Of the many things that were popular during the tenure of General Ignatius Kutu Acheampong in the 1970s, the recollection of the term ‘fawoto begye Golf’ can never be overlooked. With many attributions and interpretations given to this term, GhanaWeb has chanced on excerpts of a book that provides a better depiction and …
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No one is above the law – IGP tells media
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has impressed on media associations to outline to their members the mandate of the police service including effecting arrests. According to a report by Graphic Online, the IGP at a meeting with members of the Ghana Journalists Association on Friday stated the …
Read More »Connect FM journalist suffers eardrum damage following police assault
Eric Nana Gyetuah, a journalist with Connect FM, has suffered an injury to his right eardrum after being brutally assaulted by police. A medical report from the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region reveals that his eardrum has been perforated, according to a report by 3News. The journalist was assaulted …
Read More »VIDEO: Yaa Jackson in a lovey-dovey moment with boyfriend as she unveils him on Val’s Day
Yaa Jackson seems to be making the most of Valentine’s Day as she has shared her lovey-dovey moment with her boyfriend. The exclusive video gives an account of Yaa Jackson locking lips passionately with the gentleman. The gentleman in dreadlocks did not show his entire face in the video. Yaa …
Read More »Man crushed to death at Kimotey
One person has died in a crash at Kimotey, a community near Chamba in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region. According to a Citinewsroom.com report, another person is in critical condition following the crash which occurred on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The incident is said to have involved …
Read More »Teacher arrested for allegedly flogging 19-month-old child to death
A school teacher has been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly flogging a 19-month-old pupil to death, police says. The teacher at a nursery and primary school in Asaba, Delta State, was alleged to have left several marks on the toddler’s body after flogging him last Monday. The suspect, who is …
Read More »GBA slams “ignorant, reckless” Francis Sosu over attack on Judges
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has slammed the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, for verbally attacking judges during the demonstration against the E-Levy on Thursday, February 10. Mr Sosu suggested in an interview during the Yentua demo that certain judges will be dealt with politically if the …
Read More »Majid Michel exposes Shatta Wale
Considering that Shatta Wale has been an advocate of respect and honour for women, it was shocking, to say the least, when he descended on Jackie Appiah and made unfounded sexual allegations against her, Majid Michel has said. According to the actor, while he will not judge from afar and chastise Shatta Wale for the outburst, it …
Read More »PHOTOS: Deteriorating Ho Sports Stadium floods after 15 minutes of rain
A preparation match between the Ghana Black Starlets and Home Stars FC was rained off after about 10 minutes of play at the Ho Sports Stadium. Referee Rustum Senorgbe ended the match due to the severity of the rain and the waterlogged state of the pitch. Sections of the deteriorated …
Read More »Chief Justice didn’t respond to us – Police on why Vormawor was detained for 52 hrs
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sylvester Asare has explained to the Ashaiman District Court circumstances leading to the police detaining Lawyer Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormarwor for more than 48 hours. The accused, according to DSP Asare, has been detained for 52 hours beyond the “within 48 hours” allowed by the law. …
Read More »#Fixthecountry convener charged with treason felony; remanded
The Ashaiman District Court has remanded #Fixthecountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormarwor into custody after he was charged with treason felony Monday morning. His plea was not taken. The court said it does not have the jurisdiction to grant bail to the accused due to the nature of the offence. Her Honour …
Read More »This is how Ghanaian celebrities are celebrating Valentine’s Day
Affection and appreciation are two love languages that play a significant role on Valentine’s Day. Everyday is special but this particular day, February 14, is solely dedicated to love. It’s being observed all over the world and scores of Ghanaians including celebrities are not left out. Aside from flaunting their …
Read More »Jomoro MP Has 2 Dates Of Birth
The Petitioner challenging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro in the Western Region to produce evidence of her renounced dual citizenship in court, has stated that the MP has two dates of birth. According to Joshua Emuah Kofie, a native of Nuba-Mpataba in the Jomoro …
Read More »Customers appetite for online banking reduces – BoG report
Data published by the Bank of Ghana have shown that consumers’ appetite for Internet banking has started slowing down. An analysis of the Summary of Economic and Financial data (January 2022) indicates that the growth rate of Internet banking – both in terms of value and volume – slowed in December, …
Read More »VIDEO: Burna Boy performes Second Sermon rmx word for word during a show in Nigeria
Burna Boy audibly sang the remix of Second Sermon which he and Ghana’s Black Sherif worked on at a recent show he headlined in Nigeria. The Nigerian singer spat out the lyrics word for word which was rendered in Twi, the most widely spoken language in Ghana to the amazement …
Read More »Liberia’s ex-president Sirleaf to co-lead new UN Advisory Board
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as co-head of an advisory board for a new global initiative. Ms. Sirleaf will co-lead the High-level Advisory Board of the ‘Our Common Agenda,’ an initiative of the Secretary-General that is geared towards accelerating the achievement of …
Read More »Zimbabwe government implements ‘no work, no pay’ rule for striking teachers
The government of Zimbabwe has warned teachers to stop their “act of misconduct” or be prepared to face “appropriate measures” after large numbers of teachers embarked on a strike. In turn, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz), an advocacy group focusing on pro-poor education and labour justice for …
Read More »Appiatse explosion: Pathologist completes post-mortem on 13 bodies
A post-mortem examination to provide useful information as to how 13 people who lost their lives in the Appiatse explosion has been completed at the VIP Mortuary at Ayensukrom No.1, near Bogoso in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality. Dr Paul Ossei Sampene, a Consultant Pathologist, from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital …
Read More »Two persons arrested for stealing mattresses at Appiatse Relief Camp
Two males in their early 30s have been arrested by the security agencies at the Appiatse Relief Camp for allegedly stealing two mattresses. The suspects were arrested on Thursday at the security gate of the Camp when they made a brisk attempt to sneak out with the items. They have …
Read More »Ghana suffer Hudson-Odoi blow ahead of Nigeria tie?
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi continues to keep the cards to his international career close to his chest amid intensified efforts from Ghana to have him switch allegiance. The winger has told The Standard newspaper that he is yet to make a decision on his national team career. Hudson-Odoi is leaving …
Read More »Two police officers, four civilians dead in head-on collision on Asikuma-Kpeve highway
Two Police officers, three male civilians and female passenger on Sunday, January 13 died on the spot in a fatal accident on the Asikuma-Kpeve highway. On Sunday at about 8:15am Mr Asupah Kwame, 25, driver of a Ford transit bus with registration No. GJ 729-21 with 17 passengers on board …
Read More »Wearing long dresses doesn’t make you spiritual – Evangelist Diana Asamoah
Gospel singer Evangelist Diana Asamoah has disclosed that wearing long dresses or tiring a headgear doesn’t make a Christian spiritual. According to her serving God doesn’t mean a religious person should be ‘dirty’. She made this revelation in one of her videos where she explained that, “tiring a head gear …
Read More »Kudus returns as Ajax beat FC Twente in Eredivisie
Cote d’Ivoire forward Sebastien Haller registered a trio of goals as Ajax handed FC Twente a 5-0 mauling in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday. The 27-year-old’s hat-trick, a Davy Klaassen opener and a Robin Propper own goal ensured three points for The Lancers in the matchday 22 fixture at Johan …
Read More »Fuel price to go up again by 30 pesewas
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumer Ghana (COPEC) is predicting yet another fuel price increment in the coming days. The move is expected is to impact prices of petroleum products which are currently selling at around GH¢7 cedis at some pumps in the country with consumers already grappling to purchase. According …
Read More »PHOTOS: Cameroon president celebrates 89th birthday
Photos have been released from the 89th birthday of Cameroonian President Paul Biya. Online portals have shared photos of the President in the company of the First Lady and other well wishers at an event believed to have taken place at the Etoudi Palace in Yaounde. In one of the …
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