Some aggrieved members of the ruling New Patriotic Party in the Subin Constituency of the Ashanti Region have locked up the party’s office with padlocks and a chain. In a video of the incident sighted by GhanaWeb, the aggrieved party supporters attributed their action to what they say is a machination plot …
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VIDEO: Shatta Wale squats on private jet to count money, fans react
In one of his usual mind-boggling antics, dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, was spotted on the wing of a static aircraft, whiles counting some dollar bills. The Shatta Movement boss made his way to the top of the plane, where he bent down, spread some cash, and posed for a couple of …
Read More »I was warned Akufo-Addo govt was ‘vindictive’ and will ‘come after’ me if I criticise them – Botchwey
Former Finance Minister, Kwesi Botchwey has said he was advised by some people close to him against criticising the Akufo-Addo government or risk incurring their vindictiveness. Speaking at the 65th Independence Day Lecture held at the Economics Department of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Prof …
Read More »Fire destroys 5 rooms at Bibiani Natwikumye
Fire has swept through five rooms at a compound house at Natwikumye, a suburb of Bibiani in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The incident which occurred on Tuesday, 8 March 2022, destroyed the property of the occupants of the rooms and has left them displaced. …
Read More »Taxi driver stabbed to death
A Taxi driver in his early 40s has been stabbed in the neck area in what appeared to be a failed car snatching bid. The deceased, whose driver’s licence bore the name ‘Atta Yeboah Christopher’, was found lying in a pool of blood around 10pm on Saturday by two people. …
Read More »Wollacott, Attah, Nurudeen maintained as Black Stars goalkeepers for Nigeria games
Ghana coach, Otto Addo has maintained Jojo Wollacott, Richard Attah and Abdul Nurudeen as the Black Stars goalkeepers for the 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria. The trio were the goalkeepers named by Milovan Rajevac for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] hosted in Cameroon. Wollacott, who was …
Read More »Meet the Nigerian merchant behind Aliko Dangote’s success journey
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s great grandfather, Alhassan Dantata, was a trader from Northern Nigeria who traded mainly in kola nuts and groundnuts. His distribution pool extended far into Europe and at the time of his death, he was the richest man in West Africa. But what exactly was the …
Read More »Kotoko leading race to sign King Faisal midfielder Abdul Latif – Reports
Kumasi Asante Kotoko are leading the race to sign young and enterprising midfielder, Abdul Latif from King Faisal, Footballghana.com understand. Latif has been a livewire for the Insha Allah side in the ongoing 2021/22 Ghana Premier League campaign. He has already featured 17 times for King Faisal in all competitions. …
Read More »I will fly anywhere in the world to support KiDi and Kuami Eugene – Sarkodie
This year’s Independence Day was exceptionally joyous for Ghanaians living in the UK when Michael Owusu Addo, known in showbiz as Sarkodie, surprised KiDi and Kuami Eugene at their O2 Arena Indigo Concert. On March 6, 2022, KiDi and Kuami Eugene made their first appearance at the O2 Indigo Arena with a thrilling performance that saw artistes from Ghana …
Read More »This is why Davido was allegedly fined £340,000 after O2 Arena concert
After a successful and sold-out concert, popular Nigerian musician, Davido, has allegedly been fined an amount of £340,000 by the organizers of the UK’s O2 Arena, according to reports. Captured by a popular Nigerian blog, Instablog Naija, it was disclosed that Davido exceeded the time stipulated for his event held on March 5, …
Read More »Ghana’s economic situation is very serious, be transparent with citizens – World Bank to government
The World Bank has admonished the Government of Ghana to remain transparent with citizens on the country’s current economic situation. According to Country Director of the World Bank for Ghana, Pierre Laporte predicts Ghana will face a tough time in its bid towards restoring macro-economic sustainability. Speaking at a public …
Read More »Meet Adjoa Bayor: A female football star who broke boundaries
As the world celebrates women across the globe, GhanaWeb’s lenses focus on an outstanding female football star who broke boundaries to become a household in women’s football in Ghana. In a male-dominated sport, Adjoa Bayor who is regarded as one of Ghana’s greatest footballers was able to break the norm to make …
Read More »VIDEO: Akuapem Poloo somersaults while performing at Mzbel’s father’s funeral
As a way of showing love to her friend at the event, Akuapem Poloo got into action, turning the mourners present into an audience, even as she performed to them. With her performance bringing so much joy to the faces of all gathered, she put a good icing on the cake: she …
Read More »Ghana’s Eurobond yields hit 10-year high
Yields on Ghana’s Eurobonds have risen to their highest level in 10 years, as international investors continue to dump the country’s bonds amid fiscal and debt challenges – and now the Russian-Ukrainian war. Data from the CBonds indicate that the country’s sovereign US$ yield to maturity (YTM) index had risen …
Read More »Ketu South: Headmaster allegedly commits suicide at Hatsukorpe
The headmaster of the Hatsukorpe No.1 Basic school in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region, Mr. Israel Mawuli Afetorgbor has been found dead. The body of the almost 60-year-old headmaster was found hanging on a rope tied to a mango tree on the compound of his residence at …
Read More »VIDEO: Meet 68-year-old Agya Polo: The oldest Ghanaian footballer
At age 68, most footballers would be looking back at their journey in life after hanging their boots many years back. Same can however not be said about Agya Polo, who plays in the Ghanaian third-tier league. Born in 1954, Polo was three years old when Ghana had independence in …
Read More »Ablakwa lauds Akufo-Addo for flying commercial to Dubai Expo
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for boarding a commercial flight to the Dubai Expo instead of the preferred luxurious private jet. President Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Monday, 7th March 2022, to lead Ghana’s delegation to the Dubai Expo …
Read More »Prof Botchwey outlines urgent approaches to restore economy
Professor Kwesi Botchwey, Ghana’s longest serving Finance Minister, has proposed wide-ranging measures to address the economic challenges confronting the country. He said the current macro economic indicators, including the country’s debt to GDP ratio, inflation rate, drop in credit worthiness rankings, fast depreciation of the cedi against the US dollar, …
Read More »New-born baby rescued from public toilet at Nkrankwanta
Residents of Nkrankwanta in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region are in shock after a newly born baby was discovered in a public toilet located in the Asuofri Electoral Area. Residents leaving around the public toilet responded to distress calls, mobilised, and immediately retrieved the baby boy who …
Read More »Bonkrom JHS students study under trees as school block collapses
Dozens of students at Bonkrom D/A Junior High School in Kwahu Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region have been displaced after the collapse of a shed used as a classroom. The pavilion classroom was hit by a violent rainstorm on March 1, 2022, after school period leading to …
Read More »Watch highlight of Kudus Moahmmed’s hattrick in Ajax win over ADO Den Haag
Black Stars midfielder, Kudus Mohammed scored a hattrick for Jong Ajax as they thumped ADO Den Haag in the Erste Division on Monday, March 9, 2022. Kudus’ treble guided the Ajax junior side to a 6-3 win over Den Haag at the Johan Cruyff training center. The 22-year-old enjoyed 90 minutes …
Read More »Moesha now behaves just like Abena Korkor – Bulldog claims
Lawrence Nana Asaimah Hanson, popularly known as Bulldog has likened Moesha’s recent outbursts on social media to ttpical Abena Korkor episodes. Bulldog, who believes Moesha has not fully recovered from her mental distress, said the former model cum actor now behaves like Abena Korkor who also bombards social media with all sorts …
Read More »Parliament speaks on Bagbin’s medical travels: Here are the major issues addressed
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin through the Parliamentary Service issued a March 7, 2022 statement in which matters relating to his medical trip to the United Arab Emirates were addressed. The statement essentially dealt with the purported reports around the composition of his delegation on one hand, per diems paid …
Read More »Here’s the Cedi’s performance against major foreign currencies as at March 8
On the Interbank forex rates from the Bank of Ghana today, March 8, 2022, the Ghana Cedi is trading against the dollar at a buying price of 6.9984 and a selling price of 7.0054. As compared to Friday’s trading of a buying price of 6.9974 and a selling price of 7.0044. At …
Read More »Ghana accepts Goodwill Message from Russian President Vladimir Putin
The Government of Ghana has accepted the goodwill message from Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the country’s 65th Independence Day Celebrations. This is despite Ghana’s condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ghana has declared its opposition against Russia’s action in solidarity with Ukraine, and voted in that …
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