Six more soldiers have appeared before a Kaneshie District Court in Accra for their alleged involvement in plans to attack the Presidency and destabilise the country. The six including a female soldier are alleged to be members of a non-governmental organization, Take Action Ghana (TAG), formed by Dr. Frederick Yao Mac-Palm, proprietor of Citadel Hospital […]
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UCC Introduces Bachelor of Arts Programme in Chinese
The University of Cape Coast as part of efforts to broaden its knowledge base has introduced the Bachelor of Arts programme in Chinese language and culture with its first batch of students admitted this year. This was announced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, at the 3rd […]
12 scammers who shipped bags of cement as Gold to their clients arrested
The issue of internet scamming is one thing that has been frowned on by many but most of the youth are engaged in it with the hope of amassing wealth at a very fast way. Even though most of them get arrested for their criminal actions, others on the other hand still continue to engage […]
NDA to begin sale of about 2000 ‘rotting’ SADA tricycles
The Board of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) has approved the sale of some tricycles which were procured by the defunct Savanna Development Authority (SADA). A press statement by the Management of NDA said: “We are happy to announce that the many hurdles have been called and Management is set to begin sales within the […]
Riot police take over Manhyia Palace
Riot police have taken over the Manhyia Palace to prevent Kumasi Youth Association executives from presenting their petition to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. This comes at the back of an injunction secured by the Ashanti Regional Police Command barring leadership of the group from embarking on a planned demonstration over the lack of development […]
Mensa Otabil possessed extraordinary acumen in banking issues – Ato Essien
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien has mounted a spirited defense for the integrity of Pastor Mensa Otabil, former Board Chairman of the bank and founder of International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) stating that he was a gem when it comes issues about banking. He vouches for his suitability […]
Foiled coup plot: 12 soldiers arrested
About twelve (12) serving soldiers including a senior officer have been fingered in the foiled coup d’etat and are currently being interrogated over their alleged involvement, MyNewsGh.com reports. According to sources available to this portal, some of them were actually informants and will be treated as such while others were working in concert with the […]
If you can insult your elders, know that your days are numbered–Okyenhene replies Kwame Zu
The Okyenhene, Amoatia Ofori Panin II, is worried over the disrespectful behaviour children of today, as they, without fear, are able to insult people who are older than them. According to the Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, gone were the days when a child would stop whatever he/she was doing to help an […]
Prime suspect in GPHA PR Manager murder case attacked in police cells
The inability of the prime suspect in the murder of Mrs Josephine Tandoh Asante to post bail bond nearly caused him his life in the Nima Police Station cells over the weekend. During one of the appearances, Her Ladyship Mrs Akosua Anokyewaa Agyapong, Presiding Magistrate at the Tema District Court, cautioned the police to ensure […]
‘One day, three elections’ – EC set for historic Dec 17 vote
For the first time in the history of Ghana, the Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct three elections consisting of District Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members and a Referendum on Sunday, December 17. Across the polling stations nationwide, there will be three ballot boxes and screens and each voter will be given three different ballot papers […]
UWR: Unemployed mother of 4 delivers triplets in Nandom, solicits support
A 38-year-old woman has delivered triplets at the St. Theresa’s Hospital in Nandom in the Upper West Region. Madam Paschalene Baawone, unemployed, who now has seven children, including the triplets, is seeking support from public-spirited individuals and corporate organisations to cater for her children. She said, “I have four children already, comprising two boy and […]
Germany and UK deport 22 Ghanaians
By John Elliot HAGAN, Accra The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has received 17 Ghanaian deportees from Germany on board chartered flight CT3721. The deportees, all males, who are aged between 21 and 60 years, were escorted by 67 police officers, including paramedics. They were deported for immigration-related issues […]