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US visa pause does not affect short-term travel for Ghanaians – Ambassador Victor Smith
Posted on with No CommentGhana’s Ambassador to the US, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has clarified that the United States’ temporary suspension of immigrant visa processing does not apply to non-immigrant visas for Ghanaians, including those for business and tourism. The clarification comes amid growing concern … Read more →
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ECG begins emergency load managment
Posted on | CommentPower supply shortfalls from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) have prompted the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to embark on emergency power management exercise for the past three weeks.With no hope of stabilisation of supplies in sight, the exercise is … Read more →
Sub-Chief of Atwima arrested for forging documents of Presidency
Posted on | CommentHon. Kwesi Ofori Agyemang, the Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi has confirmed to NEAT 100.9 FM that, Nana Kofi Karikari, a sub-Chief of Atwima Koforidua who was arrested for allegedly forging documents of the Presidency has been remanded into Prison … Read more →
Adisco PTA question Headmaster’s 4 cars retirement package; Students levied GHC30 to pay for it
Posted on | Commentwww.233times.net carried a story detailing the extravagant send-off package of the Headmaster of Adisadel College, Mr. H.K.K.K Graham whose retirement is due even though he is still at post after his send-off service. Following the story, we found out that, … Read more →
30-acre wee farm inter-cropped with cassava destroyed
Posted on | CommentA 30-acre Indian hemp farm inter-cropped with cassava at Liati-Soba in the Afadjato-South district was set ablaze by Mr Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, Volta Regional Minister on Tuesday. The farm located some six kilometers from the community at the foot … Read more →
In 2 years: 400 Priests sacked for child sex abuse
Posted on | CommentA document obtained by The Associated Press on Friday shows Pope Benedict XVI defrocked nearly 400 priests over just two years for sexually molesting children. The statistics for 2011 and 2012 show a dramatic increase over the 171 priests removed … Read more →
Teacher beats wife to death over GH¢80
Posted on | CommentA 42- year-old pupil teacher, has been remanded into prison custody by a Tarkwa Magistrate court for beating his wife Akua Gyetuah, 31, to death.The suspect, Joseph Kwofie pleaded not guilty and will re-appear before the court on February 10.Police … Read more →
BBC to establish Foundation in Komla Dumor’s memory for aspiring African Journalists
Posted on | CommentDirector of global news at the BBC, Peter Horrocks has announced plans to establish a foundation in Dumor’s memory for aspiring African journalists. Mr. Harrocks made this known when he joined dozens of BBC staff to remember their departed colleague … Read more →
Establishment of fund to cater for Komla Dumor’s children – GJA suggests
Posted on | CommentThe president of the Ghana Journalist Association (GJA), Affail Monney, is asking for the establishment of a fund to cater for the children of the late BBC presenter, Komla Dumor. “We are proposing that his kids should also receive a state … Read more →
Fake Gynaecologist arrested (PHOTO)
Posted on | CommentA SELF-STYLED medical doctor, Agyeman Duah aka Dr. Prince Boakye has found himself in trouble for posing as a gynaecologist to defraud certain traders to the tune of GH¢19,700 after making them believe he could solve their infertility problems. The … Read more →
Komla Dumor was frustrated working for BBC – Herbert Mensah
Posted on | CommentHerbert Mensah, a close friend of the late BBC media Icon Komla Afeke Dumor, has added his voice to calls on government to hold a State burial for the ace journalist. Komla Dumor, until his sudden death, was gearing up … Read more →
Komla Dumor’s body would be brought home – Family
Posted on | CommentThe family of the once Best Journalist of the year 2003, Komla Dumor has issued a statement stating that the body of their beloved would be flown home for burial. Below is the statement; Dumor, Gbeho & Allied Families, Accra … Read more →
380 die in road accidents in Ashanti Region
Posted on | CommentThree hundred and eighty people were killed in 1,390 road accidents in the Ashanti Region in 2013.The Regional Commander of the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU), Chief Superintendent Peter Gyimah, who announced this, said 1,495 others were injured.According … Read more →
President Mahama’s tribute to Komla Dumor
Posted on | Comment“It is with great shock and profound sadness that I learned of the sudden death of one of the most illustrious sons of Ghana, the internationally-acclaimed BBC TV broadcaster, Komla Afeke Dumor. Komla was a hardworking, dedicated and consummate professional, … Read more →
Komla Dumor Tributes: Kofi Annan, Bawumia, NDC, NPP and CPP
Posted on | CommentKofi Annan – “inspirational journalist” Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, has described the death as “tragic”. Writing on his Facebook Wall, Mr Annan described Dumor as an “inspirational journalist, always determined to find facts and report on the truth”. … Read more →
Shocking: Komla Dumor’s last text to a colleague at Joy FM
Posted on | CommentFollowing his death, barrage of revelations have surfaced in the media. The shocking of them is his last text to a colleague Manasseh Awuni at Joy Fm, his former Employer. In the text, Komla spews how his health has been erratic … Read more →
Surprised Nun who had “no idea” she was pregnant gives birth in Church
Posted on | CommentThe 31-year-old was rushed to hospital with abdominal pains, which she thought were stomach cramps.The young mother, who is originally from El Salvador, reportedly named her newborn Francis after the current Pope. The mayor of Rieti, Simone Petrangeli has appealed to … Read more →
Asthmatic attack kills METRO TV Journalist Samuel Hesse
Posted on | CommentJust when Ghanaians are taking sniffs between tears for the renowned International Journalist Komla Dumor, another adds up the amount of tears the country is sharing. Metro TV’s Samuel Hesse is dead. The Journalist died around 10 PM on Saturday, … Read more →
Komla Dumor is dead
Posted on | CommentBBC Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Komla Dumor is reported dead (sourcing from Metro TV). According to the report, he died from a sudden cardiac arrest in the early hours of Saturday at his London residence. He is currently the host of … Read more →
Disturbing photos: UDS Students in a fatal accident
Posted on | CommentIn the wee hours of Thursday, some students of the University of Development Studies (UDS) Wa Campus, wear involved in a fatal accident which claimed the life of one of the Students, according to reports. On board the Metro Mass … Read more →
26 killed in gory accidents
Posted on | CommentTwenty six persons died yesterday in separate accidents across the country, fuelling fears about whether Ghanaians are on the verge of witnessing a repeat of last year’s carnage on some highways. The accidents took place at Eduagyei in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem … Read more →
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