About twenty top notable musicians across West Africa are expected to perform at the maiden edition of the West African Music Festival scheduled for 18th of December 2021 at Alliance Francaise in Accra. The musicians including Amandzeba, Blakk Rasta, BigTwins, King Ayisoba, Smart Nkansah, Big Brain all from Ghana, Sylvette …
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NPP bans T-shirts, billboards at confab grounds
The Ashanti Regional branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has served notice that billboards and paraphernalia advertising some personalities seeking to lead the party in the 2024 general elections, will not be tolerated at the party’s delegates’ conference slated for 17 to 20 December 2021.The party has warned …
Read More »Three more hostages released in Haiti, US missionary group says
Three more hostages kidnapped by a gang in Haiti have been released, the United States-based missionary group that organised their trip to the Caribbean nation said, while another 12 are still held. “We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night,” Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries said …
Read More »Opuni trial: CRIG scientists approved fertilizers to be purchased by COCOBOD not CEO – Dir. of Fin.
The former Director of Finance of the Ghana COCOBOD has told the Accra High Court that, the CODAPEC and HI-TECH unit under COCOBOD made up of scientists from the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) approved and indicated which fertilizers were to be bought by COCOBOD. According to the witness, …
Read More »Manasseh digs into Akufo-Addo’s Forbes African of the Year award
Senior investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has taken to his social media platform to react after President Nana Akufo-Addo was adjudged Forbes African of the Year. Forbes magazine, in a statement, said “Ghana’s President, has repositioned the country in the global marketplace as one reliant on its own resources and …
Read More »E-levy not reduced to 1%, no agreement reached with Minority group — Ken Ofori Atta
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has rubbished reports that the proposed 1.75% e-levy has been reduced to 1%. He said government is yet to reach an agreement with the Minority Caucus on the controversial levy that has dominated the discussion in the media. There were claims by Deputy Majority Leader Alexander …
Read More »Asante Kotoko file complaint against referee Julian Nunoo after shocking defeat to King Faisal
Asante Kotoko have formally filed a complaint against referee Julian Nunoo following their defeat to King Faisal over the weekend. The Porcupine Warriors club hosted the Kumasi rivals at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday for a matchday 6 encounter of the ongoing 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season. At …
Read More »Nalerigu: Elderly woman beaten to death over witchcraft accusations
An elderly woman has been lynched in Nalerigu in the North East Region over suspicions of witchcraft. The deceased, identified as Mma Rukaya, moved to the area from Janga, in the same region, because of similar accusations. Read More: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP …
Read More »20-year-old sprayer jailed 10 years for robbing lady of iPhone 6
A 20-year-old sprayer, who subjected a student to several slaps after robbing her of her iPhone 6 mobile phone, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by an Adentan Circuit Court. Ibrahim Ahmed is said to have attacked the complainant with a pair of scissors. Ahmed pleaded guilty to robbery. …
Read More »6 die in head-on collision accident on Tema-Aflao Highway
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 …
Read More »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 …
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