Former Deputy Minister of Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has mocked Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the national digitization drive he is spearheading. In a post on his social media handle, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the Veep was only pretending to be an IT expert having abandoned his ‘economic messiah’ status. “Talk economy in …
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PHOTOS: 12 children injured in early morning crash
Twelve school children were injured in an accident on Thursday morning when the taxi they were travelling in collided with another vehicle in Inwabi Road, Isipingo, in KwaZulu-Natal. The rear of the taxi in which 12 children were being transported in Isipingo, in KwaZulu-Natal. SuppliedPHOTO: Supplied/ALS Paramedic Services ALS Paramedics …
Read More »GFA charges Bechem United player for misconduct
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Bechem United defender Samuel Osei Kuffour for misconduct in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Matchday 19 game against Asante Kotoko in Bechem. Osei Kuffour was charged with a breach of Article 34(6)(d) of the GFA Premier League Regulations, 2019. …
Read More »Planting for Food and Jobs fertiliser subsidy slashed to 15%
Subsidy on inputs under government’s flagship ‘Planting for Food and Jobs’ (PFJ) programme has been cut further for the upcoming 2022 crop season, a document available to the B&FT from the Agriculture Ministry has indicated. The decline in subsidies by government will expectedly impose an extra financial burden on smallholder …
Read More »Sulley Muntari breaks silence on Black Stars return
At age 37, Sulley Muntari continues to impress at Hearts of Oak, showing his class in almost every game he has played since joining the club in January 2022. Many have argued that the former Black Stars midfielder still has what it takes to play for the national team and therefore should be included …
Read More »10 students were illegally admitted into the Ghana School of Law – GLC
A report by a committee of inquiry set up by the General Legal Council (GLC) has established that 10 students were illegally admitted into the Ghana School of Law. The Committee is therefore recommending their withdrawal from the school. Admission into the only school running the professional law programme remains …
Read More »What will Samira Bawumia say about her ‘super incompetent’ husband? – Presenter ‘fights’ for Mahama
In the runup to the 2016 elections, then Vice-Presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia labelled then President John Dramani Mahama as an ‘incompetent’ leader. His wife, Samira Bawumia, will join in the jibe whenever she mounted the campaign platform calling Mahama a failure who needed to be shown the exit. The New Patriotic Party, NPP< led by …
Read More »VIDEO: Footage of midnight highway robbery caught on CCTV drops online
A chilling video that gives an account of a highway robbery that took place at night in an undisclosed location has surfaced on the internet. The fast trending video captures a gang of men numbering about seven emerging from their hideout in a nearby bush and ambushed cars caught up …
Read More »Suspected cable thief electrocuted while ‘stealing’ cables at Pokuase Interchange
A 40-year-old thief has been electrocuted under the Pokuase Interchange while stealing earth wires at the high-tension pylons. Branteng Kofi Appiah according to police information available to MyNewsGh.com, was found lying down with his whole body burnt even though he was not dead. Police officers who were at the scene …
Read More »U.S. Embassy issues travel caution to its citizens traveling in northern Ghana
The United States Embassy in Ghana has issued a security alert to all its citizens living and working in northern Ghana, urging them to be careful since they may be targeted for kidnapping for ransom. This was contained in a statement on the Embassy’s official website and dated March 9, …
Read More »Chairman Wontumi submits bid to purchase Chelsea Football Club
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly referred to as ‘Chairman Wontumi’ has submitted a bid of $3.1billion to purchase English Football Club, Chelsea. In a letter submitted to the Club, ‘Chairman Wontumi’ declared his interest to purchase the club and the readiness of his …
Read More »As a responsible artiste, I gave birth to only 16 kids unlike others- KK Kabobo
Music legend KK Kabobo has said that unlike other musicians who have birth to huge number of children, he was moderate. According to him, his colleagues in the music industry in their hey days scattered their children across the country with some giving birth to over twenty children. But as …
Read More »VIDEO: Blakk Rasta releases ‘Thief President’, second single in a month
Kuchoko president Blakk Rasta has released a new song titled “Thief President”. It comes a month after his danceable Amapiano song titled Taabo. Produced by HotMix and released on March 7, 2022, Blakk Rasta calls out corrupt African leaders who hold on to power and steal from the poor and hungry to finance their …
Read More »The Supreme Court justices who ruled that Deputy Speakers can vote
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, March 9, 2022; delivered a ruling that affirmed that a deputy Speaker of Parliament retains their vote even when they are presiding over the House. A seven-member panel of the apex court via a unanimous decision handed down the ruling which also declared parts of …
Read More »‘A unanimous 7-0? Shocking but not surprising’ – Mahama reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to recent ruling by the Supreme Court affirming that a presiding Deputy Speaker is allowed to vote. According to the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, the decision was “shocking but not surprising.” He described the 7 – 0 decision by …
Read More »WAEC releases 2021 WASSCE results for private candidates
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 52,974 candidates who sat for the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE) for private candidates. The results of 696 candidates alleged to be involved in various examination malpractice have been withheld pending the conclusion of investigations. “These malpractices …
Read More »How the UK Sun, Sports Brief reported Wontumi’s $3.1 billion bid for Chelsea FC
Ghanaian businessman Bernard Antwi Boasiako known in local circles as Chairman Wontumi has attracted coverage by major international websites, especially in England over his interest to purchase Chelsea FC. Chairman Wontumi through his lawyers and Financial Directors put in a bid of $3.1 Billion to purchase the top English club …
Read More »Forest reserves threatened by Fulani herdsmen in Bono region
Tens of thousands of cattle have virtually taken over five out of the seven forest reserves within the Sunyani forest district, contrary to Forest Protection ACT 1974, (ACT 243) as amended by the Forest Protection ACT, 2002 (ACT 624). Per the ACT, it is completely illegal for any domestic animal …
Read More »Oliver Barker-Vormawor allegedly rushed to hospital
#FixTheCountry movement has announced that its lead convener, Oliver Barker Mawusi-Vormawor who is currently in police custody, was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday morning due to health complications. According to the social movement, Oliver who has been in custody for over three weeks had been experiencing minor health challenges. …
Read More »Watch Sulley Muntari’s first goal for Hearts of Oak
Sulley Ali Muntari has scored his first goal for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League. The former Black Stars converted a penalty to reclaim the lead for the Phobians in their matchday 19 encounter against WAFA at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Kwadwo Obeng Junior put …
Read More »Social media goes wild as Chairman Wontumi officially bids for Chelsea
Ghanaian businessman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi is in the trends after expressing interest in purchasing English Premier League side Chelsea. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is currently in the top three trends on Ghana Twitter. Speaking on his radio station Wontumi radio, …
Read More »Four Police officers charged over Bullion van robberies
Four Police constables who were arraigned for their role in the Bullion Van attacks have been charged with counts. The charges are an attempt to commit a crime to wit; robbery and Abetment, with a civilian, said to be a scrap dealer. The plea of the four – Constable Yaro …
Read More »You have given your ruling but we are masters of our procedure – Sam George to Supreme Court
Ningo Prampram lawmaker, Sam Nartey George has criticized the Justices of the Supreme Court for ruling that a Deputy Speaker can vote. He said the ruling, instead of bringing clarity on the matter, has rather brought confusion. “They have given their ruling we have heard but I believe that there is a …
Read More »Supreme Court ruling amounts to judicial support for E-Levy – Minority reacts to Joe Wise ruling
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Idrissu, has described the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows a Deputy Speaker of Parliament presiding over proceedings in Parliament to be counted in decision making as disappointing. According to him, the ruling by the court amounts to judicial interference in time-tested Parliamentary practice and established conventions. Speaking to the media …
Read More »NDC: I’ve not authorised campaign posters in my name – Nketia
The General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said he has not authorised anyone to campaign or project him as a candidate for any of the national executive slots or the flagbearer position within the party. Also, he said he has not …
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