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Columbus Crew defender Harrison Afful joins Charlotte FC
Ghanaian defender Harrison Afful has departed Columbus Crew after spending seven seasons at the club as a free agent and joined expansion side Charlotte FC. Afful, 35, has signed a contract with expansion club Charlotte FC for its inaugural 2022 season and a club option for 2023, Charlotte announced on …
Read More »Kurt Okraku has been exporting players to Tunisia – Saddick Adams tells Otumfuo
Ghanaian sports journalist, Saddick Adams has been explaining to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, why player exodus would be very difficult to end. The Asantehene on Thursday, December 16, 2021, charged the Ghana Football Association’s President Kurt Okraku to bring an end to the numerous player exodus in the …
Read More »UW/R: 42 killed in car crash
A total of 42 persons lost their lives out of a total of 146 recorded road traffic crashes in the Upper West Region from January to December 2021 according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The total number of vehicles involved was 234 out of which there were 34 …
Read More »Head-on train collision at Wassa Manso
Two trains have collided at Wassa Manso Fire service personnel aid The incident occurred on Saturday morning A head-on collision by two trains at Wassa Manso in the Western Region has resulted in the death of many passengers on board. The incident is said to have happened around 2 am …
Read More »Tension in Nyinawusu after the death of five illegal miners
There is uneasy calm at Nyinawusu, a mining community in the Atwima Mponua district following the alleged killing of five illegal small-scale miners (galamseyers) by some community members. According to reports, the victims were mistaken for armed robbers. The Atwima Mponua District Security Council is considering a military intervention to …
Read More »NPP National Delegates Conference – What to expect
NPP ready to hold Delegates Conference Kumasi hosts 2021 NPP Delegates Conference President Akufo-Addo, Bawumia to attend Delegates Conference Delegates from all 275 constituencies will gather in Kumasi for the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s first National Delegates Conference after the party won power in 2020. The annual event which is held in …
Read More »What crime have we committed? – Dormaahene questions renovation at Sunyani airport
The Dormaahene and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyeman Badu, has described the uncompleted at Sunyani and other parts of the region as discriminatory against the people of Bono. He has therefore asked the government to make it a priority to complete the projects. He …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong’s cross-examination postponed over ill health
Kennedy Agyapong is unwell His cross-examination in court was truncated He is facing a defamation suit from Anas Aremayaw Anas The defamation suit brought against the Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, by Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been adjourned by the court due to the health condition of the MP. According …
Read More »Arthur K tables pressing issues for NPP to break the 8
A stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) based in the United States, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has pencilled a number of issues he believes the party has to address if they are to break the 8-year cycle. The NPP will be having their national delegates conference in Kumasi on …
Read More »Crystal Palace boss highlights Jordan Ayew’s importance to club
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has said Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew is massively important to the club after ending his goal drought. The 30-year-old scored his first goal in 43 games in midweek when Crystal Palace played a 2-2 draw with Southampton on home turf. His last goal for Palace …
Read More »South Africa sees fewer hospitalisations as Omicron cases surge
COVID-19 infection rates are soaring across South Africa as a result of the highly mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but fewer people have died or required hospital treatment compared with previous waves of the disease, according to health officials. South Africa on Wednesday recorded its highest number of cases …
Read More »UN rights council orders international probe into Ethiopia abuses
The UN Human Rights Council has voted to launch an international investigation into abuses in Ethiopia, despite protests from Addis Ababa, amid warnings of looming generalized violence. The 47-member council voted with 21 in favor, 15 opposed, and 11 abstentions on Friday to order the establishment of “an international commission …
Read More »7 chic photos which highlight how much of a ‘boss lady’ Delay is
Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay has been trending these past few days on the internet for various reasons. The TV show host cum entrepreneur has created a series of buzz involving popular musician Amerado on social media lately. While Delay continues to grab the public attention we cannot …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Davido, Kuami Eugene, Stonebwoy & more perform at GTCO Music Concert
Watch the LIVESTREAMING of the GT Bank first-ever show tagged: GTCO Music Concert: Live in Ghana! This inaugural event which is free to attend is being held at the Accra Sports Stadium with some top artistes headlining the event. Read More: Tutulapato of TV3’s Talented Kidz gains admission to St. …
Read More »Kpongunor residents reject pre-paid meters
The residents of Kpongunor in the Krobo area, have rejected plans by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to install pre-paid meters in the Yilo and Manya Krobo municipalities. The management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), on Tuesday, began a comprehensive meter reading and pre-installation survey in the …
Read More »Zuarangu police killings: IGP, family members receive remains of slain officers
Mortal remains of two slain officers airlifted to Accra Emmanuel Akowuah, Mohammed Adam Suley killed at Zuarungu GH¢50,000 bounty placed on suspected armed robbers The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has received the mortal remains of two gallant police officers who were killed by suspected armed robbers while on …
Read More »Lighthouse Chapel sues Manasseh Azure, three others for defamation
The Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI) has filed three different defamation suits against Manasseh Azure, an investigative journalist and three others at the Human Rights Court (High Court Division). The Church, in its statement of claim, held that Mr Azure, an Editor, together with one Suleman Braimah, Executive Director of Media …
Read More »Leading Oil Marketing Companies begin to reduce fuel prices
Oil prices on the global market witness some reductions Leading OMCs in Ghana began to cut down prices New COVID-19 variants could derail oil demand and supply Some leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have begun to reduce the prices of petroleum products, checks by GhanaWeb Business have revealed. The development comes after …
Read More »Over 40 ABUSCO students suspended indefinitely over gangsterism
About 45 students of the Abuakwa State College(ABUSCO) in the Eastern Region have been suspended indefinitely by management of the school for allegedly engaging in gangsterism. They are alleged to have formed a group known as “Above the Law”. The form 2 Green track male boarding students of Akyem Asafo …
Read More »2022 budget: Finance Committee suspends consideration of E-Levy
The Finance Committee of Parliament has suspended consideration of the Electronic Transactions Levy Bill, 2021. This means parliament is unlikely to pass or reject the bill if the House rises later today. The minority has threatened to shoot down the controversial 1.75% E-Levy which is to affect mobile money Transactions …
Read More »Fake John Mahama arrested over alleged fraud
NDC communicator arrested Gabriel Agah allegedly defrauds victim of GH¢150,000 Fake John Mahama case adjourned to January 5, 2022 The Police in the Ashanti region have arrested one Gabriel Agah for allegedly impersonating former President John Dramani Mahama, Asaase News has reported. According to the portal, Gabriel Agah who is a …
Read More »2021 Census: Over 1 million persons are unemployed
A total of1, 551, 118 persons aged 15 years above are unemployed in the country while 9,990,237 are employed, according to the 2021 Population and Housing Census figures. Professor Samuel Kobina Annim, the Government statistician, said the unemployment rate among the population aged 15 years above was 13.4 percent and …
Read More »Unrest in Libya fuels doubts over planned election
Tensions have mounted in Libya in the past few days, raising doubts that an election, seen as crucial to restoring stability to the conflict-ridden country, will be held as scheduled later this month. Armed groups overnight took control of the area near the council of ministers’ premises in the capital …
Read More »Akuapem Poloo pays GHC12k fine, set to be released
Actress Rosemond Alade Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo has paid her fine of 1000 penalty units equivalent to GHc12, 000 as a replacement for her 90-day custodial sentence. The actress, who is currently at the Nsawam Prison is expected to be released yesterday, December 16, 2021, after paying the …
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