Two persons, who sprayed powered pepper into the eyes of a taxi driver in their bid to snatch his vehicle and rob him of money, have been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment each by an Accra Circuit Court. The complainant George Obeng whiles struggling with the convicts, bit the finger …
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Josephine Nkrumah resigns as NCCE Chair
Josephine Nkrumah has stepped down from her position as Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE). Ms. Nkrumah who has occupied the position for 6 years following her previous role as deputy Chair indicated this in a letter dated today and addressed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The …
Read More »‘Obiaa wo ne master’ – Kennedy Agyapong finally lists his ‘masters’
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed that despite his fierce personality, there are some individuals he still ‘succumbs’ to and others he regards as mentors. Kennedy Agyapong made the statements in an interview with GBC where he reacted to a verse in Stonebwoy’s song which sang; ‘Kennedy Agyapong w) …
Read More »Death has forgotten me – Woman who witnessed First World War cries
“I want to die because I am tired and weak. Others are working all I do is sleep the whole day, yet I want to eat. I think death has forgotten me”. The above is a statement by a 106-year-old woman who is reminding death of her long existence. Having …
Read More »WATCH: Black Sherif’s Second Sermon Remix Track With Burna Boy Featured In NBA All-Star Game
Black Sherif appears to be breaking boundaries as he has chalked up another incredible milestone with his Second Sermon Remix track, which has transcended the shores of Ghana. The Second Sermon remix track which had Nigerian heavyweight singer Burna Boy on and was released about a week ago has performed …
Read More »Dome Kwabenya seat should be declared vacant – Kennedy Agyapong
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Agyapong, has said the Dome Kwabenya Constituency seat, which is currently being occupied by Sarah Adwoa Safo, could be declared vacant. This follows the absence of the MP for the area from parliament, for over 15 days. The law states …
Read More »VIDEO: I was bullied at Mfantsipim over my feminine traits – Ohemartin
22-year-old Ohemartin, born a man but identifies as a woman, has stated that she is living her truth despite the bullying and emotional trauma she was subjected to growing up as a child. This transgender in a recent interview monitored by GhanaWeb on the Delay Show recalled how she was …
Read More »Medikal to pay GHS3,600 or get caged for 9 months after guilty plea
The Circuit Court in Accra, today, Monday, 21 February 2022, convicted rapper Medikal for displaying arms and ammunition. He was convicted to a fine of GHS3,600 or will serve nine months in jail. Medikal was convicted after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty in open court. The court, …
Read More »VIDEO: Suspected witch stucks on high tension pole
Some folks of Depor pipeline a suburb in Benin city in the state of Edo, Nigeria were left with their mouths wide open after an alleged witch was spotted on a high tension pole. In the African setting, stories of witches and wizards are one of the common stories you …
Read More »Man Jailed for Assaulting ECG Staff
The Awutu Senya East Circuit Court has convicted a 43-year-old man, Suleman Osman to six months imprisonment for assaulting one Elvis Asansu, a staff of the Kasoa South District of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the Central Region. Prosecuting Officer, Chief Inspector Sylvester Agbezuden told the court that the …
Read More »Snake catcher on the mend after being bitten twice by black mamba
A Limpopo snake catcher is recuperating after being bitten by a black mamba while trying to retrieve it from a ceiling. Gideon Vorster, from Tzaneen, was helping to remove the snake which was shedding its skin — a process that makes them violent and territorial — and it bit him …
Read More »VIDEO: Malians burn EU flag, ‘sweep’ France away at pro-junta protest
Malian turn out in their numbers to celebrate the formal announcement of French troop withdrawing from the West African country. A massive rally attended by persons from all walks of life was also a show of support for the Assimi Goita-led junta. Some of the scenes witnessed included the burning …
Read More »NAM1’s lawyers want charges struck out over unreasonable delay
Lawyers of the Chief Executive Officer of Gold dealership firm, Nana Appiah Mensah, has asked the court to strike out charges levelled against him if the prosecution is not ready. Nana Appiah, popularly known NAM1 has since 2019 been going to court for charges including defrauding by false pretences with …
Read More »Accra: La bans all social gatherings for funeral of late La Mantse
The La Mantse palace in the La-Dadekotopon municipality of the Greater Accra Region has banned all social gatherings ahead of the funeral of the late Dr. Nii Kpobi Tetteh Tsuru III. The late Dr. Nii Kpobi Tetteh Tsuru III passed on Monday, February 4, 2019. The palace in a statement …
Read More »‘If I were president’ – Ken Agyapong reveals first 100-days discipline plan
Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has revealed his plans for the first hundred days in office should he become the president of the Republic of Ghana. According to him, his first 100 days will be targeted at enforcing discipline. This he says will be done by ensuring …
Read More »Nigeria seizes tonnes of hides on sale as food
Nigerian authorities say they have seized 120 tonnes of imported animal hides and skins in Lagos city. They were intercepted on suspicion that were already processed with chemicals for use in leather industries yet they were being sold as foodstuff, the national food and drug agency, Nafdac, said. In Nigeria, …
Read More »FIFA announce new dates for Ghana vs Nigeria match
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) have announced new dates for the World Cup play-off between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The two matches were initially scheduled for March 24 and 29 but have now been revised to Friday March 25, and Tuesday, March …
Read More »Pray for us – Armed robbers plead with victims after attacking a VIP Bus
Some 40 passengers travelling from Takoradi to Kumasi are stranded at the Anwiankwanta Police Station after the bus they were travelling on was attacked by armed robbers. According to a report by 3news.com sighted by GhanaWeb, the passengers were attacked by a gang of five armed robbers at around 3:30 …
Read More »People&Places: All about the ‘leaf-speaking’ people of Shai Hills [VIDEO]
The second episode of the Shai Hills Adventure on the People & Places show will highlight the interesting story of the se people who lived at Shai Hills in the past. They were war-minded people who had an intriguing way of life and among these traits was the fact that …
Read More »Medikal convicted after pleading guilty to display of arms and ammunition
Rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong popularly known as Medikal has been convicted by the Circuit Court in Accra for displaying of arms and ammunition. Medikal was convicted after he openly told the court he wants to change his not guilty plea to guilty. According to EIB Network’s Court Correspondent Murtala Inusah, …
Read More »Watch highlights of Sulley Muntari’s performance in Hearts of Oak vs Kotoko game
Hearts of Oak’s star midfielder, Sulley Muntari tasted his first Super Clash game against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The former Inter Milan player was handed a starting role for the second time by coach Samuel Boadu and lasted 55 minutes in the …
Read More »Jailed Power FM journalist released
A broadcaster with Accra-based Power FM, Oheneba Boamah Bennie, sentenced to 14 days to the Nsawam prison, has been released today, Monday, 21 February 2022. The Accra High Court Criminal Division sentenced Mr Boamah. Apart from that, he was also to pay GHS3000 to the court. Mr Boamah posted alleged …
Read More »Kofi Adoma on why he hid his wife’s face on Val’s Day
Popular Ghanaian television presenter, Kofi Adoma, has disclosed that he hid his wife’s face from the public to protect her from danger. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2022, Kofi Adoma shared a photo of himself and his wife. Although Kofi Adoma’s face could be seen in the photograph, the narrative …
Read More »Man busted for exhuming queen mother’s corpse for money rituals
A man believed to be in his early 40’s has been arrested for exhuming a queen mother’s corpse at Ekumfi Gyinankoma in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region over the weekend. The man by the name Kojo Essel who is from Agona Swedru with other suspects who are on …
Read More »Gushegu: Service rifle stolen from a policeman sleeping on duty
Information available to MyNewsGh.com indicates that a service rifle has been stolen from the armed guard at the Gushegu Charge office in the Gushegu District of the Northern Region According to our source, the rifle with 20 rounds of ammunition was handed over to Corporal Gideon Dagadu to perform night …
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