A Nigerian national living in Ghana has been shot dead after he allegedly stabbed some police officers at the Kwabenya Hills Valley police station Accra. The suspect, according to police report, stormed the station with a knife and stabbed the officers after a matter involving him was reported at the …
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Amansie West residents chase Chairman Wontumi over abandoned road project
Some residents in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have staged a massive demonstration against the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party NPP Bernard Antwi Boasiako over abandoned road project. The residents from about four communities namely Seidi, Koben, Amanchia and Ahwerewa have asked the …
Read More »Disaster in waiting as Quarry Company stores explosives in Buoho-Achina residential area
Residents of Buoho-Achina in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti are currently living in fear due to the alleged storage of dynamites in the area. The suspected dynamites , according to residents, have been stored in a 40 feeter container at a residential area closer to a stone blasting site …
Read More »Residents at Kromoase ‘bare teeth’ at Wontumi for abandoning 6-unit classroom project
Pupils of Kromoase D/A Basic School in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region have appealed to the government to complete a six-unit classroom block that has been abandoned for so many years as the resident accused the Ashanti regional NPP chairman Mr Bernard Antwi Bosiako aka chairman Wontumi who …
Read More »Two friends died in ‘wee’ fight at Kotwi
Two friends have been reportedly died in violent fight over “cannibis” at Kotwi in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region. Reports say, the suspect, a 24 year old Sherrif is said to have “pulled a knife and stabbed the deceased who has been identified by the residents as Mr Boakye, 26 …
Read More »A/R: Maakro M/A Primary ‘A’ classrooms turned into brothel – Headmistress laments
The Headmistress of Maakro M/A Primary ‘A’ School in the Suame municipal of the Ashanti region, Mrs. Florence Tawiah, has lamented over their classrooms been turned into a brothel by the residents. This, according to the headmistress, was as a result of lack of classrooms and poor security at the …
Read More »Ahenema-Kokoben D/A Cluster of Schools closed down due to rampant ‘shit bombing’
Ahenema-Kokoben D/A 1&2 Cluster of Schools in the Atwima Kwanwoma district of the Ashanti region have been closed down due to rampant open defecation by unknown people in the classrooms. The closure, which is temporal, was in protest by the schools authorities to alert the Ghana Education Service (GES) the …
Read More »A/R: Man, 41, electrocuted when loading cocoa at Hwibaa
A 41 years old man has been electrocuted at Hwibaa near Wioso in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti when he was loading cocoa from a truck The man identified as Asiedu Christian was reportedly killed instantly after coming into contact with a naked electric wire on Sunday …
Read More »Girl, 25, who was burnt by ‘mad man’ at Kotwi receives help after report
The 25 year old girl who was allegedly burnt by a mad man at Kotwi in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region is currently receiving treatment at the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital following OTEC News’ reportage. The family the illing girl who could not afford hospital bills left …
Read More »Kumasi: Suspected thief lynched in Ashtown
A suspected thief has been found dead in a gutter at the forecourt of Ashtown Baptist church in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti. The man believed to be in his early 30s was reportedly lynched after attempting to steal from the church’s premises on Saturday January 22, 2022. …
Read More »Uganda ex-minister Simon Lokodo dies in Geneva
Uganda’s Former ethics and integrity minister Rev Fr Simon Lokodo is dead. Fr Lokodo, a member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) died Saturday morning in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a statement from the rights body. “It’s with great shock and pain that we have learnt of the passing …
Read More »Most followed African Presidents on Twitter
There is no doubt that social media is changing the political landscape in Africa, with more politicians using the micro platforms to mobilise and grow their constituents. For most constituents, easy access to social media has come in handy for them to hold political leaders accountable and also to push …
Read More »Watch highlights of Asante Kotoko’s 2-0 win over Great Olympics in Kumasi
Cameroon striker, Frank Thierry Etouga Mbella hit a brace as Asante Kotoko beat Great Olympics to extend their unbeaten game run. The Reds were the winners of the Ghana Premier League matchday 15 encounters that took place at the Baba Yara Stadium. Etouga put dominant Kotoko in front from the spot …
Read More »Jessica Opare Saforo quits Citi FM
Here’s why Jessica Opare Saforo will no longer host Citi FM/TV programs Media personality, Jessica, ventures into other fields Jessica spends 17 working years at Citi TV/FM Popular media personality, Jessica Opare Saforo, has parted ways with Citi TV/FM after seventeen years of working in the firm, according to a GhanaWeekend.com report. …
Read More »10 iconic pictures of celebrities that trended this week
January is almost over and celebrities are still serving hot looks on social media that are trending. This week marked the One-Week celebration of Afia Schwarzenegger’s father’s passing on January 17, 2022. The event saw many celebrities in the various showbiz circles in attendance. Many of them looked their best …
Read More »Buipe Armed robbery: Burma Camp Defence Intel soldier, 4 others jailed
Mustapha Mohammed, a Burma Camp Defence Intelligence officer who led a group of 4 other armed robbers in the Buipe area has been convicted and awaiting his jail time in a few hours, MyNewsGh.com has filed from the Tamale Circuit Court. MyNewsGh.com has confirmed that indeed Mustapha Mohammed was stationed …
Read More »Video of suspected landguards firing gunshots hits the internet
Some group of young men were in a video discharging firearms They are believed to be landguards Their modus operandi involves intimidating landowners GhanaWeb has intercepted a video of some men alleged to be landguards, seated around a table and discharging firearms indiscriminately. They are believed to be part of the …
Read More »How an internet fraudster scammed over 250,000 members of a popular Facebook page
An influential member of one of the most popular public groups on Facebook in Ghana, Tell It All, has uncovered the scam of an unidentified user. The scammer clandestinely bought into the emotional minds of the over 250,000 members of the group. Nana Tea, as he is known on Facebook, …
Read More »MAD RUSH: Ghana FA receives over 100 applications for vacant Black Stars job
The Ghana Football Association has been inundated with several CV’s of coaches interested in taking over the reins of the senior national football team, the Black Stars. This comes after the GFA officially confirmed its decision to part ways with Serbian trainer Milovan Rajevac on Wednesday, January 26. The FA in a statement …
Read More »Chris Hughton’s reported appointment as Ghana coach generates excitement on social media
News of former Norwich coach, Chris Hughton taking over the vacant Black Stars coaching job has generated excitement on social media as many believe the former Brighton & Hove Albion is tactically astute, and thus is the right man to replace outgone Milovan Rajevac. A report in the media space …
Read More »Two motorbike robbers arrested at Kpevi
Harrison Kojo Agbovi from Akatsi Agbaflome, and Raphael Hlotse, both 23 years, are currently in the custody of the Akatsi Police for engaging in motor snatching robbery. Superintendent Isaac Baah, the Akatsi South Municipal Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA), that on Sunday, at about 1500 hours, both …
Read More »Prison officer shot dead by highway robbers over GH¢340
Robbers strike on Bonsu-Brimso-Apedwa stretch Angry robbers shot prison officer in the left eye Police mount special operation to arrest robbery gang An officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Officer Francis Dzaka Mawunyo, has been shot dead by a gang of three highway robbers on the Asiakwa-Apedwa stretch on …
Read More »Speaker exits parliament after waiting for hours
MPs fail to turn up in parliament for Friday sitting Alban Bagbin wears all-white boubou to parliament Finance Minister reduces E-Levy The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has left the Chamber of Parliament after waiting for Members of Parliament for over five hours. Reports say the Speaker had been in the Chamber since 10am as advertised. A …
Read More »This week on TwitterGhana: Coach Milovan Rajevac Sacked, Nana Aba launches Foundation many and more
For up to the minute updates on trending stories and news, Twitter remains the social media platform that keeps you informed. This Week on Twitter #TwitterGhana captures the latest in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more you might have missed. Coach Milovan Rajevac part ways with Black Stars The Ghana …
Read More »SIM Registration: AirtelTigo takes steps to reduce congestion at registration points
Accra- January 28, 2022- AirtelTigo informs its cherished customers and stakeholders that the company has taken measures to reduce long queues and congestion as the SIM re-registration exercise goes on at its various registration points. This has become necessary following customer concerns to make the process swift and convenient, while …
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