The Accra Regional Police Command has announced a temporary closure of some principal roads in the city ahead of the Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State on Thursday, February 3, 2022. ECOWAS leaders are meeting in Accra to discuss the political situation in Burkina Faso. A press statement …
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Captain Smart granted GH¢50,000 bail
Captain Smart charged with extortion Captain Smart, one other in court Captain Smart pleads not guilty to the charge of extortion Captain Smart has been granted a GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties by an Accra Circuit Court. The controversial radio talk host whose real name is Blessed Godsbrain Smart …
Read More »CAF declines GFA request to host Nigeria at Baba Yara Stadium
Ghana paired with Nigeria for World Cup playoff Ghana-Nigeria first leg set for March 23 Nigeria to host Ghana in Abuja Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected the Ghana Football Association(GFA)s’ request to stage Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs first leg against Nigeria at Baba Yara Stadium. CAF in …
Read More »Former Prez Kufour blocks public road for estate project
Ashanti Regional Director of the Urban Road says the road was constructed illegally Former President John Agyekum Kufour has allegedly blocked a major road that connects commuters to other areas with a wall ostensibly for an estate project. The blocked road connects State Experimental Basic School, Ashanti Regional Coordinating …
Read More »Obinim arrested, fined GH₵1,200 for fixing a siren on his ‘V8’
File photo: Bishop Daniel Obinim when he arrestted for an offense in 2016 Police caution against unapproved sirens and strobe lights Police remove strobe lights and siren on Obinim’s Toyota Landcruiser Stop fixing strobe lights and sirens on your cars, Police to public The founder and leader of International …
Read More »Kojo Yankson invited by CID over ‘Abena Korkor-Sammy Awuku’ saga – Report
Kojo Yankson has allegedly been invited by the CID over Abena Korkor’s recent outburst Abena Korkor makes allegations against public figures Sammy Awuku said to have reported Abena Korkor to CID CID reportedly extends invitation to Abena Korkor Popular broadcaster, Kojo Yankson, has been invited to the Criminal Investigations …
Read More »UEW ordered to reinstate Prof. Avoke
Prof Mawutor Avoke was removed as UEW Vice-Chancellor in 2017 Prof Avoke’s mandate challenged Prof Avoke removed from office in 2017 Court orders reinstatement of UEW principal officers removed from office in 2017 legal battle A Winneba High Court has ruled that the removal of former Vice-Chancellor of the …
Read More »Captain Smart charged for extortion
Captain Smart is being charged with two counts of extortion The host of Onua TV’s breakfast show, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has been charged with two counts of extortion. The two charges according to the prosecution are in relation to December 23, 2021, and January …
Read More »Delay takes her famous TV show ‘The Delay Show’ to TV3 after 9 years
It might have been years of learning and new strategy development to bounce back stronger, bigger and better. Deloris Frimpong Manso’s flagship TV show ‘The Delay Show’ gained prominence when it was first aired on Media General’s TV3 years ago. The show, then on TV3 saw a good number of …
Read More »‘IMF is the solution to Ghana’s economic challenges, not e-levy’ – Ato Forson
The debate about the passing of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) by the government still remains unsettled after facing rejection from the Ghanaian public and the Minority caucus in Parliament. Although the government claims the intended purpose of the new tax measure is to raise revenue to support job creation …
Read More »Power cable collapse at Dr. Congo market kills 26
Image caption, A high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping At least 26 people have died after they were electrocuted by a falling power cable at a market in the Democratic Republic of Congo, police say. The high-voltage cable snapped and fell onto houses and people shopping …
Read More »Sammi Awuku drags Abena Korkor to CID for accusing him of death threats
Director General of National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has reported Nana Abena Korkor Addo to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service for defamation. Abena Korkor in several live videos on social media has alleged she had an amorous relationship with the politician and other popular …
Read More »Kasoa murder: I was nowhere near murder scene – Suspected killer tells court
Nicholas Kani, the second accused person for the murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdullah has said he was nowhere near the crime scene where the murder happened. Kani, has raised a defence of Alibi and said he has witnesses to support his defence of Alibi. An Alibi is a defence …
Read More »Otto Addo prepared tactics for Ghana vs Germany at 2014 World Cup – Saanie Daara reveals
Former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association, Saanie Daara GFA and government at loggerheads over next Black Stars coach Ghana to face Nigeria in 2022 World Cup playoffs Chris Hughton pops up as governments choice for Black Stars Former Communications Director for the Ghana Football Association, Saanie Daara has made a …
Read More »UCC statutes allow school’s closure after 21 days of non-academic work
There have been claims and uncertainties about whether or not public universities in the country have provisions that compel them to shut down the schools when academic work is continuously disrupted for 21 days. While some reports mention 21 days, others have reported that universities can close down after 31 …
Read More »Two times Ursula Owusu’s E-levy comments courted controversy
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Communication and Digitization Minister Ursula Owusu twice courts controversy over E-levy defense Majority and Minority standoff over E-levy persists E-levy contained in 2022 budget Communication and Digitalization Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has in the last three months courted controversy over the controversial Electronic Transactions (E-levy) tax contained in …
Read More »E-Levy: Government determined to find ways of sustaining economy – Akufo-Addo
Parliament engages stakeholders on E-Levy Minority, citizens oppose E-Levy E-Levy to shore up revenue, create jobs – Finance Minister President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his administration’s resolve to find ways of addressing revenue gaps in government’s 2022 budget. According to him, government as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has …
Read More »Paramount chief of Offinso ‘goes home’ Feb 24; funerals banned
The late Nana Wiafe Akenten III The burial and final funeral rites of the late paramount chief of Offinso would take place from February 22 -24, the Traditional Council has announced, as it imposes a ban on drumming and noisemaking in the area. The remains of Nana Wiafe Akenten III …
Read More »Woman kills newborn baby to destroy evidence of cheating
File photo: Crime A cheating wife who fell pregnant while having an adulterous affair has been arrested for strangling her newborn baby. The woman allegedly killed the baby to hide the evidence of her infidelity from her husband, who is based in South Africa. The Chronicle reports that Trasia Mathe could not …
Read More »Asantehemaa’s 5th anniversary celebration: Kumasi shops to be closed down on Saturday February 5
The Kumasi Kejetia/Central Market together with Concerned Central Market Traders Association have agreed to closed all shops in the Greater Kumasi City for a special cleanup exercise ahead of the 5th anniversary celebration of the Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The exercise which is expected to come off on Saturday …
Read More »VIDEO: Osei Kwame Despite arrives at airport in style ahead of 60th birthday celebration
Despite celebrates 60th birthday Despite journeys to Wiamoase for his birthday Friends of Despite celebrate him Flanked by colleagues in uniform, Dr. Osei Kwame Despite received a rousing welcome from members of the East Legon Executive Club as he touched down at the Kotoka International Airport, Wednesday. The business mogul together …
Read More »I bought US$151,000 Mercedes with excess cash after my US surgery – Kennedy Agyapong
Kennedy Agyapong, Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong confirms having brain surgery in US Assin North MP motivate Ghanaians to accept E-levy He recounts buying a new car to celebrate a successful surgery Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed one way he ‘celebrated’ his successful surgery to …
Read More »Forgo your 13th month salary for 2020 & 2021 – Health Minister to KATH Doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has asked doctors of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region to forgo their 13th-month salary for 2020 and 2021 as he promises the government will pay that of this year due to financial constraints. Executives of the Ghana Medical Association(GMA) who …
Read More »US trying to draw Russia into war – Putin says
IMAGE SOURCE,REUTERSImage caption, Mr Putin was speaking after talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Moscow Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine. He said America’s goal was to use a confrontation as a pretext to impose …
Read More »Fire guts houses, shops at Akyem Osiem
Several houses and shops have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at Akyem Osiem in Abuakwa North Municipality in the Eastern region. The fire reportedly affected fifteen rooms in clustered houses and four shops. Unquantified items and household properties were consumed by the inferno which has displaced over 30 occupants. …
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