The Ghana Revenue Authority has exceeded its GHS43 billion tax revenue target for 2019. This follows a revision of the earlier target from GHS46 billion to GHS43 billion. According to GRA Board Chairman, Professor Stephen Adei, his outfit did very well in December 2019 by collecting more taxes. Speaking to Accra-based Joy FM, Prof Adei […]
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Residents abandon public toilet for open defecation over Ghc30p charge
Residents of Ekye-Amanfrom in the Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region have abandoned a KVIP public Toilet Facility recently built for the community by an NGO, over Gh30p charge. Many of the residents defecate in the open particularly along the shores of the Afram River which is also a source of drinking water […]
‘I used to sell charcoal’ – Ursula Owusu recounts humble beginnings
Communication Minister, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has shared her life with youths, explaining that beyond the status-inspired attention that comes to the path of a top government official, lies hidden a life of struggle and sweat. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful, a women’s rights activist and private legal practitioner, says her ability to embrace education and diligent pursuance of […]
Menzgold customers begin fresh push to retrieve locked up cash
Mr Fred Forson, spokesperson of the Coalition of Aggrieved Menzgold Customers, said they were ready to go all lengths to get their investments back from the gold dealership firm. He said customers across the country would converge in Accra next week and march to wherever they would find the Menzgold Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nana […]
Sex for grades: Prof. Gyampoh exonerated by fact-finding committee
The fact-finding committee which was constituted to investigate the sex for grades scandal that hit the University of Ghana has exonerated one of the accused lecturers, Prof. Ransford Gyampoh. The Committee’s report which has been cited by BestNewsGH.com was explicit that there was no shred of evidence to suggest and prove that Prof. Gyampoh violated […]
Australia fires: nearly 500 Million animals killed; several people reported dead or missing
BestNewsGH.com has picked very sad information from far away Australia indicating the absolute killing of some 500 Million animals of varied species in raging wild fires. BestNewsGH.com is informed there are fears some entire animal species may have been wiped out completely. The devastating fires according to Ecologists from the University of Sydney destroyed an […]
”We’ve targeted 52 Iranian sites for destruction; Iran itself will be hit fast and hard”-Donald Trump warns
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has revealed that his country has targeted 52 very high level and important sites in Iran for destruction if Iran dares attack any American asset or American. He said the 52 sites represent the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago. According to Mr. […]
‘Iran hacks US government website’ warns that ‘this is just the beginning’
A US government website has been targeted by hackers claiming to be from Iran. The website for the Federal Depository Library Program, fdlp.gov, showed a picture of Donald Trump being punched in the face, along with a message from ‘the Islamic Republic of Iran’. Below the President’s bleeding face were the words ‘Hacked by Iran […]
BoG approves gold coins to commemorate Asantehene’s 20-year reign
The Bank of Ghana has approved the issuance of 24-carat gold coins to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The coin which will weigh at least 31.104g and have a diameter of 37mm will be outdoored on the Asantehene’s 70th birthday on May 6, 2020. The commemorative coin will be […]
DJ Switch receives Global Child Prodigy Award
Ghana’s youngest Disc Jockey, Erica Armah Bra-Bulu Tandoh known in showbiz circles as DJ Switch has received the Global Child Prodigy Awards at the 2020 Global Top 100 Prodigy Awards . The Awards ceremony was held in India. Recognised for her outstanding contribution and achievement, the young DJ will be featured in a book about […]
Businessman in court for allegedly stealing car at gunpoint
A 43-year-old businessman Kofi Sarkodie has been put before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly snatching a car from a driver at gunpoint at Asakore Mampong in the Ashanti Region. Sarkodie is said to have carried out the nefarious act with three others now at large. According to police, the vehicle allegedly taken away by Sakordie […]
Ghana Medical Association wants govt to ban ‘Okada’
To reduce the rate of accidents and casualties caused by commercial motor riders, popularly called “Okada riders”, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for a total ban of their operations. Dr Frederick Kwarteng, the Head of the Accident, Emergency and Orthopaedic Department, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital made the call in an interview with the Ghana […]












