Veteran journalist Abdul Kweku Baako’s name and shame tactic on the subject of galamsey has caused a stir among the Chinese community in Ghana. Mr. Baako mentioned Aisha Huan and another whose first name he gave as ‘Monica’ as involved in galamsey activities in the country. A Chinese woman Monica Wei says she is suffering harassment and psychological hardship since ...

Popular Nigerian singer of the P Square group Peter Okoye has launched a scathing attack on men who subject women to physical abuse. The world has recorded a number of women who have been beaten by their supposed partners. The singer wondered why men beat women with the least provocation saying women are not punching bags. He called on men ...

Constituency Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at the Ellembele Constituency in the Western Region, John Nwolley, has accused Acting National Chairman of the Party, Freddie Blay, of fomenting division among the party members and executives in the constituency. He said these divisions have caused the humiliating rejection of DCE nominee, Stephen Donkoh, on Tuesday. Nwolley said he and ...

The family members of a 12-year-old boy shot dead in Alavanyo in the Volta Region say they are living in fear over the attack that has sent shocks throughout the community. Prince Kwakutsey, a primary six pupil, was reportedly shot in the chest by some unidentified gunmen who stormed her parents’ home Thursday. Also  a 15-year-old boy was hit with ...

The man believed to be the boyfriend of a 22-year-old woman whose killing has shocked South Africa has appeared in court in Johannesburg to face murder charges, local media report. Karabo Mokoena’s mother wept as she arrived at the hearing. A widespread online campaign to find Mokoena was called off on Wednesday when her father confirmed her death. The case ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced Justice Sophia Akuffo as the new Chief Justice of Ghana. The President who made the announcement Friday said he believes the Supreme Court Justice will be fair and independent at her new job, as she has been throughout her career. According to Article 144 (1) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution: “The Chief Justice shall ...

The Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of the Action Chapel International Ministry, Nicholas Duncan-Williams says he had to brave many odds to become successful because it was his way of dealing with the serial betrayal he suffered “People will betray you [no matter] what you do or what you don’t do [to them] if the spirit of betrayal has provoked them ...

The Okyenhene has threatened to sue any individual or institution that mentions his name in any galamsey discussion. The warning comes on the back of a BNI report that fingered the paramount chief in the illegal mining trade. Addressing members of the Council of State, who are touring galamsey affected towns, the Okyenhene said it is crazy for anyone to ...

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Isaac Amoako, defender Abeiku Ainooson and midfielder Isaac Quansah have joined Ashantigold on loan till the end of the season. The trio who have struggled to get match playing time at Kotoko are expected to help Ashgold revive their premier league campaign. Amoako has found himself down the pecking order at the club with regular Felix Annan ...

According to GHANAsoccernet.com, Medeama have suspended goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi indefinitely for unprofessional conduct. Antwi has been frozen out of the team after going AWOL, just five months after joining the side. Antwi, who joined the Tarkwa-based from Asante Kotoko, went missing this week. The 2016 CAF Confederation Cup campaigners have indefinitely suspended the former Amidaus Professionals shot-stopper for unprofessional ...