Unidentified thugs have set fire into a newly constructed police station at Tenbibian in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The station, which had been fully furnished, was set to be commissioned within the week. Reports suggest the suspects destroyed the commander’s office, furniture and other property …
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SAFA had no evidence to win protest against Ghana – Ex-Bafana Bafana captain
FIFA rejected SAFA’s petition on procedural grounds Neil Tovey said SAFA’s petition was bound to fail The ruling from FIFA is subject to an appeal Former Bafana Bafana captain, Neil Tovey, has said that he knew the petition from the South African Football Association (SAFA) to FIFA on their game …
Read More »Parliament adopts revisions to 2022 budget despite Minority protest
Parliament has adopted modifications to the 2022 budget statement and economic policy presented by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, despite opposition from the Minority in relation to the 1.75 percent e-Levy. The Minister in a letter to Parliament made some revisions such as the GHS 10 million allocated for feasibility studies …
Read More »Convicted Akuapem Poloo again files Notice of Appeal against 90 days jail term
Lawyers of convicted actress Rosemond Alade Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo have filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging the dismissal of her appeal by the High Court. On Monday, December 1, 2021, the High Court presided over by Justice Ruby Aryeetey dismissed her Appeal …
Read More »AUDIO: Driver of MMT bus that caught fire narrates how 63 escaped unhurt
Maxwell Akrofi, the driver of a Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus that caught fire at Ayigya near the Tech Police station in Kumasi, has broken his silence. The bus with about 63 passengers onboard to a prayer meeting caught fire after the ignition of the vehicle developed a fault in the …
Read More »ECG shuts down Tema Oil Refinery over ¢27m debt
A task force from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cut electricity supply to the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) for its failure to pay its bills. According to the energy distributor, TOR’s current debt is about ¢27 million cedis, hence disconnecting them. ECG says it has been working tirelessly …
Read More »Immediately withdraw your directive to Goil; it’s dangerous and unfortunate — OMCs to government
Government has provoked Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) following its directive to Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) to reduce fuel prices by 15pesewas. The 175 OMCs are asking government to immediately withdraw the directive to Goil and desists from ever interfering in the market in one way or the other if the …
Read More »Ghana, Guyana sign strategic partnership agreement
The Governments of Ghana and Guyana have signed a Framework Agreement on Co-operation designed to actualize the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. A number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in the Petroleum and Investment promotion sectors have also been signed on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Georgetown, Guyana, …
Read More »2022 budget remains rejected – Murtala
Tamale Central Lawmaker, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has said that as far as the Minority is concerned, the 2022 budget statement remains rejected. For the budget to be accepted, he said, the Minister of Finance would have to relay the entire document in Parliament with the changes duly reflected. “As far as we …
Read More »Coup Trial: Fourth prosecution witness gives testimony
Ten persons charged for allegedly plotting to overthrow government Prosecution calls fourth witness Fourth prosecution witness in coup trial says accused person pestered him for assistance to acquire communication Gota The fourth prosecution witness in the ongoing coup trial has given his testimony in chief about how one of the …
Read More »Africa needs maximum 20 of Akufo-Addo’s leadership to develop – Dangote
Dangote speaks at Development Finance Forum held in Accra Nigerian business magnate, Dangote challenges African leaders to fix power supply challenge Dangote tags Akufo-Addo, Paul Kagame and Alassane Ouattara as visionary leaders Africa’s most successful businessman, Aliki Dangote has posited that the continent of Africa only requires a maximum of …
Read More »VIDEO: Woman slaps husband on live TV over accusation of uncleanliness
A Kumasi-based woman, Beatrice Tamakloe, got the host and panel of Nhyira FM’s Obra show in shock when she landed a slap on the cheeks of her husband. Read more: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it In what was an unsuspecting …
Read More »Please come home – Nayas’ husband begs for forgiveness
Nana Sarfo reveals issues with Nayas are being resolved Nana Sarfo asks for forgiveness from Nayas’ family Nayas confirms collapse of marriage Nana Sarfo Kantanka, the husband of Ghanaian actress Nayas has appealed to the actress to come back home. In November 2021, the controversial actress in an interview disclosed …
Read More »CalBank is the secret behind the Ghana Beach Soccer “survive and thrive” mantra
The Chairman of the GFA Beach Soccer Committee has stated emphatically that indigenous financial institution CalBank is the reason why the sport has not collapsed over the past decade of it’s challenging growth. Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah made the remarks when he addressed Chiefs, elders, tourism agencies and a number of corporate …
Read More »WATCH: Parliament meets on 2022 budget statement and economic policy
The Majority and Minority Caucus of Ghana’s eight parliament will today December 7, 2021 resume sitting to deliberate over the contention of the 2022 budget statement. The House was on Thursday December 2, 2021 rendered empty after a showdown, amid heated debate and confusion over the approval of the 2022 …
Read More »British teenager survives crocodile attack in Zambia
An 18-year-old British woman has said she is “very, very lucky” to have survived a crocodile attack while on holiday in Zambia. Amelie Osborn-Smith was left fighting for her life after the 10ft (3-metre) reptile dragged her into a death roll as she swam with friends in the Zambezi river …
Read More »Police on the heels of Shatta Wale’s sister
Shatta Wale’s court case adjourned to January 25, 2022 Shatta Wale’s lawyer request for in-camera hearing Shatta Wale’s sister on the run The prosecution involved in Shatta Wale’s court case has disclosed its intentions to continually manhunt for the dancehall artiste’s sister who was actively involved in the gun shooting hoax …
Read More »Delay insists Amerado is just a ‘friend’ amidst dating rumours
elay and Amerado spark dating rumours with a photo Delay says Amerado is a friend I have been friends with Delay for 20 years, Okyeame Kwame Television presenter, Deloris Frimpong Manso, has shot down dating rumours between herself and young Ghanaian rapper, Amerado. The two have been a subject of conversation following a photo …
Read More »Drivers’ Strike: 22 busted for rioting
The police in Accra, on Monday, 6 December 2021, arrested 22 suspects for various offences such as rioting, causing damage and blocking public roads within the Accra Metropolis during the nationwide sit-down strike by commercial drivers. According to the police, the suspects took advantage of the sit-down strike to disturb …
Read More »Approval of 1.75% e-levy: That’s why God made us the majority in parliament – Ofori-Atta
Video Archive Tue, 7 Dec 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com E-levy remains 1.75%, Ofori-Atta E-levy to widen country’s tax net, Finance Minister 2022 budget modified The debate on whether or not the e-levy placed on all electronic transactions and remittances will be reviewed downwards to help lessen the burden of Ghanaians, especially the vulnerable …
Read More »Suspected land guards burn down new police station at Tebibiano
Suspected land guards fear new police station will threaten their activities Chief of Tebibiano condemns attack on the new police station MCE assures of the refurbishment of vandalised police station A group of suspected land guards are reported to have burnt down a newly built police station set for commissioning …
Read More »Boyfriend sets mother of two on fire in Nkawkaw
A 30-year-old mother of two kids has been burnt to death at Nkawkaw Kurofofrom in the Eastern Region. It has emerged that the suspect, Foster Onwona, who happens to be the boyfriend of the deceased, allegedly set the room they were living in with the daughter ablaze. The 9-year-old child …
Read More »High Court issues bench warrant for Jomoro MP’s arrest
Eligibility of Jomoro MP to contest in 2020 election challenged Court orders Affo Toffey to produce evidence of Ivorian citizenship renunciation Jomoro MP accused of holding dual citizenship prior to election 2020 The Sekondi High Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo …
Read More »Idriss Deby’s son succeeds him as Chad’s only five-star army general
Former Chadian leader Idriss Deby Itno was the only five-star general the country had till his death in April 2021. He died on the frontlines when he joined a campaign to halt the advance of rebels who were threatening to depose him. Eight months after his death, Chad has a …
Read More »Deceased woman found in refrigerator identify as Lizzy Mudenda
The woman whose body was discovered in a refrigerator in her boyfriend’s room at Ho-Fiave a fortnight ago, has been identified by the police as Lizzy Mudenda,age 22 and is a Zambian citizen. Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of the Volta Region, DCOP Edward Kwateng, told the Ghanaian Times in …
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