[Video] Fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction

A fire incident has occurred once again at Madina-Ritz Junction in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality. The fire broke out at approximately 11pm on Tuesday, resulting in the destruction of several shops in the area. ADO2 Alex King Nartey, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), stated that the cause of the fire is currently unknown. He mentioned that the GNFS has deployed five fire engines from different stations to the scene in order to actively extinguish the flames. Due to the close proximity of the fire…

The culture of teachers not showing up in class on Mondays must stop – Rector of UN University.

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

To achieve the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 4, which touches on education, every effort must be made to ensure the education of Ghanaian children are appropriately done, Rector of the United Nations University on Africa Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, has said. All parties involved in the children’s education, including parents, community leaders, teachers, the government, and the political elite, were urged by Prof. Marwala to play their parts to the best of their abilities. In an audio interview with Johnnie Hughes that was broadcast on the Sunrise program…

NACOC intercepts 11.4KG of cocaine worth $300K at KIA

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NACOC intercepts 11.4KG of cocaine worth 0K at KIA

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) arrested a Kenyan national on April 15, 2023, at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra, for smuggling 11.04 kilogrammes of cocaine worth $309,120. The suspect, Njeri Mary, 35, was apprehended by NACOC officials during routine checks at the arrival hall after disembarking from a South African Airways flight from Nairobi to Accra via Johannesburg. The drugs were concealed in packages of Cremora food in her luggage. NACOC officials say that the exhibits have been sent to the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) for analysis and…

ECG to release timetable as Ghana Gas shuts down for 14 days

2 months ago2 months ago

Gas supply to several power plants will reportedly be disrupted for the next 14 days due to the closure of the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant in the Western Region, and the Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG) is reportedly preparing to produce a schedule to inform users.

Let’s work together to pass revenue bills – Oppong Nkrumah tells Minority.

2 months ago2 months ago

To pass the three revenue legislation currently before the House, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, minister of information, has urged the Minority in Parliament to cooperate with the majority.

Bitcoin climbs 5% above $28,000 as investors shrug off regulatory crackdowns.

2 months ago2 months ago

Bitcoin climbs 5% above ,000 as investors shrug off regulatory crackdowns.

On the last day, Bitcoin increased 5% to reach as high as $28,474, regaining the $28,000 mark after falling below it on Monday.

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele breaks silence after losing governorship election

3 months ago3 months ago

Nollywood actress and politician, Funke Akindele has spoken on losing Saturday’s governorship election in Lagos State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This comes after the film maker deleted all politics-related and PDP posts on her official Instagram page. Recall that the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections were held on March 18th, 2023 across some states in Nigeria. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu retained the position with leading votes, 762,134. Breaking the silence, Funke Akindele took to her official social media page to share her expression. She wrote, “I therefore…

Napoli slap €150m price tag on Man Utd target Victor Osimhen

3 months ago3 months ago

Napoli have put a €150 million price tag on star striker Victor Osimhen and will not agree to negotiate a lower price, according to Il Mattino. The Nigerian centre-forward is one of the most in-form strikers in Europe. His goals have helped put Napoli at the top of Serie A, where they are 19 points clear. Osimhen has bagged 21 goals and four assists in 24 league appearances. He could lead the Partenopei to their first Scudetto in over 30 years. Napoli are also through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The 24-year-old has contributed four…

Princess Shyngle lands big role in Atlanta reality show

3 months ago3 months ago

From the creator of Love & Hip-hop, Ceaser from Black Ink and the Laxx Network is a new reality TV drama coming your way soon. The show is coming with some famous faces too; including those from the African soil. Ghanaian-Gambian actress Princess Shyngle will be one of them; having made the cut from an audition that saw her edge out over 500 contestants for the role from Africa. ‘City Girls of Atlanta’ follows the biggest and most successful boss ladies in America living in Atlanta making it happen. It…

Civilian allegedly pushes Police dispatch rider to his death at Pokuase

3 months ago3 months ago

A Police dispatch rider has unfortunately met his death on Monday, March 20 at Pokuase in the Ga North Municipality of Accra. According to reports, L/Cpl. Mustapha Mohammed, was riding his motorcycle out of Ofankor in pursuit of a Toyota Corolla. As they got to Pokuase, the driver allegedly slowed down for the cop to get close and then slammed on the brakes, sending the officer flying and crushing him to death under a moving truck. Unconfirmed reports have it that the late officer who was formerly with the Rovers Unit, was the…