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Video: Why I will not reply Sarkodie’s “advice” – Shatta Wale reveals

Shatta Wale, one of the most controversial artistes in Ghana, says Sarkodie’s recent “advice” diss song doesn’t call for a reply from him. According to...

I have not had erection for 2 years after soldiers brutalised me – Tamale victim

An 18-year-old boy says he has not been able to have an erection for the last two years after suffering intense abuse at the...

Lightning kills JHS student

A 14-YEAR OLD Junior High School (JHS) student of Papao Community Presbyterian JHS located at Kwabenya in the Ga East Municipal Assembly, was on...

Oppong Nkrumah hints of restructuring at GBC

Information Minister-designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has hinted of a possible change at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to make it more competitive. Mr Oppong Nkrumah told...

Excluding KNUST VC from new University council disrespectful – Minority

A Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has described as disrespectful the exclusion of the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University...

2018 Hajj:  Ghanaian pilgrims ranked the most organised and disciplined

The leadership of the Ghana Hajj Agents Association has commended the I. C. Quaye-led Board for the successful execution of the 2018 Hajj pilgrimage...

Audio: What’s special about Kantanga; Unity halls – UTAG Prez

The University Teachers Association (UTAG) has questioned government’s seeming support for students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) against management...

AUDIO: KNUST saga: Our exclusion from new council a travesty – UTAG

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has described as a travesty and tragedy their exclusion from the newly constituted Governing Council of the...

First Lady, RCS launch reading project

The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has launched a literacy initiative geared towards inculcating in school children the habit of reading. Dubbed Learning to read, reading...

Trader fined GH¢480 for pouring hot water on neighbour

The Winneba District Magistrate Court has sentenced a 22-year-old woman to a fine of GH¢480.00 for pouring hot water on her neighbour. Mabel Eshun, also...

Anas gets support from Swedish IT firm to expose corruption

Sweden-based technology and data platform provider, Klarity, has unveiled a collaboration with investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas and Tiger Eye Foundation, to fight corruption. The collaboration will...

NSS issues 14,956 PIN codes to newly-trained teachers

The National Service Scheme (NSS) has issued a total of 14,956 Personal Identification Number (PIN) Codes for enrolment of newly trained teachers from all...

5 Multimedia journalists shortlisted for 2017 GJA awards

Five journalists of The Multimedia Group have been shortlisted to receive awards at the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) awards slated for October 27. They are Seth...

4 cars crash in Kumasi

Four vehicles have been mangled after they were involved in a near-gory road accident in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region. This was after...

I bought V8 out of Planting for Foods and Jobs – NDC MP

Former Member of Parliament for Ejura Sekyedumase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Mohammed Issifu Pangadu says he was able to purchase a V8...

Photos: America International School wins EU recycling arts school contest

America International School in East Legon has won an award in the European Union (EU) recycling arts school competitions. The award comes after EU launched...

Tarkwa: Police arrest Nigerian woman for trafficking; rescue 13 girls

Police at Tarkwa in the Western region have arrested a Nigerian woman for allegedly trafficking a number of girls from her country to Ghana...

Audio: Ledzokuku MP charges on KNUST authorities

Member of Parliament for the Ledzokuku Constituency has mounted a strong defence against the conversion of male and female halls at the Kwame Nkrumah...

Photos: Kennedy Agyapong gifts flood victims GHC 49k

Persons who suffered in the 4th October flooding which rendered dozens homeless in Assin Fosu have received a cash donation from Assin Central Member...

Photos: Assin Fosu police officers rely on taxi, trotro for patrols

The Assin Fosu Divisional Police command is pleading with philanthropists and government to come to their aid as officers rely on commercial vehicle also...

‘Kojo Cue and Lil Shaker’ records with Lauryn Hill?

BBnZ Live artistes Kojo Cue and Lil Shaker, are tightlipped on whether they have recorded a song with American legend Lauryn Hill. After grabbing the...

Liberia’s President George Weah declares free tuition in Public Universities

President of Liberia, President George Weah, has declared free tuition in University of Liberia and all other public universities. He made the announcement during his...

Historic: Two unborn babies’ spines repaired in womb in UK surgery

Two unborn babies have had their spines repaired by surgeons - weeks before they were born. The operations, which are the first ever of their...

Police refutes NPP Chairman’s robbery claims; accuse him of reckless driving (AUDIO)

Police in the Central region has described as false, claims by 1st Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Awutu Senya...

Doctors leave cotton in woman’s belly after operation

When Irene Joyce Oluoch, 25, got pregnant with twins, she could hardly wait to hold them in her arms. On the due date, she checked...

Photos: W/R police intercept heaviest suspected Indian hemp in 2018

The Western Region Police command has intercepted 92 bales of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. Police reports indicate that a dark truck with...

KNUST Deputy Registrar to release video of alumni threatening school’s security

The Deputy Registrar of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kwame Yeboah, says he has a video to prove that some alumni...

Video: Armed robbers break into police armoury in Daboya

Armed robbers have broken into a police armoury in the Northern Region town of Daboya. According to residents in the area, the armed robbers made...

Number 12: NMC orders Hot FM Presenter to stop attacking Anas

The National Media Commission has ordered Justice Kweku Annan, a presenter with Accra-based Hot FM to desist from attacking undercover investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw...

Parliament to intervene in KNUST riot

Parliament will be intervening to find an amicable...

Woman who killed, buried 12-yr-old boy secretly remanded in prison with accomplice

The Saltpond  District  Court has remanded a  50- year -old woman, Auntie Montaya and her accomplice, Kwesi Adu who allegedly killed and buried a...

KNUST Vice-Chancellor has not resigned – Authorities

Authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have refuted media speculations that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, has resigned. “Prof. Obiri-Danso...

Don’t be used by politicians – Gyampo to University students

An associate professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana Ransford Gyampo has called on university students to reclaim the glory days when...

Military and Police take over security at KNUST

A combined team of the Military and Police, has been deployed to take charge of security at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and...

KNUST lecturers cane students, others ordered to kneel in rain

Former students of KNUST have catalogued abuses students suffer which triggered violent protest Monday. A seven-page press statement by the ‘Concerned Fellows of Kantanga Hall’ said...

We expected to be consulted in conversion of halls in KNUST – Kwadaso MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso Constituency, Dr Samiu Kwadwo Nuamah says he expected authorities running the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology to inform the alumni...

Audio: KNUST VC has no regard for the students – Alumni

Vice Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Obiri Danso has been accused of usurping powers of students in the...

KNUST Management failed with their iron-fist approach – Okudzeto Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has condemned the decisions and approach of the management of the Kwame Nkrumah...

Audio: Two dead in Bunso accident

Two persons have been reported dead in the early hours of Tuesday in an accident at Bunso junction in the Eastern region. The accident involving...

We are ready to learn from Ghana- Sierra Leone president

The Sierra Leonean president, Julius Maada Bio, who is on a two-day official visit to Ghana has asked Ghana for technical support in the...