The judge overseeing the Kasoa ritual case has mandated the transfer of the second accused, Nicholas Kini, from police custody to Nsawam Prison. The 18-year-old is on trial alongside 15-year-old Felix Nyarko for the alleged murder of 10-year-old Ishmael Abdallah in 2021. Both accused have been detained by the police …
Read More »New Terminal at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi to Begin Operations July 1
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced that the new terminal at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi will commence operations on Monday, July 1, 2024. In a statement released on Monday, GACL stated that it will collaborate with stakeholders to conduct a series of subsystem simulations, followed by …
Read More »Lil Win’s ‘A Country Called Ghana’ Earns Nomination for 2024 Nollywood Film Festival
Renowned Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, known as Lil Win, has secured a prestigious nomination for his latest film, ‘A Country Called Ghana,’ at the 2024 Nollywood Film Festival in Germany. The film has captivated audiences both locally and internationally, garnering significant attention. The festival, scheduled for August 3rd in Germany, …
Read More »ECG Transformer Stolen at Bunso, Eastern Region
Unknown individuals have stolen a transformer owned by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) at Bunso in the Fanteakwa South District, Eastern Region. The 100kVA transformer, valued at GH¢71,000, was taken by unidentified thieves last week near the Bunso Police barrier, adjacent to the police station. Positioned on the property …
Read More »MTN Included in 5G Rollout Plans – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Clarifies
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, has clarified that MTN, a major telecommunications provider in Ghana, is indeed part of the plans for the upcoming 5G rollout. Following the government’s announcement on May 30 about launching 5G within six months, some industry experts raised concerns about MTN’s exclusion …
Read More »Accra Shops to Close for Homowo Clean-up on July 2
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has announced the Homowo Clean-up exercise, mandating that all shops remain closed on the designated day. The initiative was launched at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) premises on Friday, June 21, 2024. “All shops and businesses in the specified area must shut …
Read More »Church Service Held at $145m Borteyman Sports Complex
The $145 million Borteyman Sports Complex, recently the venue for the 2023 African Games, is gaining attention after a video emerged showing a church service being conducted in one of its halls. The hall, which hosted various indoor sports events during the month-long games held in Accra three months ago, …
Read More »Police Investigate Destruction of Structure in Pusiga
The Ghana Police Service is investigating the destruction of a structure in Pusiga, Upper East Region. The incident, involving some local youth, took place on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Contrary to reports claiming the destruction was due to political rivalry, the police clarified it stemmed from a misunderstanding between the …
Read More »Fire Engulfs Christ Embassy Headquarters in Lagos
A fire has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. Eyewitnesses confirmed the incident to Channels Television, and multiple videos on social media platform X depict the large edifice in flames. The fire, which started early Sunday, has caused substantial damage to …
Read More »NSS Clarifies GH¢40 Online Enrolment Activation Fee
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has addressed the recent public concern regarding the GH¢40 Online Enrolment Activation fee for prospective national service personnel to activate PIN codes for the 2024/2025 service year. In response to media reports that sparked public outrage, the NSS issued a statement on Friday, June 21, …
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