•The former IGP has sued a Net 2 Television staff for defamation •David Asante Apeatu claims the defendant, Justice Annan made libelous statements against him on his’The Seat’ show •These he said have marred his reputation and brought his name into disrepute Former Inspector General of Police, David Asante-Apeatu has …
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VIDEO: Man undergoes surgery after military brutality in Wa
Watch the video Below: A 29-year-old man, who was allegedly assaulted by rampaging soldiers in Wa, has undergone surgery at the Upper West Regional Hospital. Gafur Mahama developed a fracture in his right thigh bone which required the service of an orthopaedic surgeon. He was referred to the regional hospital …
Read More »PHOTOS+VIDEO: Tears as Keche Andrew’s father is laid to rest
It was a difficult moment for family and sympathisers after the mortal remains of singer Keche Andrew’s father, Peter Cudjoe was laid in state. The solemn ceremony was held at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church at Tema Community 2. Mourners struggled with tears as they file past his …
Read More »My uncle didn’t kill my father – Kaaka’s 18-Year-old daughter
• Kaaka’s daughter is of the view that her father’s brother didn’t kill him • She said the government should intervene and set her uncle free • Iddi Mohammed and two others have been remanded by the Court The 18-year-old daughter of Ibrahim ‘Kaaka’ Mohammed, Munawara Ibrahim, has appealed to …
Read More »Kwesi Aning recounts his encounter with an ‘intimidating’ officer on Apam-Mankessim highway
• Prof Kwesi Aning had an encounter with a police office on the Apam-Mankessim highway • The officer approached his vehicle and demanded money • He said the officer had an intimidating posture which threatens drivers who ply the road Prof Kwesi Aning has been recounting his encounter with a …
Read More »43 migrants missing in boat sinking off Tunisia
Forty-three migrants were missing off the Tunisian coast and 84 others were rescued after their boat sank while heading to Europe, a Tunisian Red Crescent official said on Saturday. A rescue operation started on Friday after the boat capsized near the coastal town of Zarzis in Tunisia’s Medenine province, Munji …
Read More »SHS students in Accra school contract deadly Indian coronavirus strain
• The deadly COVID-19 Delta variant has been detected among the Ghanaian populace • The variant is reported to be the most contagious of COVID-19 variants • Some students in an undisclosed Senior High School have contracted this new variant The highly contagious COVID-19 strain, Delta has been recorded in one of the Senior …
Read More »Kumi’s late strike against King Faisal secures vital point for Kotoko
A late strike from substitute Francis Andy Kumi ensured Asante Kotoko secured a point against city-rival King Faisal in a fascinating match-week 32 encounter played at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium. Zubairu Ibrahim’s early strike for King Faisal in the first half was cancelled out by Andy Kumi who …
Read More »A.B Crentsil ‘disowns’ the vulgar lyrics of his own hit song ‘Moses’
Veteran Ghanaian Highlife Musician Alfred Benjamin Crentsil with the stage name A.B Crentsil has avoided explaining details of his controversial vulgar-laden song Moses on live radio. Making an appearance on the Best Entertainment Show hosted by Halifax Ansah-Addo on Okay Fm monitored by MyNewsGh.com, the musician was asked to explain …
Read More »Prices of commodities swings at markets in Tema
The price swing of commodities in some markets in the Tema enclave at the beginning of July has been attributed to the onset of the rainy season and other variables including the nature of roads in the hinterlands. A GNA survey conducted in some Tema markets at the weekend revealed …
Read More »NDC’s ‘March For Justice’ on Tuesday okayed
The demonstration by the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday, July 6 will come off as planned. This follows a discussion between leadership of the Wing and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, on Friday, July 2. All matters relating to the march was discussed …
Read More »Tamale ‘sakawa king’ Maxwell Peter named among top 30 online fraudsters in the US
A 28-year-old Ghanaian resident in Tamale, Maxwell Atugba Abayeta known widely as Maxwell Peter has been named among the top 30 online fraudsters in the USA. The suspect who was arrested and extradited to the US in August last year has been indicted and charged with wire fraud, money laundering, …
Read More »Fire destroys parts of CMB Police Station
Fire has destroyed parts of the CMB Police Station at Accra Central. The fire incident, which cause is yet to be known, is reported to have occurred around 12:pm on Friday, July 2, 2021. The fire is believed to have started from one of the offices and extended to other …
Read More »Ejura: Three suspects in court over Kaaka’s death
Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a social media activist, Kaaka Macho at Ejura are making their maiden appearance at the Asokwa District Court in Kumasi. The suspects are Issakar Ibrahim, also known as Anyas, Fuseini Alhassan and Iddi Mohammed. They are expected to answer charges on …
Read More »Good news for NDC as Police make U-turn on planned demo
The Ghana Police Service has given the greenlight for the youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to embark on their “March for Justice” demo. The massive demonstration was scheduled for Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. According to the party, the protest is to demand justice for all persons killed …
Read More »Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa loses father
• Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed his father’s death • He said his father had been unwell for quite some time • Randy Abbey first made the disclosure on the Good Morning Ghana show Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa the member of Parliament for North Tongu has confirmed the demise of his father. The …
Read More »VGMA: Kofi Kinaata receives GH¢10,000 from Vodafone as Green Award Winner
Telecommunications giant, Vodafone Ghana, has crowned Ghanaian songwriter and musician, Martin King Arthur, popularly known as Kofi Kinaata as the winner of the ‘Vodafone Green Award’ at the 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). The ‘Vodafone Green Award’ was introduced by Vodafone Ghana to acknowledge and support musicians who use their …
Read More »How these kayayei women mobilized to put out fire at a police station
• The kayayei at Kantamanto was the heroes of the day after they unilaterally put out a fire • The fire was razing down the Railways Police Station • With the Fire Service taking forever to arrive, the women went to work and did the job When news of the …
Read More »Journalist behind viral Wa military brutality video moves family as precautionary measure
• Journalist who recorded the assault of civilians by military personnel in Wa has had to move to protect his family • The journalist said in order not to be targeted he has had to relocate his wife and children • Some residents of Wa were subjected to beatings by …
Read More »Chief of Army Staff apologises to Wa, assures of maximum punishment for perpetrators
Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, the Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) has apologised to Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, the overlord of the Waala Traditional Area and the people of Wa over the military brutalities in the Upper West capital of Wa, on Thursday, July 1. Major-Gen Oppong-Peprah condemned the …
Read More »Ghanaian woman gets 70 months imprisonment in U.S. for ‘sakawa’
• Deborah Mensah has been jailed for six years in the US • She played a role in ‘sakawa’ which targeted the elderly from about 2014 to 2018 • Deborah Mensah was extradited from Ghana to the US in August 2020 Deborah Mensah, a 34-year-old Ghanaian, has been sentenced by …
Read More »CONFIRMED: Akufo-Addo sacks Ejura MCE
• MCE of Ejura Sekyeredumase has been sacked following developments in the area • Tensions have been rife in the area after clashes between the youth of the area and security personnel • Two persons were killed with several others injured by the military after live rounds were fired into …
Read More »Why Malawi’s female MPs dress as school girls
Malawians have been sharing photos on social media of female Members of Parliament dressed up as schoolgirls – some delighting in their outfits others unimpressed by the stunt. The country’s 193-member Parliament usually has a strict dress code, but it was relaxed on Tuesday for the chamber’s 43 female politicians. …
Read More »Two JHS students arrested for assaulting headmistress
Two Junior High School pupils of Rev. Cobbah Yalley Junior High School at Newsite a suburb in the Effia-Kwesimintsim of the Western Region are in the grips of the Western Regional Police Command for assaulting their headmistress. Municipal Chief Executive for Effia-Kwesiminstim Municipal Assembly (EKMA), Kojo Acquah disclosed this during …
Read More »Fire ravages Zenith University
An inferno has ravaged parts of the Zenith University College near the Accra International Trade Fair Centre, La, destroying several properties. Reports indicate the fire occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Two offices, one store, and two recreational centres were completely destroyed by the fire. It took …
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