The Chairman of the Human Rights Council for Africa Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka has questioned African leaders about the monies they invest in national teams in the African Cup of Nations(AFCON) that brings nothing significant. According to him, the tournament spearheaded by the Confederation of African Football(CAF) doesn’t travel outside …
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GARCC, Waste Management Companies Kick-start ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’
To enhance the government’s drive in making Ghana the cleanest city in Africa, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) in partnership with waste management companies have kick-started the ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ initiative. The campaign, which begun yesterday (Tuesday, February 1, 2022), according to the Greater Accra Regional Minister, …
Read More »We’ll Ensure Success of ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ – Waste management companies
Waste management companies contracted by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) for the ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ project have assured the Greater Accra regional minister of their readiness to ensure the success and also help sustain the initiative. According to one of the companies, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, measures and …
Read More »Guinea-Bissau ‘coup attempt’: What we know so far plus ECOWAS reaction
Fears of a coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau Gunshots heard around presidential palace Development comes a week after Burkina Faso coup West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, have reacted to a purported coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau even as it comes to terms with the January 24 coup in Burkina Faso. The …
Read More »You can’t pay lecturers but can spend $25M on AFCON, World Cup – Captain Smart fires govt
UTAG on indefinite strike NLC drags UTAG to court over strike action Ghana exit 2021 AFCON from group stage Host of Onua Maakye on Onua TV, Captain Smart, has taken a swipe at the government for budgeting $25 million for both the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World …
Read More »Afia Schwarzenegger shades Mzbel?
Afia Schwarzenegger subtly reacts to Mzbel’s controversies Afia Schwarzenegger, Mzbel lose their fathers in close succession Ghanaians react to Mzbel’s father’s death It seems Afia Schwarzenegger is gradually getting fed up with Mzbel’s funeral brouhaha, as the actress who has remained silent all through, has finally thrown a subtle shade on social media. Mzbel has been in the …
Read More »Man kills his brother-in-law after mistaking him for ‘bush meat’
A hunter is in the custody of the Anyirawase District Police for allegedly shooting his brother-in-law to death. According to a report by Mynewsgh.com, suspect Kwame Gbati, on January 29, 2022, met his brother-in-law, Awusie Komla, while on his way to a hunting expedition. According to preliminary police investigations, the …
Read More »C/R: Policeman crushed to death by truck at Twifu Mampong
A Police officer stationed at Twifo Praso Police station in the Central Region, Corporal Promise Adzinu has been killed after a truck ran over him. According to the Central Regional Police Command P.R.O. DSP Irene Oppong who confirmed the incident, a Daewoo Truck was heading towards Cape Coast and upon …
Read More »GACL shuts down McDan’s private jet services terminal
Management of Ghana Airports Company has shutdown the recently launched private jet terminal belonging to McDan Aviation Company, Starr News has gathered. The move follows refusal of the company to halt inauguration of the terminal as directed by MD for Ghana Airport Company Yaw Kwakwa over security and safety breaches. …
Read More »Adwoa Safo To Take Over From Afenyo Markin As Deputy Majority Leader
Adwoa Safo The ‘absentee’ Minister for Children, Gender and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency would be taking over the position of Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament from Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, grapevine information …
Read More »Chris Hughton: All you need to know about Irish-Ghanaian football coach
Former Brighton and Hove Albion coach, Chris Hughton GhanaWeb Feature Experience manager Chris Hughton has had his name being widely mentioned in relation to the vacant Black Stars coaching role. The 63-year-old is said to lead the race for the job as government deem him as the right choice to steer …
Read More »C/R: Angry youth clash with chief over sale of cemetery to private investor
The Youth of Mempeasem in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region have clashed with the Chief of the area over his alleged attempt to sale the cemetery in the area to a private investor. The youth said they only got to know of the development when they were …
Read More »Soldiers deployed to Kulungungu, others near Bawku over suspected Jihadist attack
PLAY VIDEO Click Here to Watch in Twi The Soldiers have been deployed to the Ghana-Burkina Faso border Soldiers have been deployed to Sapeliga, Pulmakom and Kulungungu near the Ghana-Burkina Faso border, over suspected Jihadists’ attack which has resulted in the death of twelve persons and a few …
Read More »Seven killed, 13 injured after explosive blows up vehicle in Kenya
At least seven people have been killed and 13 others injured after a matatu (vehicle) they were travelling in ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mandera, northern Kenya, on Monday morning. The 14-seater public service vehicle plying the Mandera Arabia road had left the Arabia township at …
Read More »No mandatory Covid-19 policy in Ghana – Gov’t
Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare Government says there is no official mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in Ghana. According to government, although its position with regards to COVID-19 vaccination is backed by data, “there is no current mandate requiring mandatory vaccine rollouts within the country.” This was contained in …
Read More »Burkina Faso junta restores constitution; army, spy chiefs fired
Burkina Faso’s military junta have made changes to the top hierarchy of the country’s security structure a week after taking over. The army and intelligence chiefs have been dismissed with coup leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, taking the role of new army chief. He replaces Brig. Gen. Gilbert …
Read More »Value of MoMo transactions drop by GH¢3 billion ahead of E-Levy passage
Data published by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has revealed that the value of mobile money transactions has dropped by GH¢3.2 billion in December last year, less the one month after Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced in the 2022 budget of an electronic transfer levy (E-Levy). According to the report, …
Read More »Concerned drivers mull over 40% transport fare increase after NPA action
The leadership of concerned drivers’ association are holding a crunch meeting on the possible increment of transport fares on Wednesday February 2, 2022. According to the union, up to 40 percent increment could be looming. The group says they sympathise with Ghanaians on the current economic hardships, but in order …
Read More »GCB refutes Nkwanta branch fire outbreak reports
Reported fire outbreak at Nkwanta branch of GCB Nkwanta GCB not affected by fire No casualty was recorded in Nkwanta fire, GCB GCB Bank PLC has indicated that the fire outbreak that was reported to have happened at its Nkwanta branch in the Oti Region was rather at an …
Read More »What Ghanaian celebrities are saying about Rihanna’s pregnancy
Fans cannot keep cool over Rihanna’s pregnancy Delay, Efia Odo, and other Ghanaian celebrities react to Rihanna’s pregnancy Rihanna expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky On January 31, 2022, Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly known as ‘Rihanna’, announced that she is expecting her first child with American rapper, A$AP …
Read More »WATCH: Andre Ayew scores for Al Sadd in win over Al Wakra
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was among the goals as his Al Sadd side brushed aside the tame resistance of Al Wakra at their own back yard in the Qatar Stars League on Monday afternoon. It was an easy 6-0 win for Al Sadd as they were all over …
Read More »VIDEO: Mzbel ‘storms’ Chief Imam’s residence amidst funeral brouhaha
Mzbel visits Chief Iman for counsel Confusion as Mzbel’s ‘huge funeral’ plan for late Muslim father is rejected Mzbel mourns father Ghanaian singer, Mzbel, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, amidst the brewing controversy surrounding her late father’s funeral. Mzbel who earlier admitted to being confused about …
Read More »Girl, 10, drowns in Gordon’s Bay
(iStock) A 10-year-old girl drowned at a beach in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday. ER24 paramedics were alerted shortly after 11:0 and found Gordon’s Bay medical officials and lifeguards at the scene. According to ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak, it is understood that the girl and two friends were swimming in the …
Read More »How thieves have destroyed South Africa’s railways
Dunswart train station now lies in near ruin. The dangling cables, crumbling buildings and towering weeds that obscure the tracks give the impression of a place long abandoned. But it is not time that has caused the destruction at this stop east of South Africa’s commercial hub, Johannesburg. Thieves and …
Read More »BoG maintains policy rate at 14.5%
The Bank of Ghana has maintained the monetary policy rate at 14.5%. This is the second time the Bank of Ghana has decided to keep its lending rate to commercial banks in the country. In a press release dated 31st January 2022, the BoG further stated the spillover of …
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