Former Defense Minister Dr. Benjamin Kumbour has rubbished claims by the MP for Manso Adubia that he approved military protection for the Russia and Ukraine nationals who were arrested for illegal mining Monday. According to him, the decision to deploy military men anywhere in the country is solely taken by the Military Command structure and not the minister. The reaction ...

Microsoft has launched a “faster, more powerful” Surface Pro tablet, with a battery life of 13.5 hours. The device, which weighs 770g (1.69lb) and has a 31cm (12.3in) screen, will cost from $799 in the US and £799 in the UK. Microsoft Surface boss Panos Panay told the BBC it had been “completely redesigned inside out”, and would be more ...

The second in the series of public show of anger against galamsey declared by the media Coalition Against Galamsey, comes off on Friday, May 26, 2017 throughout the country. Known as the National Red Friday, the day was declared by the coalition to demonstrate their anger against the illegal activities and thereby draw public attention and sensitise them to the ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has left Accra for Sierra Leone for a day’s visit. The visit to Sierra Leone is part of the president’s tour of West African countries. Mr. Akufo-Addo will also hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Ernest Bai Koroma. The trip comes after the President recently visited Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and Cape Verde. He is ...

The former deputy Minister for Power, John Jinapor has strongly dismissed claims that some helicopters purchased by the erstwhile Mahama administration for Ghana Gas are missing. According to Mr. Jinapor, the helicopters are in the care of the Ghana Air Force since Ghana Gas lacks the expertise to protect the helicopters. Reports had indicated that three helicopters for Ghana Gas ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Zabzugu in the Northern Region is in trouble over his alleged dual citizenship. In what looks similar to the Adamu Dramani Sakande case, the NDC MP, Alhasan Umar, has been sued by two of his constituents for allegedly having both Ghana and the United States citizenship. Adamu Sakande, after winning the ...

Veteran Ghanaian actor Kojo Dadson has revealed that he was asked to return to earth by God when he got to Heaven’s gate. The good old actor has been suffering from a mild stroke for some time now and is still on the road to recovery. Kojo Dadson suffered the stroke while on set shooting the series Love Brewed In ...

Veteran Ghanaian actor, Kofi Bucknor, has died Starrfmonline.com has learnt. The actor, aged 64 , according to Starrfmonline.com sources died in the early hours of Tuesday, May 23,2017. It is unclear the cause of his death. Bucknor was one of Ghana’s most seasoned male actors having staged in movies such as Heritage Africa, Run Baby Run, Elmina, Double among others. ...

Amazon may be bringing its futuristic ‘no queue’ grocery store to the U.K. after the online retail giant filed several trademark applications for Amazon Go, the app that allows consumers to bypass checkouts when they shop. The slogan “No Queue, no checkout. (No, seriously.)” was trademarked with the U.K. Intellectual Property Office Friday, hinting the company is ready to expand ...

Manchester United has the chance to win the Europa League for the first time ever at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday evening. But in Jose Mourinho’s way stands a deliciously talented young Ajax team, which is seeking to restore the reputation of Dutch football in Europe. To the winner, the prize of Champions League football next season. United ...