Traders who were affected by the recent flooding at the newly built Kejetia Market are seeking insurance claims and compensation from management. They say they are in talks with their legal team for appropriate steps but until conclusions are reached, their intentions for the insurance claims will be fought for …
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VGMA22: Diana Hamilton wins Artiste of the Year award
Award-winning gospel musician Diana Hamiltonhas made history at the 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). She won the biggest award on the night, the coveted Artiste of the Year Award beating off competition from a list dominated by secular artistes. Her song ‘Adom’ also bagged the most popular song of …
Read More »One dead, four in critical condition after fatal accident at Gomoa Potsin
One person has died while four others are currently in critical condition after a ghastly accident at Gomoa Potsin on the Kasoa-Cape Coast highway in the Central Region Saturday morning. A Mitsubishi Sportero car with registration number ER 75-18 had a head-on collision with a Toyota Fortuner, GN 307-12. An …
Read More »President receives credentials of five envoys
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday received letters of credence from five envoys at the Jubilee House, Accra. They are the ambassadors of Russia, Sergei Berdnikov; Carl Michael Grans from Sweden; Ethiopia’s Hadera Abera Admassu; Lamidosa Lamatou Bala Goga of Niger; and Jamaica’s High Commissioner Esmond Reid. At separate …
Read More »Police shoot, arrest robbery suspect
• Suspect Musa Kamara has been arrested by the Police for robbery • He was arrested at his hideout at Kibi Zongo in the Eastern Region • Police say the suspect was shot in his left knee when he attempted to flee during his arrest Musa Kamara, a 26-year-old robbery …
Read More »Akufo-Addo swears in deputy ministers, asks them to be loyal to their ministers
President Akufo-Addo has charged deputy ministers of his second term administration to justify their selection to service in their various ministerial portfolios by their works and to remain loyal to the leadership and direction of their substantive Ministers of State as required of them by the 1992 constitution. Addressing the …
Read More »EPA shuts down Chinese cement factory at McCarthy Hills
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with support from the police, on Friday closed down the Empire Cement Factory, a Chinese cement factory at McCarthy Hills in Accra, for operating without permit. The police halted operations at the site and sacked all workers in the factory, including the Chinese nationals for …
Read More »Why Russia is now a key tourist source for Tanzania
At a time when the number of tourists is low as the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia seems to be giving Tanzanian tourism players a reason to smile. Traditionally, the number of Russian tourists visiting Tanzania has been almost negligible. The top ten sources of tourists to Tanzania include …
Read More »MoMo agents to increase service charges from Monday
Members of the Mobile Money Agents Association of Ghana (MMAAG) have hinted at an increase in service charges following an emergency meeting on Friday, June 25. The association had complained about back-door increase in taxes imposed on telecommunication companies by government, thereby forcing them to pass on the charges to …
Read More »Mariano Barreto names squad for Hearts of Oak showdown
Asante Kotoko SC head coach Mariano Barreto has named a strong 18-man squad for Sunday’s showdown against bitter rivals Hearts of Oak at the Accra Sports Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors tackle the Phobians in a top of the table clash with both eyeing the league title at the end of …
Read More »Super Clash: A dog in Kwahu predicts victory for Asante Kotoko over Hearts of Oak
• Various football fanatics are strong believers of the superstitions in the Super Clash • The dog has tipped Asante Kotoko beat Accra Hearts of Oak • Both Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotokoare tied on 56 points ahead of the Super Clash Superstitious beliefs and games involving Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko are often intense when …
Read More »Police foil robbery attack in Bolga, arrest ringleader
The Upper East Regional Police Emergency Patrol Team on Saturday, June 26 at about 1:30 pm engaged two armed robbers on an unregistered motorbike in their attempt to snatch another motorbike from their owners at a gunpoint. Police received a call to the effect that two young men suspected to …
Read More »I first met my wife in trotro, I was the mate – Joe Wise
• MP for Bekwai has revealed the first time he met his wife • He said they met when he was working as a bus conductor • The legislator said he worked in his father’s commercial bus for 8 months before going to the university The Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, Joseph …
Read More »How Evelyn became Nigerian preacher TB Joshua’s wife
Evelyn Joshua, is poised to become the head of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) following the death of her husband pastor and founder of the mega church. Evelyn met the late pastor in 1990 when she had traveled Egbe to visit her sister. It was further reported that …
Read More »Justice for All: 69-year-old woman wrongfully jailed for 11 years set free
Ama Forson, a food vendor, who was wrongfully jailed 11 years for possession of narcotics (Indian hemp) has now been served with justice. She has been acquitted and discharged after she appealed against her conviction under the Justice For All Programme. The 69-year-old, then 64, though denied the allegation was …
Read More »Some peculiar foods that boost a man’s sperm count
While food and nutrition are associated with a healthy and long-lasting life span, sexual productiveness is still a topical issue among many men. Most health professionals have described it as an underlying problem that could be attributed to a hormonal imbalance, an inherited chromosomal abnormality and dilated testicular veins. These …
Read More »Meet the two modern day ‘Yaa Asantewaas’ who have fought for a ‘better Ghana’ agenda
• Two female celebrities have championed mass protests • They were both not deterred by insults, threats, and criticisms from opposing forces • One was arrested, the other was not Yvonne Nelson and Efia Odo have proven not to be ‘mere slay queens’ but galvanized supporters and championed the awareness for the course …
Read More »‘Boss, why are you so mad?’ – Kuami Eugene asks Sam George ahead of Kotoko, Hearts performance
2021 Ghanaian artiste of the Year, Kuami Eugene has hit back at MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, for saying that the musician won’t be allowed to perform at the Accra Sports Stadium in the Super Clash game between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko. Kuami Eugene was billed to perform at …
Read More »FULL VIDEO: Zionfelix secretly marries gospel musician after impregnating her
• Erica, a gospel musician, is said to have contacted Zionfelix for business purposes • The two got intimate later • Erica became pregnant and her family reportedly asked Zionfelix to do the needful Celebrity blogger, Zionfelix, is reported to have promised marriage to a budding gospel musician, Erica Amoah, …
Read More »#FixTheCountry is a bloodline to the revolution that must happen in this country – Ernesto Yeboah
• Ernesto Yeboah says the #FixTheCountry campaign is a bloodline for a revolution needed to change the fortunes of Ghana • The Commander in Chief of the Freedom Fighters League is one of the conveners of the #FixTheCountry Campaign • The police have made efforts to block a street protest …
Read More »LIST: Winners on Day One of VGMA22
Thirteen music industry players won awards on Day One of the 22nd edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards held on Friday, June 25 at Accra International Conference Center. Kofi Kinaata made history by winning the Songwriter of the Year award for the fourth time whiles Richie Mensah won …
Read More »VGMA22: Mcbrown Joins Her Ex-Boyfriend Okyeame Kwame On Stage To Perform [VIDEO]
The biggest entertainment event in Ghana, VGMA started on Friday night at the Fantasy Dome. The main event will happen on Saturday night but the curtain raiser happened on Friday. Legendary rapper Okyeame Kwame performed on the night and as expected he nailed it. What wasn’t expected is he being …
Read More »Striker Raphael Dwamena signs for Austrian side BW Linz
Lower tier Austrian side, FC Blau-Weiß Linz have announced the signing of Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena. The 25-year-old striker who was on trials has totally impressed in training session over the past few days and has now been signed. Dwamena signed a contract until 2023, with an option for an additional year. …
Read More »Adams Mahama murder: Afoko declined to write his own cautioned statement – Witness
Chief Inspector Charles Blay, an officer stationed at the CID Headquarters of the Ghana Police Service has told the High Court in Accra that, Gregory Afoko, one of the two accused persons standing trial for the murder of the late Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party Adams …
Read More »Body of toddler swept away in Kumasi flooding found
• Mohammed Awal was washed away by floodwater following hours of rainfall in Kumasi on Tuesday • The rains left several parts of the Regional capital flooded on Tuesaday • The dead body of the two-year-old has reportedly been found The body of a two-year-old who was carried away by …
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