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, …
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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 …
Read More »NPP MPs chased out by constituents: Atta Akyea joins Jinapor, Hawa Koomson
Reports emerged via a viral video clip on Monday, March 7, 2022 of some angry residents of an area in the Abuakwa South Constituency – literally – walking out their Member of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, from the area amid boos and jeers. In the said video, the MP is …
Read More »Gunmen attack Dakpema chief’s palace
The police have launched a manhunt for fifteen gunmen who attacked the Dakpema Chief’s palace in Tamale on Monday dawn. Five people including the Dakpema Chief, Naa Bawa Fuseini, sustained injuries and are being treated at the Tamale Hospital. The gunmen reportedly stormed the palace at about 5 am. The …
Read More »Ghana is in crisis, accept it – Prof Botchwey to government
Former Finance Minister, Professor Kwesi Botchwey, has indicated that Ghana currently is in crisis and it’s about time government realizes the problem and faces it squarely. He continued that government can’t return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance. According to him, Ghana has borrowed so much money …
Read More »VIDEO: I’m in a bestie relationship with Ahuofe Patri – Kweku Darlington
Ghanaian musician, Kweku Darlington has revealed that he is in a bestie relationship with popular Ghanaian actress Priscilla Opoku Agyeman, popularly known as “Ahuofe Patri”. Speaking in an exclusive interview on ‘JukeBox’ – an entertainment show hosted by award-winning hostess, Nana Adwoa and DJ Extra on Atinka TV, Kweku Darlington …
Read More »WATCH: How irate King Faisal fans ambushed FIFA referee Daniel Laryea after Aduana Stars clash
Top Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea had to protected by the Police after officiating King Faisal game against Aduana Stars at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The Isha Allah boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Fire boys on Sunday in matchday 19 of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. …
Read More »Rawlings-led PNDC sent men to kill Palmer-Buckle – Dr. Opuni-Frimpong alleges
Rev. Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, the former General Secretary of the Christian Council, has spoken about instances when members of the clergy have been threatened by people in authority. According to him, there are several ways that the clergy today are being attacked by people in power stating that previously, some …
Read More »VIDEO: KiDi and Kuami Eugene deliver exceptionally at O2 Indigo Arena
KiDi and Kuami Eugene have baffled their fans at their sold-out concert which happened in the United Kingdom on Ghana’s Independence Day. On March 6, the two Ghanaian artistes performed their hit songs in London with over 2,800 people in attendance. The artistes spread their wings as far as their music careers are …
Read More »VIDEO: Atta Akyea chased out of town by angry residents
Some angry residents of an unidentified town in the Akim Abuakwa South area have chased out their Member of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea. In a video shared on Facebook, the MP is seen taking steps towards a pick-up vehicle, as scores of people hooted and booed at him, sending him away …
Read More »Baby found dead on refuse dump at Lashibi-Klagon
Residents of Lashibi-Klagon have discovered a day old baby in the community’s refuse dump. The deceased baby was found naked, wrapped in a blood stained white cloth and placed right on the pile of rubbish. According to the unit committee member of the area, Mawuli Kelvin Yevu, the incident is …
Read More »2 policemen implicated in bullion van robberies attack
The Ghana Police Service have made a revealing breakthrough into a number of investigations it has been conducting into attacks on bullion vans in the last few months. The police have disclosed that two of its men were involved in the four attacks. In a statement issued by the Director of Public …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: One in critical condition as trailer crashes ‘pragya’
A tricycle (pragya) driver is in critical condition after a collision with a trailer on the Nkwanta road. The trailer, with a foreign registration number, 6759 AM, is said to be conveying a container from Accra to the Northern part of Ghana, when the crash occurred. Eyewitnesses account indicated that …
Read More »Women stripped naked, gun pointed at my head – Kwame Sefa Kayi shares coup experience
Ace broadcaster, Kwame Sefa Kayi, has cautioned against calls for a coup d’etat in the country, warning that the impact of military interventions is catastrophic. Kwame Sefa Kayi is urging persons behind such mentions to refrain from it as they could get more than they bargained for. Sefa Kayi who …
Read More »Tamale chief, 4 others reportedly shot over chieftaincy dispute
The Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Fuseini Bawa, and four other residents, have reportedly been shot, following controversies surrounding who owns the right to carry himself as the chief of the area. It is alleged the incident took place after the talking drum was beaten in the palace on Monday …
Read More »Thomas Partey hangs out with Kuami Eugene, Kidi after Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Watford
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey met up with Ghanaian musicians Kuami Eugene and KiDi shortly after helping Arsenal beat Watford 3-2 in the Premier League. Partey was impressive again in the match and managed the most tackles by any Arsenal player in the game. The 28-year-old continued his fine form for …
Read More »Baba Rahman to miss Ghana’s game against Nigeria?
The availability of Reading defender Abdul Baba Rahman for the 2022 World Cup play-off between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria has become an issue of concern due to the defender’s lack of action for the past few weeks. An injury sustained on February 19, 2022 has kept the left back …
Read More »Brave policewoman gives jail breaker wild chase, rearrests him in Tetegu
A brave female Police officer at the Tetegu police station in Accra has overpowered a thief who broke jail and took to his heels. According to information from the Ghana Police Service, suspect Stanley Sarfo aged 26 was arrested and brought to the Tetegu Police station on 02/12/21 for two …
Read More »Video of school girl campaigning for E-levy during Independence march pops up
It does appear that government’s Electronic Transaction Levy message may gradually be getting to some sections of the public including some students who seem to be buying into it. From persistent media engagements to townhall meetings, the government has deployed all forms of communication tactics to have Ghanaians embrace what …
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