New Blak Stars players, Denis Odoi, Felix Afena-Gyan, Dennis Korsah, Christopher Anti-Adjei were put through an initiation which saw him dance in front of their Black Stars teammates at their hotel in Kumasi on Friday, March 25, 2022, after their draw against Nigeria. It is usually one of the traditions of the Black Stars players …
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Two arrested for trying to hijack a fuel tanker
Free State police arrested two foreign nationals for attempting to hijack a fuel tanker on the N5, outside Paul Roux, at midnight on Thursday. The men, aged 35 and 44, are expected to appear in the Senekal Magistrate’s Court on Monday. They face charges of attempted truck hijacking and another …
Read More »Next on People & Places: Learning about beautiful artifacts made from clay in Ghana
It’s time for another beautiful episode of People & Places on GhanaWeb TV. This time, the team focused on the making of beautiful pottery artifacts from clay in Ghana. This formed part of activities to mark the Ghana Month dubbed “Sankofa Series” by GhanaWeb. The team visited the source – …
Read More »Why Africa prints money in Europe
At least 40 African countries print their money in the UK, France and Germany — decades after independence, raising questions about self-sufficiency. DW examines what prompts them to outsource their currency production. Last July, a delegation from The Gambia visiting the Nigerian Central Bank asked if the Gambian dalasi could …
Read More »This Osu nursery school was training pupils how to iron, other home skills in the 90’s
Life skills has always been part of Ghana’s educational curricula for basic schools particularly. Over time, basic schools have allocated periods for students to learn basic vocational and life skills that will help them in their various homes and life in general. It appears this was inculcated in children even …
Read More »Akufo-Addo to give 28th COVID-19 address tonight
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to, today, Sunday, March 27, 2022, give his 28th Address to the Nation on measures aimed at managing the spread of COVID-19. As announced by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkruamah recently, the President will tonight announce the date for the reopening of Ghana’s land …
Read More »Gov’t engaged in business with antigen test at KIA – Akandoh
The Ranking Member on the Committee on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government appears to be in business with its continuous antigen test at the airport despite the opposition against it. Speaking to Lily Mohammed on Starr Today, Mr. Akandoh indicated lot of countries are doing without the testing at the …
Read More »VIDEO: Land guards allegedly assault Reggie Rockstone’s wife
Legendary Ghanaian rapper, Reggie Rockstone has alleged that the Afua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra has either been sold or is being sold to a private developer. According to Reggie, a daughter of the renowned playwright who the park is named after, Esi Sutherland-Addy, contacted him to come on board a campaign …
Read More »70-year-old man arrested for burying autistic grandson alive
The parents and grandfather of a two-year-old are in the grips of the Elmina Police for allegedly burying the boy alive. As reported by Myjoyonline, the 2-year-old who is said to be autistic was buried alive at the shores of the Dutch Komenda sea in an incident that has left …
Read More »Nursing mother declared wanted for abandoning baby over unpaid bills
A 32-year old nursing mother, Irene Osei Acheampong has been declared wanted by the Koforidua-Effiduase Police in the New Jauaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region for allegedly abandoning her weeks-old baby boy for inability to settle the medical bills after delivery. The suspect, a resident at Asokore-Dabi Asem, reportedly …
Read More »There’re several options for universities to generate revenue — UPSA Professor
A Professor at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), John Mawutor, has said public universities in Ghana have several ways to generate revenue in order to manage their own affairs. He said this on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday March 26 in relation to the decision by the …
Read More »Arthur K explains how he was chased out 6 months to his graduation at UGMS
A United States-based Ghanaian practising medical doctor, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has stated that although he is an alumnus of the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) he could not graduate from the school. He said he was chased out 6 months before graduation and has carried the disappointment of …
Read More »26-year-old welder arrested for stealing laptops and other valuables
A 26-year-old welder, Ibrahim Achulo Jacob, has been arrested for robbing a worker of the Ghana Highway Authority at Damongo in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region. The incident reportedly occurred on March 7, 2022, at about 5:00am. The victim at the time woke up and realised his …
Read More »How Otto Addo convinced Jose Mourinho on the use of Felix Afena-Gyan
AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho was impressed with Otto Addo’s in-depth knowledge of Felix Afena-Gyan ahead of his impressive international debut for the Black Stars. The two coaches met on 10 March 2022 in the Netherlands before the Italian giants faced Vitesse Arnhem in the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 first …
Read More »Here’s what ensued between KiDi and Cina Soul at 3Music Awards
Among the performances that stunned patrons and viewers of the 3Music Music Awards ’22 was KiDi and Cina Soul’s. Rumoured to be in an amorous relationship, the two singers, looking elegant on the night, performed together amidst cheers from a section of the audience. Prior to this, Akwaboah Jnr had performed his …
Read More »How a doctor sacrificed his dreams to start all over because of love
The popular phrase ‘Love has no limits’ may probably be the most appropriate to describe the situation of a medical doctor, Joseph Atule Akambase, a Ghanaian whose story has taken over social media space, Twitter. In what seems like a testimonial by his wife, Dr. Jay Sheree Allen Akambase, the …
Read More »By-elections looming at Assin North?
The Assin North Parliamentary seat was won by James Gyakye Quayson in the 2020 elections when he polled some 17,498 votes representing 55.21% against his New Patriotic Party (NPP) contender, Abena Durowaa Mensah who polled 14, 193 votes, representing some 44.79%. Since then, questions about the eligibility of the MP to occupy that position has …
Read More »Odumase police raid notorious ghettos, 17 arrested
The Odumase District Police Command of the Ghana Police Service in the Eastern Region on Friday arrested 17 suspected criminals at different ghettos in various suburbs of the District. The swoop was undertaken at Odumase and Atua by the security agency during the day as part of efforts to clamp …
Read More »How much fuel will now sell for after 15p reduction
There’s been an increase in petroleum products from the start of this year to March. While Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) review their prices upwards, drivers; public and private express worry about the incessant increment. Commuters, on the other hand, bear the rippling effect of the increase in fuel prices as …
Read More »Another May 9 stampede ahead – Bright Simons warns ‘problem child’ NSA
Political commentator and vice president of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has become the latest critic of the National Sports Authority following some of its organisation failures in the recent clash between Nigeria and Ghana. The Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria clashed in a crucial World Cup qualifier …
Read More »Thieves burgle Apostolic Church, steal musical instruments
Thieves have reportedly broken into a local branch of the Apostolic Church and have made away with some musical instruments belonging to the church. The thieves according to a report by Daily Guide sighted by GhanaWeb, broke into the auditorium of Asenma Akuapem Apostolic Church and stole an amplifier, mixer …
Read More »Disaster looms on White Volta as commuters board canoes without life jackets
The lives of passengers and canoe operators on Zantani River (White Volta) in the Tolon District of the Northern Region are in danger as they cross the river with weak canoes without life jackets. On a visit to the area, Adom News‘ Illiasu Abdul Rauf observed that Zantani and other communities …
Read More »MoMo agent shot by gunmen in Sawla
A Mobile Money vendor in Sawla, Abdul Razak, has been shot by unknown gun men in the late hours of Saturday March 26. The suspects allegedly bolted with huge sums of money belonging to the victim. According to some eye witnesses, the alleged robbers used a motorbike to execute their …
Read More »Watch the moment Thomas Partey met his look alike after Ghana’s draw with Nigeria
Black Stars deputy captain, Thomas Partey, met his striking look-alike at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium after Ghana’s scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday, March 25, 2022. Although he could not lead the team to the desired win, the Arsenal man was thrilled to meet his mirror image in the dressing room …
Read More »Seek permission before you use my picture for billboards – Wontumi warns
Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP has expressed his indignation and dissatisfaction to a volunteer group who have erected billboards at vantage points with his pictures in the metropolis to recontest his position. He has asked persons ready to campaign for him to seek his permission before making …
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