Rickshaw operators in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi, have threatened to demonstrate against the police for arbitrary arrest and alleged extortion of money. The riders of the tricycles, known as ‘Pragia’, alleged that the police in the Ashanti region charge them between GHC100 and GHC500 for any least traffic offence, failure to …
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Tears as teacher, 36, perishes in ghastly accident
Sylvia Etornam Gbormita, a teacher at the Border Basic School at Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, has died in what many has described as a freak road accident. Etornam, as she was popularly called, died on Friday, April 8, 2022, in an accident that left …
Read More »Serwaa Broni saga: Resign as a gentleman – Otukornor tells Akufo-Addo
Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor wants President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to resign. He claims he is not ‘fit’ to hold the highest position of the land after several allegations were levelled against him by one Evelyn Aidoo, alias Serwaa Broni. The Canadian-based Ghanaian …
Read More »Girl,15, raped and stabbed; loses one eye
A man has been arrested in connection with the rape and assault of a 15-year-old girl in eMaxesibeni on Good Friday, during which her eyes were gouged out. Eastern Cape police said the arrest of the 23-year-old man was a breakthrough in the case. The girl was on her way …
Read More »Truck accident traps motorists
A truck accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has barred motorists travelling outward Lagos. The truck fell across the Kara axis of the road, forcing a column of oncoming vehicles to a standstill. A frustrated driver who gave his name only as Kingsley said the accident occurred at 11:20pm.He said he …
Read More »CPP asks its Chairperson to step aside
The Central Committee of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has directed the Chairperson of the party, Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah to step aside. According to the Committee, the current chairperson gained 43% of the total votes cast in their chairmanship elections of August, 2020, which does not make her qualified …
Read More »Xandy Kamel drags ex husband, Rita Dominic weds Fidelis
Actress, Xandy Kamel, has recounted some messy encounters that plagued her marriage with sports presenter Kaninja, a situation, which ended in their split barely two years into their marriage. Xandy among several damning allegations disclosed that she suffered four miscarriages and blamed her ex-husband for contributing to one of the …
Read More »Delay is back on radio; hosts Wontumi Drive Time
Top Ghanaian female radio and television personality – Deloris Frimpong Manso, known by her on-air name Delay is back on the radio. She joins Wontumi Radio and she is rumoured to be hosting the station’s late afternoon show, otherwise called DriveTime. It is believed the talented broadcaster would also be …
Read More »Come for help: Sissala West MP to fee-owing KNUST students
The office of the Sissala West Member of Parliament, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has called on students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) who are from his constituency and are part of those deferred as a result of nonpayment of fees, should get in touch with …
Read More »Conveying dead relatives in taxis, private cars dangerous – Chief Mortuary man warns
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) Mr Ebenezer Essilifie has warned Ghanaians to desist from conveying their dead relatives in taxis and private cars to mortuaries for preservation. According to him, Ambulances and Hearse which are specially designed should be used to convey dead bodies …
Read More »Price of eggs to increase effective May 2
The Small Scale Poultry Farmers’ Association has announced a new price list for the sale of eggs across the country effective May 2, 2022. Per the announcement, a small crate of eggs will now be sold for GHS 30.00. Below is the advertisement announcement Source: Classfmonline.com
Read More »Birthday girl dies after falling in a manhole at Ejisu
A five-year-old girl has been reported dead at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region on her birthday. Identified as Akyea Obeng, the five-year-old is said to have died after falling into a septic tank also known as a manhole on Thursday, April 21, 2022. According to an uncle of the deceased, …
Read More »CPP nullifies Chairmanship position; calls for run-off
The Central Committee of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) has said its National Chairman Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong-Kumankumah does not qualify to hold herself as such since she was not validly elected. The Central Akosua Frimpomaa Sarpong-Kumankumah, who is also the leader of the party per its constitution, did not obtain …
Read More »VIDEO: It is not a sin to drink alcohol – Rev. Owusu Bempah
The founder and leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has outlined a distinction between drinking alcohol and getting drunk. According to the church leader, whereas the Bible is not against Christians taking alcoholic drinks, the bible admonishes boozing. “Let us be clear about the …
Read More »Deferred students have a month to pay fees – KNUST
The Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has once again extended the deadline for payment of fees for deferred students by a month. According to the Institution, the decision follows a meeting with the Minister for Education, Yaw Adutwum and other stakeholders held today April 22, …
Read More »Turn students with aggregate 25 into 1st class if you you’re best – Dr. Adutwum tells PRESEC, Wesley Girls
The Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has said Grade A Senior High Schools including Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC Legon) and Wesley Girls’ Senior High School in Cape Coast must be willing to accept students with aggregate 20 or 25 and make them first class students. He said the …
Read More »African artists deserve diplomatic passport – Sarkodie
Sarkcess music boss, Sarkodie, has proposed to the government to make it possible for artists to own diplomatic passports. According to the renowned rapper, artists are also ambassadors who shine more lights on their various countries. Speaking to the media in Paris ahead of the ‘Accra in Paris’ concert on …
Read More »GIJ graduation chaos: Graduands demonstrate, family members run for shelter
The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) on Thursday, April 21, 2022, organized the 15th congregation for its graduating students. The graduands protested the institution’s management’s poor planning of the ceremony when the rain forced them to vacate the durbar. The fresh students who were also scheduled for lectures got disappointed …
Read More »Nine-year-old boy falls to death after seeing snake on coconut tree
A nine-year-old class four pupil is reported to have died after falling from a coconut tree at Enyan Abaasa in the Ajumako Eyan Essiam Distric of the Central Region. According to a report by Classfmonline.com, the student of Enyan Abaase D/A School sighted a snake on top of a coconut …
Read More »VIDEO: Fetish priest’s attempt to bury boy and cow alive at Abura Tuakwa foiled
An attempt by a 25-year-old self-acclaimed fetish Priest to bury a young boy and a cow alive at Abura Tuakwa in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District of the Central Region has been foiled. The suspect, Amoaku had planned to undertake his dastardly act on a cassava farm around 12:30 am …
Read More »WATCH: Bukom Banku marks return to boxing with TKO win
Ghanaian cruiserweight boxer, Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku recorded a round 3 Technical Knockout victory over Babiru Towolawi in an exhibition bout at Kwahu during Easter festivities. Bukom Banku and his opponent Babiru Towolawi thrilled spectators with a good but short fight that lived to its billing on …
Read More »It’s too early to compare Afena-Gyan to me – Asamoah Gyan
Ghana’s all-time top, Asamoah Gyan has urged football fans to stop comparing him to Felix Afena-Gyan to ease pressure on the young striker. According to Baby Jet, comparing him to the 20-year-old would hamper the player’s development and confidence. Since bouncing on the football scene, Afena-Gyan has been touted as the striker …
Read More »Okoe-Boye appointed Acting NHIA boss
President Akufo-Addo has appointed the former MP for Ledzorkuku, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). “I am pleased to inform you that the President has appointed you to act as the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: 23-year-old Ghanaian woman in the U.S. killed by unknown gunman while in a car
A 23-year-old Ghanaian woman living in the United States of America has been reported dead after a man opened fire in Concourse, killing her in the process. The lady, identified as Sally Ntim, is reported to have been sitting inside a car when the incident happened. The police have since …
Read More »I don’t miss you – Efia Odo shades Shatta Wale
Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has once again reached out to his former bestie, actress Efia Odo, months after it was reported that a misunderstanding has erupted in their camp. The ‘One God’ singer on Thursday morning took to Twitter to express how bad he had missed his old friend adding …
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