Presidential candidate aspirant of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Hon. Joe Ghartey, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo not to support any candidate in the NPP Presidential primaries. The NPP is expected to elect its Presidential candidate next year for the 2024 Presidential elections of Ghana. Hon. Ghartey, Vice …
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NPP Germany Appoints Presidential Candidate Aspirant Joe Ghartey As Patron (video)
The Germany branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appointed astute politician and NPP Presidential candidate aspirant, Hon. Joe Ghartey, as its patron. The appointment comes as Hon. Ghartey’s support base within the NPP for the Presidential candidate position broadens. Addressing the NPP Germany Branch Executives, Hon. …
Read More »Highest pensioner receives GH¢142k, lowest gets GH¢300 monthly – SSNIT
The top ten highest paid pensioners in Ghana receive between Ghc142,567.90 to Ghc42,187.83 every month whilst the lowest on the scheme receive between Ghc300 and above, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has revealed. The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT or the Trust) is a statutory …
Read More »COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine war affecting Ghana’s economy – IMF delegation head
Carlo Sdralevich, leader of the IMF negotiation team in Ghana, has reaffirmed the government’s narrative that Ghana’s economic hardship is partly a result of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Sdralevich, after meeting the various stakeholders in the country concluded that Ghana’s fiscal and debt situation has severely …
Read More »NPP national executive aspirants who have given up on the race
The coming weekend of July 15 to 17, 2022, is expected to be a packed one for the ruling political party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as it elects new national executives at its delegates conference. With almost all the national positions being keenly contested between the incumbents and some new hopefuls, …
Read More »Drunk driver blames Covid-19 for driving with missing tyres
A drunk driver travelled for 10 miles down the M4 with two tyres missing after a night out with friends. Despite being twice the limit and admitting to drink-driving, Laurie Rosser, 42, blamed Covid for making his mind “cloudy”. Swansea Magistrates’ Court heard Rosser, from Gorseinon, had two-wheel “blowouts” on …
Read More »Police declare four Assembly members wanted over alleged involvement in rioting at Asiwa
Some four Assembly Members are in hot waters following their alleged involvement in rioting at Asiwa in the Ashanti Region which led to the destruction of state properties. As a result, the Ashanti Regional Police Command has declared the four members of the Bosome Freho District Assembly wanted. A press …
Read More »Gambian ex-spies sentenced to death for Jammeh-era murder
A Gambian court on Wednesday sentenced five former members of the intelligence service to death for the murder of a political activist during the rule of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. High Court Justice Kumba Sillah-Camara pronounced the sentence against the former head of the National Intelligence Agency, Yankuba Badjie, after finding …
Read More »Farmer kills pregnant woman, cuts her open and takes out unborn baby at Atobra
A 25-year-old farmer is in the gripse of the Tepa District Police for allegedly killing a pregnant woman, cutting her belly open and removed the unborn baby at Atobra, a suburb of Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Godfred Aladago was purported to have unleashed …
Read More »‘Minority may not have read the CI’ – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has dismissed reports that it intends to compile a new voters’ register for the 2024 election. This follows allegations by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the electoral body wants to compile a new voters register using the Ghana Card as the sole …
Read More »Ethiopia agrees to UN rebuilding of war-torn Tigray
The Ethiopian government has signed a provisional agreement to allow the UN to begin reconstruction works in war-torn Tigray until parties negotiate a permanent peace deal. The agreement with the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) means the agency can begin rebuilding certain basic social services with funding from the …
Read More »Doctor who delivered Agormanya quintuplets shares ‘exciting’ experience
After the successful delivery of the quintuplets at Agormanya in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality, the clinical coordinator of the St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Dr Bansah Miriam Theodora, has expressed joy over her involvement in the delivery process. According to her, she was home when she received a phone …
Read More »Details of how late MCE for Bibiani-Anwhiaso-Bekwai got involved in accident on Accra-Kumasi Highway
The Municipal Chief Executive for Bibiani-Anwhiaso-Bekwai in the Western North Region, Alfred Amoah died in an accident Tuesday, officials have confirmed. The accident said to have occurred at Apedwa, near Tafo on the Accra-Kumasi highway involved multiple vehicles, reported the Daily Graphic. Western North Regional Minister Richard Rocky Joojo Obeng …
Read More »Woman, 37, already with twins gives birth to quintuplets
A 37-year-old woman, Hellen Tetteh has delivered a set of five (5) babies (quintuplets) at the St Martin’s de Porres hospital at Agormanya in the Eastern region. She was delivered through Caesarian section Wednesday morning July 13, 2022. The babies delivered during early third trimester are however in stable condition …
Read More »VIDEO: Why AB Crentsil scaled a wall to escape beatings in Bolga
He was undoubtedly one of the most iconic legends of highlife in Ghana, but one of his popular songs got him in big trouble, so much so that he had to do the unthinkable to escape. Sharing the story around his song, Atia, and how it nearly got him beaten …
Read More »VIDEO: Everything you need to know about the supermoon lighting up SA’s sky
The supermoon, which appears larger and brighter than other moons, reached its peak on Wednesday night. While clouds may have obscured the moon for some South Africans, it would have brought welcome light for the many parts of the country being load shedded. A supermoon refers to a full moon …
Read More »Obibini Takyi Jnr releases new Jam ‘MAASE’ Feat. Amerado
From the camp of First Klass Music, Ghanaian highlife, and Afropop Artiste, Obibini Takyi Jnr. has officially released one of his hottest jams to music fanatics across the world. He calls this new one ‘MAASE’ which featured Ghana’s undisputed Rapper of our time Amerado. With this new project, Obibini Takyi …
Read More »PHOTOS: Wife, children injured after hearse carrying man’s corpse was involved in an accident
Tragedy struck a second time when a hearse transporting a dead body to a funeral venue was involved in an accident. The man, who reportedly died two days ago, was being transported to a village in the Eastern part of Nigerian for burial when a bus rammed into the hearse. …
Read More »Watch Afena-Gyan’s goal in AS Roma win over Sunderland
Black Stars forward, Felix Afena-Gyan scored in AS Roma’s pre-season friendly against Sunderland on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The 19-year-old recorded a goal and assist as Roma picked up a 2-0 win in their first pre-season game ahead of the new campaign. Afena-Gyan replaced Sephan El Shaarawy in the second half and broke …
Read More »‘Many of our ministers do not add value to our governance’ – Majority Leader
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has asserted that many of the ministers appointed by successive governments do not add value to the governance of the country. Speaking at a public lecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Tuesday, he described some persons appointed as ministers as …
Read More »Ghanaian wins best graduating student in top UK University
A Ghanaian student, Ms Chelsea Sarpong has been awarded the best graduating student at the University of Portsmouth. Ms Sarpong who completed her Masters Programme (MSc) in Cyber Security and Forensic Information Technology was presented with her award at the University’s graduation ceremony held yesterday. She completed her undergraduate studies …
Read More »Worry about yourselves – Auntie B blasts critics
Veteran actress, Harriet Naa Okleh Okanteh, has hit out at some people she describes as gossips who have decided to spread speculations about her. According to the actress, such persons should rather focus on their own personal issues instead of spending their time speculating issues about her. “Am I the …
Read More »Man dies after drinking an entire bottle of spirit in a bid to win £10
A South African man has reportedly died after drinking an entire bottle of spirit in just two minutes to win a £10 bet at a South African liquor store. The local resident, who has not been named, visited the store in Mashamba village in Limpopo and took part in the …
Read More »I was warned not to act with Agya Koo – Akrobeto
Akwasi Boadi, better known as Akrobeto, a prominent Ghanaian actor and television personality, has shed light on the circumstances under which he received advice against working on films with legendary Ghanaian actor Kofi Adu, commonly known as Agya Koo. Akrobeto claims that renowned Kumawood producer Kwasi Nyamekye, commonly known as Miracle, advised …
Read More »Nosebleed the latest scare in Southern Tanzania
The government dispatched a team of health scientists to investigate a ‘strange’ nosebleed disease in southern regions of Tanzania, President Samia Suluhu Hassan disclosed yesterday. Gracing the 20th Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in East Africa (AMECEA) Plenary Assembly organised by Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), President Hassan said the hypothesis …
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