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A/R: 38-year-old man electrocuted while repairing faulty streetlight at Kona
An electrician has died while fixing a faulty streetlight at Kona in the Ashanti Region. Police in the area said the incident was reported at about 5p.m., Friday. Kwadwo Banahene, 38, had climbed a wooden electric pole located behind the Kona mosque to work, his brother Kwame Owusu had told …
Read More »Richard Ofori, 4 others dropped from Black Stars provisional squad for AFCON
Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac has settled on his provisional squad for the 2021 AFCON without five players, according to Kumasi-based Nhyira FM. The Serbian trainer will submit his provisional Black Stars AFCON squad to Ghana FA next week. According to a Nhyira FM report, Saturday morning, South Africa-based goalkeeper Richard …
Read More »Woman knocked down by hit-and-run driver on N1 Highway
A middle-aged woman has been knocked down to death by a speeding vehicle on the N1 Highway. She was reportedly knocked down at Hongkong, near Abeka Lapaz in Accra. According to reports, she was knocked from one side of the road to the other plane. The driver is currently on …
Read More »Mourners involved in fatal crash; six in critical condition
Six persons are in critical conditions after a Ford transit bus crashed at Nkwanta South in the Oti Region. The driver, Denise Boafo, according to passengers, was speeding, causing the vehicle to run over a police barrier and somersaulted after hinting barricades. The vehicle with registration number GE 59 26-09 …
Read More »Road safety education without stringent enforcement is entertainment – Supt. Obeng
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety during the festive season. Speaking on Saturday, December 11, 2021, during Newsfile, the Director of Public Affairs for the Service, Superintendent Alexander Kweku Obeng stated that Police officers have been adequately trained to enforce road safety regulations as well as …
Read More »Policeman commits suicide, ask colleagues to use funeral contributions to settle his debt
A police man attached to Changamwe Police Station in Mombasa, Kenya, has reportedly committed suicide. In a letter addressed to Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the police officer stated that his death should be considered natural as he no longer wants to live. The officer, whose identity has not been made …
Read More »Kotoka Airport: Airlines to pay $3,500 on each unvaccinated passenger
As omicron variant of covid-19 threatens to erode gains made in the fight against the pandemic, Ghana’s health authorities and the Aviation Authority, have issued strict guidelines to airlines flying passengers into the country. In a statement announcing new plans to guard against another wave of COVID-19 infections, the authorities …
Read More »Ernest Opoku, Obaapa Christy disclose their highest GHAMRO cash
Gospel musicians tackle GHAMRO Gospel musicians call for GHAMRO restructuring Ghanaian artistes bemoan unfair treatment from GHAMRO Three popular Ghanaian gospel singers; Ernest Opoku, Obaapa Christy, and Rose Adjei have disclosed the highest amount of money they have received so far from the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO). Read More: Tutulapato …
Read More »Group demonstrates over lack of development in Lambussie
Members of a group calling itself the Concerned Sissala Movement in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region have embarked on a demonstration over what they describe as neglect of development by the successive governments for the past 16 years. The Lambussie District which was created in 2007 is …
Read More »Police kill two armed robbers at Sawla
One of two suspects killed by police identified as Yussif Bolii Police on manhunt for Sawla robbery gang Police collaborate with Sawla community to combat crime A shootout between the police and suspected armed robbers at Sawla in the Savannah Region has led to the death of two members of …
Read More »e-Transaction Levy Services: Cabinet scraps GH¢241m allocation – Ablakwa alleges
Government to implement 1.75 levy on electronic transactions NDC opposes new E-levy Government defends E-levy The government of Ghana will no longer be allocating some GH¢241,933,000 in the 2022 budget for some services in the implementation of the controversial Electronic Transaction collection, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has …
Read More »Ernest Opoku pokes Brother Sammy
Brother Sammy has never been my boss, says Ernest Opoku Brother Sammy exposed Brother Sammy insists Ernest Opoku was his protégé Popular Ghanaian singer, Ernest Opoku has shot down claims that he was trained and nurtured by Brother Sammy. The ‘Onyame a Otease’ hitmaker during a discussion on UTV’s United …
Read More »Joseph Agbeko’s WBO bantamweight title fight cancelled again
Joseph Agbeko’s world title hopes dashed Paul Butler no longer interested in fighting Agbeko Boxing promoter Probellum calls off bout between Paul Butler vs Joseph Agbeko Ghana’s two-time bantamweight champion Joseph ‘King King’ Agbeko’s world title fight against British boxer Paul Butler has been cancelled. The bout which was slated …
Read More »NPP bans all internal contest activities ahead of National Delegates Conference
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has banned all activities associated with internal party contests which include Parliamentary and Presidential Primaries campaigns ahead of its National Delegate Conference. In a statement, the Party stated that its impending National Delegates Conference is expected to be held between 18th and …
Read More »A/R: Fire ravages over ten stores at Buokrom
At least, ten (10) stores have been burnt down into ashes to inferno at Buokrom Estate, B Line park opposite Baptist Church in the Manhyia North Constituency of the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident happened today, Friday, December 10, 2021 at about 7:30am. Unit Committee Chairman of the area, Mr. …
Read More »You can’t prove my government has wasted public funds – Akufo-Addo tells critics
President Akufo-Addo has challenged his critics to prove mismanagement of the economy He said, his govt has prudently managed the Ghanaian economy He spoke at an anti-corruption conference President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged his critics to prove that he has mismanaged the Ghanaian economy. According to him, the prudent management …
Read More »What has happened to Partey and other African stars at Arsenal?
Monday night appeared to be the nadir for Arsenal’s African contingent as an already frustrated fan base snapped. The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by an Everton side that went into the game at Goodison Park winless in their last eight games and one that had not found the back of …
Read More »Asante Kotoko SC signs GHC 1.3 million partnership deal with Betika
Kumasi Asante Kotoko Sporting Club has signed a GHC 1.3 million partnership deal with Betika, one of the fastest-growing betting companies in Ghana. The two-year contract deal is expected to benefit the two organizations in a reciprocal manner. Mr. Ohene Bampoe Brenya, Spokesperson for Betika Company speaking to the Ghana …
Read More »The President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara meets Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi
The President of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has met with Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi to discuss the status of the fast-tracked development of the Baleine discovery, which will be the first net-zero development in Africa for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions. The Prime Minister Patrick Achi, …
Read More »Full list of winners at maiden GhanaWeb Excellence Awards
The first edition of the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards was on December 11, 2021, held at the Accra City Hotel after several months of various stages of implementing the first-ever website-initiated people choice awards in Ghana. The black-tie event was climaxed with a total of 20 personalities and organisations taking home awards …
Read More »Otumfuo launches commemorative gold coins today
Otumfuo launches commemorative gold coins today The coin is made of 24-carat fine gold The coin is to celebrate Asantehene’s contribution to peace Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be launching 24-carat commemorative gold coins today, Sunday, December 12, 2021, to celebrate 22 years of contributing to the peace, stability and development …
Read More »we’ll send you to the other side – IGP warns Krobo rabble-rousers
Ghana’s police chief has warned troublemakers in the Krobo areas of the Eastern Region that he will make sure they are put where they belong. That part of the country has been plunged into darkness for the past few days following the relocation of the Somanya office of the Electricity …
Read More »Dagbon crisis: ‘Don’t misbehave in front of me’ – What ‘livid’ Otumfuo told the disputants
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II played a role in bringing peace to Dagbon He led the mediation committee At one the meetings, he warned the parties not to misbehave in front of him Otumfuo Osei Tutu II played a significant role in resolving the Dagbon chieftaincy disputes after seventeen years of fierce …
Read More »Kumasi dumsor fixed
The Ghana Grid Company Limited has announced the completion of power restoration works to the Ashanti Region. The capital, Kumasi, has been experiencing an interrupted power supply for the past few weeks following the collapse of two towers on the 330kV Aboadze-Anwomaso Transmission Line at Bogoso. The line was restored …
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