center 30th anniversary launch, scheduled for April 23 at the Holy Ghost Temple – Mount Horeb Victorious Church, Teshie, Dr. Emmanuel Bortey Borketey, chairman of the anniversary committee has said. He said plans are far advanced for the launch for a …
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