The Ministry of National Security has warned other security agencies in Ghana of a strange movement of certain persons along the borders of Ghana in the North Eastern Region and the Upper East Region. In a statement addressed to the Chief of Defence State and the Inspector General of Police …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
Two die, 64 homeless as fire rages in Cape Town informal settlement
A man and a woman died in a Cape Town informal settlement fire on Saturday which destroyed 15 homes and left 64 people homeless. City of Cape Town mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith said the alarm was raised at 7.26am about a fire at The Gatjie …
Read More »Search continues for missing 5-year-old Upington boy
The search for a five-year-old boy who did not return home after he went playing in Louisvaleweg, Upington, four days ago continues. Le-Virno Van Wyk was last seen on Tuesday after school, when he went to play, but he never returned home. Northern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Omphile Masegela said …
Read More »‘It’s an amazing feeling’ – Fabio Gama after winning Ghana Premier League with Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko playmaker, Fabio Gama has expressed his delight after winning the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League with the Reds. The Porcupine Warriors following their 1-1 draw with AshantiGold SC in their outstanding game at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Thursday, June 2, 2022, became champions of the season. However, …
Read More »I converted to Islam because of my girlfriend – Thomas Partey
Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey, has lifted the lid on his decision to convert to the Islamic religion. According to the Arsenal midfielder, he converted to the Islamic religion because of his girlfriend whom he loves dearly and would do anything to make happy. The news about Thomas Partey’s conversion to Islam was …
Read More »VIDEO: The Ghanaian girl who presented a bouquet to Queen Elizabeth II in 1961
As the rest of the world joins Britain to mark the historic platinum jubilee (70 years) of the ascension to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II, a story of a young Ghanaian girl who met with the queen in 1961, has emerged. Pearl Acquaye, who little is known of now, …
Read More »Agbogba Caregiver to stand trial for manslaughter
Clara Ayan Ampah, a caregiver who allegedly caused the death of an 11-month old girl at a preschool at Abgogba, Accra, is to stand trial at the High Court. Clara will stand trial at the High Court on a charge of manslaughter in July this year. An Adenta District Court …
Read More »Gov’t launches ‘One Student, One Tree’ initiative
As part of measures to create awareness and whip up public interest in the second edition of the Green Ghana Project, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has activated the ‘One Student, One Tree initiative’. The program which was launched by the Deputy Minister in charge of Forestry, Benito …
Read More »Look for a Ghanaian boyfriend – Allotey Jacobs tells British High Commissioner
After blasting the British High Commissioner for her tweet on what he considers an internal affair of Ghana, former NDC stalwart Bernard Allotey-Jacobs has offered unsolicited relationship advice to Harriet Thompson. “she should look for a Ghanaian boyfriend to teach her a few things about the country. “We know some …
Read More »Mane admits he will try to leave Liverpool
After six seasons at Liverpool, Sadio Mane has admitted that he will try to leave this summer. The forward’s contract at Anfield expires in 2023, but after months of talks, the club has been informed that he is unwilling to extend his stay on Merseyside. Mane’s agents recently informed the …
Read More »‘She wants me dead and gone’ – Delay breaks down in tears as she addresses attacks on her
It is no secret that in the last 12 years, there have been social media fights, casting of innuendos, and name calling between two of Ghana’s female presenters, Deloris Frimpong Manso, aka Delay, and Valentina Nana Agyiewaa, aka Afia Schwarzenegger. The past week has seen lots of attacks and even …
Read More »You cannot promote tourism without music – Charles Amoah to govt
Veteran Ghanaian music producer, songwriter and singer, Charles Amoah has tasked Government to put strategic policies in place to develop the music industry in order to advance its tourism agenda, Purefmonline.com reports. Speaking on Kumasi-based Pure FM’s ‘Hammer Time’ entertainment program, the ‘Eye Odo Asem’ hitmaker remarked that Music is …
Read More »Prof Ahwoi recounts interviewing JJ in OB van at Burma Camp after June 4 coup
Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi has recounted how in 1979 he became the first person to interview then Chairman Jerry John Rawlings after the June 4 coup. When Rawlings took over the reins of political leadership, he specifically requested that Ahwoi, then a young lawyer, interviews him for his first media appearance …
Read More »Social media users lambast GH¢25 million Cathedral funding amid impact of June 3 floods
Parts of the capital got heavily flooded from the afternoon of Friday, June 3 after heavy downpour triggered flooding that grounded parts of Accra. According to GhanaWeb’s tracking, the floods caused heavy traffic in parts of Accra leaving motorists stranded. In the specific case of the road stretch from Achimota …
Read More »NDC-UK & Ireland Commemorate 43rd Anniversary Of June 4th Uprising
The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chapter in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba has issued a press release to join Ghanaians, especially the supporters of the National Democratic Congress across the globe to commemorate the 43rd Anniversary celebration of the June 4th …
Read More »Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move
Turkey will be known as Türkiye at the United Nations from now on, after it agreed to a formal request from Ankara. Several international bodies will be asked to make the name change as part of a rebranding campaign launched by the Turkish president late last year. “Türkiye is the …
Read More »Piesie Esther marks her birthday in flamboyant outfits
Ghanaian female gospel singer, Piesie Esther, has shared some stunning pictures to mark her birthday on her social media account. The singer who couldn’t hold her excitement while expressing her gratitude to God for an amazing day. “My being alive and healthy today is as a result of none other …
Read More »Gov’t earmarks $1.2m World Bank cash for dilapidated structures
Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has assured Council of Heads of Basic Schools their concerns over poor infrastructure are being addressed. The council in a communique outlined a number of challenges confronting basic education including poor infrastructure. Addressing the media after the World Bank cleared him of any …
Read More »Freddie Blay, Georgina Wood, others bought state lands at Airport for GH¢20,000 – Captain Smart alleges
Vociferous journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, has disclosed a list of former and present government officials as well as members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) who allegedly bought state lands at prices way lower than their values. Speaking on his morning show on Onua TV monitored by GhanaWeb, the journalist, who …
Read More »I’m not on Facebook; beware of imposters – Joe Wise cautions
Mr Joseph Osei Owusu, is not on Facebook and any account bearing his name on the social media site is a scam, the Office of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament has cautioned. The caution comes after the office said its attention had been drawn to an impersonation of character …
Read More »Don’t take care of her after marriage if bride pice list is too much – Men advised
Environmental health worker, Karen Kwakye, has stated that men should reduce their responsibilities as husbands if the bride price list is excessive. In a chat on SVTV Africa, Karen mentioned that some families ask their prospective son in law to renovate their home as part of preparations for the marriage. …
Read More »Malawi bans South African dancer who performs ‘without pants’
A controversial South African entertainer has been banned from entering Malawi on moral grounds. Authorities in the southern African country announced that Zodwa Wabantu was banned from entering or performing in the country because her revealing dance moves were out of sync with the nation’s moral standards. Malawi has thus …
Read More »Baby abandoned at uncompleted building
A yet-to-be-identified woman abandoned a newborn on Wednesday at an uncompleted building in the Sarkin Kudu area of Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Our correspondent learnt that the baby was found bare on Thursday morning with his placenta yet to be removed. It was also learnt that security …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Black Stars depart for Angola to take on Central African Republic
The national team of the West African giants last Wednesday started the campaign in the qualifiers in a game against Madagascar. In a game that was played at the Cape Coast Stadium under floodlights, Ghana dominated throughout the 90 minutes and secured a delightful 3-0 win at the end of …
Read More »Three siblings found dead in parked car
Three siblings were on Thursday evening June 3, found dead inside a parked car they were playing in the Owode Elede area of Ikorodu, Lagos. The Nation reported that it is speculated that the kids identified as Oliseh, Daniel and Destiny Egba, three, six and eight years respectively, suffocated. It …
Read More »