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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...

Kwasi Twum, other Trustees of Ghana Covid-19 Private Sector Fund receive national award

https://youtu.be/gn-ENiMjkU4 The Multimedia Group CEO, Kwasi Twum, who is also a Trustee of the Covid-19 Private Sector Fund, has been awarded the Order of the...

Former COCOBOD workers petition parliament over unpaid benefits

A group of aged men who are former workers of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) have petitioned parliament over their unpaid benefits. The group members,...

Drama as court remands visually impaired man who killed wife in her sleep

The Nkawkaw Magistrate Court has remanded two weeks into Police custody a 72-year-old visually impaired man, George Mudor, who killed his wife in her...

Fake fire officer arrested with 10 gallons of palm oil

A man, believed to be in his late 20s in a Fire Service uniform, has been nabbed and beaten to pulp for stealing palm...

Deputy Metro Mass MD embarks on operational tour [Photos]

The Deputy Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Ltd in charge of Operations and Technical, Nana Osei Bamfo, has embarked on an operational tour...

Fire guts Kejetia market [Video]

https://youtu.be/xXD1qUlJVnU Fire has gutted parts of the Kejetia market in Kumasi of the Ashanti region. The fire, which cause is yet to be established, occurred late...

Why Marietta Brew, Fui Tsikata rejected national honours

It has emerged that former Attorney-General, Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong and Fui Tsikata rejected national honours conferred on some Ghanaians for their meritorious services, hard...

Covid-19: Agyemang Manu, Oppong Nkrumah don’t deserve national honours – Minority

The Minority Caucus is demanding answers on why President Nana Akufo-Addo conferred national awards on the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu and Information Minister,...