The first deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, has directed the Minister for Roads and Highways to furnish the house with the data on the total number of roads the Akufo-Addo government has constructed since assuming office. This information, the Speaker indicated, should be put on the table by …
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I’m happy E-Levy impasse in parliament has woken your consciences – Mahama to clergy
Former President John Dramani Mahama has justified the fight that occurred in Parliament over the E-levy, saying the Minority lawmakers were not expected to sit timidly to allow unconstitutionality to pass in the House. He told the clergy who visited him that the constitution is clear on how proceedings should be conducted in Parliament. …
Read More »Parts of Greater Accra, Eastern Region to experience power outage
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced it will be undertaking planned maintenance works, today, February 16. This is to improve service delivery in parts of the Greater Accra and Eastern Regions, according to a communiqué. The affected areas in Greater Accra will experience outages from 9:00 am to …
Read More »Tax churches – Nana Aba Anamoah throws a challenge to Christian Council
Celebrated broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah has admonished the Christian Council of Ghana to consider pushing the state to tax churches. She believes that it will be a step in the right direction should the council that has in the past commented on issues of common interest turns its attention to this …
Read More »Nigeria’s ‘super cop’ turned ‘druglord’ faces demotion
DCP Abba Kyari could be facing possible demotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) following a recommendation by the DIG Joseph Egbuniike-led Special Investigation Panel (SIP). The recommendation for his demotion comes after he was found culpable of fraternising with criminals and fraudsters most notably Hushpuppi which …
Read More »NDC afraid E-levy will help NPP retain power in 2024 – Ephson
Pollster and Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper, Ben Ephson, has suggested the opposition National Democratic Congress may be afraid revenue accrued from the controversial E-levy if passed will help the NPP retain power in 2024 hence their stiff opposition. According to him, the extent of opposition by the …
Read More »Abronye DC granted GH¢100,000 bail
The Bono Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. The outspoken NPP chairman was at the Accra Circuit Court A on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, after he was detained by the police …
Read More »Watch heart-warming photo of former Kotoko player Adu Amofah and wife in US Army uniform
Former Ghana U20 and Asante Kotoko player Mark Adu Amofah and his wife Pearl Amofah are now in the United States Army. The former Asante Kotoko striker was enlisted in the United States Army more than a year ago. The 35-year-old relocated to the United States after retiring from football …
Read More »Don’t hail coup; it will destroy your life – Kufuor
Former Ghana President, John Agyekum Kufuor has advised Ghanaians not to hail coup plotters. Speaking to the VOA in an interview, the revered Ghanaian leader stressed that a coup is not an experience he will recommend for any generation. He said people who intend to stage coups should not be …
Read More »2021 BECE candidates to verify school choices via SMS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said a bulk SMS will be sent to parents of prospective Senior High School (SHS) students to verify and confirm their schools of choice from Wednesday, 16 to Tuesday, 22 February 2022. “Parents, teachers, candidates are to be informed, that a bulk SMS of …
Read More »Popular Ugandan singer forced to sweep streets after turning up late for music show
Popular Ugandan singer, Pallaso, has been forced to sweep the streets of Masaka City and apologize to his fans after he turned up late for a music show on Monday night, February 14. After many hours of waiting for him to hit the stage in vain, fans got out of …
Read More »Lady unbuttons Kwabena Kwabena’s shirt, smooches him on stage
Halfway through his performance at the ‘Night of Love’ concert, Kwabena Kwabena, wasn’t spared by some teeming female fans in the crowd. The highlife singer, who was standing at the edge of the stage during his performance, was swamped and dragged forward by some ladies and one of them got hold …
Read More »VIDEO: Irate youth of Lamashegu sets fire officer’s house ablaze
Some irate youth at Lamashegu in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region have set the house of a fire officer ablaze. The youth had threatened to take revenge over a police shooting in the area on Sunday. But there was a mistaken identity as a policeman who was believed to be a target …
Read More »Fulani armed robbers kill cattle owner at Fakawa near Ejura
Armed Fulani men have shot dead a 40-year-old cattle owner, Bello Osman at Fakawa, near Ejura in the Ashanti Region. According to the Police, after receiving a distress call on 14/02/22 at 2000 hours, to the effect that, there was on going robbery at Fakawa near Ejura, they proceeded to …
Read More »Tanzanian man invests US$3,000 to build his own grave
A 59-year-old Tanzanian policeman has built his grave in his compound in the country’s Kilimanjaro region. Paul Kimaro’s decision goes against the norms and customs of his ethnic group but he cites reasons such as cushioning his family after he dies and his personal experience burying his parents. “Being a …
Read More »More trouble for Bobie Ansah as Anyidoho drags him to police over Mills’ death
Embattled Accra FM presenter, Kwabena Bobie Ansah may just be in another trouble as the Founder of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has petitioned the Ghana Police Service to have him investigated over some wild and damaging utterances shared in a YouTube video he distributed. According to an Asempa …
Read More »Rise in use of traditional medicine in China causing new crisis in African nations: Report
A rise in use of Chinese traditional medicines in several African nations have created a new crisis as it is fueling demand for endangered species whose body parts are used to make certain ingredients. The Chinese government has been ramping up the export and production of TCM products in Africa …
Read More »Can’t you take a picture without turning your back? – Fan roasts Hajia Bintu over Val’s Day photos
Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14 saw a day filled with the showcasing of love around the globe, with social media being the traffic avenue. Celebrities in Ghana – who did not want to flaunt their partners – also found a special way to commemorate the day with their fans …
Read More »Fabio Gama, Isaac Oppong to miss Kotoko’s clash against Hearts of Oak
Asante Kotoko duo, Fabio Gama Dos Santos and Isaac Oppong are set to miss the club’s big game against Hearts of Oak next weekend. The duo watched from the stands over the past weekend when the Porcupine Warriors club whipped Accra Lions FC 2-1 in a matchday 17 encounter of …
Read More »State oppose release of Medikal’s pistol
The Attorney General on Tuesday opposed the release of Ruger 9mm pistol belonging to Samuel Adu Frimpong alias Medikal. The said gun was confiscated by the Police after Medikal allegedly displayed it on social media. His Lawyers had filed an application for the release of the weapon. When sitting resumed …
Read More »Bono East immigration repatriates 358 irregular migrants
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 358 irregular migrants in the Bono East to their respective countries of origin, Chief Superintendent Mr. Enoch Abrokwa, the Bono East Regional Commander of the GIS, has announced. He said those irregular migrants had entered the country through unapproved routes and they were …
Read More »One dead, 4 injured in Kwame Danso fire tender accident
One person has died with four fire officers left in critical conditions following an accident involving a motorcycle and a Fire Tender at a section of the Kwame Danso-Atebubu road. The accident occurred at about 10:40 am on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, when the motorbike rider carelessly crossed a Fire …
Read More »WATCH: This 5-year-old Ghanaian doing pre-algebra goes viral on TikTok
In recent times, there have been tons of viral videos and social media posts featuring children who are not just showing the world how cute they are but their incredible talents. Through various acts of singing, dancing, writing, solving complex equations, or being philanthropic, these children have been the biggest …
Read More »Woman gives birth to baby girl inside courtroom
A Harare woman is reported to have given birth to a healthy bouncing baby girl at Harare Magistrate Court. According to Zimmorningpost, 39-year-old Patience Mubaiwa went into labor this afternoon whilst in the waiting hall of Harare Magistrates Court. Mubaiwa started experiencing labour pains as she waited for her brother, whom …
Read More »Top clergymen meet Mahama to discuss matters of national interest
A delegation from the Charismatic and Pentecostal Council has called on former President John Mahama at his office in Accra to discuss a wide range of issues regarding the economy. The delegation headed by the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Boafo, met with Mr. …
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