At least 53 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the truck they were being transported in crashed in southern Mexico, authorities say. More than 100 people, said to be migrants from Central America, were crammed into the truck’s trailer when it rolled in the state of Chiapas. …
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Once Africa’s richest woman sanctioned by US for corruption
One time Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, has been slapped with sanctions by the United States government. The Department of State announced on Thursday, December 9, 2021, that Isabel dos Santos, daughter of former Angolan President had been indicted in corrupt practices. “Isabel dos Santos, former Chair of an …
Read More »‘My 90-year-old mother has been crying’ – Nhyiaeso MP claims
Nhyiaeso MP was arrested for traffic office He stated that his mom has been crying since the news got to her He pleaded not guilty in court The NPP MP for Nhyiaeso has indicated his 90-year-old mother has been crying following the news of his arrest by the Police for …
Read More »Yaw Tog’s reactions to his WASSCE results
Yaw Tog announced he’s checked his WASSCE results I panicked after viewing my results, the ‘Sore’ hitmaker reveals Yaw Tog trolled on Twitter The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday, December 8, released the provisional results for candidates who sat for the 2021 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination …
Read More »Two Achimota Forest robbers jailed 5years each
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced two unemployed persons who were terrorising commuters at the Achimota Forest area to five years imprisonment each for stealing. Shadrack Boakye, alias “Anopa,” age 23, vulcanizer and Jacob Sentikwa, alias Hitler, age 24, denied conspiring to commit the crime but they were found culpable …
Read More »Police gunned down one robber at Tema Golf City
The Police in Tela have gunned down one suspected armed robber in Tema, Golf City in Accra. This happened on Monday, December 6, a Police statement said on Thursday, December 9. Following a distress call about a robbery attack in the area, the statement said, a Police patrol team immediately …
Read More »Illegal miner given 15 years over robbery
The Nkawie Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old illegal small-scale miner to 15 years imprisonment for robbery at Betinko, near Nkawie, in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality. Alhassan Sammy was said to have attacked and robbed his victim together with other accomplices who are on the run, of his mobile …
Read More »Two arrested for conspiring to sell boy,16, for Ghc800k
The Akyem Oda District Police Command in Eastern Region has arrested two suspects for conspiring to sell a 16-year-old boy for Ghc800,000. The suspects are Kwaku Asare, 24, and Kwame Asante, 28. Starr News has gathered that the arrest was made through a collaboration between Police and an informant (name …
Read More »I sacrificed my fame and music to secure a future for my children abroad – Gospel musician Cee
There comes a time in everyone’s life when you come to a crossroad. The moment when you need to sacrifice something for something. In the life of Gospel musician Cee, she decided to leave her fame in Ghana and her glorious gospel music career to pursue a guaranteed future for …
Read More »Richard Commey to earn $700K from Lomachenko fight
Commey to become Ghana’s highest boxing earner Commey faces Lomachenko on December 11 World title shot at stake in Commey vs Lomachenko fight Ghanaian boxer, Richard Oblitey Commey will be smiling to the bank as he will pocket $700,000 purse against Ukrainian boxer, Vasiliy Lomachenko. The former IBF lightweight champion is set …
Read More »We are sorry – Yilo Krobo MCE renders apology to ECG over death threats
ECG relocates Somanya office to Juaben Residents of Krobo and ECG engaged in an impasse over billing Parts of Krobo plunged in darkness The Municipal Chief Executive for Yilo Krobo, Eric Tetteh, has rendered an unqualified apology to the Electricity Company of Ghana over death threats issued to its staff …
Read More »Kojo Tsikata laid to rest
Captain Kojo Tsikata (Rtd.) has been laid to rest this morning in Accra after a private funeral. A statement from the family, jointly signed by Colonel Joshua Agbotui (Rtd.) and Fui Tsikata, expressed appreciation to all who conveyed sympathies to the family since the passing of Captain Tsikata on November …
Read More »IGP visits new police station burnt by land guards at Tenbibian
IGP promises to reconstruct vandalized police station Land guards terrorizing residents of Tenibibian, Obom and Ashalaja Suspected land guards fear new police station will threaten their activities The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Danpare has led a team of officers to visit the yet to be commissioned police station …
Read More »Captain Smart granted GH¢100,000 bail after pleading not guilty
Captain Smart arrested for pronouncements that threaten Ghana’s peace and security Captain Smart to report to police every Tuesday and Friday Court adjourns Captain Smart’s case to January 11, 2022 Onua TV presenter, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 …
Read More »Dagbon Union UK (DUUK) Celebrates Maiden Damba Festival ‘Ya -Naa Abubakar II Sends Goodwill Message’
The Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom N’dan Ya- Naa Abubakari II has sent a goodwill message to the Dagbon Union (DUUK) on their maiden damba festival held in London. The event which was held in London on the 4th of December 2021 witnessed the sons and daughters of the Dagbon …
Read More »How Joyce Blessing’s husband did DNA tests without her
Joyce Blessing‘s marriage on the verge of collapse Presenter cites DNA test results, claims one of Joyce Blessing’s kids not her husband’s Kwasi Aboagye claims Joyce Blessing‘s consent was not sought before DNA test was conducted In the midst of reports that DNA test results have shown that one of the three …
Read More »You lack ambition – Alhaji Grusah fires Faisal head coach over season targets
King Faisal are second on the GPL table King Faisal beat Kotoko to go top of the table Alhaji Grusah target contenetal football King Faisal owner Alhaji Grusah has slammed his head coach, Nurudeen Amadu for not targeting the league trophy following an impressive start. Grusah and his manager have …
Read More »Love for a fair lady ends Yatimi in prison
A 23-year-old prison inmate, Stephen Yatimi ended up in prison after he stole a motorbike to sell to enable him to cater for his girlfriend. Though it is said that it takes efforts to retain someone you love, Yatimi is an example of those who would risk anything so as …
Read More »Hushpuppi has also won African of the Year – Twum Boafo mocks Akufo-Addo’s Forbes Award
President Akufo-Addo wins Forbes Magazine African of the Year Twum Boafo questioned the nobility Forbes Award African of the Year Award means the world is seeing the work of my government, Says President Akufo-Addo Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Board, Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has downplayed the …
Read More »Otumfuo Gold Coins: Apostle Francis Amoako Atta explains its spiritual meaning
Apostle Francis Amoako Atta of the Parliament Chapel International in Accra has given a spiritual angle to the Commemorative Gold Coins to be issued on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Kumasi in honour of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his peace initiatives. Speaking on Angel TV, he said the Commemorative Gold …
Read More »Four killed, 17 injured after building collapses
At least four people have died and 17 others injured after a building under construction collapsed in Goba in the outskirts Dar es Salaam on Monday. The injured have been taken to hospital for medical treatment. Ubungo District Commissioner Kheri James said the building caused damage to houses that were …
Read More »Former Malawi officials arrested for allegedly misleading IMF
Malawi’s former finance minister and ex-central bank governor have been arrested for allegedly misleading the IMF over the southern African country’s compliance with a bailout. Joseph Mwanamvekha and Dalitso Kabambe, respectively the finance minister and head of the central bank until last year, are suspected of having “procured and masterminded” …
Read More »Sekondi court withdraws warrant for arrest of Jomoro MP
The Sekondi Commercial Court A presided over by Her Ladyship, Justice Sedina Agbemava, has rescinded a bench warrant issued on Monday, December 6, 2021, for the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, in the case in which her citizenship is being challenged. She was supposed to …
Read More »Court strikes out injunction against NCA, others over SIM cards re-registration
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court has struck out an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing re-registration of the SIM Card. This was after the applicant in the matter, Francis Kwarteng Arthur, through his lawyers led by Dr. Justice Srem Sai withdrew the application. The applicant who is …
Read More »‘E-levy not compulsory; keep your money on your phone if you can’t pay’ – Carlos Ahenkorah
Chairman of the Trade and Industry Committee of Parliament, Carlos Ahenkorah, has entreated Ghanaians who do not want to pay the 1.75 percent e-levy not to patronize electronic transaction services. Mr. Ahenkorah insists the levy is not compulsory, and persons who do not want to pay are free not to …
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