The Volta Regional Police Command have arrested some twelve female commercial sex workers in the regional capital Ho. The ladies, 20 to 35 of age, were arrested on Saturday, 19 March, 2022 at a popular drinking spot near the Ho Technical University (HTU). Ho in recent times is flagged with …
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Rainstorm rips off roof of basic school in Jinijini
A rainstorm has destroyed the roof of Jinijini Presbyterian Junior High School “B” in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region. The rains which started around 6:00 pm on Friday 19th March 2022, ripped off the roof of a portion of the entire classroom block. Two classrooms used by …
Read More »5-year-old missing child found in Walewale, suspect arrested
The West Mamprusi Municipal Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old young man for allegedly abducting a 5-year-old schoolgirl who had gone missing on the 21st of February 2022 in Walewale. The disappearance of the child had caused fear and panic as parents were threatened to stop their wards from attending …
Read More »Ghanaians slam GFA over inaccessibility of GFA app as Otto Addo names Black Stars squad
Ghanaians on social media have slammed the Ghana Football Association over the inaccessibility of the GFA app. The GFA on Sunday announced that the Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo will hold their first-ever meet the press on Monday, March 22, 2022. The presser, which would see the announcement of the long-awaited Black …
Read More »Minority members could face 10 years imprisonment if they breach Supreme Court ruling – Lawyer
Lawyer Bobby Banson has cautioned the Minority against any attempt to physically prevent the Deputy Speaker from partaking in voting for decision-making in parliament. According to him, anybody who attempts to do so will breach the Supreme Court ruling, which amounts to high crime, liable to 10 years imprisonment without …
Read More »VIDEO: How these two young Ghanaian’s built an automated rotary bed for babies
The growing problem of patients lying on the bare floor in hospitals has had Ghanaians complaining for years but it seems there is no end in sight. However, two young men in the country have set out to find a solution to the problem. The two are Abel, a graduate …
Read More »Ghana drops from 95th to 111th happiest country in the world — UN
Ghana has been ranked as the 111th happiest country in the world on a United Nations (UN) ranking. Ghana became the 111th country after dropping 16 places on the World Happiness Report. In 2021 the country placed 95th in the World happiness ranking. Compiled by a group of Independent experts, …
Read More »Walewale youth beat up suspected armed robbers, suspects on admission
Two suspected armed robbers have been admitted at the Walewale Government Hospital in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region after they were attacked by some youth in an attempt to snatch a motorbike and mobile phones at the Walewale Market square. The incident happened at about 3 …
Read More »VIDEO: Woman attacked in daylight robbery at Adentan
Two men have been captured on CCTV camera attacking a woman at gunpoint in a broad daylight robbery. The incident is said to happened at a location called Adenta SSNIT FLAT on Sunday, March 20, 2022. In the video which has gone viral on social media, a man wearing an …
Read More »Water shortage forces Kpane residents to share river with animals
Water shortage has forced residents of Kpane, a community in the Sagnerigu Municipality of the Northern Region to share the same source of water they drink with animals. On a visit to the community on Friday, March 18 by GhanaWeb, the residents (women), were seen fetching water from the same source …
Read More »Lifeless body of unidentified young man found near cemetery causes fear in Kpalsi
The residents of Gbalo-Kpalsi in the Sagnerigu Municipality of the Northern region are in fear after a lifeless body of an unidentified young man was found lying near a cemetery. Though the cause of the death of the young man believed to be in his twenties is not yet known, …
Read More »VIDEO: Armed robbers attack Ashgold after Hearts of Oak defeat
Ghana Premier League giants Ashantigold have suffered an armed robbery attack on the Accra-Obuasi Road after their game against Hearts of Oak on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Miners were in the capital city over the weekend to play Ghana Premier League defending champions, Accra Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports …
Read More »ECG takes on two companies for engaging in power theft
Two companies, Samnort Company Limited and Concrete Jungle Coffee Club and Wellness, have been caught in ECG’s web for illegal meter bypass (illegal connection) and have since been disconnected and will be handed over to the police in the coming days. Samnort, a sachet water producing company, owes about GH¢62,000, …
Read More »Be calm, NSS January allowance will be paid this week – NASPA to personnel
The National Executive Committee of the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) says personnel will receive arrears of allowance for January by Tuesday, March 22. The leaders of the association have in a statement on Saturday, March 19, 2022, said per consultations with the management of the National Service Scheme (NSS), …
Read More »People who opt to stay in villages have chosen poverty – Ken Agyapong
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has stated the reason why he would not establish a factory in his constituency nor to help people who choose to live their lives in the village. According to him, anyone who decides to stay in a village instead of moving to the …
Read More »Pass E-Levy Bill now – NMC Chairman to Parliament
Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo has appealed to Parliament to pass the E-levy Bill into law and demand accountability on how the revenue would be used in the national interest. According to him, disagreement over the passage of the Bill should never be the cause of …
Read More »Police arrest two for allegedly killing motorcyclist
The police in Ogun State on Sunday said they had arrested two armed robbery suspects for allegedly killing a motorcyclist after snatching his bike at the Sango-Ota area of the state. The police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said this in a statement issued to journalists in Ota, Ogun State, adding that …
Read More »Blow-by-blow account of how police officer shot popular Youtuber
A popular Youtuber, Rodney Okoba has accused the police of shooting him during a confrontation at Mile 2 Bus-stop in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State. Okoba who spoke to Punch Metro said he had alighted from a taxi alongside his dad when a policeman stopped to ask where …
Read More »Oil Theft: Navy arrests 13, impound vessel
The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested a vessel named Motor Tanker Harbor Spirit and 13 persons on board. The Navy, according to a statement by its spokesperson, Ayotunde said the vessel was conveying a fortified and auctioned crude oil from MV KOME XVIII with a forged document. He added that …
Read More »Expect food prices to keep rising – IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that global food prices were at record highs before the war in Ukraine. The IMF said the Russia-Ukraine conflict will further increase costs and inflation more broadly. Since the outbreak of the warfare between Russia and Ukraine, prices of commodities especially, crude oil …
Read More »Calm returns to Bawku after military reinforcement
Calm has returned to the Bawku township and its surroundings in the Upper East Region following earlier gunshot incidents that sparked concerns of insecurity in the area. Gunshots were heard earlier last week prompting the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to beef up security in …
Read More »Anticipation high as Ghana announce squad for Nigeria games
Ghana head coach, Otto Addo is set to announce the much-awaited Black Stars squad to face Nigeria in the forthcoming FIFA Cup World playoff games against Nigeria. The Ghana Football Association(GFA) have announced via their website that the manager will address the nation on March 21, 2022, and therefore is expected to finally name …
Read More »Publish Chief Examiner’s report of 2021 BECE – Chief Imam demands
The National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called for the publication of the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Chief Examination Reports. He has expressed worry over the issues that have characterized the 2021 BECE conducted by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC). In a statement from the just-ended …
Read More »VGMA 23 Nominations: Kidi, Sarkodie and others battle for Artiste of the Year award
Nominees for the Artiste of the Year for the 23rd edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards have been announced by organizers, Charterhouse. Sarkodie who has won this category twice (2010,2012) would be looking to win it for the third time in a highly contested category which has the likes …
Read More »‘Awurade hu Ghana mmobo’ — AGLOW announces 2022 prayer theme
The prayer director of AGLOW International Fellowship, Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie has announced a monthly intercessory prayer for Ghana calling on God to have mercy on the nation this year, MyNewsGh.com reports. Under the theme “May Your Mercy Come quickly to meet Ghana, We’re in Desperate need” and a Twi version: “Awurade …
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