It appears Edward Enninful’s dream of organizing a fairytale wedding has finally been realized, as per reports, the British-based Ghanaian Vogue editor’s big day has been the ‘most talked about’ since it took place. According to event experts, the entire cost of the wedding was estimated at, at least £600,000. …
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Asante Akyem South: 120 roofs ripped off; 500 residents displaced by heavy rainstorm
About 120 roofs of houses have been ripped off, displacing several people at Obogu in the Asante Akyem South District of the Ashanti region following a torrential rainfall on Sunday, March 20. The incident occurred around 5:00 pm during the heavy downpour which was accompanied by strong winds. The affected …
Read More »We can’t find Bawumia, the dollar has arrested him – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has raised questions about the whereabouts of vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at a time when the country is facing economic and social hardship. According to him, it seems the cedi has rather arrested Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as hardship in the country has led to a scale never witnessed in the …
Read More »Fuel prices: Public toilets to increase fees
Fees of public toilets are set to increase as septic tank dislodging groups hint of hiking their fees due to persistent increase in fuel prices, some caretakers of public toilets in Accra have said. Mr John Esefu, popularly known as Kakra, a caretaker of the Accra Tema Station public toilet, …
Read More »NABCo personnel threaten another demo over four months unpaid allowances
Beneficiaries of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) are planning a protest should their meeting with government fail to yield positive results. The group had protested over the non-payment of their six months allowances in February, which prompted the payment of two months arrears. But they are now asking for the …
Read More »My child was killed out of hatred – Mother of late L/Cpl Nyame
The mother of the late Lance Corporal Stephen Kwaku Nyame has stated that it is pure hatred that has led to the killing of her son. Vida Fosu explained that knowing her son and all the things that have been said about him recently, cannot be true. She said that …
Read More »Black Stars players who have arrived in camp so far
Ghanaian players Thomas Partey, Edmund Addo, Andy Yiadom among others have arrived in camp ahead of Ghana’s highly anticipated games against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup play-off. Though the squad for the match has not been announced by the Ghana Football Association yet, some players have been spotted …
Read More »Keeping Ashanti Clean Agenda Gets Boost As Zoomlion supports with 13 garbage trucks
In support of the “Keeping Ashanti Region Clean and Green” agenda, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has presented 13 brand new state-of-the-art-waste collection trucks to district assemblies in the Greater Kumasi Area of the Ashanti Region. The waste management trucks will help address the problem of lack of adequate garbage trucks …
Read More »2022 World Happiness Ranking: Check out Africa’s Top 10
When 146 countries were ranked in the 2022 edition of the World Happiness Ranking, Finland came top and was followed by a number of European countries in making the top 10. At the level of the African continent, the highest placed African country was Mauritius at 52nd place – dipping …
Read More »Government to cut salaries of some appointees by 30 percent
Government could, in the coming days, reduce the salaries of some appointees by between 20 percent and 30 percent, a report from Asaase.com has revealed. According to the report, the move is to protect the social intervention policy of the Akufo-Addo administration which includes Free Senior High School policy. This …
Read More »Monetary policy rate reviewed upwards to 17%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the policy rate by 250 basis points from 14.5% to 17%. This comes after the Committee of the Bank of Ghana, held its 105th meeting from Wednesday, March 16, to Friday, March 18, 2022, to review economic developments of the …
Read More »50-year-old man missing in Kula, family appeals for support
A man believed to be in his fifties, and unstable mentally has been reported missing in Kulaa, a suburb of Tamale Metropolis Reports gathered by GhanaWeb has it that the 50 years old man, named Mahamadu Fuseini, left from a treatment centre at Gbanyamni in the same Municipality. The man is said …
Read More »‘I’m safe in the custody of my own people’ – Slain L/Cpl Nyame’s words to girlfriend
The girlfriend of one of the slain policemen who was implicated in the bullion van attacks case, has narrated her last days with her late beloved. Sedem, as she is known as, said the late Lance Corporal Stephen Kwaku Nyame had been on admission at the hospital when one night, …
Read More »Ghana’s Black Stars trending no1 in Nigeria for all the wrong reasons
Black Stars, the nickname of Ghana’s senior men’s football team is trending on Nigeria’s Twitter space. A quick check on the microblogging platform shows the harsh tag (Black Stars) topping the trends at number one with more than 5,000 tweets as fans share their thoughts by the minute. A review …
Read More »March 21, 1952: The day Kwame Nkrumah became first Prime Minister of Gold Coast
Exactly 70 years ago, Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, became the first prime minister of the then Gold Coast. Before he became prime minister, Dr Nkrumah, was the Leader of the Government Business of the new Legislative Assembly. The assembly met on February 20, 1951, because his party, the …
Read More »Farmer allegedly commits suicide in police cells at Duakwa
Mr Kobena Fii Kwao, a 60-year-old farmer in the early hours of last Thursday, allegedly committed suicide by hanging in Agona Duakwa Police cells after he reported himself to the Police for killing his wife, Madam Abena Asabea. According to Mr Joe Buabeng, a family spokesperson, the deceased reported the …
Read More »We are ready – Chris Hughton sends warning to Nigeria
Black Stars Technical Advisor, Chris Hughton has expressed his readiness to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Ghana. Ahead of Ghana’s game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on March 25, 2022, the Irish-born Ghanaian coach urged Ghanaians to stay calm and expect a positive result from the …
Read More »Edward Enninful finally marries longtime boyfriend, Rihanna, others attend
British-based Ghanaian editor of the famous Vogue Magazine, Edward Enninful, has finally tied the knot with his longtime boyfriend, Alec Maxwell. It was a double celebration for the couple as the plush wedding ceremony, took place on Edward’s 50th birthday, according to a dailymail.co.uk report. The couple were joined by …
Read More »Sankofa Series: All the 12 ministers who formed Ghana’s first government under Nkrumah
The Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government sits comfortably at the top of the list of governments since Ghana’s independence that have had the tallest records of appointees serving in various ministerial portfolios. The ‘elephant-sized’ government of the Nana Akufo-Addo regime was announced right after the New Patriotic Party assumed office in 2017, …
Read More »Rainstorm ruins clinic, houses and injures three children in the Savannah Region
A heavy downpour has ripped off the roofs of parts of the Kalba clinic in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District of the Savannah Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The impact of the rain which battered the community, also rendered several residents homeless and injured three children in the …
Read More »Police arrest 12 commercial sex workers in Ho
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 …
Read More »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 …
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