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 …
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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 …
Read More »Ugandan Speaker Of Parliament dies in Seattle hospital
Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, has been pronounced dead on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He died in a Seattle hospital at the age of 57 with local media outlets reporting that he died from cancer. He had recently been rushed for medical treatment with news going rival days ago …
Read More »Hot FM presenter faces Police over Abronye’s coup comments
The Ghana Police Service has invited Owusu Ansah Bernard host of “Dwene Ho Biom” political talk show on Accra-based Hot FM to assist them in their investigation. The Police is investigating Kwame Baffoe known popularly as Abronye DC over allegations that the former President of Ghana is working with terrorist …
Read More »Rainstorm rip off roof of health center in Kalba, authorities call for urgent support
Authorities of the St. Joseph Health Centre in Kalba, in the Savannah Region, are appealing for support to reopen the facility after it was closed down following a rainstorm that hit the community on Saturday, March 19. The health centre in Kalba in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District was closed down after …
Read More »VIDEO: Watch highlights of Hearts of Oak’s win over Ashgold
Daniel Afriyie Barnieh gave us a timely reminder of his talents and what he can do when he is on song as on Sunday he was the slayer of Ashgold. A double from the young forward handed the phobians a deserved 2-1 win in their match day 21 clash at …
Read More »I didn’t know NPP footsoldiers are this angry – Afia Schwarzenegger
Television personality, Afia Schwarzenegger, born Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, has said that she meant no malice to the Chief of Staff Frema Opare in her video that earned her insults. According to her, she was being sarcastic after the Chief Of Staff failed to show up at her father’s funeral although she …
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