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22 laptops, other equipment stolen at NIA office

Three out of five suspects who broke into offices of the National Identification Authority( NIA) in Sunyani and made away with 22 HP laptop...

BoG, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako

Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region, Management established a committee...

Kejetia Fire: Woman accused of starting fire speaks

The woman, whose shop allegedly experienced an explosion leading to the fire outbreak at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi, has denied starting the fire. Wednesday’s...

Illegal miners burn 12 vehicles in attack on Golden Star mine

It has emerged that illegal miners who attacked Golden Star Wassa Mines at Benso in the Western Region burnt 12 vehicles. The Head of Group...

Demonstrate high level of transparency in these difficult times – Otumfuo to govt

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the government to be transparent with the citizenry on the economic situation of the country. He believes this...

Pastor found dead in farm at Nkwanta

The district head pastor of Narrow Gate Faith Ministry, stationed at Bonakye in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, has been found...

Man found dead at back door after night out to celebrate his new job

The family of a young man described as a “true gent” have paid tribute to him after he was found dead by his mum at the...

Suspected thief killed and dumped by Winneba roadside

A suspected thief, believed to be in his 30s, has been allegedly killed and dumped by the roadside at Winneba in the Effutu Municipality...

Western Togoland case: Five convicted, sentencing deferred to March 21

A set of five persons standing trial for being members of a prohibited organization dubbed the Western Togoland Restoration Front (WTRF) have been found...

Sad scenes at Christian Atsu’s final funeral rites [Photos]

Some loved ones of late Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu, were caught in sorrowful state as the final funeral rites was in session at...

Ashaiman: Let this be the last time any security officer is killed – Defence Minister warns

The Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has issued a stern warning to the public with regards to killing of personnel of security agencies. He said the...

3 confirmed dead in gory accident along Techiman-Kumasi highway

Three persons have been confirmed dead with three others sustaining various degrees of injuries after a Kia Rhino truck collided head-on with a DAF...

CDD-Ghana urges govt to sanction soldiers involved in Ashaiman ‘swoop’

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is entreating government to investigate and sanction soldiers culpable in the ‘swoop’ at Ashaiman, Tuesday, March 7. The...

Atsu’s funeral: This video of John Paintsil crying will break your heart

Former Black Stars player, John Paintsil, could not hold back his tears after filing past the mortal remains of his late team mate, Christian...

Moment Akufo-Addo filed past mortal remains of Atsu [Video]

President Nana Akufo-Addo has filed past the body of late Black Star player, Christian Atsu. Accompanied by an entourage, President Akufo-Addo paid his last respect...

Christian Atsu’s wife breaks down while reading tribute at his burial [Video]

Maria Claire Rupio, the widow of Christian Atsu, the late Chelsea and Newcastle star, broke down and could not continue to read the tribute...

Profile of Christian Atsu Twasam, 1992 – 2023

Christian Atsu Twasam, popularly known as Christian Atsu, was born on the 10th January, 1992 at Kyeiamanfro, Kwahu in the Eastern Region to Jonah...

Christian Atsu’s funeral: Asamoah Gyan’s tribute

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has paid tribute to his former teammate and friend ,Christian Atsu Tsawam, who is being laid to rest...

Mubarak Wakaso’s emotional tribute to Atsu

Best friend and teammate, Mubarak Wakaso, described Christian Atsu as a genuine and reliable person. In his tribute, a heartbroken Wakaso said he would cherish...

We know you will continue to protect us from heaven – Atsu’s children

Though they will miss and feel the absence of their late father Christian Atsu, his little ones believe he will continue to protect them...

How Christian Atsu’s body was brought to funeral grounds [Watch]

The final funeral rites of Christian Atsu Twasam, former Ghanaian football international star, is underway at the forecourt of the State House – Accra. His...

Moment Christian Atsu’s wife, kids arrived at funeral ground

Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of deceased Black Stars player, Christian Atsu Twasam, has arrived at the forecourt of the State House for the funeral...

One victim of military brutality at Ashaiman dies

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashaiman, Ernest Norgbey, has disclosed that one of the 184 people who were apprehended and brutalised by military...

Tamale High Court orders police to enforce ruling against Ambariya Islamic Institute

A High Court in Tamale has ordered the Northern Regional Police Command to assist in the enforcement of a court ruling against the Ambariya...

Livestream: Christian Atsu goes home today

The funeral service of the late Ghanaian international Christian Atsu, who died in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey last month is currently...

This tribute by Atsu’s wife will make you cry

Marie-Claire Rupio, the wife of deceased Black Stars player, has paid glowing tribute to her late husband, Christian Atsu Twasam who will be laid...

Christian Atsu to be buried today

Winger, Christian Atsu, who died in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey last month, will be laid to rest today. Atsu, 31, was found dead...

Cocaine production reaches record levels as West Africa emerges trafficking hub – UN report

According to a recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the global production of cocaine has surged to unprecedented...

Ghana ranks 1st in Africa’s highest outstanding loans to IMF

Ghana is the most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund though the country’s debt to the Fund was unchanged at $1.70bn in...

Immediately assist Kejetia fire victims – Duffuor to govt

A flagbearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Kwabena Duffuor, has commiserated with traders at the Kejetia market following a fire outbreak....

Kejetia fire: Scary moment as mother escapes on a rope with her baby [Video]

A nursing mother showed her bravery when she escaped the Kejetia fire outbreak on a rope with a baby tied to her back. A viral...

Defence and Interior committee to visit Ashaiman today

The Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament will today, Thursday, March 16 pay a visit to the Ashaiman community following military brutalities in the area. The visit...

Kejetia market to be shutdown after fire outbreak

The Management of Kumasi City Market Limited (KCML) has announced the Kejetia Market Complex will remain closed on Thursday morning until 12:00 pm. This comes on...

Driver dead, others injured in accident on Agona Nyarkrom road

A taxi driver has been reported dead with three others injured in a gory accident at Agona Mensahkrom on the Agona Swedru- Agona Nyarkrom...

Police congratulate two officers who received national award

Two Police officers have been given national awards by President Nana Akufo-Addo in recognition of their contributions towards the fight against Covid-19. They were awarded...

Lawyer Fui Tsikata explains why he rejected national award

A senior partner at Reindorf Chambers, Fui Tsikata, has explained why he rejected his nomination for the national award. According to the lawyer, he...

Bondholders Groups welcome payment of delayed coupons but…

The Coalition of Individual Bondholders Groups has welcomed the commencement of payments of matured bonds and coupons to its members, confirmed by most of...

I earned my first substantial money from football through Christian Atsu – Former boss

The President of Cheetah Football Club and late Christian Atsu’s benefactor, Abdul Hayye Yartey, has revealed how the late footballer has helped in developing...

Kejetia market fire: Eyewitness gives account of how it started

While rescuers work around the clock to get the Kejetia fire under control, details are emerging about how the inferno may have started. The inferno...

Ghana’s constitution performing ‘tremendously well’ – Nhyiaeso MP

Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Stephen Amoah, has lauded Ghana's Constitution, saying it has performed “tremendously well” in protecting and managing the country's...