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US charges 6 over car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles to Ghana
Posted on with No CommentSix individuals have been charged in the United States over an alleged international car theft syndicate that smuggled stolen vehicles to Ghana, following a year-long investigation by federal authorities. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, … Read more →
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PHOTOS: Pope Francis congratulates Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentThe Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his assumption of the high office of the land, after his victory in … Read more →
No staff has been dismissed – COCOBOD refutes NDC claims
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that about 110 of its staff have been dismissed. At a press conference to present their ‘True State of the Nation Address’ on Wednesday, Minority Leader … Read more →
We want to go home – Ghanaians in SA cry
Posted on | CommentSome Ghanaians living in South Africa have expressed strong desire to return home following brutal xenophobic attacks on some African Nationals in that country, Donald, a Ghanaian in South Africa has said. He told Francis Abban on the Morning Starr … Read more →
I’m not worth $900m – John Mahama
Posted on | CommentFormer President John Dramani Mahama has refuted claims that he is one of the wealthiest men in Ghana and is worth over 900 million dollars. The former President talking on Power 98.7 FM in South Africa stated that he does … Read more →
NDC functionaries jubilate over Dr. Opuni’s frozen assets
Posted on | CommentWhat appears to be a sad moment for family and relations of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD Dr Stephen Opuni, has turned to be a joyous one for some functionaries and supporters of the opposition National Democratic … Read more →
EXTREMELY DISTURBING PHOTOS: Train kills man at Kojokrom
Posted on | CommentIt was a very pathetic and heart wrenching scene at Kojokrom on Tuesday night, February 21, 2017 when a man believed to be in his 50s was killed and crushed into pieces by a Train at a spot near the … Read more →
Unilever to support Akufo-Addo gov’t; hints of establishing palm oil industry
Posted on | CommentUnilever Ghana Limited has declared its readiness to support the Akufo-Addo-led government to achieve its set goals. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Unilever Ghana, Mr Edward Effah, who pledged the company’s support said they would partner the government … Read more →
JHS student attempts to murder teacher for punishing him
Posted on | CommentAn attempt by a form one student to murder his teacher who punished him for absenting from school has been foiled. Richard Koduah of the Birim B/A Junior High School in the Nsuta District of the Ashanti Region, in his … Read more →
Mahama wins African political leader of the year award
Posted on | CommentFormer president John Dramani Mahama will be decorated with the African Political Leader of the Year Award in South Africa today, February 23, 2017. The African Leadership Magazine is awarding him for his contribution towards deepening and enriching Ghana’s democracy … Read more →
I’m not on leave – Chief Justice
Posted on | CommentThe Judicial Service has denied reports in sections of the media that the Chief Justice (CJ), Georgina Theodora Wood, has proceeded on leave prior to her retirement later this year. According to the Service, the misleading information was fuelled on … Read more →
What I learned from street hawkers in Ghana – UK based Digital Product Manger shares
Posted on | CommentFor some, this is a menace. For drivers, it can be a convenient way to grocery shop whilst in traffic. For others, it is the only choice they have. Whichever of those groups you may incline to, I’m sure you … Read more →
We will fix the economic situation – First lady assures Ghanaians
Posted on | CommentFirst Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has re-echoed her husband’s pledge to fix challenges facing the country’s economy. She said in a tweet on Tuesday February 21, 2017 whilst her husband was delivering his maiden State of the Nation Address that: “Despite … Read more →
Former Akwatia MP Kofi Asare is dead
Posted on | CommentFormer New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Akwatia in the Eastern region Dr Kofi Asare has died, sources close to his family have confirmed to Starr News. The one-term MP reportedly died Tuesday evening. Dr. Asare polled 17,900 votes … Read more →
PHOTO: Ghanaian migrant commits suicide in Malta
Posted on | CommentA Ghanaian migrant who was facing deportation from Malta took his own life on Saturday after he was forced to “feel like a criminal” by a new immigration policy in that country. The Times of Malta reports that, Frederick Ofosu, … Read more →
EOCO freezes Opuni’s bank accounts
Posted on | CommentThe bank accounts of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Opuni have been frozen following investigations into some contracts he signed during his tenure. Dr. Opuni has been occupying the position since 2013, but was sacked January … Read more →
Turkish government indicates willingness to support ‘One district one factory’
Posted on | CommentThe Turkish Government has indicated its willingness to support the ‘one district, one factory’ policy of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, Nesrin Bayazit, told DAILY GUIDE yesterday that her country was willing to share its … Read more →
Soldier detained for leaking Flagstaff House cop brutality video
Posted on | CommentA military officer has been detained at a guardroom at Burma Camp for allegedly leaking a CCTV tape which captured persons suspected to be members of the Invincible Forces, a private security wing of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), … Read more →
Bribery Probe: I have no direct evidence – Ayariga
Posted on | CommentBawku Central Member of Parliament Mahama Ayariga will begin to walk his talk on allegations of bribery when he appears before the Joe Ghartey committee Thursday. He takes an oath to speak the truth and nothing but the truth about … Read more →
2017 Budget will focus on reviving ailing economy – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the first budget presentation of his government will contain policies and initiatives aimed at putting the ailing economy back on track. Nana Addo said this when he addressed the Ghanaian community resident in … Read more →
2017: Rice production to go up 49%
Posted on | CommentGOVERNMENT has set an ambitious target to increase rice production by a whopping 49% just this year as a measure to reduce rice imports to save the economy foreign exchange. As at the end of 2016, Ghana’s rice production stands … Read more →
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