17-year-old Girl kills herself after parents ban her from Facebook

The parents of a 17-year-old Indian girl who killed herself late Wednesday after they barred her from Facebook, have said that they are in deep shock at her death and simply wanted her to concentrate more on her studies. Aishwarya … Read more →

University of Ghana rejects 39,645 qualified applicants

The University of Ghana has rejected about 39,645 qualified applicants who sought admis­sion lo pursue both undergradu­ate and graduate programmes in the 2013/2014 academic year. Though about 37,507 under­graduates and 2,138 graduates were denied admission, the Uni­versity, however, managed to … Read more →

VIDEO: Fire guts Old Fadama

Old Fadama on fire

A woman phoned the office of www.233times.net about an hour ago. The level of her cry made hearing her an exercise in breath control. After a while, her voice became clear to the hearing of the Receptionist. “Jesus, I’m doomed, … Read more →

Man beheads another for making noise

The Fomena Police have arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly beheading a man and wounding another. Samuel Quansah, alias Kwadwo Tabi, was arrested at Ahimase, near Nzema, in the Western Region, where he had gone into hiding a week after … Read more →

38-year-old Teacher impregnates 16-year-old pupil

The Accra Metro Education Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended Zakaria Amu, a teacher at the Mamprobi ‘5’ Junior High School from teaching. The 38-year-old teacher is said to have engaged in sexual relations with one of his pupils, a … Read more →

Basic schools waiting for supplies of teaching and learning materials after re-opening

Almost one month after the re-opening of schools, many basic school pupils are yet to receive the full complement of their learning materials.The situation has compelled teachers of some of the schools to improvise to prevent academic work from being … Read more →

Bawku shooting incident: 2 die

Two people were shot dead in two separate incidents in the Bawku municipality in the Upper East Region during the weekend.While one of them, identified as Hasmin Yakubu, 28, was shot at Sagabo last Friday, the other, whose name was … Read more →

BREAKING NEWS: 23 passengers die on the spot as 207 bus runs into tipper truck

Reports reaching graphic.com.ghindicate that 23 people, who were travelling from Kumasi to Edwira in Mercedez benz 207 bus, died on the spot after their bus collided with a tipper truck loaded with stones. According to the report, the tipper truck had … Read more →

Ghana’s external debt increases by 306 per cent

Ghana’s external debt has increased by 306 percent between 2006 and 2012 to reach $8,835.6 million as at the end of 2012. Madam Nyasha Munditi, Policy Research Assistant, Domestic Debt of AFRODAD, said some reasons for the increase in the … Read more →

Fake Chinese condoms hit Ghanaian market

Research is clear about the efficacy of condoms and its effectiveness against sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies. Because of the critical importance of condoms, it is a worrying phenomenon when substandard and unapproved products enter the Ghanaian market.

Pastor, 3 others arrested for defrauding BOST of GH¢1.6m

Four people, including a pastor, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation (BOST) Company Limited of GH¢1,671,244. The principal architect, Frank Kojo Eshun, 44, is said to have posed as a national service person posted … Read more →

Couple arrested after sharing their sex video with dogs online

A filthy Fort Bragg soldier and his wife remained locked up Tuesday after having sex with dogs and sharing clips of the encounters online, cops said. Ruben and Amber Fox, both 23, were caught Monday in Raeford, North Carolina, south … Read more →

Ghana to generate 5000MW of power by 2016

The Minister for Energy and Petroleum, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has stated that Ghana is poised to achieving its target of generating 5000MW of power by the close of 2016.According to him, the country’s quest to be energy sufficient is unwavering … Read more →

Samsung Galaxy S5 to be released in mid-January 2014

According to Korean media outlets citing sources inside Samsung, the Galaxy S5 will see its official announcement in January next year. The earlier than expected release is dictated by the disappointing sales of the Galaxy S4. It appears that despite … Read more →

PHOTOS: Female Preacher displays breast with tattoo on it whiles preaching

Inflation increases to 11.9%; highest in 3 years

Inflation for the month of September increased marginally to 11.9 percent, up from August’s rate of  11.5 percent. The current rate is the highest since March 2010’s rate of 13.3 percent. Speaking to Joy Business after a press conference to announce … Read more →

PHOTOS: The Most Influential People In Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry

They are artistes, actors, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even controversies; their works shape lives, habits and societies; their actions have led to some of the decisions that have stirred the … Read more →

There’s “Wahala” At The Fire Service

The Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Samuel Awuku has lambasted the Ghana National Fire Service over allegations that the Service purchased sub-standard uniforms for its personnel. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has since courted controversy … Read more →

Woman killed dumped in dustbin

The Mile 7 District Police Command has discovered the body of a woman who was killed and callously dumped in a dustbin near Morning Star High School at Tantra Hill. The body of the deceased, yet to be identified, was … Read more →