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S&P ratings: Government ‘refused to listen’ – Bright Simons

Bright Simons, a Vice President of Imani Africa, has indicated that the government of Ghana failed to signal forcefully to the market intentions for fiscal consolidation hence Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings of the country to CCC+/C from B-/B. According to him, such conduct by the government will further …

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Woman critically injured as fire destroys five-bedroom house at Ahenkro

A woman sustained severe burns when fire swept through a five-bedroom apartment at Ahenkro, near Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The fire which erupted Friday morning also destroyed properties and rendered affected tenants homeless. Locals had already battled the blaze when firefighters arrived at the scene, according to eyewitnesses. The …

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SAD VIDEO: Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii attacked by alleged assassins

Kofi Adomah Nwanwanii, the host of Angel FM’s morning show, has been attacked by some unknown men on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Sources say that the broadcaster was returning from DAMAX Estate, Kuntunse, a suburb of Accra when he was crossed by these alleged assassins who were riding a motorbike …

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Vice President Bawumia vindicated yet again

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been vindicated yet again after he came under attacks from a section of opposition NDC elements for saying he used to be a member of the Boys Brigade of the Methodist Church. Speaking at the 125th Anniversary celebration of the EP Church last week, the Vice …

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Kano fire service rescues boy stuck in flyover bridge

Kano Fire Service on Friday rescued a 15-year-old boy who was stuck inside a layer of a flyover bridge located at ‘Kofar Nasarawa’ in Kano metropolis. The spokesperson for the Kano State’s Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, told PREMIUM TIMES that the boy was rescued unhurt and handed over to the …

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The story behind the giant bronze Amazon statue in Benin

The strength of the Beninese woman in modern history was reasserted this week in the West African nation when the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, unveiled a giant Amazon statue. It’s a 30-meter statue made of bronze and situated in Benin’s capital of Cotonou. It’s christened ‘Esplanade des Amazones’. For …

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Gunshots at Akropong over breach of noise making ban

There is confusion at Akropong Akuapem in the Eastern region. Reports indicate one person has sustained a gunshot injury. Starr News sources indicate that the Queenmother’s faction allegedly breached the ban on noise making by organizing a one-week funeral observation by playing traditional drums. The Baamuhene of Akropong Nana Afari …

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WATCH: Ghanaians must apologise to Moesha Boduong – Efe Keyz

Singer Efe Keyz has asked Ghanaians to apologise to social media vixen and actress Moesha Boduong over her body enhancement revelations. According to her, it has become the norm lately, hence those who were against her should do what is necessary by apologising to the 32-year-old actress. People were hitting on …

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VIDEO: Tears flow as popular media personality is laid to rest

Media personality, Emmanuel Oscar Ugoh, has been laid to rest by his family and loved ones following an emotional funeral service on Friday, August 5, 2022. The celebrity publicist, who worked with several acclaimed entertainers, reportedly died on Saturday, July 16. Photos of Emmanuel Ugoh. Credit: Komla Adom/sellygalley Before his …

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