On Friday, April 8, 2022; reports emerged that an Accra-bound British Airways aircraft had to make a U-turn and return to London due to some reasons. The issue took over social media with some persons concerned over the possible reason of the failure of the plane to land in Accra …
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Ghana to test readiness for 2022 World Cup with USA friendly – Report
The Ghana Football Association has held advanced talks with the United States Soccer Federation for a pre-2022 FIFA World Cup friendly between the Black Stars and the USMNT. But the date and venue for the match remains undecided with most qualified associations yet to announce their schedules. The tournament in …
Read More »Prof. Adei wrongly claims corruption ‘was worse under Mahama’ per CPI data
Professor Stephen Adei, a former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA, has in a recent interview claimed that despite ‘too much corruption’ in the current government, the situation was worse under the John Dramani Mahama administration. The academic and trained economist did not give any …
Read More »Why I am donating GHC10,000 each to all 275 constituencies – Ken Agyapong
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has announced that he is donating GHC2.7 million towards the party’s upcoming constituency elections. The vocal lawmaker said he had cashed the amount which he wants to be shared in portions of GHC10,000 to each of the 275 constituencies across the country. Speaking …
Read More »Celebrity Deaths: Ghanaian stars who have died within the last 28 days
Some Ghanaian celebrities have been struck down by death within the last 28 days. The most recent celebrity deaths include popular broadcaster and veteran actor Psalm Nii Adjeteyfio. Here in this report, Ghanaguardian.com captures 5 Ghanaian stars who have died within the last 28 days. 1. Fru Asa Atanga Col …
Read More »Damongo Nurses Training College students threaten demo to remove Principal
Tension is brewing at the Damongo Nurses Training College in the Savannah Region, with students planning a demonstration against the Principal of the institution, Hajia Iddrisu Rabiatu. The students are accusing Hajia Rabiatu of running down the school and have vowed to protest to demand her removal. There are reports …
Read More »Windstorm destroys tents at Appiatse
Several tents housing residents of Appiatse at the Dumasi Resettlement Camp have been destroyed by a windstorm that swept through the area on Friday April 8. Several houses and trees in the area have also been affected. Prestea Huni Valley Municipal Director of the National Disdaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Francis …
Read More »Fire destroys 15 shops at Suame Magazine
Fire has gutted about 15 shops at Suame Magazine industrial cluster, in the Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi. Mechanic shops at the Zone 13 of the Suame Magazine enclave were also destroyed by the inferno. An eye witness who had his shop burnt said “I had a distress call around 3AM. …
Read More »Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the US actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars. In a statement, the Academy said the 94th Oscars had been “overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr Smith exhibit …
Read More »Ghana’s thankful to the USA – Akufo-Addo to departing Amb. Sullivan
President Akufo-Addo has lauded the United States Government for its support to Ghana over the years. He mentioned areas such as health, security and education adding that the US government during the heat of the global pandemic supplied Ghana with medical stuffs as well as the provision of vaccines among …
Read More »Zulu Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu has passed away
Zulu Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu has passed away. Zulu-Ndlovu was the sister of the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. The news was confirmed to Weekend Witness by her brother, Prince Mbonisi Zulu on Friday evening. He said: “Yes, she passed away at a hospital in Newcastle. The family just found out so …
Read More »Partey to see specialist after suffering muscle injury against Crystal Palace
English Premier League side, Arsenal have confirmed that Black Stars deputy captain, Thomas Partey will see a specialist after suffering a muscle damage during their game against Crystal Palace. Partey was substituted in Arsenal’s 3-0 loss at the Selhurst Park on Monday, April 4, 2022, after picking up the injury in the second half. …
Read More »US activist vows to sue gov’t over Seidu Agongo’s ‘unlawful prosecution’
Ghana’s enviable record as a beacon of democracy and the protector of human rights could come under global scrutiny soon as an American civil rights activist, Ms Valencia Williams, considers filing a deprivation of rights suit on behalf of businessman and philanthropist Seidu Agongo against the West African country’s government …
Read More »What people are saying about Psalm Adjeteyfio’s death online
Veteran actor of ‘Taxi Driver’ fame, Psalm Adjeteyfio, popularly known as T.T, has got social media users and fans devastated. T.T’s sudden death, which occurred on April 8, 2022, has had the actor trending on Twitter, and many honour memory with the outpouring of messages of condolences. The news of …
Read More »VIDEO: 2016 tweet of Bawumia slamming Mahama’s ‘economic excuses’ pops up
Screenshots of social media posts and old videos of politicians making pronouncements have become topical in recent politics. Such materials are employed largely to expose a ‘lack of principles,’ or a drastic change of stance by politicians. They have also been used to highlight how politicians only criticize for convenience’s …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu lists the number of funds used as security for loans by Akufo-Addo
Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns about the government’s continued lack of respect for Article 252 of the 1992 constitution. He claimed that the government has mortgaged and borrowed against statutory funds and constitutional funds. According to him, the move by the government to set aside one billion Ghana cedis …
Read More »Ramatu Aliu Mahama to be laid in state tomorrow
The remains of the wife of Ghana’s former Vice President, Ramatu Aliu Mahama, will be laid in state tomorrow April 9, 2022, at the Independence Square in the Greater Accra Region at 8:00am. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as well as all other dignitaries and …
Read More »25 government bungalows allegedly sold to private developers in Tamale – Report
Government bungalows and hostel facilities, numbering at least 25 government, allocated to the staff of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in Tishegu, a suburb of Tamale, have allegedly been sold to private developers, Asaaseradio.com reports. The portal alleged that the private developer has taken over the hostel facilities and has started ejecting …
Read More »Profile of Tariq Lamptey: The young defender caught between playing for Ghana or England
Born on the 30th of September 2000 in Hillingdon, London, Tariq Nii-Lante Lamptey was birthed by a Ghanaian family who relocated to London. Despite not being born into a wealthy family, Tariq’s father, Ahmed Lamptey did his best to ensure the player had all he needed to become a professional …
Read More »Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah to switch nationality to Ghana – Reports
Arsenal forward, Eddie Nketaih is reportedly considering a nationality switch to play for the Black Stars. According to ghanasoccernet.com, the Ghana FA have begun talks to convince the Gunners forward to switch allegiance to Ghana. The report further indicates that the FA are confident of luring Nketiah by leveraging Ghana’s qualification …
Read More »Buried human skull, cat head exhumed from church alter at Kasoa
A mysterious discovery beneath the pulpit of a church at Kasoa has left residents in shock. The incident is said to have been confirmed by the General Overseer of Christ Charismatic Convention, Pastor Billy Sunday, in whose church the discovery was made. In an interview with Takoradi based Connect FM, …
Read More »This Week On Twitter: Black Sherif Dominates Ghana & Nigeria Music Charts, Jordan Ayew scores for Crystal Palace against Arsenal and many more
Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana. Dr. Bawumia urges NFL to establish an American Football Academy in Ghana This week, Citi Sports Tweeted that the Vice President, Dr …
Read More »Passengers injured as trailer falls on ‘trotro’ and taxi cab at Kumasi Roundabout
Some passengers on board a mini commercial ‘trotro’ bus and a taxi cab sustained injuries when a trailer loaded with bags of cashew fell on the vehicles at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi. The trailer is said to have failed when it was braking but managed to control the steering …
Read More »You just don’t know how to handle the economy – Duffuor to Bawumia
The former Finance Minister under the late President John Atta Mills Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has stated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP government cannot match the economic records of the NDC. According to him, Ghana’s economic gains under his stewardship as Finance Minister are unmatched adding that the NDC’s …
Read More »Official: Samuel Inkoom signs 1-year deal with Hearts of Oak
Ghana International Samuel Inkoom has completed a 1-year transfer deal to Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak. The former FC Basel player joined the club in March where he was placed under supervision by the technical team to access his performance level. Samuel Inkoom is said to be awaiting his International Transfer …
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