Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has stated the reason why he would not establish a factory in his constituency nor to help people who choose to live their lives in the village. According to him, anyone who decides to stay in a village instead of moving to the …
Read More »Pass E-Levy Bill now – NMC Chairman to Parliament
Chairman of the National Media Commission, Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo has appealed to Parliament to pass the E-levy Bill into law and demand accountability on how the revenue would be used in the national interest. According to him, disagreement over the passage of the Bill should never be the cause of …
Read More »Expect food prices to keep rising – IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that global food prices were at record highs before the war in Ukraine. The IMF said the Russia-Ukraine conflict will further increase costs and inflation more broadly. Since the outbreak of the warfare between Russia and Ukraine, prices of commodities especially, crude oil …
Read More »Calm returns to Bawku after military reinforcement
Calm has returned to the Bawku township and its surroundings in the Upper East Region following earlier gunshot incidents that sparked concerns of insecurity in the area. Gunshots were heard earlier last week prompting the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) and the Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to beef up security in …
Read More »Jordan Ayew set to miss Nigeria clash after testing positive for COVID-19
Ghanaian star striker Jordan Ayew has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of Black Stars crucial World Cup Qualifier against Nigeria on Friday. The 30-year-old last featured for the Eagles in their goalless stalemate against Manchester City- a game he came on as a substitute for Michael Olise on the 65th …
Read More »Court fines Nigerian for attempting to acquire Ghana Card in Tamale
The Tamale District Magistrate Court has convicted Doris Okeke, a 37-year-old Nigerian, for attempting to acquire Ghana Card using a false identity. Magistrate Amadu Issifu fined her 200 penalty units, the equivalent of GHc2,400 or in default serve 18 months in jail. She paid the fine to avoid a jail …
Read More »VIDEO: Police unhappy with Oliver’s ‘self-seeking’ attempt to feed Ashaiman inmates
The Ghana Police Service is unhappy over ‘self-seeking’ attempt by the embattled leader of #fixthecountry movement Oliver Barker-Vormawor to feed inmates of the Ashaiman Police station – where he was detained following his arrest. According to Starr News sources, the Police are worried because the move is against the standard …
Read More »NDC begins house-to-house campaign ahead of 2024 elections – Otukonor hints
Deputy General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Boamah Otokunor has announced that the largest opposition political party in Ghana has started its door-to-door campaign ahead of 2024. According to him, the current government has plunged the people of Ghana into economic hardship hence the need for the NDC to …
Read More »Ghana’s main airport: From British Royal Air base to Kotoka International Airport
Ghana’s first international airport was originally built as a military base used by the British Royal Air Force during the World War II in 1946. The facility, which was initially known as the Accra International Airport in 1968 will later become a civilian airport after World War II in the …
Read More »Jordan Ayew to miss Ghana-Nigeria World Cup qualifier?
Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has been left out of Crystal Palace game against Everton in the Emirates FA Cup after contracting COVID-19. Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. According to reports, the former Aston Villa forward has tested positive for COVID-19making him a huge …
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