In yet another bizarre story, a man identified as Isaac Atigah has bitten off a friend’s ear in a row over weed soup at Adadeintem in Assin South of the Central Region of Ghana. According to a report on the incident, the victim, Emmanuel Agbeko saw his friend and another …
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Man robs 20-year-old lover after luring her to Navrongo
A young lady in her late 20s has been left in despair and counting her losses after a man who became her acquaintance through a misplaced phone call lured her to Navrongo and bolted with her possessions. The young lady (name withheld) was visiting Sheaga in the Talensi District from …
Read More »7 detained final year students of Sawla SHS denied bail
Seven final-year students of Sawla Senior High School in the Sawla Tuna Kalba District of the Savannah Region who were arrested on Monday and detained for alleged occultism have been denied bail. This was after the intervention of some opinion leaders in the community. Those arrested according to JoyNews reporter …
Read More »Ghana does not need a Vice President – Mpiani
Former Chief of Staff under the John Agyekum Kufuor administration, Mr Kwadwo Okyere Mpiani has said Ghana does not need a vice president. He rather wants a Prime Minster who will be appointed by the President to serve as head of government business. “I always pity the president because you …
Read More »Family and friends govt accusation against Akufo-Addo may be true – Mpiani
Former Chief of Staff under the John Kuffuor administration, Mr Kwadwo Okyere Mpiani has said claims that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has hired his family and friends to work for him in government may be true but he has not done his research on that to enable him come …
Read More »Five remarkable contributions of Nkrumah to football development
• Today marks the 112th birthday of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah • Kwame Nkrumah was the first President of Ghana • Nkrumah is credited with developing Ghana’s football sector Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana, besides fighting for and earning the country its independence, led a campaign of a united …
Read More »Wendy Shay breaks silence on inspiration behind new look
Shortly after the self-acclaimed queen of Ghana Music Wendy Shay dropped pictures of her new look on social media, some blogging sites and Ghanaians have concluded that the songstress is trying so hard to look like the late Ebony. Well, Wendy Shay has come out to clear the air on why she …
Read More »Sudan foils coup by loyalists of ousted president Bashir – Reports
Authorities in Sudan have confirmed foiling a coup attempt in the early hours of Tuesday, September 21, 2021. The state-run SUNA News Agency said in its report: “At dawn today, the security and military authorities thwarted a coup attempt. “And the attempt was completely controlled and all those involved were …
Read More »Dozens hospitalized after Kenya school fire
Panicked students along with their teachers came out to survey the damage after a fire gutted a dormitory at the Ofafa Jericho high school in Kenya’s Nairobi county. About 40 students were hospitalized after inhaling smoke in the Monday night disaster. “Most of the students actually who were taken to …
Read More »Missing 9-month pregnant woman found
• Josephine Panyin Mensah went missing on Thursday, September 16, 2021 • She failed to return home after going for a routine early morning walk • She is said to have been found and is currently receiving treatment at a health facility A 28-year-old pregnant woman who went missing in …
Read More »Asantehene tasks MIIF to seek welfare of mining communities
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised managers of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) to ensure that their activities impact positively on the lives of the people, particularly those in mining communities. He said “people in those communities deserve better,” hence, revenue generated from mining resources must be …
Read More »Tema ECG Loses Transformers to Thieves
Management of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Tema Region is expressing concern about rampant stealing of fuses in its transformers in the Tema Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region. The power distribution company is appealing to residents to be on the lookout for thieves moving to their various …
Read More »We’ve been kept in the dark – Macho Kaaka’s family
Family of the late #FixTheCountry activist, Ibrahim Anyass Mohammed, popularly known as Macho Kaaka, have expressed concerns that authorities are yet to brief them on investigations on the death of their relative. Macho Kaaka’s death, perceived by the family to have been masterminded by supporters of the governing party, broke …
Read More »Xbills walkergh bags two nominations in MTN Western North Excellence Awards
The western Region best and award winning champion and also the Fastest -rising blogger/Promoter, social media influencer and CEO of Ghevent Media, Known Professionally as “Xbills walkergh” in the showbiz Industry bags two nominations in the forthcoming “MTN western north Excellence Awards” 2021,of which the categories are: “Blogger of the …
Read More »Sam Pyne speaks about Mayor nomination
The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Samuel Payne has said though his nomination by President Nana Akufo-Addo as the next Mayor of the city of Kumasi is welcoming, he was not surprised by the news. If confirmed by assembly members, the professional teacher who has …
Read More »Former Kumasi Mayor reacts to Sam Pyne’s nomination
A former Mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu, has expressed reservations about New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Secretary, Sam Pyne’s new portfolio. The Minister for Local Government and Decentralisation, Dan Botwe, on Sunday, announced Mr Pyne as the Mayor of Kumasi subject to the approval of assembly members. Mr Pyne is expected to …
Read More »Akim Oda MP organises free mock exams for JHS students
The Akim Oda Constituency Education Committee, established by the Member of Parliament (MP), has organised a special mock examination for 1,688 Junior High School candidates in the area. The cost of the mock examination was fully borne by the MP, Mr Alexander Akwasi Acquah. Teachers would also be motivated for …
Read More »MMDCE nominees: 12 arrested over Chereponi riots
Twelve persons believed to be supporters of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), in the Chereponi district of the North East region, have been arrested for their alleged role in the disturbances in the area on Sunday, September 19 following the nomination of Zuwweiratu Mada Nashuru as the District Chief Executive. They …
Read More »Angela Bamford,Tiffany Djan Others Honoured At 2021 Ghana Models Awards
The 4th edition of the annual Ghana Models Awards (GMA) came off successfully last Saturday night at the AMA City Hall in Accra. It was attended by a number of stakeholders in the modelling and fashion industry, including international model Nini Amerlise and other dignitaries. UNAIDS Country Director, Angela Trenton-Mbonde, …
Read More »PHOTOS: Huge crocodile found roaming streets of Techiman
In a shocking incident, a huge crocodile was seen roaming on the streets of Dagomba Line, a suburb of Techiman in the Bono East Region, on Sunday morning. Residents, who saw it at about 5:30 am, said it roamed the community while locals, including several children, followed it at a …
Read More »Tear gas fired as residents besiege Police station over suspected robbers
Hundreds of angry residents in Akyem Abomosu in Atewa West District in Eastern Region last night besieged the Police station in the community over the arrest of two persons suspected to be part of the armed robbers who attacked the Adonteng Rural Bank last week. The two suspects, a male …
Read More »Furnish us with Ejura committee’s report – Families of killed youth to Presidency
The families of the youth who were killed during the Ejura disturbances have written to the Presidency requesting for copies of the report of the committee that probed the issue. “Earlier today, we, the families of the victims of the Ejura shootings, and the family of Ibrahim Anyass Mohammed, alias …
Read More »Adansi South District records first COVID-19 death
The Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region has recorded its first COVID-19 death. Mr William Asamoah, the District Disease Surveillance Officer who told the Ghana News Agency in an interview said the deceased would be buried according to medical advice. He gave the assurance that the District’s COVID-19 response team would …
Read More »Ghana Beach Soccer Clubs set for FIFA Coaches Training Course
With the ongoing closure of beaches across Ghana, dozens of Beach Soccer teams continue to train and play friendly matches on the low key and without crowds behind closed doors. However, the patience and resilience of players, officials and coaches over the past 18 months will soon pay off following …
Read More »Afrifa was an imperialist agent used to topple Nkrumah – Uganda President writes
• Nkrumah’s overthrow was the act of imperialist elements • The 1966 coup brought an end to the First Republic • Gen. Afrifa was one of the architects along with Kotoka President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda has classed former military ruler General Akwasi Amankwaa Afrifa as a pawn that …
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