Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. This decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a direct result of the trio’s involvement …
Read More »Over 430,000 Farmers Affected by Northern Ghana Drought, GH₵3.5 Billion Lost – Bryan Acheampong
The ongoing drought in northern Ghana has significantly impacted 435,872 farmers, who cultivate approximately 871,745 hectares of land, according to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. The affected crops include maize, rice, groundnut, soybean, sorghum, millet, and yam. During a press briefing in Accra on August 26, 2024, …
Read More »Northern Ghana Drought: Government to Deploy Security Forces at Borders to Prevent Grain Smuggling
The Ghanaian government, led by Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul, has announced the deployment of security personnel to border towns across the country, particularly in the northern regions, to prevent the smuggling of grains to neighboring countries. This decision follows the recent ban on grain exports, a measure taken to mitigate …
Read More »Government Bans Grain Exports Amid Northern Ghana Drought Crisis
The Ghanaian government has enacted an immediate ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans, in response to the severe drought affecting the Northern regions of the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, during a press briefing in Accra …
Read More »Three Dead After Two-Storey Building Collapses in Kasoa
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the tragic deaths of three individuals following the collapse of a two-storey building near the Timber Market in Kasoa on Saturday, August 24, 2024. A joint rescue operation by the Kasoa Fire Service Station and the GNFS Headquarters successfully retrieved four survivors …
Read More »Monarch FC Team Bus Involved in Fatal Crash in Nkawkaw
A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning, around 3:30 am, involving a bus carrying approximately 60 children and officials from Ada-based Monarch Football Club. The bus was returning from a weeklong football tournament in Obo Kwahu when the incident occurred. According to reports, the bus’s brakes failed while descending the …
Read More »Woman Sentenced to 18 Months for Stabbing Tailor in the Neck with Broken Bottle
A 25-year-old launderer, Ayisha Attoman, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by the Adentan Circuit Court for stabbing a tailor, Tetteh Adzidoboh, in the neck with a broken bottle. The incident occurred following an altercation between the two at a drinking bar in the Abenwoha area of Adenta. …
Read More »I’ll Advice Ladies to Marry After 35 and men After 40 – Nana Ama McBrown
Nana Ama McBrown, a prominent Ghanaian media personality and CEO of Empress Production, recently shared her progressive views on marriage and parenthood during an interview on GH One TV’s *Starr Chat* with Bola Ray. The acclaimed actress and TV host suggested that women should consider marrying after the age of …
Read More »Military Deployed to Mion and Kulkpeni Amid Tensions Over New Market
The Ghanaian military has been dispatched to the Mion and Kulkpeni communities in the Northern Region to quell rising tensions following the contentious opening of a new market in Kulkpeni by the Konkomba community. The unrest was triggered on Saturday, August 17, when tensions escalated after a communal clash in …
Read More »Ghanaian Man Who Stabbed Mother to Death in Manchester Detained Under Mental Health Act
A 22-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following a tragic triple stabbing incident in Manchester that claimed the life of a 43-year-old Ghanaian woman, Alberta Obinim. The attack occurred on Sunday night at a house on Barnard Road in the Gorton area. 22-Year-Old Ghanaian Man Stabs …
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