National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officials have reportedly arrested 16 people involved in stealing about 500 draft cheques meant for the Land Commission of Ghana. According to a news report by the Daily Guide newspaper, the 16 suspects were part of a 21-member syndicate involved in stealing cheques worth around GH¢100 …
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Government to pay coupons and principals of those who did not tender their bonds by March 13
The government has announced the settlement and listing of newly issued bonds which will become the new benchmark bonds for the fixed-income market. According to an update from the Finance Ministry on February 27, 2023, it stated that it would work with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the new …
Read More »Bola Ahmed Tinubu: 10 key points about the Lagos ‘landlord’ set to lead Nigeria
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election. The announcement of March 1, 2023 by Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), meant the one-time Lagos State governor has achieved a …
Read More »Confusion over Russian 600,000 barrels of crude shipped to Ghana
The Herald is picking up mixed signals as to the real owners of the 600,000 tonnes of Russian fuel, which have been shipped and stored in Ghanaian tanks revealed by the international business news network, Bloomberg. Whilst, some have linked the consignment to a Tema-based company by name Platon, others …
Read More »21 seriously injured in another accident on Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway
About 21 passengers have been seriously injured in an accident at Gomoa Odumase near Anteadze on the Kasoa Cape Coast Highway. The accident was between a sprinter Benz bus with the registration GW 9678-12 and VW Jetta GT 8661-09. In the last 24 hours, 45 passengers have been injured in …
Read More »VIDEO: At least 32 dead and 85 injured as trains collide in Greece
At least 32 people were killed and more than 85 injured when a passenger train carrying more than 350 people collided with a freight train on Tuesday, February 28, shortly before midnight, in Tempi Greece, near the city of Larissa, the Greek Fire Service said. “We just heard a …
Read More »Christian Atsu and five Ghanaian footballers who have never been caught in controversy
Football as a sport that generates excitement and evokes emotions is always billed to have characters who will most often than not be in the public space for engaging in something that generate heated discussions and divide opinions. Although there are some Ghanaian players who have found themselves in the …
Read More »Institute programme to screen newborns for sickle cell diseases – Government told
Professor Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, Director of the Ghanaian Genome (GhGenome) project, has called on the Government to institute a national programme where every baby born in the country is screened for sickle cell diseases. He said, “The reason we advocate screening of newborns for sickle cell is once you have been …
Read More »I can’t date a man who likes food – Nana Aba Anamoah
Media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has opened up about her most undesirable characteristics of a man she would rather not date. According to the General Manager of GHOne, any man who is a foodie who will always leave her kitchen and fridge empty is also a red flag she will …
Read More »I smashed Major Mahama’s head with a cement block – Accused person tells court
One of the 14 persons accused of the murder of the late Major Maxwell Mahama, has admitted to hitting the head of the deceased military officer with a block during his brutal lynching in 2017. Akwasi Baah led in evidence by his counsel to present his evidence-in-chief, however, told an …
Read More »Be discipline and make good use of free SHS – Mr. Isaac Agyiri advices newly admitted students
Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School who double as 2020 Twifo Atti-Morkwa overall district best farmer as well as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Show Bouy’s Farms, Mr. Isaac Agyiri has implored Ghanaian children to see the Free Senior High School policy being implemented by the President of Ghana Nana …
Read More »Ghana attracts 3 gold, 1 lithium mining firms
Total of four new large-scale mining companies are expected to start operations in the country within the next 24 months, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor has announced. According to him, the new mines will comprise three gold mining firms and one lithium mining company and would …
Read More »Accra: One person dies in Arts Centre fire
One person has been confirmed dead in a fire that gutted wooden structures at the Arts Centre in Accra. The fire, which started around 1445 hours also razed hundreds of wooden structures destroying property worth thousands of Ghana Cedis. When the Ghana News Agency got to the scene, residents were …
Read More »Make me running mate for 2024 elections – Diana Asamoah begs NPP
Award-winning gospel musician, Diana Asamoah, has pleaded with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) fraternity to consider her as their running mate for any candidate who wins the party’s upcoming presidential primaries for the 2024 general election. The musician cum evangelist, who has performed several times at NPP rallies, argued that she has …
Read More »7 things to consider before having a cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery that aims to improve appearance. This includes liposuction, tummy tuck, facelift, breast augmentation and Brazilian butt lift (BBL). There has been a rise in plastic and cosmetic surgeries across the world as more women are willing to go under the knife just …
Read More »South Africa-born Elon Musk is once again the richest person in the world
Musk, the chief of companies including Tesla and Twitter, now has a net worth of $187.1 billion, according to Bloomberg. He bested LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, overtaking the head of the luxury brand conglomerate whose own net worth is $182 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Arnault had unseated …
Read More »Understanding why married couples hide properties from each other
In the latest episode of Moans & Cuddles, host, Paula Amma Broni delved into trust in relationships. The conversation centred around the idea that while single people are often free to keep their property to themselves, society regards it as a betrayal when married people do so. During the episode, …
Read More »VIDEO: Fire guts Accra Technical University’s SRC complex, destroys campus radio station
News gathered by this portal earlier revealed that there was a fire outbreak at the Accra Technical University (ATU). A portion of the school’s Students’ Representatives Council (SRC) complex was reportedly gutted by fire around 4pm. on Tuesday, February 28. An eyewitness reported that the fire was detected …
Read More »How Speaker Bagbin ordered two NDC MPs to retract anti-Jean Mensa submissions
Speaker Alban Bagbin had cause to order retraction of comments and submissions by two Members of Parliament on Tuesday, February 28. Incidentally, the two MPs were from the main opposition National Democratic Congress and they were ordered to retract statements directed at a common subject, that is Jean Mensah, Chairperson …
Read More »Bola Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential polls – Official
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced the results in the wee hours of Wednesday. Tinubu was in the race along with the …
Read More »The Staff of UMAT – School of Railways and Infrastructure Development declare support for Hon. Joe Ghartey
Aspiring NPP Presidential Candidate, Joe Ghartey held a meeting with the staff of the UMAT – School of Railways and Infrastructure Development, Sekondi-Takoradi. The meeting held on February 15th was Joe Ghartey’s first visit to the School since he ceased being Minister for Railways Development. This was during his …
Read More »‘I’ll make you a third wife if you’re up for it’ – Kyiri Abosom to Delay
Midway through Osofo Kyiri Abosom’s interview with Delay, he placed an interesting proposal before her. Delay, in the quest to probe issues pertaining to Rev. Kyiri Abosom’s polygamous nature ended up being labelled as a potential suitor by the pastor. Earlier, Kyiri Abosom’s wife stormed social media with claims that …
Read More »Opposition parties call for fresh elections in Nigeria
Three opposition parties are calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the just-ended elections and rerun them due to widespread irregularities in the elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made the announcement at a press conference in the …
Read More »NDC MP Hopeful for Anlo Amelia Amemate fingered in Alleged Fundraising Fraud
An Aspiring National Democratic Congress NDC parliamentary candidate for Anlo constituency in the Volta Region, Amelia Amemate popularly known as Dela Goldheart has been accused of Fundraising fraud. According one Mordey Stephen, the popular social media feminist launched an appeal for funds on behalf of a young man in need …
Read More »Russian oil to be stashed in Ghana as pool of buyers shrinks
A cargo of Russian oil is heading for storage tanks in Ghana, a nation that exports crude itself and is on the doorstep of two regional supply powerhouses. The development suggests that traders could be scouring the market for new buyers of Russian barrels after the European Union stopped almost …
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