Some youth group in Nkoranza, numbering about 60 and claiming to be members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), say they have defected to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in protest of the president’s failure to name Nkoranza as the capital of the newly created Bono East Region. Techiman prevails over Nkoranza as … The post Nkoranza NPP youth defect to NDC over

The body of footballer Emiliano Sala is to be flown back to his hometown in Argentina where a vigil is planned. Sala, 28, was travelling to Cardiff in a plane piloted by David Ibbotson, which went missing over the English Channel on 21 January. His body was recovered from the plane wreck last week but … The post Emiliano Sala: Body to be flown home to Argentina for vigil appeared

Elon Musk has been named as Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s favourite tweeter in an interview about how to tackle abuse. The singling out of the Tesla boss has raised eyebrows because Mr Musk’s tweets have often proved controversial. One tweet about taking Tesla private saw him lose his job as chairman, while another has led … The post Elon Musk named as Twitter boss favourite appeared

A Saudi Arabian app that can be used to track women and prevent them from travelling will be investigated by Apple, its chief executive has said. In an interview with NPR, Tim Cook said he wasn’t aware of the Absher app but would look into it. The app, which offers access to government services, has been … The post Apple to investigate Saudi app appeared first on

A 56-year-old woman has been eaten by pigs after collapsing in their pen, Russian media report. After venturing out to feed the animals in a village in the central Russian region of Udmurtia, the farmer reportedly fainted or suffered an epileptic seizure. Her husband later found the body. She reportedly died of blood loss. Their … The post Russian woman ‘eaten by pigs’ appeared first on

  Zimbabwe’s cabinet has promised to repeal a controversial law long used to suppress the media. The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act has been the leading weapon in stifling media freedom. During former President Robert Mugabe’s rule it was used to arrest journalists and shut down newspapers. It places restrictions on media … The post Zimbabwe ‘to scrap repressive media

The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Amedzofe, in the Volta Region is calling on government to come to its aid in meeting its infrastructural needs. It is the expectation of the College that the government will hear its call and come in handy to support the construction of its girls’ hostel, which has been under … The post Amedzofe: EP College of Education appeals

Asante Kotoko picked their first three points in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-1 win over ZESCO United on Wednesday. The match, played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, was the second Group C game for the two giants. Two first half goals by Kwame Bonsu and Emmanuel Gyamfi put … The post Kotoko pick 1st group stage win in CAF Confed Cup appeared first on

President Akufo-Addo has challenged members of the Presidential Fiscal Responsibility Advisory Council to assist his administration with their rich experience in economic and financial management. This he said will enable Ghana maintain “fiscal rectitude” in the management of the country’s economy. Addressing members of the Presidential Fiscal Responsibility Advisory Council at the Jubilee House after … The post Akufo-Addo

Minister of Regional Reorganization and Development, Dan Botwe, has condemned the burning of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office in Salaga by some youth group. Some youth of the town on the evening of Tuesday January 12, 2019 set the party office ablaze to protest the announcement of Damongo as the regional capital for the … The post Dan Botwe condemns burning of NPP office at Salaga

The Asunafo North Municipal capital, Goaso, has been declared the regional capital of the newly created Ahafo R, carved out of the then Bono Ahafo Region. Ever since the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) got the endorsement of the people within the Ahafo area  in the 2018 referendum to create the new region together with five … The post Akufo-Addo declares Goaso Ahafo Region’s capital

Sprawled across some 21,832 hectares in the North Tongu district of the Volta region is a flourishing agro-business company that is using methods many complain they lack. Mechanisation and technology. These two words are the biggest drawback to farming in Ghana where many have settled for small-scale subsistence farming. Goshen Porsche Ranch is located at … The post Goshen

A woman who raised a false alarm in a car that her children were being kidnapped has been arrested by the Sekondi police. The false kidnap alarm almost resulted in the lynching of a 45-year-old man, who later turned out to be the husband of the woman. The incident happened at Effiakuma, a suburb of … The post Sekondi/Takoradi: Wife charged for false kidnap alarm against

  The Government of Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Republic of Germany to establish a German-Ghanaian Business Council. The signing was done at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on the sideline of the third German Business Summit. Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, who signed on behalf of … The post German-Ghanaian Business Council

Two police officers, Constable Amartey Godfred and Constable Boateng Lotis, have reportedly sustained gunshot wounds from an unidentified person suspected to be a member of two feuding chieftaincy gates at Atulbabisi in Bolgatanga of the Upper East Region. Both police and military men were said to have moved into the area Monday evening when they … The post Bolga: Police shot in

A 26-year-old man in the Central Region said to have committed a taboo by allegedly raping a banana seller in a cemetery has been fined three sheep and six bottles of schnapps by the traditional authorities of Agona Fawomanye. The fine, the authorities say, are to appease the gods and avert the likely curse on … The post C/R: Man fined 3 sheep, 6 schnapps for raping woman at cemetery

At least 15 people have been killed in a stampede at a campaign rally for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, a hospital spokesman says. The incident happened at a stadium in the southern city of Port Harcourt when the crowd surged towards a gate after President Buhari’s speech. Mr Buhari is running for a second term … The post Stampede at Buhari rally leaves at least 15 dead appeared

Dr Alfred Arthur, a Scientist at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) claims he is unaware that an investigative committee of CRIG, a division of COCOBOD, report  found out that Oye Hellen Koranteng, a dispatch clerk dispatched a copy of a contentious missing letter to Agricult Ghana Limited. Answering question under cross-examination led by … The post Opuni-Agongo

President Nana Akufo-Addo on Wednesday shrugged off threats from the chiefs and people of Nkoranza and named Techiman as the regional capital for the newly created Bono East Region. Issuing the constitutional instrument (CI 113) to give effect to the 13th region in Ghana, the President assured that he would ensure fair and equitable distribution … The post Techiman prevails over

Controversial Member of Parliament for Assin Central Ken Ohene Agyapong who described Ghana’s parliament as “cheap and useless,” has been found guilty for contempt, and is to be suspended by the House. The privileges committee which investigated the matter concluded in its report that “Mr. Ken Ohene Agyapong is indeed in contempt of parliament for … The post Ken Agyapong