Disgruntled supporters sending threats to NSMQ mistress The Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths, Dr Elsie Kaufmann, has noted that she has been receiving death threats in the aftermath of the 2021 finals of the competition. The 2021 edition of the competition climaxed on November 26, 2021, with …
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MMDCE’s warn Bagbin; we’ll resist any ‘Parliamentary coup’ attempt
The Coalition of MMDCES (COMAS) has warned that they will resist any ‘Parliamentary coup’ attempt, spearheaded by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to topple the Nana Akufo Addo government. The Coalition believed the circumstances surrounding the rejection of the 2022 budget on Friday, November 26, 2021, was geared towards …
Read More »58-year-old man drowns whilst fishing
A 58-YEAR-old man has died after going on a fishing expedition at Old Abofuor near Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The body of Apam Alade was found floating on the Ode stream at Old Abofuor around 6am on November 18, 2021. This was after he was declared missing on November …
Read More »No vaccination, no hospital entry by 31st Dec. 2021 – GHS to Health workers
The Director of Health Promotion at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Da-costa Aboagye has said health workers who are not vaccinated by December 31, 2021 would not be permitted to workplaces and hospital premises except they have a negative PCR test result. He said this is necessary to protect patients …
Read More »‘God in you I put my trust’ – Akuapem Poloo reacts to jail sentence
Akuapem Poloo Jailed Akuapem Poloo prays to God amidst jail sentence Akuapem Poloo’s appeal thrown out Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly known as ‘Akuapem Poloo’ has responded to her 90-jail sentence. In a post sighted on her Instagram page, Akuapem Poloo shared a picture of her son with the caption; ‘God in you I …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Minority returns to chamber after budget approval
After a dramatic last five days in parliament, with the Majority having their way and approving the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy with only half of the House in attendance, it is almost another full House today. The House, on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, was presided over by the …
Read More »Court throws out Akuapem Poloo’s appeal, orders her to continue the 90-day jail term
Akuapem Poloo to continue her 90-day jail term Akuapem Poloo convicted for publishing obscene material, violating her 7-year-old son Court orders Akuapem Poloo’s family to keep custody of her son The Accra High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Akuapem Poloo to challenge the 90-day jail term handed to her on April 16 …
Read More »Ghana records two new variants of Omicron Coronavirus variant
WHO first announced new Omicron variant cases South Africa first country to record Omicron variant Health Service boss asks citizens to adhere to safety protocols Ghana has recorded two cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. This, according to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, was identified …
Read More »Govt to reduce E-levy tax rate – Afenyo-Markin
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has said that the electronic transaction levy (E-levy) will be reduced from 1.75% to at least 1.5%. According to him, the reduced charge was captured in the revised version of the 2022 budget submitted by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta on Tuesday. Speaking on PM …
Read More »VIDEO: Man allegedly beaten, dumped behind school building at Kasoa
A man, believed to be in his 50’s, has been allegedly beaten and dumped behind the Kasoa Odupong Kpehe school building in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. Reports indicate the man, yet to be identified, died shortly after he was found by some traders in the area. …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu explains why Minority couldn’t reach consensus with Majority
The 2022 budget has been approved It was done by the Majority Caucus of the House The Minority Caucus staged a walkout of Parliament Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader, has indicated the Minority Caucus in Parliament did not reach a consensus on the 2022 budget which was approved by the …
Read More »Ashanti region to experience dumsor till December 20 – GRIDCO
The power outages in the Ashanti region will continue until December 20, 2021, as a result of ongoing works on three damaged towers of GRIDCo at Bogoso, GRIDCo has said. Speaking at a joint press conference organized by GRIDCo and ECG in Kumasi, the Director of Northern Network Services at …
Read More »1.75% E-levy: Government in talks with telcos – Ken Ofori-Atta
Ad Ken Ofori-Atta introduced 1.75% e-levy Govt fees and charges was also increased by 15% Ken Ofori-Atta says govt is engaging telcos on the new levy During the presentation of the 2022 budget dubbed ‘Agyenkwa budget’, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta introduced a new 1.75% levy on all electronic transactions such as Mobile …
Read More »China on track with building Africa’s health headquarters in Ethiopia
Late last month, a topping-out ceremony was held in Addis Ababa in respect of the building of the headquarters of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC. “This event is following the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the African Union Commission and the Ministry of Commerce of …
Read More »Passenger from Namibia imported Japan’s first case of Omicron variant
Ad The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Japan for the first time. An arrival from Namibia who entered Japan via Tokyo’s Narita airport on Sunday has tested positive for the coronavirus, Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno was quoted as saying by the Kyodo news agency on …
Read More »PHOTOS: Child stars who are adults now
It’s sometimes a surreal feeling to see your favourite actors grow up because too many of their images as kids is printed in the memories of fans forever. Former child stars who are now adults like John Dumelo, Rahim Banda, Abraham Attah, Evelyn Adobea Addo, and Clara Benson have bloomed with time. …
Read More »Watch how female goalkeeper beat up a referee in a Women’s Super Cup game
Goalkeeper Selina Abalansa punched the referee after conceding the second goal Video captures goalkeeper beating referee The video has gone viral after it was posted on Twitter by GTV Sports+ Soccer Intellectuals goalkeeper, Selina Abalansa has been caught on camera assaulting a referee during a Women’s Super Cup game at …
Read More »One-year-old GFA cannot school us – South Africa FA boss
South Africa FA boss has jabbed the Ghana FA Jordaan is unhappy with GFA’s response to SAFA’s protest to FIFA The two countries are ‘litigating’ over the outcome of a World Cup qualifier South Africa Football Association President Dr. Danny Jordaan has taken a dig at the Ghana Football Association …
Read More »Two fined over false information for Ghana Card registration
The Adjabeng District Court in Accra has fined two women, Olu Olarusi Toyin Tracy aka Tracy Mensah and Yvette Mensah a sum of GHS3,600 each or in default serve a six-month jail term. This was after they provided false information to the National Identification Authority (NIA) for the acquisition of …
Read More »Even with the paltry GHS400 monthly, they owe us four months — Security men threaten to lock-up Kejetia market
Security personnel at the Kumasi City Market (Kejetia market) have threatened to lock up the whole facility on December 2, 2021 if their four month salary arrears are not paid by then. They claim they have been maltreated for far too long and their silence is being mistaken to be …
Read More »Sosu files motion to rescind bench warrant
Embattled Member of Parliament for the Madina Constituency Lawyer Francis Xavier Sosu has filed a motion on notice for Stay of Execution and for an order to set aside the bench warrant issued by Kaneshie District Court. The motion comes a day after the court presided over by Her Worship …
Read More »2022 budget approved subject to concessions, fine-tuning at committee levels
The move is subject to concessions, fine-tuning at committee levels Ken Ofori-Atta assured lawmakers of addressing concerns Parliament has approved the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government subject to concessions and fine-tuning at committee levels of the House. The decision was which announced by First Deputy Speaker, Joseph …
Read More »Felix Afena-Gyan is worth €20million – Agent declares
Afena Gyan set Serie A record with two goals against Genoa Felix Gyan was an unused sub in Roma’s win over Torino Oliver Arthur, agent of AS Roma prodigy, Felix Afena Gyan has placed a €20m price tag on the youngster who has gained prominence in recent weeks. Afena-Gyan is …
Read More »GFA postpones super clash between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko
The GFA takes the decision to help Hearts of Oak to concentrate on their African campaign The Phobians set to go to Algeria with a 2-0 advantage in CAF Confederation against JS Souara The Ghana Football Association has postponed the matchday seven 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League game between Asante Kotoko …
Read More »Woman allegedly mauled to death by four dogs in Ejisu
Information reaching Atinkaonline.com indicates that four dogs have mauled a 45-year-old woman, Abena Sarpomah to death at Abenase in the Ejisu Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to the Assembly Member for the area, George Appiah Dwomoh, who spoke with Agyenkwa FM’s Osofoba Kwame Afrifah, the incident happened around 4 …
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