Olibest Road Safety Organization (OBRO), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which focuses on road safety education has donated to the accident Ward victims of the Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi The gesture followed the organisation’s concern for the plight of patients an admission due to their involvement in road accidents, …
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Austrian club BW Linz terminates Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena’s contract over health problems
Austrian second tier side, BW Linz have terminated the contract of Ghana forward Raphael Dwamena. The 26-year-old and the club mutually agreed to end their relationship following his recent heart problem. Dwamena had to be carried off the stretcher and rushed to the hospital after an implanted chip shocked him …
Read More »Deal with arms smuggling in Police Service -Asantehene tells IGP
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has admonished the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo-Dampare to flush out bad officers from Ghana Police Service in a bid to enhance its image. Speaking at the Manhyia Palace on Wednesday ( 1 December) after a courtesy call on him by the IGP, the Asantehene expressed …
Read More »This is the video that led to the arrest of Captain Smart
Ghanaian broadcaster Captain Smart was arrested yesterday by the Nima Divisional Police for making statements on his show that threatened the peace and security of Ghana. On the show on Onua TV, Captain Smart expressed his frustration about the passing of the controversial 2022 Budget and called for an uprising. According to …
Read More »WATCH: Name and details of the woman who allegedly impersonated Adwoa Sarfo in parliament drops
For the past few days, Ghanaians have been left in a state of dilemma after NDC’s Okudzeto Ablakwa raised concerns about a woman who stormed parliament on Tuesday as Adwoa Sarfo. According to the NDC chief whip and some Ghanaians who have compared the picture of the alleged fake Adwoa …
Read More »Wendy Shay finally gets an answer from Rocky Dawuni
PLAY VIDEO Click Here to Watch in Twi Rocky Dawuni shows Wendy Shay the way to win a Grammy Fri, 3 Dec 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com Rocky Dawuni has responded to Wendy Shay‘s Wendy Shay asked Rocky Dawuni for tips to be nominated at the Grammy Rocky Dawuni tells Wendy Shay getting a Grammy nomination is through hard work Rocky Dawuni has …
Read More »You are nothing without African stars – Senegal coach Cisse blasts ‘arrogant’ Klopp
Jurgen Klopp describes AFCON as ‘little AFCON in January’ Jurgen Klopp declines to apologize for AFCON comment AFCON has the same number of participants as the UEFA Euros Head coach of Senegal national team, Aliou Cissé has taken a swipe at Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp for describing the Africa Cup …
Read More »Omicron variant: No common sense behind travel bans on Africa – AU chief
The African Union boss Moussa Faki Mahamat says the world owes Africa responsibility to lift travel restrictions imposed on the continent over the new COVID-19 variant. At a conference between the African Union and the UN on Wednesday, Mr Faki said there was no “common sense” or scientific reasoning behind …
Read More »Forestry Commission, military arrest illegal chainsaw operators
Eleven suspected illegal chainsaw operators have been picked up by the Akyem Oda Municipal Forestry Commission in a special operation that involved the military. They were arrested at the boundary between Akyem Oda and Asin Fosu forests and handed over to the Akyem Oda Divisional Police for further investigations and …
Read More »US$1m Police emergency fund coming – Dampare assures officers
The Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has disclosed to personnel of the Service plans to introduce a one million dollar Police emergency fund to cater for officers who sustain injuries in the line of duty. According to the IGP, the fund was triggered by his own experiences with …
Read More »Go to hell for all I care – Captain Smart ‘charges’ after arrest, release
Captain Smart arrested Captain Smart speaks following his release Broadcaster vows to stand up for his nation Vocal media personality, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly called Captain Smart, has reiterated his resolve to criticize the government and leadership of the country including parliamentarians on policies and actions of theirs which oppress …
Read More »How Nigerians are reacting to Akuapem Poloo’s jail sentence
Nigerians commiserate with Akuapem Poloo Akuapem Poloo jailed Court throws out Akuapem Poloo’s appeal Some Nigerians on social media have commiserated with Akuapem Poloo following news of her jail sentence. These individuals have expressed their dissatisfaction with the court’s decision to dismiss Poloo’s appeal and sentence her to a 90-day jail term. In a …
Read More »You don’t have power to ban ECG from Kroboland; chief to irate youth
The Manya Krobo Traditional Authority in the eastern part of Ghana has condemned the protests by some youth of the area against the power distribution company, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The youth group has been demanding the ECG to cancel the debt the residents owe for over four years. …
Read More »Roma forward Felix Afena-Gyan tests positive for Covid-19
Roma has announced that the COVID-19 outbreak within the club is spreading, as forward Felix Afena-Gyan has tested positive. The Coronavirus has taken hold within the Giallorossi camp, as Bryan Cristante and Gonzalo Villar tested positive last week. Now Afena-Gyan, the teenage youth team player who shot to fame with …
Read More »‘I’m convinced to accept 1% E-levy’ – Haruna Iddrisu softens stance
Haruna Iddrisu has softened his stance on the e-levy He said he has been convinced to accept it He made these comments during the 10th Anniversary launch of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has softened his position on the government of Ghana’s electronic transactions …
Read More »Let’s deal with waste in a sustainable, timeous manner – Dr Siaw Agyepong urges world leaders
Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has made a clarion call for waste management to be dealt with in a sustainable and timeous manner in the local environments. He said such an approach should be done based on lessons drawn from technological advancement, taking …
Read More »How Sarkodie rules as ‘Most streamed artiste in Ghana’ on Spotify Wrapped
Award-winning Ghanaian hip-pop star Sarkodie again ruled the chart as ‘Most streamed artist in Ghana as Spotify Wrapped reveals. The ‘Adona’ crooner is ahead of Drake and Nigeria’s Burna Boy in the Most streamed category. King Promise completed the Top 10 as one of three Ghanaian artists listed in it. …
Read More »WATCH: Yaa Jackson’s Ex-manager describes her as the most difficult artiste
Yaa Jackson is disobedient Yaa Jackson only listens to the brother Yaa Jackson receives 70% of payment from music deals Kumasi-based music producer, Kojo Akonwaa popularly known as 925 Music has shared what it was like working with Yaa Jackson in an interview with Zionfelix. He revealed Yaa Jackson was a difficult person to work with …
Read More »Can electronic transaction levy slow down the rate of online betting in Ghana?
The online betting industry in Ghana has been growing at a rate of knots in recent years, with Ghana quickly becoming one of the hotbeds of sports betting in sub-Saharan Africa. The Ghanaian gambling market still lags behind regional superpowers South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya; but the West African nation …
Read More »German who travelled to South Africa ‘imports’ Omicron variant into Spain
The first case of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, has been detected on the popular Spanish holiday island of Mallorca. The mutation of the coronavirus was detected in a 20-year-old Swiss woman who had travelled from South Africa via Frankfurt to the island, the German-language Mallorca-Zeitung newspaper reported on Thursday. …
Read More »South Africa FA President launches scathing attack on FIFA over Ghana protest
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan has vented his frustration at FIFA, attacking the world football governing over their silence regarding SAFA’s complaint against Ghana and match officials involved in last month’s 2022 World Cup qualifier. SAFA filed a complaint with FIFA after Bafana Bafana were beaten 1-0 …
Read More »1% E-levy acceptable – Haruna Iddrisu
Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, says his side will readily accept a reduction of the proposed electronic transaction levy (e-levy) to 1% from 1.75%.a “A week ago, it was no no no, we won’t accept e-levy but having listened to officials in government, including the Minister of Finance. “I am …
Read More »Captain Smart speaks after release by Police
Captain Smart, presenter on Onua TV and Onua FM has spoken for the first time since his arrest by Police on Thursday, December 2. In a 2 minutes, 30 seconds LIVE video posted on his personal Facebook handle, Onua Smart, the controversial broadcaster did not speak to the arrest save …
Read More »Media General questions basis for Captain Smart’s arrest as he is released
Media General, the mother company of Onua FM and Onua TV, believes the statement made by morning show host Captain Smart, leading to his arrest should not be one that should be interpreted in the manner that the police did. The company said it is increasingly becoming concerned about the …
Read More »More burden as PURC factors US$7.5 billion excess capacity cost into tariffs
Energy experts are asking the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to factor the cost of excess capacity accrued to the energy sector into the computation of power tariffs. This, according to them, would help ease the burden of government in off-setting the about US$7.5 billion energy sector debt. Based on …
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