The Ghana Armed Forces(GAF) have become the subject of multiple lawsuits following weeks of a clampdown on small scale mining activities in some districts of the Ashanti region, sanctioned by the Central Command as part of Operation Halt II. Several mining equipment, some parked several kilometres away from any mine …
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Kasoa: Five ‘wee’ smoking ghettos razed down by fire
Reports in the local media indicate that five wee smoking ghettos at Kasoa in the Central Region have been razed down by fire. According to a report by Accra-based OKAY FM’s Jacob Kubi, the cause of the fire is not readily known. However, grapevine information indicates that a member of …
Read More »5 foods that will aid in fast hair growth
Hair grows continuously and is replaced, but having difficulty growing your hair these days can be easy only if you know the types of foods to eat and the products to use. Certain nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals are especially important for strong, healthy hair. Eating a varied, …
Read More »Tourism is back; thanks to domestic campaign – GTA
Mr Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Head, Corporate Affairs, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) says the introduction of the domestic tourism campaign by the Authority has helped the sector bounce back after the devastating effect of COVID-19. He said the regional tourism campaign launched in 2021 by the President created an …
Read More »‘Insulting a Magistrate in her own court?’ – Presidential aide chides Barker-Vormawor
An aide to the President, Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe, has expressed dismay at events in the Ashaiman District Court on Monday, February 28, 2022, after it emerged that an accused person acted so rudely that he was thrown out of the court. The accused is Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a lead convener …
Read More »MCE attacked by NPP members in polling station election violence
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi in the Ashanti region Mr. Elijah Adansi Bonah escaped an attack from persons suspected to be aggrieved members of the governing political party. According to reports in the local media, Mr. Elijah Adansi Bonah was pounced on at the Chief Palace polling station …
Read More »Stop using saliva as lubricant – Juliet Ibrahim begs men
The actress said a woman’s private part is delicate and that men should help to keep it safe and healthy. Ibrahim took to her Instagram page where she expressed her dismay that in 2022, people still haven’t recognised the inherent dangers in such an act. The post reads, “I cannot …
Read More »Withdraw Nana Ofori Ansah I as Chairman of UEW immediately – Governing Council to gov’t
The Governing Council of University of Education, Winneba, (UEW) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the appointment of its Chairman, Nana Ofori Ansah I, following accusations that his actions have thrown the University into a state of chaos. In a statement issued and signed by the President-UTAG and …
Read More »Up to 70 Ukrainian troops killed in artillery strike: Local official
Up to 70 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in a Russian artillery strike on the north-eastern city of Okhtyrka on Sunday, according to a local official. Dmytro Zhyvytskyi, the head of the Sumy region’s state administration, says the strike destroyed a Ukrainian military unit, and rescuers and volunteers have …
Read More »Mohammed Kudus nets brace, provides beautiful assist for Ajax in thumping victory
Ghana star, Mohammed Kudus put up an exquisite performance on Monday afternoon to inspire his Ajax Amsterdam outfit to record a heavy 5-1 win against Heracles Almelo in a friendly match. The player was a substitute for the Dutch giants on Sunday when the team suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat at …
Read More »VIDEO: MzVee becomes first Ghanaian musician to perform on Grammy’s ‘Press Play’
MzVee has become the first Ghanaian musician to feature on the Grammy’s ‘Press play at home’ platform. The Ghanian R&B singer took her Press Play At Home performance as an opportunity to dress her best. Donning a leather dress and silver hoops, MzVee sings a beautiful rendition of “Coming Home,” her 2021 single …
Read More »We funded our evacuation – Ghanaian students in Ukraine
President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS)-Ukraine, Philip Ansah has said that, the Ghanaian student body individually funded the evacuation from war-hit Ukraine to neighboring countries for safety. According to Ansah, the student body presented a budget to the consulate but they know it take time for a …
Read More »Church drummer jailed 15 years for having sex with minor in church office
A 26-year-old church drummer who had sex with a six-year-old girl at a church office at Laterbiokoshie, a suburb of Accra, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Nathaniel Ayiku pleaded not guilty to defilement. The court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann, however, found …
Read More »VIDEO: Referee runs for his life after disallowing goal in Division One
An assistant referee officiating a game in Ghana’s Division One League game had to run for his life after disallowing a goal by New Edubiase in their game against Bekwai Youth Academy. In a keenly contested game in Zone 2 of the DOL, New Edubiase were awarded a corner kick. …
Read More »‘I’m not sick, ignore needless propaganda’ – Henry Quartey
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has asked Ghanaians to ignore reports suggesting he was sick and bedridden. According to him, he has been on the field working since January, it is therefore unfortunate people choose to do needless propaganda by spreading falsehood about him. Speaking to journalists, Monday morning …
Read More »Man arrested for faking robbery attack
The Police have arrested a man for staging a robbery attack with the plan to use a sum of GHS69,000 belonging to his bosses to travel abroad. In a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Ghana Police Service, it says the suspect of the fake robbery attack …
Read More »Arnold pokes Black Sherif’s manager over alleged breach of contract
Entertainment analyst, Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has picked holes in the narrative of Skirth Madonna, the manager of Black Sherif, as regards reports that the musician has violated a contractual obligation. Black Sherif is said to have gone behind Snap Chavis despite the existence of a management deal and signed another contract …
Read More »WAEC releases provisional 2021 BECE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to WAEC, a total of 572,167 candidates took part in the 2021 BECE, with 287,730 of them being males and 284,437 being females. A statement by WAEC released on February …
Read More »GPRTU has increased fares by 20% and not 15% – True Drivers Union
The True Drivers Union has taken a swipe at the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), accusing it of deceiving Ghanaians. Public Relations Officer of the Union, Yaw Barimah, is alleging that the GPRTU is charging Ghanaians more than the 15% increment they announced. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on …
Read More »Borderless continent is key to stop future wars – King Oyanka
The Chairman of the World Human Rights Council for West Africa King Ayitey Anumle Oyanka I has charged Africans to stay home and build Africa. King Oyanka added that a borderless continent is a key solution to stop future wars. “Finding work and escaping economic hardship is the most cited …
Read More »Vladimir Putin has not threatened military action against Ghana and Kenya
Two short video clips in which Vladimir Putin can be seen delivering a televised speech in Russian with subtitles in English and allegedly threatening military action against Ghana and Kenya is causing some uneasiness on social media. However, the claims being made in the videos are FAKE. Viewed more than …
Read More »Oliver Barker-Vormawor remanded for another two weeks
#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been remanded into police custody for another two weeks. He is expected to reappear before the court on March 15, 2021. Convener Oliver Barker Vormawor was, on Monday, February 28, 2022, sent out of court by the sitting judge, Her Honour Eleanor Kakra Barnes Botwe, …
Read More »Immigration Service issues guidelines on use of Ghana card as e-passport
The Ghana Immigration Service has announced effective March 1, 2022, it will begin to admit Ghanaian passengers and dual nationals returning to the country on a valid Ghana Card. This follows the official recognition of the Card as an ICAO-compliant travel document which will serve as an optional travel document. A statement, …
Read More »One dead, 22 hurt in Citizens Coalition for Change rally in Zimbabwe
One person was killed and 22 others seriously injured at a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) rally in the Zimbabwean Midlands city of Kwekwe on Sunday. The CCC supporters were attacked by a group of men armed with spears, machetes, iron bars and stones. The incident happened while opposition leader Nelson Chamisa …
Read More »IMF declares Ghana as a debt distressed economy – Isaac Adongo alleges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Ghana is in debt distress, a deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Isaac Adongo, has alleged. According to him, the development comes after the Fund, in its latest Monetary and Capital Monitor report, affirmed Ghana has attained ‘the unenviable economic status of a …
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