Author Archives: larryehu

Chief Justice rejects petition against Justice Kyei-Baffour

Mr Justice Eric Kyei-Baffour, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, with additional responsibility as a High Court judge, will continue to preside over the trial of the five individuals accused of embezzling $4 million belonging to the National Communications Authority (NCA) during the erstwhile Mahama administration. That was the decision of the Chief Justice, Mr Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, ...

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Akufo-Addo’s efforts towards dealing with vigilantism just PR gimmick – Asiedu Nketia

General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has described government’s efforts towards clamping down the vigilantism menace a PR gimmick. Mr Nketiah is of the view that the various steps taken following the violence that erupted during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election in Accra were nothing but an illusion to conceal the ill intentions of the Akufo-Addo-led administration. ...

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Neoplan shutdown put on hold after gov’t intervention

Government has intervened to avoid the imminent collapse of Neoplan. According to Starr News sources within the management of the firm, state officials are working with authorities of the now struggling auto company to continue to stay in business. A top official of the company told Starr News they have received calls from government to offer it two months window ...

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New Crusading Guide, editor slapped with GH¢15 million lawsuit

Greater Accra 1st Regional Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ibrahim Jajah, has hauled the New Crusading Guide newspaper and its Deputy editor; Ernest Addo, to court for defamation. Mr Jajah, who is also a businessman, is demanding general damages of GH¢5million against both the newspaper and the editor for a recent publication accusing the politician among other things ...

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Shatta Wale destroys expensive car windscreen during video shoot

How far can film directors go to achieve excellent scenes in their video shoots? It seems Shatta Wale’s video director went a little extra, allowing the singer to destroy his expensive car windscreen for his new music video. Shatta’s Dodge Charger which costs around 30,000 US dollars was damaged with the aim of achieving some reality in his upcoming music ...

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Tonight, I’ll sleep – Health minister on ambulance distribution

The minister of health Kwaku Agyemang-Manu is heaving a sigh of relief following the commissioning and distribution of the 307 ambulances meant for emergency healthcare delivery at all the 275 constituencies across the country. Delivering a speech at the Black Star Square, Tuesday, Mr. Agyemang-Manu recalled how troubled he was considering the number of deaths recorded as a result of ...

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I am on break now, I am stressed – Gifty Adorye

Fans of Gospel music star Empress Gifty (formerly Gifty Osei) will not enjoy new content from her any time soon because she is ‘stressed’. The “Aseda” hitmaker, who recently broke down in tears while addressing her ex-husband, says she has put her music career on hold. She made this revelation among other personal issues during an interview on Hitz FM ...

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Takoradi to Tarkwa passenger train services resume after 12 years break

Commuters from Takoradi to Tarkwa, heaved a sigh of relief Tuesday when the passenger train service commenced work after 12 years break. The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) had in an earlier release said rehabilitation works on the railway line have been completed and free rides will be available from Takoradi to Tarkwa on January 28, 30 and 31. ”Several successful test runs ...

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