John Asakinaba and Faustina Asakinaba have been married for 37 years. Their love story, written at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region of Ghana, is one that leaves many stunned not just because of the longevity of their relationship but also, the fact that they are both visually impaired. Their …
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Sri Lanka President to resign after palace stormed
L Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has announced he will step down after protesters stormed his official residence and set the prime minister’s house on fire. Neither the PM nor the president were in the buildings at the time. Hundreds of thousands descended on the capital Colombo, calling for Mr …
Read More »World Bank supported Ghana with $903m – Pierre Frank Laporte
Pierre Frank Laporte, World Bank Country Director for Ghana, has stated that his outfit has approved a total of $903 million for Ghana to support public finance reforms. According to him, this is a huge sum of money any development institution has approved for a country for a period of …
Read More »VIDEO: Lady who have only 10 hours to live records ‘last’ dance video in hospital
The lady who appeared to be scheduled for surgery recorded herself vibing to Sugarcane remix song by Camidoh, Mayorkun, Darkoo featuring King Promise. Wording on the video she shared on TikTok read that she had 10 more hours to live and was enjoying her last hours on earth to the …
Read More »Washing bay attendant remanded over alleged shop robbery
An Accra Circuit has remanded a washing bay attendant into prison custody for allegedly robbing a shop. Jonas Abochivia pleaded not guilty to conspiring with one Nii Okai, to rob the shop at knifepoint. He was therefore ordered by the Court to return before it on July 21, 2022. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Fuel tanker bursts into flames after accident at Nkawkaw
A fuel tanker with registration number GT 6490-Y has burnt beyond repairs after being involved in an accident at Nkawkaw, Hotel Junction. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred around 4:30am when the driver failed at an attempt to climb a hill. The fully loaded tanker entered into a muddy …
Read More »Ghana will do ‘wonders’ in Qatar if they wear white jersey – Ofori Amponsah
Secular musician now turned pastor, Ofori Amponsah says Ghana’s Black Stars will do wonders at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar later this year. According to him, if the Black Stars team wear the white jersey at the tournament, they will excel despite being a tough group in the upcoming tournament. “Ghana, we should …
Read More »Inter-school football competition turns rowdy in Bono Region
An ongoing Zone C Inter-Schools Football Competition in the Bono Region between Suma Senior High School and Nafana Presbyterian Senior High School turned into a near brawl on Friday, July 8, 2022. The confusion erupted after Suma Senior High won the penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time. …
Read More »14 remand prisoners granted bail under Justice for All Program in Sunyani
A total of 14 remand prisoners at the Sunyani Central Prisons in the Bono Region have been granted bail under the Justice for All Programme (JFAP). The JFAP was initiated by the Chief Justice in collaboration with the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice with POS Foundation as its facilitators to …
Read More »The lingering scars of South Africa’s deadly riots
One year after what South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa called a violent “insurrection” that led to more than 300 deaths, the country is still wrestling with profound political and economic challenges and enduring fears of more unrest. The black skeleton of a burnt-out chemical plant looms over the N2 motorway …
Read More »Sacrifice to help us navigate economic hardships – Akufo-Addo begs Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has entreated Ghanaians to commit to sacrificing to ensure government is able to steer Ghana through its current economic hardship. Addressing Muslims at an Eid-Ul-Adha ceremony on Saturday, July 9, 2022, the president, drawing inspiration from the significance of the celebration, called on Ghanaians to give up …
Read More »PHOTOS: Mother and two kids die in shack fire
A 31-year-old mother and her two children were killed in a shack fire early on Friday morning. Police said it happened at Klarinet Extension 3 in eMahlaleni, Mpumalanga. “The mother could have left a two-plate stove on, and it is suspected that the family might have been using the stove …
Read More »PHOTOS: One dead, others in critical condition after vehicle runs into drinking spot
One person has been confirmed dead with four others in critical condition after a Toyota Camry ran into a drinking spot at Awutu Obrachire in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. Reports indicate the unregistered vehicle with DV number DP47218- 2022 had three occupants including the driver onboard. …
Read More »Murder of two Togolese: Our lives are in danger – Family
Family members of the two Togolese who were murdered by three persons suspected to be members of a fake gold and money syndicate busted by the Police at Adjen Kotoku in the Ga West Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region, have expressed their disappointment in the Greater Accra Police …
Read More »Factions And Power Blocs in NDC: I Will Give Power To The Branch Executives – Hon Nii Armah Ashietey
Many researchers and political pundits have attributed the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s ), 2020 general elections defeat to the major cause of the party leadership losing touch with the branches at the grassroots, with this score the former Greater Accra regional minister Hon. Nii Armah Ashietey national championship hopeful has …
Read More »Farmers hail Ejurahene for successfully stopping destructive invasion of Nomadic herdsmen
Hundreds of Farmers in the Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region have hailed the Chief of Ejura Traditional Area, Barima Osei Hwedie II, for successfully halting destructive invasion of Normadic herdsmen in the area. The farmers say, the move by the chief to stop all cattle herdsmen from working in the area …
Read More »NAPO names library complex after the late Queen Mother of Ashanti Kingdom
Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Hon Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has named a library complex after the late Queen Mother of Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Apem II. He said the naming of the facility after the late Asantehemaa was to honour her in her passion for …
Read More »Parliament Probes Further Into KNUST SRC Executives Tripe To South Africa
KNUST SRC Parliament Council is set to probe further into the School Representative Council’s Executives trip to South Africa. The School’s Parliament Council was petitioned by leaders of Coalition of Concerned Students, KNUST, to provide immediate investigation into the SRC Executives travel to South Africa in somewhere July,2022. In a …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Nana Ama McBrown hosts United Showbiz on UTV
Actress, brand ambassador and TV presenter, Empress Nana Ama McBrown is back on the set of her entertainment review programme for the first time this year. She is hosting a panel consisting of Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, A Plus and Mr. Logic – who are usual guests on the programme. Ola Michael and Afia …
Read More »After 22 years in office, Rwandan leader Kagame considering running for another 20 years
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said he is looking at running again in 2024. The 64-year-old has been in power for more than 20 years, but he said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. “I consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with …
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This radio App is a Ghanaian community online radio (THE PRESS RADIO) in South Africa launched by a Ghanaian Journalist/Blogger in South Africa, Mr Ogyem Solomon popularly Known as Mr Press. This App is operating under the oat of Press Mltimedia (Pty) Ltd. You can also visit our vibrant website …
Read More »VIDEO: Don Little blasts ‘jealous’ Tracey Boakye
Diminutive actor, Don Little, has heaped praises on Jackie Appiah and slammed Tracey Boakye for calling the actress’s house a ‘Bush Mansion’. According to Don Little in a video shared by blogger, Ghana ho nsem, Jackie acts very mature and has never bothered to address rumours about her or insulted anyone. “I have never …
Read More »Sri Lanka president flees as protesters storm palace
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence on Saturday shortly before protesters, angered by an unprecedented economic crisis, stormed and overran the compound. Huge crowds had surrounded the leader’s home to demand his resignation, blaming government mismanagement for the painful downturn. As protesters surged at the gates of …
Read More »Akufo-Addo slashes salary, that of appointees by 30%
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that his salary and that of all his appointees have been cut by 30%. The 30% cut also affects the expenditure of ministries, governmental agencies and departments. Addressing Muslims at an Eid-Ul-Adha ceremony on Saturday, July 9, 2022, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo indicated that fuel coupon …
Read More »Education Ministry downplays reports of food shortages in SHSs
The Education Ministry has downplayed concerns being raised about shortage of food items in secondary schools in parts of the country. Speaking on Eyewitness News, the Ministry’s PRO, Kwasi Kwarteng, said his ministry has “not had any such official complaint.” Despite reports indicating that certain schools currently lack key ingredients like …
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