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Alot of students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are leaving the campus in frustration, as members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) continue with their strike. This comes in the wake of stalled negotiations between the striking teachers and the government to resolve …

Having derived its name from an old fishing village called Torman, the construction of the Tema Port began in the 1950s after Ghana gained independence from British control. Though the idea of its construction was initially proposed by the British colony, its planning and implementation began after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, …

Food prices have gone up in various markets across the Sunyani Municipality, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) market survey shows. The price of yam, maize, plantain, and vegetables are all up. One hundred (100) tubers which used to sell between GHC400.00 and GHC1,400.00 depending on the sizes about two weeks …

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has said she has sued a TV channel for showing her film without authorisation. Although she did not disclose the name of the channel, the actress expressed concerns over the usage of her content without permission, stressing that it is an infringement on their copyrights. This …

Police in Brazil have arrested three men in connection with the deadly beating of a 24-year-old Congolese refugee at a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro. According to Reuters, security camera photos that were released by the police on Tuesday showed three men assaulting Moise Kabagambe with sticks. The images …

In a historic first of it’s kind for Boxing in West Africa, automobile giants Renault Ghana, through Premium Motors have given the sport a massive boost with a mega sponsorship of two brand new Renault KWID vehicles ahead of the Professional Boxing League. The CEO of Renault Ghana – Mr …

Former deputy minister for information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for acting in a manner that compromises press freedom. The president has been under serious criticism following the arrest and detention of some journalists and activists over the past few weeks as …

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched ‘Street Food Vending Permit (SFVP) Scheme’ to regulate the activities of street food vendors in a bid to protect public health and safety. The scheme, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at ensuring food sold on the …

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure has stated that the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor was expected owing to his coup comment and circumstances surrounding same. According to Manasseh, it would have been irresponsible on the part of the state if it had not taken action over the comment made by the #FixTheCountry …

Accra Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has said the newly put together Black Stars technical will be a disaster in their job execution. The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association [GFA] on Wednesday announced Otto Addo as the successor to Milovan Rajevac on an interim basis. …

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has described recent reports of the Ghana Card being used as an electronic passport globally as “incorrect.” “ICAO is aware of recent and incorrect media reports claiming that ICAO has agreed that the Ghanaian ID card is equivalent to an ePassport. However, it is …

The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Thursday morning hit the streets of Accra to protest against the passage of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy). The group was joined by aged citizens, head porters also known as ‘Kayayie’, Coalition of Concerned University Students among others. Clad in …

An operation to eradicate crime in Vereeniging led to the arrest of five police officers for alleged drug dealing. The five officers are attached to the Sedibeng Task Team, which is tasked to fight crime in Vereeniging and neighbouring areas. Their arrest coincided with Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko’s visit …

The nominees for the 5th edition of 3Music Awards have been announced at a ceremony held at the Teelande Tea Garden in Accra. Check out the list below. Afrobeats/Afro-Pop Song of The Year Camidoh – Available ft Eugy D black – Enjoyment Minister ft Quamina MP & Stonebwoy Darkovibes – …

A woman believed to be in her 30s has been crushed to death at Anloga Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. This happened when a trailer with registration number GM 9671-13 rammed a Kia Pregio minivan with the number AS 3989-20 and a Nissan minivan with the …

Religious police in the Nigerian city of Kano crushed and burned almost 4 million bottles of confiscated beer in what officials said was one of their largest hauls in their efforts to clamp down on alcohol, BBC reported. Bulldozers were used to crush the bottles in the full glare of …

Nana Dubin Kwapong, personal assistant to Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has disclosed that the MP will arrive in the country next week. The absentee MP has come under fire in recent weeks over her continuous absence from Parliament with some NPP MPs accusing her of holding the government to ransom …

Former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi is confident about the Black Stars World Cup qualification chances. Ghana will take on rivals Nigeria in the final round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers where the winner of both legs will secure qualification to the biggest soccer mundial slated for November …

A US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare (Kwaku Azar) has expressed concern over the police’s arrest of persons who turn down their invitation to assist with investigations. According to him, police have no right to arrest people for turning down their invitation. He said the police can …

The International Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO, has described as ‘incorrect’ recent media reports that it had certified the Ghana Card and made it equivalent to an e-Passport. In a statement sent to GhanaWeb, the organization explained among other things that its mandate did not include certifying documents that could replace …

A four-year-old girl died after she was knocked down by an unknown motorist, whilst crossing the road. The victim, who was in the company of her friends, could not catch up with the pace when crossing the road and was knocked down by a speeding vehicle, killing her instantly at …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, has filed a review application at the Supreme Court challenging the court’s decision to hear his case today, Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mr Quayson had already filed a certiorari asking the apex court to quash the …

Ghanaian actress turned musician, Emelia Brobbey, just like many celebrities have fans bragging to their circles of being friends or dating her. According to the on-screen goddess in an interview on Accra FM, people use her pictures for clout. From time to time, she receives calls informing her about random …

Captain Andre Ayew, China-based Mubarak Wakaso, and Columbus Crew skipper Jonathan Mensah are among a list of players to miss out on Ghana’s squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying clash with Nigeria if suggestions of embattled former Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi are anything to go by. Speaking …

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Constitutional lawyer, ha over the past year been the face of the #FixTheCountry Movement, which is demanding among others accountability and good governance from the political class. He has used his social media handle, appearances on radio and TV and an active on-ground activism to push the …