The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned of a money-doubling scheme operating in Ghana under the pseudo name “Worldremit”. “This fraudulent scheme is distinct from the globally renowned Fintech, “’WorldRemit’ which is in the business of international fund transfers,” the BoG said in a statement. The central bank explained that …
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Video of barbershop where hot ladies twerk to entertain male customers pop up
Every business needs a good customer relation to thrive. And providing the best service often requires business owners to go the extra mile to offer utmost satisfaction to clients to keep them coming back. This model seems to have been adopted by the owner of one barber shop who has …
Read More »Tension in Bantama NPP over party album
Tension is brewing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at Bantama in the Ashanti Region as some polling station executives complain of intimidation by constituency executives to flush some names out of the delegate’s album. It was a hot verbal banter on Akoma FM’s current affairs and political show GhanAkoma …
Read More »Ghana Police Service introduces free transport for officers
• The Ghana Police Service has made available shuttles to transport officers to and back from duty • The shuttle service has already been implemented in 15 out of the 18 Operational Regions • The new policy among other things is to ensure safety and boost officers moral The Ghana Police …
Read More »Man arrested after beating prophetess to ‘coma’
A 43-year-old, Kwabena Afriyie, has been arrested by the Anwiankwata District Police Command for beating his divorced wife, Prophetess Hagar Afriyie to coma. The unfortunate incident which happened on Saturday night at Poano sent Hagar into a coma. According to reports, the victim, Prophetess Hagar sustained various degrees of injuries …
Read More »Kenyan woman arrested after mistakenly spiking her own drink
Authorities in Kenya apprehended a 31-year-old woman after she allegedly spiked drinks being consumed by three male county government officials. According to Nairobi News, the suspect, identified as Leah Mwenja, and her two other female friends, were spending time with the male officials at a restaurant when they spiked their …
Read More »Kenya man wey confess to killing 10 children escape from Nairobi prison
One man wey confess to killing more dan 10 children for Kenya don escape from police cells for Nairobi. Masten Wanjala suppose to appear in court on Wednesday over di murders of at least 14 boys for di capital, and areas of eastern and western Kenya. Police say dem notice …
Read More »Namibian court grants citizenship to son of gay couple
Namibian gay rights advocates are celebrating the decision of a High Court to grant citizenship to a two-year-old son born to a gay couple. The boy was born through surrogacy to the couple in neighbouring South Africa but the Namibian government refused to issue the boy travel documents. The government …
Read More »‘I hope Ethiopia will beat Ghana for me’ – South Africa coach Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, is hoping that the Walia Ibex of Ethiopia will defeat Ghana in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers to better their chances of qualifying for the tournament next year. The Bafana Bafana currently sit top of Group G with 10 points and are closely trailed by …
Read More »Tell Ghanaians why NPP has one signatory to anti-LGBTQ+ bill – Sam George to Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
• Sam Goerge accuses Majority Leader of introducing partisan politics into the LGBTQ+ conversation • He challenges the Suame MP to tell Ghanaians why only one NPP MP signed the bill • Sam Goerge and his colleagues are advocating for LGBTQ+ activities to be criminalised Samuel Nartey George, has challenged …
Read More »Ghana loses US$5 billion to mental health issues
The medical director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Pinaman Appau, has revealed that Ghana loses at least US$5 billion per year to mental health issues. Speaking to Asaase News, Dr Appau said the challenge is as a result of a lack of attention to the problem in the country. Her …
Read More »All the answers to Ghana’s problems are in NDC’s 2020 manifesto – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that the 2020 manifesto document of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) contains solutions to all the challenges that Ghanaians are saddled with at the moment. The 2020 Presidential Candidate of the NDC stated that the manifesto contained plans for job creation, for the …
Read More »NDC official, Kwesi Dawood remanded over fresh charges
Kwesi Dawood, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication officer in the Central Region, was on Thursday (14 October) remanded into police custody after reappearing in court over fresh charges. Dawood has been accused of alleged incest and abortion with his biological daughter. On Wednesday, Dawood was granted a GHC30, 000 …
Read More »Tipper truck offloads sand onto baby to death at Awutu Bawjiase
A Tipper Truck has offloaded sand onto a one and half-year-old baby boy to death at Awutu Ahuntem near Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region Thursday dawn. Information gathered by EIB Network Central Regional Correspondent, Yaw Boagyan indicates that when the fully loaded truck reached …
Read More »Teacher, 25, found dead in his room
A 25-year-old teacher, Mr. Blankson Aboagye has been found dead in his room at Etsi Fawomaye at Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. The teacher who was posted to the school in January 2021 was found dead on his bed early Wednesday morning after his colleague teachers went …
Read More »100-Unit affordable housing at Wamale now haven for criminals
In some urban areas, many Ghanaians live in informal, substandard housing often overcrowded and lacking basic amenities, such as water, electricity and proper waste management systems. In addition, the Housing deficit has contributed to rising costs of housing for purchase and rentals resulting in further overcrowding. The need for affordable …
Read More »10 facts about the late Joseph Kofi Adda
• Joseph Kofi Adda has passed on • He is said to have died, Thursday dawn • Kofi Adda, according to sources, was unwell Joseph Kofi Adda is reported to have died in the early hours of Thursday, October 14, 2021. According to a family source as reported by mynewsgh.com report, …
Read More »Former Aviation Minister Kofi Adda has died
• Kofi Addah dies at age 65 • He died at the Legon Hospital after a short illness • The incident occurred on Thursday Former Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, Joseph Kofi Adda, has been reported dead. He is said to have died after a short illness. The former Aviation …
Read More »Kaneshie-Bubuashie residents face a looming danger
The uncompleted drainage project at Atico Bubuashie in the Greater Accra Region, which was commenced in 2013 has now become a death trap to residents. With the recent downpour in the locality, the uncompleted drainage system has opened up the area to floods. The Assemblyman of Bubui Electoral area in …
Read More »Suhuyini reveals recent visa denial, refuses to link it to LGBTQ+
Tamale North Member of Parliament, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has opened up about how he was denied a visa to one of the Western countries. He, however, insists he does not think it’s a result of involvement in the Anti LGBTQI+ bill before Parliament. “I have been one person that people have …
Read More »44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it
Forty-four villages of Drobo State, led by the paramount chief, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, have supported the passage of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill. According to the villages, the activities of the LGBTQI+ community are alien to the cultural values of Ghanaians. Addressing the media at Drobo after the deliberations, Okokyeredom Sakyi …
Read More »Festus-Amanfrom drivers embark on strike over poor road
Festus-Amanfrom drivers embark on strike over poor road The deplorable road in the area Wed, 13 Oct 2021Source: ghanaiantimes.com Commuters and passengers were on Monday stranded following a strike by commercial drivers, who ply the Festus-Amanfrom road in the Ga North Municipality, over the deplorable nature of the road. Some affected …
Read More »Why NDC MPs are leading anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – K. T. Hammond explains
• Adansi Asokwa MP KT Hammond says the anti-LGBTQ+ bill has the unanimous support of MPs • He avers that all concerns related to it will be resolved before it is passed • He has explained why NDC MPs are at the forefront of championing it Kobina Tahir Hammond, Member …
Read More »Betboro to step up Covid-19 Education and Awareness Campaign at Odwira Beach Soccer Cup
This weekend, by kind courtesy of the Odwira Festival and Okere District Assembly, twenty towns will contest in the first-ever Beach Soccer Tournament to be played in mainland Ghana. The novelty is the brainchild of the Okere DCE (Eastern Region) Daniel Nana Kenneth Addo in collaboration with Beach Soccer Ghana …
Read More »Cheetah FC Bankroller Wins Best Sports CEO Awards At 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards
The owner of Cheetah Football Club, Abdul Hayye Yartey has won the best Sports CEO award at the just ended 40 under Forty Achievers Awards held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. 40 under Forty is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate …
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