A head-on collision involving two Ford transit mini buses near Sege on the Tema-Aflao Highway over the weekend claimed six lives and injured a number of passengers. Chief Inspector Stella Dede Dzakpasu, the Tema Police Regional Public Relations Officer, told the Ghana News Agency that four died on the spot …
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EU blacklists 97 airlines from flying over European airspace
The European Commission has updated its list of airlines banned from operating in European airspace because they fail to meet international safety standards. Under the revision, 97 operators are prohibited from flying over Europe, which is actually down on the 103 listed previously. This is because several Moldovan companies were …
Read More »Dagbon Overlord lauds National Best Farmer Following visit by Agric Minister
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari II, has praised the National Best Farmer for 2021, 44-year-old Alhaji Mohammed Mashud, who hails from Mion District in the Northern Region. He said the award was for the people of Dagbon, thus urging the youth in Dagbon township and the country as …
Read More »Jospong Group’s 5-Day 2021 Thanksgiving Service Opens
The Presiding Bishop of the Victory Bible Church International (VBCI), Bishop Nii Apiakai Tackie-Yarboi, has underscored the need for workers to be thankful and grateful to their employers. According to him, employers and gifts from God who help workers to fend for their families. “You need to say thank you, …
Read More »Mighty Warriors outclass Teshie United to lift maiden Ghana Beach Soccer Union Cup
Mighty Warriors from the small coastal town of Havedzi in the Volta region are the first champions of the Ghana Beach Soccer Union Cup. Before their triumph, a minute’s silence was observed at the Emancipation Beach Resort in Keta; where, over the weekend, top Beach Soccer teams converged to battle …
Read More »Ex-police officer, 37, shoots tenant over rent arrears
A 37-year-old ex-police officer has been arrested by police at Ejisu for allegedly attempting to shoot his tenant over rent arrears. Prince Nyarko was said to have fired two gunshots on Saturday, December 5, 2021, to ostensibly cause harm to his tenant after a scuffle between the two over unpaid …
Read More »C/R: How two suspected thieves nearly lynched at Awutu Bereku
Two young men narrowly escaped being lynched for stealing at Awutu Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. The incident happened Monday, December 6, morning around 9:30 am after a group of Youth in the area grabbed the suspects Sampson Quaye and the other commonly known …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo to launch 2021 anti-corruption week
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is tabled to launch the 2021 Anti-Corruption and Transparency (ACT) week and open the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) High-Level Conference on Monday, December 6, 2021. President Akufo-Addo will also launch the National Cultural Review Programme and the Schools Integrity Project, and symbolically pass over …
Read More »Police arrest protesting drivers at Ablekuma for road blocking
The Police have arrested some of the protesting drivers in Ablekuma, a suburb of Accra. This was after the protesting drivers allegedly blocked the roads in the area, causing traffic congestion. Passengers have been left stranded in most parts of Accra following the strike by the Coalition of Commercial Transport …
Read More »Commercial vehicle drivers call off strike
Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners to meet President Akufo-Addo today Drivers’ strike leaves commuters stranded Go back to work, drivers told The Coalition of Commercial Transport Owners has called off their sit-down strike. This comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo agreed to meet the leadership of the Coalition in the afternoon …
Read More »All you do is to complain – Hearts coach tears into players after Saroua defeatHearts of Oak team manager, W.O Tandoh
JS Saoura kick out Hearts of Oak from the Confederations Cup Soura trashed Hearts 4-0 in the second leg to progress to the group stage Hearts expected to arrive in Ghana on Friday Hearts of Oak physical trainer and team manager, W. O Tandoh lashed out at the players during …
Read More »South Africa football suffers another blow after Ghana defeat
South Africa petitions FIFA over Ghana game Danny Jordaan slams Kurt Okraku FIFA rejects South Africa petition Even before they recover from the defeat suffered at FIFA over their game against the Ghana, South African football has been hit with another bad news. South Africa, after losing their 2022 World …
Read More »Bridget Otoo reacts to commercial drivers strike
Commercial drivers go on strike in Accra Bridget Otoo comments on strike by drivers Ashaiman lorry park turned into a foot pitch Workers and students woke up today to a hectic and stressful condition of getting to their various locations because drivers decided to go on a strike. Many celebrities …
Read More »Check out King Promise’s GH¢11,000 Bottega Veneta boots worn at MOBO Awards
King Promise graces MOBO Awards red carpet King Promise wears US$1,834 Bottega Veneta boots Fans react to King Promise‘s latest footwear Ghanaian singer, Gregory Bortey Newman, better known as King Promise has once again got fans talking with his fashion sense on the red carpet of the MOBO Awards which went down on Sunday, …
Read More »Soldier sent on anti-galamsey duties allegedly rapes teenager in the bush
A military man on anti-galamsey operations is in the grips of the Wassa Akropong District police for allegedly raping an 18-year-old lady at Yaw Gyimakrom near Hemang in the Western Region Police confirmed to MyNewsGh.com that the victim (Name withheld) and the boyfriend Bismarck Antwi were returning home from a …
Read More »Hot video from wedding of man who married two pregnant lovers drops
Video from the wedding of John Nana Erere, the man who tied knot with two pregnant lovers, has found its way online. The flowery-themed wedding, which took place on Saturday, December 5, has prompted netizens to enquire about the tradition of the people of Delta State, Nigeria. In the viral …
Read More »Ghana, South Africa hoping to team up to produce covid-19 vaccines
President Nana Akufo-Addo has said Ghana has taken the lead among African countries to ensure that coronavirus vaccines are produced locally. Mr Akufo-Addo said African countries could no longer rely on other countries around the globe for vaccines to inoculate the people.. His comments came on the back of a …
Read More »Watch how drivers turn lorry stations into football parks
Drivers on strike Commuters stranded in parts of Accra Drivers on sit-down strike As passengers continue to be stranded due to the sit-down strike by a coalition of Commercial Transport Operators, a video has emerged of what the main station at Ashaiman in Accra has been turned into. In a …
Read More »E-levy revenue will lead to jobs for over 11 million people – Ofori-Atta
11 million jobs can be created if the E-levy is implemented. The levy has proven divisive among MPs and unpopular to most Ghanaians Government has hinted that it would step down the current 1.75% rate Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed one of the main uses to which revenue from …
Read More »Six arrested over illegal AK 47 transaction
The Police on Friday, December 3, 2021 arrested six suspects for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction. The first suspect, Alhassan Jamah, was arrested near Osino by the National Operations Directorate Highway patrol during a stop and search operation. An AK 47 rifle with 12 rounds of ammunition …
Read More »Effect of partial commercial transport strike being felt in parts of Accra
Parts of Accra have been grounded due to a strike by commercial transport operators The strike action is over taxes on fuel prices READ MORE: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it Ride-hailing services are doing brisk business due to the …
Read More »End the apartheid. Respect Africa! – AfDB boss on Omicron travel bans
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has waded into recent travel bans related to the Omicron variant of coronavirus. He agrees that the bans are a type of apartheid against Africans seeking among others to hurt its economy and ultimately the lives and livelihoods of Africans. “Global vaccines’ …
Read More »Ghana wins Amputee AFCON trophy
Ghana have been crowned champions of the 2021 African Cup of Nations for Amputee Football as they beat Liberia in the final on Saturday, December 4. The Black Challengers secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against West African neighbours. Despite off-field issues including struggling for funds for the trip, the Black …
Read More »VIDEO: Watch highlights of Asante Kotoko 3-2 defeat to King Faisal
A hat trick from Zubairu Ibrahim ended Asante Kotoko’s unbeaten run as they lost by 2-3 to King Faisal for the first time this season in the Ghana Premier League. Zubairu opened the scoring in the fourth minute for King Faisal in the Kumasi derby at the Baba Yara Stadium …
Read More »Commercial transport operators sqtart sit-down strike today
The Coalition of Commercial Transport Operators has directed all commercial transport operators to embark on a sit-down strike from Monday, December 6th to back home their demand for government to remove five taxes contained in the 2022 budget. The five taxes and levies are- the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy, …
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