Egypt beat Cameroon 3-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final, ending the hosts’ hopes of glory on home soil. Thursday’s second semi-final finished goalless after 120 minutes but it was Egypt who prevailed in the shootout, just as they had in the last-16 against Ivory …
Read More »Man accused of 3 murders arrested while ‘attempting to cleanse himself’ at traditional healer
Police arrested a man who they charged with murder and who was in possession of an AK-47. zim286, Getty Images A 30-year-old man accused of murdering three people in KwaZulu-Natal was arrested at a traditional healer’s house on Tuesday while he was allegedly attempting to “cleanse himself”. In a statement, police …
Read More »UTAG strike: UCC likely to shutdown over 21-day rule
University-of-Cape-Coast The University of Cape Coast (UCC) is likely to shut down next week after 21 days of non-academic activity due to the industrial action by the UniversityTeachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). This is in accordance with the Acts and Statutes governing the University, which states that the governing council …
Read More »Coups: US ready to help Ghana, others deal with security threats
The United States of America (USA) is ready to support Ghana and other African countries to respond to security threats in the region, General Stephen J. Townsend, the Commander of the U.S. Africa Command has said. He said the U.S Government had provided Ghana with equipment support, deploy training, research, …
Read More »‘I’m going to continue what I’m doing, nothing can cower me’ – Captain Smart
Captain Smart puts up defiant posture ‘Found’ after being declared ‘missing’ in National Security custody Smart, key ally facing extortion charges Onua FM/TV morning show host, Captain Smart, has stressed that irrespective of recent events where he was detained by National Security operatives overnight, he remained focused on his …
Read More »‘Ugly policeman, I will transfer you to Enchi’ – Sekondi-Takoradi MCE fumes over road checks
PLAY VIDEOClick Here to Watch in Twi The Chief Executive of the Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (S.T.M.A), Abdul- Mummin Issah, is heard in an audio hurling insults at a senior Police officer performing road check duties. Inspector Sarfo Andrews and his team were on routine snap check at 8:30 …
Read More »Stop harassing me on social media for visa – French Ambassador to Ghana
Ghanaians pestering French Ambassador for visa Ambassador Sophie-Avé urges Ghanaians to use appropriate channels for visa applications There’s no point calling me for visa, says French Ambassador to Ghana The French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie-Avé has clarified her role as representative of her country in Ghana. According to …
Read More »‘I want to use them to preach the word of God’ – Man arrested for stealing bibles tells court
An embattled Kenyan man who has been arrested for stealing two bibles from a municipal supermarket has disclosed the reason behind his felonious action. Augustine Wanyonyi confessed that he developed suicidal thoughts after a fire engulfed his home in the Mukuru Njenga slum, hence he wanted to learn more about …
Read More »Joe Biden appoints Nduom’s son to lead fight against cancer
President Biden relaunches ‘Cancer Moonshot Program’ Dr. Edjah Nduom is son of Papa Kwesi Nduom More than 600,000 people die from cancer yearly in the US The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has appointed the son of businessman and politician in Ghana, Paa Kwesi Nduom, to an …
Read More »Ghanaians on social media react to Otto Addo’s reported appointment as Black Stars coach
Government recommend Chris Hughton for the vacant Black Stars job GFA on the verge of appointing Otto Addo – Reports Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the reported appointment of former Ghana international Otto Addo as the head coach for the Black Stars. Many doubt if the Borussia Dortmund talent coach is fit for the big …
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