The legacy of late president Jerry John Rawlings was the point of divergent between two of Ghana most celebrated journalists. Kwame Sefa Kayi and Kwesi Pratt Jnr had opposing views on what Jerry John Rawlings should be remembered for. Pratt, in contributing to a discussion on President Akufo-Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s statement on protecting the …
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Two car snatchers jailed 40 years
The Asamankese Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Abass Abubakari Adams has convicted two car snatchers to a total of 40 years imprisonment. The convicts are Desmond Okyere,20, a cobbler, and Delay Adu Frank,26, a driver. The facts of the case presented by the Prosecutor Inspector Samuel Owusu, are …
Read More »VIDEO: Asamoah Gyan weeps at ‘LeGyandary’ book launch
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan broke down in tears while acknowledging his elder brother, Baffour Gyan, at the launch of his autobiography titled ‘LeGyandary’. Gyan was very emotional while explaining the pivotal role his older brother has played in his football career. Asamoah Gyan told Gary Al-Smith on the Red Carpet during that: “My …
Read More »Popular Takoradi radio presenter has died
Takoradi-based Skyy Power FM has confirmed the death of its reporter, Nana Akwasi Mensah. The owner of the station, Wilson Arthur, confirmed that, information from an uncle of the journalist indicates that he died in the early hours of Sunday, May 1, 2022. “At this moment, we can only grieve …
Read More »E-Levy: Some Ghanaians cry over being charged for GH¢100 threshold transactions
Some Ghanaians have taken to Twitter to experience disappointment over the E-Levy tax deduction of transfer which is less than the GH¢100 threshold. This follows the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) which began Sunday, 1 May 2022. The government had earlier stated that no matter the amount …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Style and fashion reign at Asamoah Gyan’s book launch
Ghana’s all-time top-scorer and former captain of the senior national team, Asamoah Gyan, on Saturday, April 30, launched his much-anticipated book that details his life and career at the Kempinski Hotel, Accra. The event was graced by Ghana’s president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Chief of Staff, Frema Opare as well as …
Read More »Fire destroys structures at Agbogbloshie market
Some structures at Agbobloshie have been destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 1 here in Accra. The Komkomba lane which has become a place of residence for some people in wooden structures were destroyed by fire. A report by 3news.com indicated that the Ghana National Fire Service said eight (8) …
Read More »Ofori Sarpong buys second copy of Asamoah Gyan’s book for GH₵100,000
Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer for Special Group of Companies, bought the first copy of Asamoah Gyan’s book titled ‘LeGyandary’ for GH₵ 100,000. He was the chairman of the book launch that was held on Saturday, April 30, 2020. The first copy was handed to President Nana Addo Danquah …
Read More »You abandoned constitutional review process – Mahama tackles Akufo-Addo
Former President John Dramani Mahama is accusing the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government of abandoning the Constitutional Review process started by his administration. According to him, the 1992 Constitution needs a comprehensive review after three decades of existence. Mahama, speaking at the 4th Summit of the NDC Professional Forum in the Ashanti …
Read More »Death, injury and property loss lessons to us – Kedzikope Chief fisherman
The Chief Fisherman of Kedzikope Landing Beach, Mr Michael Bumegbe, said fishers will take weather warnings by the Ghana Meteorological Agency seriously, which will influence their decisions to embark on fishing expeditions. This follows an incident at sea on Sunday, April 24, which claimed one life, injured others, and destroyed …
Read More »We’re ready for implementation of E-levy – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has said it is ready for the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). The implementation of the E-Levy takes off on Sunday, 1 May 2022. A statement issued by the GRA to announce the take off of the levy on Sunday, said: “GRA has …
Read More »Aliko Dangote becomes world’s 70th richest person, net worth surpasses $20.4 billion
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has now become the 70th richest man in the world after surpassing U.S. billionaires Dan Gilbert, Abigail Johnson and Thomas Frist, whose net worth has declined by more than $3 billion since the year began. The Nigerian billionaire and chairman of Dangote Group, Africa’s most …
Read More »Atletico Madrid and three other European clubs inquire about Asante Kotoko’s Frank Mbella
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are the latest club to show interest in Asante Kotoko’s Cameroonian forward Frank Mbella Etouga, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 20-year-old forward has been Asante Kotoko’s livewire this season, netting his 18th goal of the campaign against WAFA to set a new record at the club. …
Read More »Sonnie Badu stirs up thousands of worshippers at Ivory Coast amidst heavy rains
Ivory Coast’s most anticipated concert with Dr. Sonnie Badu at Abidjan recorded an outstanding number of believers who were geared for an encounter. The night which started off with clear weather suddenly gave birth to heavy rains some few minutes after Sonnie Badu mounted the platform. Organisers of the event might have skipped a …
Read More »‘I will do the coup myself’ – Oliver Barker-Vormawor issues fresh threats
Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, has reiterated his intention to stage a coup in Ghana. The social media activist was not happy with the Attorney General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, stating that 266 MPs participated in the processes leading up to the approval of the Electronic Transactions …
Read More »VIDEO: Akufo-Addo, Ken Agyapong, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, other dignitaries at Asamoah Gyan’s book launch
It was indeed a legendary night for Ghana’s legendary striker Asamoah Gyan as he launched his “LEGYANDARY” book at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The Ghanaian business community, Ex-footballers from Ghana and other African nations, Diplomats, Celebrities Parliamentarians and the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, were all …
Read More »Being Ghana’s President is easy – Former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu claims
Former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly(KMA), Kojo Bonsu has said that his position as Mayor has equipped him with the needed knowledge and expertise to be President of Ghana. He says although he had been a politician for decades, becoming a Mayor of Kumasi gave him the needed inspiration …
Read More »E-levy starts today
The implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) begins today, Sunday, 1 May 2022. The 1.5percent levy will apply to electronic transactions. The 5 transactions affected by the E-levy include: Momo transfers between users on same network, Momo transfers between users on different networks, Transfers from bank accounts to Momo …
Read More »Asante Kotoko inch closer to GPL title with 1-0 victory over WAFA
Cameroonian forward Frank Mbella Etouga was the hero for Asante Kotoko as his second half strike secured victory for the Porcupine Warriors and ended their two game winless run. The striker finished off brilliantly in the 64th minute to break the game’s deadlock after a dominant second half display by the league …
Read More »What U.S Judge said about Ghanaian ISIS member’s conduct
A U.S federal court judge, Thomas Selby Ellis at the Alexandria District Court in Virginia, has described the conduct of Alexander Kotey, as “egregious, violent and inhumane.” He said this while delivering judgement on the case of Alexander Kotey, adding that prosecuting him was not done out of revenge as …
Read More »Tamale: Student battles for his life after electrocution
A 22-year-old young man, Alhassan Shayibu from Jakara yili, a suburb of Tamale is currently battling for his Life at the Tamale Teaching Hospital for electrocution. The young man is a student who normally during vacation follows his brother for satellite work. Alhassan, unfortunately, three weeks ago went to work …
Read More »Why some women have low sex drive
Dzifa Sweetness, a Ghanaian sex and relationship coach, has listed some possible reasons why some women have low sex drive. In an interview on etv Ghana’s adult edutainment programme ‘In Bed with Adwen’, Dzifa said every woman has a different level of sex drive, hence, there are various factors that …
Read More »26,956 teachers promoted to various ranks
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the results of the promotion test to various grades in the service. In all 26, 954 candidates representing 67.5per cent of the 39,918 candidates were successful. The grades involved are deputy director, assistant director l, assistant director II. A statement …
Read More »Fetish priest wins NPP constituency chairmanship race after ‘punching’ three other contenders
Nana Kwame Antwi, a fetish priest who contested for chairmanship position in the Nsuta-Kwaman- Beposo constituency on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party has shocked other contenders after giving them a hands-down defeat. The NPP as part of its quest to break the eight in 2024 is currently electing party …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Elizabeth Ohene’s letter to BBC on their opinion on Ghana’s free speech
Dear Mike, Back in January 1982, I was forced to leave Ghana in a hurry because I heard on the car radio, a directive from the new authorities that had overthrown the constitutionally elected government that I should report at the Military camp. I had written an article in the …
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