Stella Wilson Agyapong, the wife of famous politician and presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong incurred his wrath in her attempt to shield a supposedly corrupt health worker who exploited a woman at a government hospital. On the account of the Assin Central Member of Parliament, a woman he had met at …
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Suspected Ashaiman armed robber reveals names of gang members, details operational plan
A man believed to be a member of an armed robbery gang who have been terrorizing residents of Ashaiman has been arrested by the residents. A viral video on social media captures the suspect being interrogated by the residents who sought details about the operations of the gang. In answering …
Read More »South African artist Costa Titch slumps and dies on stage
In the late hours of Saturday, 11th March 2023, news floated on Twitter that South African musician Costa Titch has passed away after slumping and dying on stage. According to reports, the 27 year old artist was performing at a show before suddenly slumping on stage and confirmed dead a …
Read More »UNIDO, GEA And Japan Open Applications For Its National Kaizen Initiative For MSMES
ACCRA, 10th March 2023 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) today launched a call for applications for its program aimed at scaling up Ghana’s national initiatives on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) promotion. The call for proposal under the joint implementation …
Read More »Why former Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ahmed was jailed for contempt
Former Ghanaian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr Mustapha Ahmed, has been sentenced to a week in prison and fined GH¢12,000 for disobeying a court order by the Accra High Court (Financial and Economic Crime Division 2). The court had previously granted an injunction in a land dispute case which …
Read More »Ace commentator Sarfo Abebrese passes away
Former Ghana Television (GTV) sports commentator, Sarfo Abebrese has passed away, according to Graphic Online. Abebrese, who is the founder of the Coalition of Supporters Unions of Africa (COSUA), reportedly died in the United States of America. The reports further indicated that the ex-broadcaster passed on Friday, March 10, 2023. …
Read More »Tamale Tech Uni students kick against fees increment, shun Friday lectures
Students of the Tamale Technical University have kicked against a 15 percent increment in their tuition fees by management. According to the students, the increment was done by management without the consent of the Students Representative Council (SRC). The students, in registering their displeasure with the increment boycotted lectures, today, …
Read More »King Oyanka Grabs Human Rights Certificate At US Diplomacy Institute In Washington
The Overlord of Oblieman in the Ga West Municipality Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka I who also doubles as World Human Rights Council Chairman for West Africa has grabbed a certificate in Human Rights Consultancy Education Training at the US diplomacy and human rights institute in Washington DC after successfully passing …
Read More »I set up companies under previous govts but Akufo-Addo’s gov’t is killing me – Kennedy Agyapong
Ghanaian businessman and Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has said that he has for years run his companies smoothly under various governments until Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took over. On the account of Kennedy Agyapong, the Ghana Revenue Authority and some persons who have targeted his businesses continue …
Read More »Why some Nigerian men keep ‘side chicks’
Some residents in Benin, the Edo capital, have said that some Nigerian men would continue to keep mistresses, popularly called ‘side chicks,’ due to their perceived benefits. The respondents’ submissions arise from the growing reports of infidelity in the lives of men, especially the highly placed celebrities in society. Some …
Read More »The 4 ‘killer’ reasons for wicked house prices in Ghana
Have you visited Ghanaian real estate classifieds websites Meqasa or JiJi and wondered who exactly buys those houses? You’re not alone. Many listed prices are prohibitive. Even an apartment listed at 50,000 USD is equivalent to over 376,000 Ghana Cedis. Many houses are priced over 500,000 USD which is overly …
Read More »Health Committee Of Parliament Affirms Its Assurance To Strengthen Larval Control Programme
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has assured that it would ensure the strengthening of the larval source management programme targeted at immature mosquitoes to support the elimination of malaria in the country. According to the committee, despite some challenges they witnessed, the programme was a critical component of …
Read More »Ashai’s town: History behind the name Ashaiman
Ashaiman is known to be a town in the Greater Accra Region, it is also the name of a municipality and yet still name of one of the largest constituencies in the capital region. The town, municipality or constituency, if you like, has hogged news headlines since last week for …
Read More »24-year-old man stabbed to death over sachet water
A 24-year-old man, Yussif Alhassan, has been reportedly stabbed to death following a disagreement over a sachet of water. According to a report by Kumsi-based Fox FM, the incident happened at Manso Moseasso in the Ashanti region. Usman Alhassan, brother to the deceased narrated the incident on Ewiase Ehu on …
Read More »Gambo becomes 1st Ghanaian to be featured on WorldStar (watch video)
Internationally-acclaimed rapper, Bashir Annan, popularly known as Gambo, has become the first Ghanaian musician to be featured on WorldStar. Gambo got featured on WorldStar after he made a video about a lady that looked at him from head to toe at the airport in the US like …
Read More »Two suspects arrested for raping 15-year-old hearing-impaired girl
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly raping a 15-year-old hearing-impaired girl in Obi Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 10, said the suspects, Aminu Hashimu,24 and 18-year-old Lukman Dogara, …
Read More »Murder of soldier at Ashaiman: Four key facts about arrest of suspects
The Ghana Police Service in a statement posted on social media, late Friday, March 10, 2023; confirmed the arrest of the main suspects involved in the murder of a young military trooper, Imoro Sherrif. It is the first time the Police are speaking to the issue which started on March …
Read More »Man dies after being thrown 20m away from transformer he tried to vandalize
A Kenyan man from Njabini in Nyandarua County died on Thursday, March 9, after being electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a transformer. A police report revealed that the man was struck by electric current and thrown over 20 metres away from the transformer where his lifeless body was recovered. It read; …
Read More »Woman sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for stealing five children
A Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 42-year-old woman, Victoria Enwerem (Anosike) to multiple jail terms for stealing five children in Onitsha. Enwerem was arraigned in Court on a-3 count charge: conspiracy to steal children; fraudulently enticing away and harbouring children, …
Read More »Accra experiences ‘minor’ 2.8 magnitude earth tremor
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has reported that there was a 2.8 magnitude earth tremor on Friday, March 10, 2023. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Authority, Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, the tremor was felt in areas including the Accra High Street, Ridge, and some …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu, blessing to Lagos State – Adeyinka Adedoyin says
Lagos leader, Adeyinka Adedoyin, on Tuesday applauded the leadership qualities of the member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Desmond Olushola Elliot, describing him as an inspiring leader. “Honourable Desmond Olushola Elliot has become the standard yardstick to measure performance of politicians in Surulere” …
Read More »Bosome Freho MP cuts sod for construction of an Astroturf at Asiwa
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosome Freho Constituency of the Ashanti Region Mr Kwasi Darko Boateng , has cut sod for construction of an Astroturf pitch at Asiwa. The project which is the initiative of the MP is being sponsored by the Ghana Gas Company Limited as part of their Corporate Social …
Read More »BCI President Dr Wiafe Addai wins Woman of the Year 2022 award
The Founder and President of Breast Care International (BCI) Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has been honoured as the Woman OF THE YEAR 2022 by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF). As the world celebrates the International Woman Day (IWD) 2023, the honorary award was in recognition of her selfless dedication …
Read More »Otumfour Osei Tutu II Foundation to support young women into STEM education
The Otumfour Osei Tutu II Foundation has pledged to come out with landmark initiatives to empower girls and young women in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. The move according to the foundation formed part of their grand plan to bridge the gender gap in technology …
Read More »Seven killed in attack on Jehovah’s Witnesses hall
Seven people have been killed and several more injured in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in the German city of Hamburg, police say. They say the gunman acted alone in Thursday’s attack, and is also thought to be dead. His motives are unknown. Dramatic footage has now …
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