Sport

Edwin Gyasi Joins Stay Home Challenge [VIDEO] ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi March 18, 2020 2996 0

CSKA Sofia winger, Edwin Gyasi has joined football stars for the “Stay At Home Challenge” by showing off his skills – with a toilet roll. As the coronavirus pandemic rages on worldwide, many people have chosen to stay indoors and upload clips showing off their talents. Gyasi, who is bound to leave the club at […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ekow Amoasi Writes: Meeting Stephen Appiah, A Dream Fulfil After 20 Years ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi March 9, 2020 2885 0

Was it emotional? Yes, it was. Watching Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah on an analogue television at the age of six for the first time is something I will never forget. Growing up in the Central Region of Ghana, I thought everyone called ‘Appiah’ comes from my family.  Football was my passion growing up and every member […]Continue Reading

Sport

Edwin Gyasi on target as CSKA Sofia hammer Betov Vratsa in Bulgaria League Cup ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi March 4, 2020 3102 0

Besiktas target, Edwin Gyasi made the headlines after scoring in CSKA Sofia win over Botev Vratsa in the Bulgarian League Cup on Tuesday. CSKA Sofia welcomed Vratsa to the Stadion Bâlgarska Armija in the quarter-finals of the competition. In the 20th minutes, Daniel Genov broke the deadlock for Vratas. After the recess, Sofia dominated the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Ekow Amoasi Writes: Twenty coaches in the last decade? Is Hearts of Oak such an unambitious club? ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi January 1, 2020 4219 0

Stunned? No! Astonished? No! Unexpected? No!. Accra Hearts of Oak on Tuesday, December 31 showed head coach, Kim Grant the exit for losing their first match of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season to Berekum Chelsea at the Accra Sports Sports. Edward Nii Odoom has been named the new Accra Hearts of Oak head coach following […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

Yung Theoryy: 16-year-old dazzles with Afrobeats debut ‘Maa Adwoa’ ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi December 6, 2019 4702 0

The dynamic nature of the music industry means once, in a while, artistes will move out of their comfort zone to do the undone. Very few artistes have however been able to exhibit such dynamism with much success and young Theo Appiah has added his name to that list. Known in the industry as Yung […]Continue Reading

Sport

The University of Florida to screen Ghanaian sports media-related doc ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi November 15, 2019 4750 0

“We Are TITANS” is a 10-minute documentary about the lack of support towards independent journalists and young reporters in Ghana’s sports media industry. It was scripted, directed, narrated and mounted by Angela Akua Asante, founder of independent media company TITA Productions which recently sponsored the Ghana Institute of Journalism’s 2019 sports week celebration. Continue Reading

Sport

Bukom Banku’s licence revocation in media circles untrue – GBA Secretary-General ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi November 10, 2019 4772 0

Secretary-General of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Patrick Johnson says news circulating the media space that marquee boxer Briamah  Kamoko aka Bukom Banku has had his license revoked by the sanctioning body is untrue and utter palpable falsehood. The GBA scribe said although the GBA met on Thursday, there was no decision taken by Disciplinary Committee […]Continue Reading

Sport

GIJ-SRC lands TITA Productions sponsorship for 2019 GIJ Sports Week Celebration ^Sticky

By Ekow Amoasi October 16, 2019 5474 0

Ghanaian-based independent media company, TITA Productions, has partnered with the Ghana Institute of Journalism’s Students Representative Council to become the head sponsor of the 2019 GIJ Sports Week Celebration. The deal, worth 2,000 GHS in cash prizes and administrative support and over 1,000 GHS in merchandise, is the first sponsorship package of this kind in […]Continue Reading

General

Vicious plot by Afful-Broni crony backfires; VC’s spokesperson exposes his ignorance ^Sticky

By Editor Admin September 23, 2019 5515 0

In a desperate attempt to associate Hon. Alexander Afenyo Markin, Member of Parliament for Effutu and Board Chairman of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), with corruption, in what can best be described as ‘evil’ and malicious attack, Alhassan Salifu Bawa, an arch enemy of the former, has presented a petition to the Office of […]Continue Reading

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You can’t ban me – Lutterodt tells Ghana Psychological Council ^Sticky

By Editor Admin September 22, 2019 5205 0

Pastor Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, has taken on the Ghana Psychological Council for a ‘supposed’ letter seeking to ban him from counselling on either radio or TV. According to him, he is not a psychologist but a pastoral counsellor, therefore, the council cannot ban him from discharging his duties. He said he graduated and was […]Continue Reading

General

Bombs and guns factory uncovered inside popular hospital at Alajo ^Sticky

By Editor Admin September 22, 2019 5487 0

The covert activities of bombs and guns manufacturing syndicate inside a popular hospital within the Accra suburb of Alajo has been uncovered by a joint Police-Military-National security operation, MyNewsGh.com reports. The medical director of the facility (name withheld) was arrested on Friday afternoon together with his accomplice, a Volta region-based blacksmith. Continue Reading

Regional

Auditor General has no powers to surcharge Zoomlion – Supreme Court

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 9 0

A seven member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Justice Jones Dotse has ruled that the auditor General cannot surcharge Waste Management company Zoomlion Ghana in a case of surcharge. The surcharge was an issue after an audit of accounts of the National Heath Insurance Authority made findings that Zoomlion had between the […]Continue Reading

General

Confusion rocks funeral preparations of former President Jerry John Rawlings

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 5 0

There appears to be confusion over the date for the funeral and burial of late President Jerry John Rawlings. So far, three of the groups concerned with planning the funeral for Ghana’s longest-serving head of state appears to have divergent views on the date suitable for the burial of the late President Jerry John Rawlings. […]Continue Reading

Regional

Tenant ejected by NDC landlord gets help

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 5 0

The Deputy Chief Executive for the State Housing Company Roni Nicol has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the mother of three who was kicked out of her residence by her landlord for refusing to vote for the National Democratic Congress(NDC) MyNewsGh.com earlier reported that a lady called Evelyn Akosua was evicted from her […]Continue Reading

General Politics

‘Shameless’ Akufo-Addo accepted money in ‘brown paper bag like a mafia chieftain’ – Mahama

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 35 0

Former President John Mahama has said President Nana Akufo-Addo has sunk Ghana so low with the videotape that captured him accepting money in a brown envelope at his office in Nima. “A President shameless enough to accept money in a brown paper bag like a mafia chieftain – Nana has made it clearer than ever […]Continue Reading

General

Woman in Akufo-Addo’s alleged $40,000 bribe video speaks

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 6 0

Hajia Fawzia Karim, the woman at the centre of the video that captures Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo receiving an amount of money concealed in a brown envelope has noted that the said footage was recorded in 2016 when the latter was the presidential candidate for then opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), contrary to suggestions by the Salis Newspaper and […]Continue Reading

Opinion

How Ken Ofori-Atta Has Rendered Atta Akyea Useless

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 5 0

It was Theodore Roosevelt, a former President of the United States of America (USA), who said ” to educate a person in mind and not morals is to educate a Menace to society “ The only person in the current administration, who is a family member of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, without blemish and […]Continue Reading

Politics

NDC’s Kempes Ofosu Ware sues colleague party member for defaming him

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

A former Chief Executive of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) Kempes Ofosu Ware, has hauled a fellow National Democratic Congress (NDC) member to the High Court of Tema for defamation. Mr Ofosu Ware, who has unsuccessfully contested the Tema East Constituency seat on the ticket of NDC is demanding a sum of GHc500, 000.00 from […]Continue Reading

General

Come and defend yourself – NDC dares Nana Addo to speak on alleged bribery video

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 6 0

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to speak on claims he received a $40,000 bribe. At a press conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, the Communications Director of the NDC, Kakra Essamuah, urged the media to press the President to respond to the allegations. “The President must personally speak […]Continue Reading

Sport

Lee Addy: Picking players on merit will end Ghana’s Afcon drought

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

Former Black Stars defender Lee Addy believes selecting players purely based on merit is the key to ending the nation’s trophy drought in the Afcon. The Black Stars were eliminated at the round of 16 stage in the last Afcon. Addy wants coaches of the national team to carry out their duties without personal sentiments. […]Continue Reading

Sport

Lippert advocates for stronger focus on grassroot football

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 10 0

Technical Director for the Ghana Football Association Bernhard Lippert has emphasized the need to focus on grass roots as well as school sports as Ghana seeks to rebuild its football. Lippert has been in charge of affairs for a couple of weeks and has outlined his vision to give Ghanaian football an identity. He says […]Continue Reading

Sport

LeBron James agrees to 2-year, $85 million extension with Lakers

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

In a bit of a stunner, LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While everybody has been waiting for Anthony Davis to make his final decision on a new contract, LeBron just snuck in to agree to a new extension of his own. James is […]Continue Reading

Sport

Maybe I should have taken off Fred – Solskjaer

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 10 0

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he should possibly have substituted Fred before the Brazilian was sent off in the 3-1 Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain. The midfielder was shown a second yellow card in the 70th minute for a foul on Ander Herrera, having been booked in the first half for a […]Continue Reading

General

We’re not surprised NDC stooped so low to falsely accuse Akufo-Addo of graft – Oppong Nkrumah

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has taken a jibe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for doctoring a video of a 2016 campaign donation to then-candidate Akufo-Addo to falsely accuse him of bribery. This comes after the NDC at an emergency press conference dubbed “The Mother of All Corruption” released a video alleging that […]Continue Reading

Regional

Akufo-Addo declares Monday, December 7 as holiday

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 9 0

President Akufo-Addo through an Executive Instrument has declared Monday, December 7 as a public holiday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the President said the decision is to facilitate the electoral process which will be conducted amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Presidency, the move will also ensure strict observance of the safety protocols […]Continue Reading

General

National Cathedral to be completed in 3 years – Rev Kusi Boateng

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the National Cathedral Project, Reverend Kusi Boateng, says he’s hopeful the National Cathedral is going to be completed in three years. Although actual construction is yet to begin on the site, the Reverend stated that the Covid-19 pandemic was to be blamed for the 9-month delay, as the […]Continue Reading

Politics

PPP to pass ‘Affirmative Action Bill’ in first 100 days

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 9 0

The flagbearer for the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Ms. Brigitte Dzogbenuku says the Party will pass the Affirmative Action Bill into law in its first 100 days in office. The Affirmative Action Bill seeks an equal representation and participation of both women and men in governance, public positions of power, and all decision-making spaces of […]Continue Reading

General

First Lady appeals to Ghanaians to retain Akufo-Addo

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 8 0

First Lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has appealed to all Ghanaian voters, including; first-voters, to put the country first, and vote for President Akufo-Addo on December 7. “I humbly implore that you let your voices be heard more than ever. That you put our country first and vote for President Akufo-Addo and the NPP to protect […]Continue Reading

Business

Customs touts 70% improvement in clearance processes with ICUMS

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 12 0

An Assistant Commissioner of Customs in charge of the Accra Sector Command and Chairman of the Implementation Team of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) Emmanuel Ohene, has revealed that the initial challenges during the rollout of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) have been reduced by about 70%, eight months since the introduction of the Continue Reading

Entertainment

Kalybos, Prince David, other celebs Snub Dumelo, campaign for Ayawaso MP

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 17 0

Some actors have hit the streets to campaign for the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Alhassan, to retain her seat ahead of the December 7 polls. In a video shared by the legislature on Instagram, the actors were dressed in the New Patriotic Party’s paraphernalia while preaching “four more for Nana.” These actors included […]Continue Reading

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James Gardiner pens letter to John Dumelo ahead of Dec. 7 polls

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 17 0

Actor James Gardiner is celebrating his colleague John Dumelo for his work and “resilience” as he fights for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Parliamentary seat. In a lengthy letter addressed to the NDC Parliamentary aspirant, Mr Gardiner stated that although John Dumelo has faced various challenges throughout his political career he manages to stay strong. Mr. […]Continue Reading

General Politics

All political parties agreed to proposal to make election day a public holiday – EC

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 15 0

The Electoral Commission (EC) says all the political parties were in support of its proposal to the Ministry of Interior and Chief of Staff to make Monday, December 7, a statutory holiday. According to the EC, the proposal is to “give registered voters the opportunity to devote the day to exercise their civic right.” In […]Continue Reading

Entertainment Politics

Musicians play key roles in electoral choices – Dr. Nii Dortey

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 13 0

A Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Dr. Moses Nii Dortey has said musicians can influence the choices of electorates through their songs. It is quite common nowadays for top Ghanaian musicians to declare their support for, or affiliate with various political parties through the music. A typical example […]Continue Reading

Business

MASLOC gives ¢2m interest-free loans to Odawna fire victims

By Admin Editor December 3, 2020 17 0

The Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) is offering ¢2 million offer loans to victims of the Odawna market fire. The fund is to enable the about 3,000 women whose wares were destroyed at the Pedestrian Shopping Centre close to the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange get back to business. The interest-free loans with a one-year moratorium […]Continue Reading

General

ASEPA haul President Akufo-Addo to CHRAJ

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 11 0

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has dragged President Akufo-Addo to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) for allegedly collecting a $40,000 a bribe. According to a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, he claims the President took the money to influence his decision not to fire […]Continue Reading

General

Wontumi tight-liped on US$45 Million Cocoa Roads Contract

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 7 0

The Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has unusually remained tight-lipped over the US$45 million juicy contract awarded him by the COCOBOD to construct roads in some cocoa growing areas in the country. Documents emanating from the government circles reveal that COCOBOD, gave Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as “Chairman Wontumi” Continue Reading

General

Akufo-Addo government makes ‘election week’ promotions in Police Service

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 9 0

The Herald has picked up reports from the Ghana Police Service that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) James Oppong Boanuh has on the orders of President Nana Akufo-Addo made some promotions. Details are sketchy but this paper is informed that the promotions of junior ranks is to take effect yesterday, Tuesday 1st December 2020. […]Continue Reading

General Politics

You can be arrested for taking photos of your ballot paper – EC warns

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 9 0

The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned that persons who take photos of their ballot papers after voting can and will be arrested. According to the Commission, such actions violate the principles governing the electoral process. The Director of Electoral Services at the Commission, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, in an interview on Eyewitness News, said taking photos […]Continue Reading

Business

Debt markets open again for sub-Saharan Africa – Fitch

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 19 0

Ghana’s hopes of successfully issuing Eurobonds worth between US$3.5 billion and US$ 5 billion early next year were raised last week as its western neigbour, Cote d’Ivore successfully issued US$1.2 billion in Eurobonds. Ivory Coast’s Eurobond was five times oversubscribed last week, and was sub-Saharan Africa’s first since COVID-19 arrived on the Continue Reading

Entertainment

I mean business, I have a professional studio at home – Hajia4Real

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 6 0

Ghanaian showbiz personality, Hajia4Real, says she is not in to joke in the music industry. According to her, she has succeeded in setting up a professional music studio at her home. Hajia4Real who has released her first single titled ‘Badder Than’ has received divided views from music lovers in the country. Visuals for the song […]Continue Reading

Regional

Woman inflicts blade wounds on daughter over GH¢20 in Shama

By Admin Editor December 2, 2020 10 0

A 35-year-old woman called Florence Essel has inflicted razor blade wounds on her daughter’s fingers over GH¢20 at Essamang Electoral Area in the Shama District of the Western region. The suspect, after inflicting the wounds, smeared pepper onto the wounds. The woman had accused her 8-year-old girl of theft. To scare the victim from engaging […]Continue Reading