A Ghanaian student in Ukraine, Joseph Yankson has disclosed that he and some of his colleagues have found shelter in a bunker in the midst of bombings in the country. Speaking to GTV on Friday during the national television’s breakfast show, the student shared that there is a lot of …
Read More »Ayittey Powers in court over alleged GH¢45,000 visa fraud
Michael Ayittey Okai, aka “Ayittey Powers”, a boxer, has appeared before a Kaneshie District Court for allegedly defrauding a building contractor of GH¢45,000. Ayittey Powers allegedly collected the amount to secure the contractor an Australian Visa and include him in his team for a boxing contest in Australia, but failed …
Read More »Newborn baby’s body found dumped in Cape Town CBD
The body of a newborn baby has been found dumped in broad daylight in a busy street of Cape Town’s city centre. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the body was found on Wednesday in Plein Street near Parliament. “A concealment of birth case was registered for investigation. The investigation …
Read More »Takoradi: Family of taxi driver who died in cells drags police to court
The family of a taxi driver who died in a police cells after he was arrested for knocking down some police officers around the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi-Takoradi, has sued the Ghana Police Service. The family says it seeks to find answers on what killed Joseph Entsie as …
Read More »Truck involved in accident blocks Accra-Kumasi stretch of N6 highway
There was a motor accident on the Nsawam by-pass involving a MAN diesel rigid truck loaded with poultry feed blocking the entire Accra-Kumasi stretch of the N6. The Police announced in a statement on Thursday February 24. As a result, the Police said the Nsawam MTTD officers have diverted Kumasi …
Read More »No Ghanaian casualty recorded in Ukraine – Deputy foreign affairs minister
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong has disclosed that no Ghanaian casualty has been recorded in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, all Ghanaians in Ukraine were safe and will be evacuated at the opportune time. “Currently all Ghanaians are well, nothing has happened to any Ghanaian… but …
Read More »Explosions in Kyiv on second day of Russian attack
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was rocked by several explosions early Friday on the second day of Russia’s military intervention in the country. The series of blasts were heard at 4.20 am local time (0220GMT). On Thursday, similar explosions occurred in the cities of Kharkov, Kramatorsk, Mariupol, Mykolaiv and the port city …
Read More »Edmund Addo in action as Sheriff Tiraspol suffer Europa League elimination
Ghana midfielder Edmund Addo was in action on Thursday evening as Sheriff Tiraspol surrendered a first-leg advantage to crash out of the Europa League. The Moldavan champions were beaten on penalties after Braga drew level in the tie following a 2-0 win in 120 minutes. The Portuguese side won the …
Read More »Evacuate Ghanaians stranded in Ukraine – Parliament to Govt
Parliament has tasked the government to ensure the immediate evacuation of Ghanaian students currently stranded in Ukraine. Russia has invaded some territories in Ukraine under rebel control. The development led to the shelling of Ukraine. Some Ghana students who spoke to Starr News appealed to the government for their evacuation. …
Read More »Sharpen your swords when you want to step in a ring with Sarkodie – Reggie Rockstone warns
Renowned hip pop and hiplife act Reggie Rockstone has warned young and coming artistes to be on top of their game before featuring multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. Speaking to his hard-hitting ‘11:11’ hip-pop song, the veteran act expressed his joy and sense of accomplishment after releasing the song with Sarkodie. “When you go …
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