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Football legend Didier Drogba announced as the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will support WHO to promote the Organization’s guidance on the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth. Mr Drogba, well …

• The defunct Komenda Sugar factory will soon be revived. • The sugar-producing factory is expected to start commercial production from 2022 • The Komenda Sugar Factory was recommissioned in 2016 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hinted he expects the Komenda Sugar Factory to commence commercial production in the first quarter …

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ., AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE PARTY’S HEADQUARTERS ON THE PERSISTENT INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES BY THE AKUFO-ADDO/BAWUMIA-NPP GOVERNMENT. Monday, 18th October, 2021 Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the media. It is …

The Mamponteng District Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a child who was found in a manhole a day after going missing at Aboaso in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti Region. Eric Gyapa, a one-year-old boy, went missing last Thursday as several searches for his …

An 18-year-old Nigerian girl brought into the country for sex trade has been rescued at Wasa-Nanankor in the Amenfi East district of the Western Region. The girl, now pregnant, is believed to have slept with some 30 to 50 men since her arrival in Ghana. Reports available to Accra100.5FM newsroom …

• Ghana Police Service begins Proactive Preventive Police Strategy under a K-9 Unit • Police personnel to move through communities with highly-trained security dogs under leash • PPPS operations to be replicated in other regions The Ghana Police Service has announced its K-9 Unit, which is manned by personnel and …

Staff Sergeant Awarf Kojo Sule, of the Defence Intelligence Department of the Ghana Armed Forces, has told the High Court in Accra how he suggested that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should be kept in “his uncompleted building” at Adenta Housing when captured in an alleged coup. Staff Sargent Awarf …

The Ghana Police Service has begun a search for popular Ghanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, following an alleged gunshot-attack. A statement released by the Ghana Police Service Monday said they had taken steps to ascertain the whereabouts of the multiple award-winning Reggae and Dancehall muscian who was currently missing. “The attention of the Police …

Celebrated dancehall artist Shatta Wale is reportedly receiving treatment at an emergency unit of a health facility in Accra after been shot by unknown gunmen. According to his PA, Nana Dhope, the gunmen are still on the run. He said Shatta, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, October 17, 2021 …

• 28-year-old man had his naked picture taken by his friend • Suspect confronted victim to delete the naked picture • A verbal exchange degenerated into a fight leading to the victim being stabbed A 28-year-old man has been arrested by police at Yamoransa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the …

Our Head Coach Milovan Rajevac led Ghana to two wins against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in this month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers. Before his appointment, the Black Stars won one and lost one in the previous round of the qualifiers but the 6 points have changed the dynamics …

Netherlands’ Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, has expressed reservations about Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini’s visa denial statements. The MP, in a Facebook page last week, indicated he was denied a visa to the Netherlands with the explanation that he would not return to Ghana. He …

There is division in the front of workers of Prestea Gold Resources over unpaid compensation from the management of the company. The workers say they have used their hard-earned compensations to secure the Prestea Gold resources. Following the sale of the Bogoso Prestea Mine under the previous owner, Golden Star Resources (GSR), the workers …

A 20-year-old man, Michael Banu, has been convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old girl. The Kibi Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Peter Oppong-Boahen passed the judgement. The accused pleaded guilty when the charge and facts were read and explained to him. A resident …

The Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited(ECG) effective Wednesday, October 20, 2021, will embark on a mass disconnection exercise across the region. The exercise dubbed “Operation correct and collect all debt” will affect state broadcaster’s Ashanti regional branch head office which hosts Garden City radio and …

Grammy award-winning singer, Beyonce, did not forget Shatta Wale on his birthday over the weekend. Queen Bey wished the African Dancehall King a happy birthday on Sunday on her website. There is no doubt that many people were looking forward to a birthday wish from Grammy award-winning singer, Beyonce to Shatta Wale on …

Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of former South African football player, Lucky Maselesele. The 41-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United and Black Leopards midfielder was allegedly beaten to death by community members after being accused of stealing electricity cables. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, who confirmed the …

At least 26 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among the dead. There are fears the death toll could rise further as many people are missing. Several houses were washed away and …

Wilaman Investments, Pura Vida Milk, Rock Energy Drink, Last Chance Travel & Tour, Round 2 Bitters and Eddy’s Pizza all came together to augment the mega sponsorship package of Betboro in ensuring the success of the maiden Odwira Beach Soccer Cup. The winners of the tournament Asenema will collect a …

• Kumawu DCE has been confirmed after three attempts • The MP was prevented from participating in confirmation exercise • The MP and DCE are reportedly not on friendly terms The renomination and confirmation of Samuel Addai Agyekum by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as District Chief Executive for Kumawu …

Ghanaian-British, Nana Kwesi Agyeman who is based in London has disclosed that democracy has done more damage to the country Ghana. In a chat with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Nana Kwesi who was born and raised in Ghana indicated that democracy is only practised alongside truth. According to him, …

• Fuseini Inusah stole GH¢33,000 from his former employer • Accused pleaded guilty but said he stole GH¢7,700 rather • He went back to steal another GH¢87,000 after a court had sentenced him for the first theft A man fined and jailed by the Kpessa District Court for stealing GH¢33,000 …

Former Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Enoch Teye Mensah, has launched a book titled “Setting the record straight (Part 1)”. The unveiling took place at the International Conference Centre at about 1400 hours on Friday, October 15, 2021. The book chronicles a journey of nostalgic reminiscence …

There was chaos and drama at Shurugwi Female Prison last week after a supposedly female prisoner was discovered to be a male. According to the Masvingo Mirror, at the time of his arrest 22-year-old Praise Mpofu was dressed as a woman. Mpofu is alleged to have been in the business …

The 15-year-old victim of the cold-blooded Abesim killing, Stephen Sarpong, has been laid to rest in a tearful ceremony. The funeral was held in his family home at Alaska on Saturday, October 16. His parents, family and other sympathisers could not restrict themselves from shedding tears, as they demand justice …