Ecobank has no application pending before Supreme Court – lawyer
Mr Thaddeus Sory, a lawyer for Mr. Daniel Ofori, an Investor, says Ecobank Ghana has no application pending before the Supreme Court to reopen their matter, as suggested by the Bank in a media release. Mr Sory said the only…
Hundreds of women protest against gender-based violence in Ivory Coast
Hundreds of women marched in Abidjan on Saturday to protest violence against women and to demand punishment for rapists. Under the slogan “Orange the world”, organised by the UN Women’s Generation Equality, women in Ivory Coast and around the world…
Abiy’s efforts to block external supplies to TPLF attract Mideast powers to conflict
The desire by the Ethiopian government to seal off external access routes for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has attracted Middle East rivals to the Tigray war, adding outside influence to the year-long conflict. This week, the TPLF, once…
Man, 52 Wins Tema Best Farmer
A 52-year-old farmers who hails from Tema Manhean, George Adams has been crown the 2021 overall best farmer at the 37th Tema Best Farmers celebration in the Tema Metropolis. For his reward, Mr. Adams received one tricycles and agric assorted…
COVID-19 is far from over; let’s diligently observe safety protocols – Akufo-Addo
According to him, the fight against the virus which hit the country’s borders last year is far from over. The Ghana Health Service has disclosed that it has discovered cases of the new Omicron variant at the Kotoka International Airport….
Nigeria military kills 24 jihadists, loses 7 soldiers
Summary The terrorists attempted to attack a military base in Rann on Friday, engaging the military in a fierce gun battle. An intelligence-led aerial and ground coordinated operation on December 2, 2021 identified the ‘acclaimed’ ISWAP headquarters, housing hundreds of…
Andre Bent: Murdered man’s daughter gives family ‘reason to wake up’
A woman whose brother was stabbed to death on a night out said his baby has given his family “reasons to wake up in the morning”. Andre Bent, 21, from Lambeth, was murdered by 16-year-old Vaslios Ofogeli outside the Gallery…
Man who raped woman at Manchester house party is jailed
A man who raped a woman at a party in Manchester has been jailed for more than four years. Ibraheem Egunbambi, 29, targeted the 21-year-old, who awoke to find him assaulting her at a party in the Moston area. Greater…
Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
At least 31 people have been killed in central Mali after militants attacked a bus carrying civilians to a market, local officials have said Unidentified gunmen opened fire and killed the driver, before setting the bus on fire, according to…
Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo – again
Ugandan forces have once again crossed the country’s western border to go into the Democratic Republic of Congo. Previous incursions have been extremely controversial with troops in the past fighting soldiers from Rwanda, carrying out atrocities and plundering the country’s…
America and China opened the door for African coups to return
Backsliding on the part of Western powers, and the rise of autocrat-friendly China, have created an atmosphere in Africa that emboldens generals and military cliques to seize power. The most recent coup in Sudan has been modified – not undone…
Captain Smart arrest is intolerance, he did no wrong’ – Media General fights IGP; slams ‘trend’ of media arrest
The arrest of Captain Smart is an example of the “intolerance” that is “creeping” into the Ghanaian society, owners of Onua FM/TV, Media General, have said in a statement in connection with the arrest of their morning show host by…
Ethiopian gov’t says it retook string of towns from Tigray forces
Spokesman says Shewa Robit, a town claimed by Tigrayan forces last week, is among those now under government control. The Ethiopian government says its forces recaptured Shewa Robit, a town some 220km (135 miles) from the capital Addis Ababa, which…
After air raids, Uganda sends troops into DRC to hunt ADF
The neighbouring countries have launched a joint operation against the armed group which they accuse of massacring civilians. Ugandan troops have crossed into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a joint operation against the Allied Democratic…
What you need to know about the new Covid-19 variant omicron
Omicron is the newest Covid-19 “variant of concern,” according to the World Health Organization. A new Covid-19 variant, now named the omicron variant, was detected in South Africa on Wednesday, prompting renewed concern about the pandemic, a major stock market…
Allegation of bias after rejection of 2022 budget unfounded — Parliamentary Service
The Public Affairs Directorate of Parliamentary Service has rubbished allegations of bias in the circumstances leading to the rejection of the 2022 budget. After an intense debate on the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy proposal of the government since…
Two generals, 70 others killed in Nigeria last week as insecurity worsens
In all, there were 10 incidents spread across four geopolitical zones of the country resulting in 66 deaths. As the security challenges in Nigeria persist, at least 72 persons were killed last week (November 7-13) by non-state actors across the…
Notorious gun supplier busted
The Bono East Regional Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing local weapons at Gulumpe in the Kintampo North Municipality. Regional Police Commander, DCOP Moses Asabagna Atibilla, disclosed to Adom News that the suspect was apprehended at Zabrama, a…
Konongo Odumase SHS murder suspects to appear in court on Nov. 8
The five Konongo Odumase Senior High School students who were arrested for allegedly stabbing a Form One student leading to his death will be arraigned on Monday, November 8. According to the Ghana Police Service, the suspects, who are Form…
Psalm Adjeteyfio raises concerns over GH¢8,000 ECG bill, lights disconnected
He said this in an interview with Citi News’ Vivian Kai Lokko. In the interview, TT explained that officials of ECG initially brought a bill of GH¢4,500, a piled-up figure the actor owed over a period of time. He said he had…
Finance Ministry publishes sustainable financing framework
A statement issued in Accra said the publication of the Framework did not imply any new issuance under the International Capital Market Programme. It said the aim of publishing the Framework was simply to allow investors and stakeholders to review…
Stop Fooling and go to Court; K Taylor tells Kennedy Agyapong
Kelvin Eckow Badu Taylor, CEO of Loud Silence TV and host of popular ‘With All Due Respect’ tells NPP political ace, Kennedy Agyepong to ‘stop fooling and go to court. In his pronouncement, he denied allegations made by Ken that,…
FORTY (40 ) YEAR MAN FOUND IN A POOL OF BLOOD AT FETEH KAKRABA
A forty (40) year old man by the name of Richard Oppong has been spotted dead in a pool of blood in his own vicinity at GomoaFeteh Kakraba in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. According to residents nearby, in the lifeless body of the deceased was found in the early hours of 26th August 2021. Richard Oppong as known by…
Alleged $5m bribe: “I did not peddle falsehood against Chief Justice” – Kwasi Afrifa tells High Court
The lawyer at the centre of the alleged $5 million bribes involving the Chief Justice, Kwasi Afrifa, says he did not peddle falsehood against the Chief Justice. insists he was not reckless but rather simply stated what he had been…
NANA ADDO’S AGENDA 111 IS A TOTAL DECEPTION AND MERE PROPAGANDA -SHAMA RESIDENTS
Barely a year ago on 19th August 2020, President Nana Akufo-Addo , then Presidential candidate of the ruling party (NPP )went to Shama in the Western Region to cut sod for the construction of a District Hospital .
The facility when completed will provide health assistance to the people of Shama , Aboesi , Aboadze and other surrounding communities in and around the Shama enclave.
Shama used to be part of the Sekondi Takoradi Municipality butin 2012 the District was carved out to stand on its own as a result of increase in it’s population .
NPP Communicator Kwasi Kwarteng Appointed spokesperson for Education Ministry
Kwasi Kwarteng is a Communications Specialist and a member of the National Communications Team of the
uling (NPP) has been appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Education.
Bibiani wife ‘killer’ remanded for double murder
The Bibiani Magistrate Court has remanded Emmanuel Okyere Baffuor into police custody. The court presided over by His Worship, Peter Dapileh Banoe remanded the 28-year-old Okyere Baffuor for two weeks. This is to enhance police investigation into a charge of…
Afenyo-Markin pay fees of TESCON UEW members
Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency and Deputy Majority Speaker, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has donated to the TESCON branch of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) scholarship scheme to pay the fees of some stranded students of the…