Ace broadcast journalist, Dan Kweku Yeboah has pooh-poohed Jojo Wollacott’s award as the best goalkeeper in the English League Two as a propagandist stunt. Dan Kweku Yeboah who was speaking about the approach used in player call ups to the national team was baffled that Ghana relies on a goalkeeper from …
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Driver jailed 10 years for pouring acid on girlfriend
The High Court in Accra has sentenced one Bright Boso, a driver, who was charged for allegedly pouring an acid on his girlfriend to 10 years in prison. The court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo convicted him after the court found him guilty of the offence before sentencing …
Read More »Man jailed for attempting to sell his son for GH¢500,000
A 38-year-old farmer found guilty of attempting to trade his son has been handed a 10-year jail sentence by the Takoradi Circuit Court B. Kwabena Ebo pleaded guilty to a charge of trading of a person contrary to sections 2(1) & (2) of the Human Trafficking Act 694 of 2001. …
Read More »‘Vote them out!’ – KKD fumes, chides MPs
Ace Master of Ceremonies, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah has said Members of Parliament (MPs) have failed their constituents by approving the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) which according to him, only worsens the plight of Ghanaians. The government on May 1, 2022, commenced the implementation of a 1.5% value tax on all electronic transactions …
Read More »Serwaa Broni: CHRAJ responds to ASEPA petition to probe Akufo-Addo
The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice, CHRAJ, has responded to a petition seeking it to probe a case of abuse of office allegations brought against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. CHRAJ in its terse response to a petition said: “The Commission respectfully writes to acknowledge receipt of your complaint …
Read More »#FixTheSickMortuaries: 20 mortuary workers died 2021, we’re used like slaves – Association
The Mortuary Workers’ Association of Ghana says twenty (20) of their colleagues who passed on last year alone may have died from the terrible working conditions they work in. According to the Association, mortuaries in Ghana make huge sums of money and using just one percent of the monies for …
Read More »‘Why do you name your child Owuo? It’s foolishness, ignorance’ – Duncan-Williams
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has said it is “foolishness” for any parent to name their child ‘Owuo’, which means death in the Akan language of Ghana. Preaching on the theme: ‘It is well – keys to overcoming the adversary through activating the word of God’ on Sunday, May 1, 2022, the …
Read More »Driver’s mate remanded over defilement
A 22-year-old driver’s mate has been remanded into Police custody by the Asante Juaben Circuit court for defiling a 15-year-old girl at Kenyase-Bosore in the Kwabre East Municipality. Abdul Ganiru Adamu was said to have defiled the girl in her parents’ bedroom and afterwards took away large sumS of …
Read More »‘My wife left me, I’m now suicidal’ – Jobless ex-toll booth attendant
Over 800 tollbooth operators, many of whom are physically challenged, remain unemployed several months after the closure of tollbooths across the country. These persons who the government promised to reassign, say they have been left to their fate without any help. It has been over 5 months since the government …
Read More »GRA will deal with persons making fake E-Levy refund claims – Telecommunications Chamber
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Ken Ashigbey, has warned against false e-levy refund claims. The government, together with the entities facilitating the implementation has put in place mechanisms to correct exempted transactions that have so far been affected in the modified phase of the implementation …
Read More »Premix fuel politicization collapsing artisanal fishing
Some fishers in the Cape Coast Metropolis have condemned the politicisation of premix fuel that was collapsing the work of artisanal fishers. According to them, the short supply of the commodity, mismanagement and the sharp decline in a fish caught over the years have increased hardship in fishing communities. “Already, …
Read More »#FixTheSickMortuaries: There’s ploy to victimize us – Mortuary Workers lament
The Mortuary Workers’ Association of Ghana says they are now a target of victimization after the exposé by GHOne TV on the deplorable condition of the Korle-Bu Mortuary in Accra. In the report, reporter Godwin Asediba filmed and exposed the bad working conditions of workers and the terrible conditions of the …
Read More »E-Levy repeal: Your words will definitely trap you – Kabila replies Mahama
Managing Editor of the National Forum Newspaper, James Kwabena Bomfeh, believes so long as bulls are trapped by their horns and men ensnared by their words, Ex-President John Dramani Mahama will be found wanting in the latter’s promise to repeal the E-Levy – an electronic transfer policy – initiated by …
Read More »Masks to stay as govt announces limited Covid-19 regulations before current ones expire
The Department of Health has announced limited regulations with effect from Thursday, just an hour before the remaining restrictions were due to expire at midnight. The regulations, which are in effect from Thursday, have emphasised the public will still be required to wear a face mask when entering and being inside …
Read More »GFA has GHC50,000 incentive package for match-fixing informants – Report
The Ghana Football Association is ready to pay GHc 50,000 to anybody with information on how to stop match-fixing in the Premier League, according to Kumasi-based Kessben FM. But the local football governing body is yet to announce this incentive package. This is to help protect the integrity of the Ghanaian …
Read More »3 adults, infant die after truck crashes into sedan
Three adults and an infant died when a truck crashed into a sedan on the N3, near Roadside in the Free State. The crash happened on Wednesday at around 06:00. The four died at the scene, while three other adults and another child were hospitalised. Free State police spokesperson, Warrant …
Read More »Ghana interim coach Otto Addo to lead Black Stars till 2023
Ghana Coach Otto Addo has been granted permission to continue his work with the Black Stars as the head coach till 2023. The Borussia Dortmund development coach confirmed he has been allowed by the German Club to keep his job as head Coach of the Ghana National team. He also works as a chief …
Read More »5 Ghanaian music groups whose split caused their downfall
Band breakups can be devastating to loyal fans who have followed these music groups for years and will go to lengths to show their support for them. Some of the reasons for band breakups are kept hidden from fans for years or sometimes never surface. On the bridge of working …
Read More »Floods: Kejetia traders demand compensation for incessant destructions of wares
Traders at the New Kejetia Market in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region have hinted on suspending payment of market premium if managers of the facility refuse to compensate them over incessant destruction of wares by floods. Their agitation follows whrn one of the pipes at the ceiling of the market burst on Sunday May 1, …
Read More »Black Stars has no leader – Shilla Illiasu
Former Black Stars defender, Shilla Illiasu has attributed the Black Stars’ uninspiring performances to the lack of leadership in the team. The Black Stars have not recorded a win since November 2021 and their exit from the group stage of Afcon 2021 sums up how low standards have fallen for the Senior National Team. Even …
Read More »Mahama’s promises to cancel E-Levy political talk – NPP
The ruling New Patriotic Party has described as scam former President John Mahama’s promise that a future NDC government will cancel the controversial E-levy if they win the 2024 elections. “Just like the one-time premium and the repeal of talk tax that John Mahama and his NDC promised, but failed …
Read More »Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng beats Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, others to win Entertainment Pundit Award
Entertainment pundit and spokesperson for the 3Music Awards scheme, Ms Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng has been adjudged the National Entertainment Pundit of the year at the Foklex Media Awards held in Accra Saturday. Ms Boateng, who has more than a decade of frontline experience in Radio/TV Production and is one of …
Read More »George Boateng to be Ghana assistant coach at World Cup
George Boateng is on the verge of reaching agreement with Aston Villa to be Ghana assistant coach at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Boateng, 46, is certain to be country’s first choice assistant coach as he nears agreement with the English outfit over his new role with Ghana. The …
Read More »VIDEO: Boy, 4, found dead with body parts missing at Gomoa Nyanyano
A four-year-old boy has allegedly been killed and dumped into a river at Gomoa Nyanyano in the Central region. According to eyewitnesses, the body of Kweku Adom was found with some of his body parts removed. Residents suspect the four-year-old was killed for ritual purposes. Adom News‘ Kofi Adjei who …
Read More »‘You don’t live in my house, you won’t understand’ – Yul Edochie addresses critics again
Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie, has asked critics to tone down on the attacks fired at him as he believes that people aren’t abreast with his reasons for marrying a second wife. According to the popular actor who has been ‘crucified’ for having a son with his side chic and making her …
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