When feelings of resentment against Ghana’s ruling government reach a certain threshold, the Ghanaian’s first course of action is to stage a protest. The goal of every protest is to ensure that previously ignored grievances receive the attention they deserve. Some protests like the June 2014 “Ya y3 den” demonstration in Kumasi have had tremendous … Read more
Ghana President , President John Dramani Mahama, the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), will host leaders of the sub-region at a two-day summit in Accra on July 10 and July 11, 2014. The mid-year Summit of ECOWAS will consider a report … Read more
Residents of Ndusuazo near Half Assini of the Western Region of Ghana were stunned on Wednesday afternoon when a man strangled his 70-year-old grandmother leading to her death after accusing her of witchcraft. He claims the old lady’s witchcraft prevented denied the family a representation in Ghana’s World Cup squad at the ongoing Brazil 2014 … Read more
The anguish and frustration of friends who have been at the Peace Holiday Resort in Ada since last Sunday where the Ghanaian hiplife musician, Castro, is believed to have drowned during a boat cruise at Ada Foah was unleashed on two journalists. The two reporters Mr Benjamin Tetteh who works as Joy FM’s Eastern Regional … Read more
Reports reaching The Accra Report indicate that the body of Theophilus Tagoe aka Castro has been found in the waters near where he drowned. According to the source (whose identity cannot be currently disclosed), all the signs are pointing to the fact that Castro’s body has been found and that members of his family were … Read more
A Raisin in the Sun is a famous poem by renowned Harlem Renaissance Poet Langston Hughes. This iconic piece of literature can be interpreted as a metaphoric portrayal of every human’s struggle for a fulfilled existence and a desperate attempt to cling to hope, while languishing in despondency. What happens to a dream deferred? like … Read more
A video recording of the aftermath of an alleged Boko Haram masterminded attack in Nigeria has been sent to the offices of The Accra Report. This video is very gruesome and shows people fleeing the sight of the attack. It begins with footage of people fleeing from plumes of smoke and a raging fire. As … Read more
Reports reaching the front desk of The Accra Report indicate that a suspected case of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been reported at the Nyaho Clinic in Accra, Ghana. This latest suspected case of the virus has created further anxiety among the population, who are already looming under the possible outbreak of a Cholera … Read more
In response to a floundering economy, the government of Ghana plans to announce new directives to stabilize the nation’s hapless financial state. Accounts published on myjoyonline.com indicate that the Ministry of Finance will formally communicate these measures during the mid-year review of the 2014 budget. There is no indication yet that the measures to be … Read more
Ghana has become a ridicule of the globe after the country’s ill-advised decision to fly into Brazil approximately three million dollars to quell a rebellion amongst its national team players participating in the 2014 World Cup. The amount represented the appearance fee owed to the patriotic 23 players of the senior national soccer team who … Read more
The Ghanaian government has announced its intention to remove the subsidies on the nation’s petroleum products. Although the date of the implementation of this directive has not yet been announced, it is anticipated to take effect within the present calendar year. The announcement of this change in Government policy comes at a time when the … Read more
The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hon. Goodluck Jonathan has come under severe criticism for his perceived lax approach and ineffective leadership in the wake of the burgeoning humanitarian crisis in his country. Nigeria has experienced wanton levels of acts of violence including mass abductions, religiously motivated massacre, and serial bombings in the … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama will next month lead a government delegation to attend the maiden US/ African Leaders Summit in Washington that will focus on trade and investment. Mr Gene A. Cretz, US Ambassador in Ghana, made the announcement on Wednesday in Accra during a reception to mark America’s 238th Independence Day. He said the … Read more
US based search engine giant, Google, has banned pornography from appearing in all of it’s online ads. In an email sent in June to porn site advertisers on Google’s AdWords network, the company said it will no longer allow ads that contain sexual imagery, “including, but not limited to, hardcore pornography; graphic sexual acts including … Read more
Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall will premiere the hilarious 2014 American comedy film sequel, Think Like A Man Too on Friday July 4. The film, inspired by Steve Harvey’s best-selling book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man was released on June 20 with the cast from the first film returning to reprise … Read more
Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) is calling on President John Mahama to resign to save the country from collapse. A statement issued in Accra on Wednesday said, “Ghanaians must not continue to suffer under the “precarious economic situation due to ineptitude of government”. “Mr. President, you will save this country a great deal to resign. … Read more
Ghanaian midfielder and FC Milan star Sulley Muntari’s dad, Alhaji Muniru Sulley, has come out and stated his thoughts on the ongoing scandal involving his son’s dismissal from the Ghanaian World Cup squad. Muntari’s father is the head of the Hausa community in Dofa, and said: “It’s a shame the incident occurred at all,” and … Read more
Watch the number one rapper in Ghana, Sarkodie, performing live as part of the “Music Around the Globe” presentation on Saturday 28th June 2014. Sarkodie is also up for the Best International Act (Africa) award at the 2014 BET Awards which takes place at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles tonight.
Distributors of TEMENOS banking software in West Africa, has announced a partnership with an additional four global IT solutions providers. The four companies, Fiorano, Digital Persona, R-Systems and Verisim, offer a range of IT support services to financial institutions and were unveiled at a GSL Partners and Clients meeting in Accra. These Partners specialise in … Read more
Business activities in most parts of Accra were disrupted on Tuesday by a downpour. Mr. Adjei Annang, a commercial bus (trotro) driver told Ghana News Agency (GNA), in an interview that due to the rain passengers are not patronising their services. “However, our car owners as usual will be demanding their daily sales from us,” … Read more