New NDC Voters Register In Flames At Atebubu

REPORTS COMING from the Atebubu-Amantin Constituency of the Brong-Ahafo Region indicate that supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the area, Sanja Nanja, have set ablaze biometric registers that were to be exhibited ahead of the

Zimbabwe's Rutendo Barna: The Bold Female Truck Driver

Rutendo Barna on a regional trip to Malawi. Photo: VOA

Long distance haulage truck driving is undoubtedly one of the world’s most unforgiving jobs. Drivers have to contend not only with the fatigue which comes with long distance travel, but also with treacherous roads, especially in parts of Africa with poor transport infrastructure.

Unprovoked Assailants Stabs And Injures Many At Circle, Accra

Scores of people were injured when two men went on a stabbing spree around the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra, Thursday late afternoon. The men picked their victims at random and stabbed them without any provocation. Maxwell of Mediaforce Ghana was an

"......swearing that you marry and own someone forever ?.....It’s boring and nonsense" - Mzbel

The controversial musician

 
Mzbel, famous for her blasphemous comments about Jesus Christ, has stated that she believes marriage as an institution is boring and will not be right for her. She said, “I never say never; maybe I would meet

Faces Of Alleged Notorious Robbery Gang In Kumasi

Faces of alleged dangerous criminals

Five men, Samuel Duah, alias “Sammy Tuga”, Christopher Columbus, alias “Saa na etie”, Yaw Adutwum, Akwasi Appiah and Francis Yeboah described by the police as dangerous criminals have been arrested and are being held at the Kumasi Central Police Station. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Kofi Boakye,

Government’s Misplaced Priorities Won’t End Dumsor Now – Experts

Kwame Jantuah and Kwadwo Poku, two power experts have predicted that the ongoing load-shedding will extend beyond 2015. The experts expressed lack of planning and misplaced priorities by managers of the energy sector to have translated into the current crisis, fearing that the worst is yet to come. “We are leaving

18-year-old Man Attempts To kill 4-yr old for ‘sika duro’

Daniel Kyei Baffour, has been arrested by the Amasaman District Police for attempted murder and abduction. The 18-year-old private security personnel, allegedly sent his four-year-old nephew to a Mallam to be sacrificed for money rituals. The arrest occurred

Indefinite Suspension For Paul Afoko

The New Patriotic Party (NPP’s) National Executive Committee (NEC) have upheld and unanimously voted to suspend its National Chairman Paul Afoko indefinitely. The overwhelming decision by the Disciplinary Committee was taken at a meeting called on Friday October 23, by First National Vice

Tweneboah - Kodua Hangs Himself In Kumasi

“I got up to urinate and prepare for market at about 4 am and realized my husband was not lying by my side. His footwear was however in the room suggesting he was around the neighborhood. "I became scared and inquired from my eldest son where his dad had gone to. He assured me he was around but as time trickled

Near-Fatal Accident At Ako Adjei Interchange

A DAF truck rammed into the bus of the presidential staffers at the rear and almost fell from the interchange, but ended up leaning against the pillars. Fifteen staffers heading to the State House were involved in a near-fatal accident at the Ako Adjei Interchange in Accra, Thursday The Cantonments Police Station confirmed the motor crash and impounded the vehicles for investigations into the incident. The driver of the vehicle, whose name is not yet known, told the police in a statement he had a brake failure and had to hit the Flagstaff House bus to park. “It was the pillar which saved the bus from falling,” an eyewitness said. The 15 staffers sustained minor injuries and are receiving treatment at the hospital.

Niger Recieves Planes, Military Vehicles From US Against Boko Haram

The United States offered Niger two military surveillance planes as attacks by suspected Boko Haram extremists continued in the country’s south-east region bordering Nigeria. Two Niger soldiers were killed and several injured Wednesday in a foiled suicide attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters, Defence Minister

High Court Judge Ajet Nassam Runs Away From Justice ?

Justice John Ajet Nasam

Ghana National Security is on the heels of indicted High Court judge John Ajet Nassam, having gone missing over bribery and corruption charges against him. A source within the security circles has hinted  that all the security outfits within Ghana have been alerted to be on the lookout for the “runaway judge.” “If he fails to turn up at the sitting by Thursday after the newspaper notification, we’ll activate our alert systems within and

Kenyan Domestic Worker Jumps To Her Death In Jordan

Jordani newspaper reports indicate that a 22yr old Kenyan woman, whose name was not given, jumped from the second floor of a building to her death at the University of Jordan Street in Amman. “She was rushed and admitted to a nearby hospital but she died. Her body was transferred to a forensic medical

Italian Millionaire Lady Divorces Pauper Kenyan

A Kenyan High Court in Malindi has dissolved a three-year marriage between a Kenyan and an Italian lady after the man turned into a drug addict. “The marriage has irretrievably broken down and there is no hope of reconciliation,”  Mr Justice Said Chitembwe said. The woman’s petition to have the marriage dissolved was allowed after the court found that she had proved her case. According to the divorce proceedings, the

Operation “wipe out” Criminals In Lakeside City, 'Koskei' And 'Mzito' Killed

33-year-old Chris Omondi Okello, alias Koskei, one of the most wanted criminals said to be behind a spate of robberies in the lakeside city was killed by Police in Kisumu county on Tuesday evening. Koskei, a suspected robber was killed when he led a three-man gang to rob a M-Pesa shop in Manyatta estate. 

Governor Mwangi Wairia Goes Home On Impeachment Motion

Governor Mwangi Wairia

Governor Mwangi wa Iria has been impeached. On Wednesday Members of the Murang’a County Assembly (MCAs) accused the county Governor of misusing cash and failing to manage it’s debt. He needed only two more votes to survive but Mr Wa Iria was impeached after 34 out of 49 MCAs voted for his removal, for alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office.

Kenya: 83 Feeds on Meat Suspected Of Dieing From Anthrax In Meru

About 83 villagers who had eaten meat from a cow suspected to have died of anthrax, were rushed and treated at the hospital. Ben Gituma, the clinical officer-in-charge of Kanyakine Sub-County Hospital said by 2 pm, 10 residents of Igoji West had been admitted to the hospital. He said the cow was suspected to have

Kenya: Technical University of Mombasa Closed

An increase in fees has led to the closure of the main campus of the Technical University of Mombasa following riots by students. A decision to indefinitely close the university’s main campus was reached after a special senate meeting was held. In a statement, the senate said the rioting students refused to be addressed

'I Love Shisha And Can Smoke 24/7' — Ella Mensah

Ella Mensah, currently in Nigeria shooting a movie says she wants to be the best Ghanaian actress in Nollywood. With her busy schedules since 2012 in Nollywood, it appears the actress may be up to

Saudi Authorities Detains Two Female Pilgrims For Drug Offences

Pilgrims at Mount Jabalithaor one of the holy sites in Makkah

Two female Hajj pilgrims from Oyo State in Nigeria were detained by the Saudi Arabian authorities for a drug-related offence. Adeleke Abdul Kareem, the Secretary of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday. Abdul kareem said the affected pilgrims were females, adding that one of them escaped while the other was still in detention. He

Do You Want Reliable, Sustainable Power ? Pay More.... – Mahama

“If we genuinely want reliable, sustainable power, then we might have to pay more for power. “If we don’t want any more ‘dumsor,’ then we might have to pay a bit more…that is the reality,”  President John Mahama told Ghanaians on Garden City Radio in Kumasi- Ashanti Region that the low water

"Mills Was Not Fit Enough To Be President" - NDC Chairman

Late John Evans Atta Mills

“Sometimes, I wonder why Mills became the president because it was a total mistake allowing him to run for president and subsequently dying because of ill health...," Bismark Tawiah Boateng, the Eastern Regional Chairman of the (NDC), made this remarks on Adom FM's Morning Show 'Dwaso Nsem' on Monday. He

‘I impregnated my brother’s wife’ - Charles (Zambia)

CHALI MULENGA, Livingstone A PROPHET of Kazungula has admitted impregnating his brother’s wife, who was left in his care for prayers after she fell ill. This is in a case in which Kenneth, Hamoonga, 47 sued his young brother Charles Hamoonga, 45 for impregnating his wife and was seeking compensation of K10,

Bloated Register: EC's Confirms With Delay Tactics - LMVC

Charlotte Osei

Ibrahim Adjei, a leading member of Let My Vote Count (LMVC), has insisted that the Electoral Commission’s inability to disprove the evidence presented by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that the voter’s register is bloated makes the party’s claim more credible and factual. “…It is in the interest of the EC, nine weeks on since Dr. Bawumia provided that evidence to the EC, they are still keeping mute and Ghanaians know that because the EC has not been able to disprove this. They know that the evidence is factual, correct and that the integrity of it is crucial,” The Vice

Zanetor Launches Campaign With Prerz Rawlings

Rawlings with daughter Zanetor

The NDC will on November 7 elect parliamentary and a presidential candidate for the 2016 elections. Dr Zanetor Rawlings will have to unseat incumbent MP Nii Armah Ashitey to stay on course for parliament in 2016. At Dr Zanetor Rawlings campaign launch, Former President Jerry Rawlings made a surprising appearance to campaign for his daughter. The former President who addressed a rally in the constituency told the gathering to disregard claims that his daughter does not hail from the area. He also admonished delegates of the party to desist from taking monies from candidate to vote for them, adding that his daughter is the best person for the Korle Klottey job. He noted that Zanetor was born and bred in the constituency and has always had the desire to serve the people.

"I 'Love' Prez. Mahama ...... As A Politician - Becca

Becca on stage

Becca

“I’m not a huge fan of politics, but I need to know certain aspects of it because I’m in this country and the economy affects us all. So I definitely pay attention to certain things but I’m not a hard core politics kind of girl. I have only one favorite politician and he is President John Mahama. Becca also known as Rebecca

'I am ....., prepared for insults and even rejection from people' - Ofori Amponsah

“I have realised I cannot please every living being in Ghana. I am, therefore, prepared for the insults and even rejection from people because of the decision I took. Only God understands me and I don’t really care whatever anyone says anymore,” Ofori Amponsah told Showbiz in an interview last Monday. “I am

Oct. 24 Is Miss Ghana UK 2015 Grand Finale

Miss Ghana UK,.the most prestigious African Beauty Reality show across the United Kingdom, is scheduled to take place at the Camden Centre (1 Judd Street, London).on Saturday 24th October

Electoral officers Fight Charlotte For Allowances

Charlotte Osei EC Chair

At the Electoral Commission office on Friday casual officers who supervised the District Assembly Elections about a month ago, created a disorderly scene over unnecessary cumbersome processes they had to go through to get their allowance. About 200 of the officers, were visibly exasperated and described as unfair,

'Samuel Kuffour must apologise to Manhyia' - J Y Appiah

Former GHALCA Boss, Joseph Yaw Appiah has voiced his dismay at how Samuel Osei Kuffour came out to proclaim himself as President of Kumasi based Asante Kotoko ahead of an official announcement from Manhyia and has therefore prescribed an unqualified apology to Otumfour Osei Tutu II. "I feel Sammy

Osei Kuffour Disappoints Otumfuo As He Fails To Get CEO Job

Samuel Osei Kuffour has missed out on the Asante Kotoko job. The ex-Ghana defender who appeared on a television show, announced  that Manhyia had given him the job and he would become the club’s President. Kuffour’s decision to go public before an official announcement from Manhyia seems to have cost