The lands Secretariat at the Manhyia palace in Kumasi has been closed down over poor management, StarrFMonline.com has learnt. The closure-directive by the Otumfuo was executed by the Akyeamehene Nsuase Poku and the Otumfuo Mawerehene Baffour Osei Hyiaman Bretuo last week. According to StarrFMonline.com sources, the office was closed down after management of the facility failed to give proper accountability ...
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UEW strike ‘immoral’ – Group
The UEW wing of the Economic Fighters League has admonished lecturers of the university to use legitimate channels to address their concerns rather than strike. The group said in a press statement on Monday, 17 July that: “If lecturers feel they have any genuine concerns, which we believe they do, we advise them to channel them to the appropriate quarters ...
Read More »Gov’t reschedules date to fly Christian pilgrims
Government has deferred plans to facilitate Christian pilgrims to Israel and the Vatican City, according to the deputy Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Paul Essien. The first batch of pilgrims were supposed to embark on the religious trip over the weekend, but it was delayed due to administrative challenges. “The new date for us to depart from Ghana is ...
Read More »Praise us over sex scene – Tracy Boakye
Actress Tracy Boakye who has earned a heavy load of insults and criticisms for a sex scene in her movie Devil Between My Legs ever since it premiered in April this year believes she deserves praise instead. The actress who is being accused of having real sex with actor Samuel Ofori, who directed the movie said she must be given ...
Read More »Diego Costa parties in Atletico Madrid shirt and mocks Antonio Conte as exit from Chelsea moves closer
Conte has told Costa he is not part of his plans for the coming campaign and the Spaniard has his heart set on a return to Atletico and a reunion with boss Diego Simeone Diego Costa has been pictured partying in an Atletico Madrid shirt as his exit from Chelsea appears closer than ever. Costa has been allowed to miss the beginning of ...
Read More »Vodafone’s CEO grabs Telecom Personality of the Year
The Chief Executive of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba, has emerged as the Industry Personality of the Year at the just ended Ghana information Technology and Telecom Awards (GITTA). Despite taking over the reins at the company in a little over a year, Yolanda has already exhibited a will to win and has put in place a comprehensive strategy to transform ...
Read More »Finance Minister to present mid-year budget review next week
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta has said he might be presenting the mid-year review of 2017 budget estimates either on July, 25 or 26. These are the dates the finance ministry is proposing to parliament for the review subject to the Houses approval in line with its schedule. Sources say the minister is expected to review some Marco-Economic targets set ...
Read More »Wakaso joins Deportivo Alaves
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso has joined Spanish side Deportivo Alaves after signing a three year deal. The Ghanaian makes a return to the Spanish La Liga from Greek side Panathinaikos after both parties sorted out contract issues amicably, Starr News has gathered. The 9th placed team in last season’s La Liga campaign, looks forward to improving on their performance hence ...
Read More »Lapaz shooting: Police round up 15, impound vehicle and motorbike
Fifteen people suspected to have been variously involved in the shooting incident at Lapaz that claimed the life of a policeman and caused injury to another have been arrested by the police. The suspects include a 27-year-old female, Charity Otuboa, a trader; six Nigerians and eight Ghanaians. The names of the suspects are Ken Ikponnwosa, 23; Faith Ogieriakhi, 35; Fem ...
Read More »Manchester United make Ivan Perisic breakthrough with club confident £48m deal will be completed imminently
A deal is expected to be concluded in the next few days for the 28-year-old Croatian international Manchester United have made a breakthrough in negotiations with Internazionale in the pursuit of Ivan Perisic and are now closer to agreeing a final fee for the winger. A deal is expected to be concluded in the next few days for the 28-year-old ...
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