The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for the election of polling station executives and electoral area coordinators’ from February 19 to 21, 2022. The party in a memo signed by the Director of Research and Elections, Evans Nimako dated February 14, 2022, says “I have been directed …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
Man, 62, shoots himself in the month
A 62-year-old farmer, Selinty Gehele has allegedly shot himself at Nkyensekrom near Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred around 2 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022. The son of the victim, Harrison Adam told Class News’ Elisha Adarkwah, that his father shot himself with …
Read More »Profile of Pamela Djamson-Tettey, newly appointed GACL MD
The Board of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have appointed a new Managing Director in the person of Madam Pamela Djamson-Tettey. This comes following an emergency meeting of the GACL Board held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, which saw Yaw Kwakwa submit his resignation as the Managing Director of …
Read More »Online businesses to be taxed from April 1
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says plans are far ahead in taxing electronic commerce and online businesses from April 1, 2022. The move, according to the GRA, is part of efforts to achieve the GHC80.3billion tax revenue target for the year 2022. The GRA Commissioner-General, Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah speaking at the …
Read More »We met Ofori-Atta, Akufo-Addo and others before Mahama – Methodist Bishop confirms
Members of the clergy who recently visited former President John Dramani Mahama, had held similar talks with members of the Executive and Legislative arms of government. According to Most Rev. Dr. Paul K. Boafo, the Presiding Bishop of Methodist Church of Ghana, who was leader of a delegation that met …
Read More »Cedi performance hits a snag, sells at GH¢7.09 as at February 17
On the Interbank forex rates from the Bank of Ghana today, February 17, 2022, the Ghana Cedi is trading against the dollar at a buying price of 6.3068 and a selling price of 6.3132. As compared to yesterday’s trading of a buying price of 6.2988 and a selling price of 6.3052. …
Read More »35 wooden structures razed to the ground at Darkuman
About thirty-five wooden structures at Darkuman Black Park in Accra have been razed to the ground after a fire outbreak on Wednesday afternoon. According to sources, smoke billowed through the neighborhood as a result of the fire caused by a burning refuse. Motorcycles, tricycles and other personal belongings have all …
Read More »‘So annoying’ – Sekou Nkrumah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo praise by TD Jakes
Dr. Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has reacted to Bishop Thomas Dexter (TD) Jakes’ praise of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a church service. Sharing the video of the American preacher in his chapel, reading a lengthy praise of President Akufo-Addo, Dr. Nkrumah captioned his …
Read More »Remanded Barker-Vormawor speaks – #FixTheCountry Movement announces
Pressure group, #FixTheCountry Movement have hinted that its detained convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor will deliver a message to the group’s teeming supporters. It will be recalled that the movement sounded alarm bells over the arrest of their convener on Friday, February 11. According to the group, Mr. Barker-Vormawor was ‘abducted’ by …
Read More »It’s a bit strange – Coach Han Van der Pluijm on Ghana having technical director and technical advisor
Former Ashantigold trainer Hans Van der Pluijm says it is strange for Ghana to have both a technical director and a technical advisor. The Ghana FA following the sacking of Serbian gaffer Milovan Rajevac has appointed Otto Addo as interim coach for the Black Stars ahead of the Nigeria encounter next month. He will …
Read More »Mahama’s ‘luxury’ jet travels cost Ghana US$11,000 per hour – Kwadaso MP alleges
Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso, Dr. Kingsley Nyarko, has stated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is not the only president who has travelled outside the country using a hired private jet. The MP in an interview on the Asaase Breakfast Show said, other former presidents have in the …
Read More »Stop hailing me ‘father ooooh father’ when am in a procession entering the house — Speaker urges MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) to desist from hailing him whenever he is in a procession to the Chamber. He said such occasions were solemn moments, which should be observed as such. The Speaker, who said this in his formal statement …
Read More »Social media users shocked, amused by reports of missing AFCON trophies
The reported missing of the four African Cup of Nations Trophies won by Ghana has triggered shock and amusement on social media with some Ghanaians petrified by the report. Some social media users find the story funny as they struggle to accept that such prestigious element of the national history …
Read More »Illegal Blood Sale: Ghanaians share horrifying experiences
Some Ghanaians have shared their experiences on extortions they suffered in their quest to get blood for relatives who were in dire need at the hospital. They admitted the experience was a bitter pill they had to swallow but they were desperate to save their dying relatives. They shared these …
Read More »Pamela Djamson-Tettey appointed new MD of Ghana Airports Company
The Board of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) have appointed a new Managing Director in the person of Madam Pamela Djamson-Tettey. She assumes the seat vacated via resignation by Yaw Kawkwa, the outgoing Managing Director whose ‘sacking’ was embroiled in controversy weeks ago. Read the GACL statement below: A …
Read More »Heads of public institutions sacked in Akufo-Addo’s tenure
The Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), Yaw Kwakwa, was dismissed from his job. Journalists broke his dismissal to him while he was on an official assignment. No reason was given for his dismissal. He is, however, not the first head of a state institution to have …
Read More »What TD Jakes saw in Ghana seven years ago when he visited
Bishop Thomas Dexter (TD) Jakes, has been in the news lately after he praised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for what he described as transformational leadership. According to the Bishop of Potter’s House, a non-denominational American megachurch, when he first travelled to Ghana less than a decade ago, “there were a …
Read More »Private Transport operators announce 30% increase in fares
The association of Private Commercial Transport Operators has announced it is increasing transport fares by 30 percent follwing recent increase in fuel prices. The group has directed its members to effect the increment by Friday February 18,2022. “We, the members of the Private Commercial Transport Operators, wish to inform the …
Read More »Manhyia shines with bright colours as Queenmother marks Awukudae
It was a festival of tradition, culture and costume as a sea of people gathered at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to celebrate Awukudae with the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The ceremony, which was attended by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the First and Second Ladies, coincided with …
Read More »Shatta Wale’s new girlfriend Elfreda marks her birthday with gorgeous photos
Shatta Wale’s newfound lover Elfreda is a year older today. As part of activities to celebrate her special day has shared beautiful photos on the internet. The Shatta Queen appeared sexy in her photos. She was thankful for a day like this as she wished herself a happy birthday. Netizens …
Read More »PHOTOS: Meet Mimi Boateng: The story behind the young girl who hoisted the AFCON trophy at the CAN 2008
The iconic picture of the lady who hoisted the AFCON trophy before the start of the CAN 2008 tournament in Ghana has become one of the major highlights of the sporting event years on. The young beautiful girl was dressed up in traditional kente and made t sit in a palanquin. …
Read More »Nigerian immigrant begins manufacturing first-ever Black-owned fleet of self-driving pods
A black-owned tech firm based in Miami, Florida, has begun manufacturing self-driving vehicles called JéGO Pods. The firm will start releasing the pods in late 2022 and will be used to mobilize healthcare services. JéGO Technologies Inc is founded by Frederick Akphoghene, a Nigerian immigrant, who started his career in …
Read More »Woman, 33, Jailed 7yrs for Stealing a Child at Boadua
A 33-year-old unemployed woman, Priscilla Owusua has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment in hard labour by the Asamankese Circuit Court for stealing a three-month-old child in Boadua. Priscilla Owusua, also known as Haggar was charged for child stealing, contrary to section 23(1) and 93 of the Criminal offenses Acts …
Read More »Call Kenyasi No.1 chief to order for demolishing police station I built — Akua Donkor to Asantehene
The 2020 flagbearer for the Ghana Freedom Party, Madam Akua Donkor has appealed to Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II to call the Chief of Kenyasi No1, Nana Osei Kofi to order for allegedly demolishing a police station she built for the residents of Mmim Kenyasi No1. According to the Ghana …
Read More »Government interfered with my work – Kwasi Nyantakyi
Experience they say is the best teacher, and that was a point reiterated by former President of the GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi when he appeared on GTVsports+ “Our Passion Our Game” on Thursday night (February 10, 2022). The issue of government’s interference in the activities of the GFA was topical as …
Read More »