Gunmen believed to be armed robbers attacked and injured illegal mining operators at Gbulimpe in the Bole -Bamboi district Friday dawn, a victim of the attack told Ultimate news. According to the victim, Tianye Samuel, who is currently at the Bole hospital, three other persons have gone missing after the robbers opened fire on them. … Read more
Dozen of angry youth of the Basere tribe at Tatale in the Northern region today embarked on what police in the area called an “illegal demonstration” yelling threats of violence over a rumour that President Akufo -Addo had given the District Chief Executive position to a Kokomba tribesman. The youth in the chaotic and uncoordinated … Read more
The Kibi District Police Command has launched investigations into stolen Toyota Helux Cab belonging to the East Akyem Municipal office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The Vehicle with Registration number GV 2554-14 was stolen on January 4,2016 at dawn whiles parked at the office with the main key and spare key locked up … Read more
The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Sunday make a triumphant entry to Kibi, his hometown in the Eastern region to hold thanksgiving service with the local Council of Churches. The new President is expected to pay a courtesy call on the Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panyin and the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional … Read more
A 15-year-old boy identified as Jester Osei has been shot dead by a security officer of a Mining company at Akyem Kwarbeng in the Atiwa district of the Eastern region. The deceased together with colleagues went to the site to engage in galamsey operations. The private security man on duty allegedly shot the boy at … Read more
Farmers in Yilo Krobo district of the Eastern region are diversifying into brewing local gin known as ‘Akpeteshie’ to economically cushion them as the dry season begins to have a toll on agricultural activities. According to the farmers, due to lack of irrigation facilities and financial supports, farming comes to a halt during the dry … Read more
The 36-year old man Charles Antwi who attempted to assassinate the outgoing President John Dramani Mahama has been released from Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) custody. Charles who pulled a gun in a church to kill the outgoing President whilst service was ongoing stayed in the custody for more than a year after the High … Read more
A group calling itself “Youth of Ekumfi” in the Central region are reminding the President- elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of his pledge to begin his famous ‘one- district- one factory’ project in the Ekumfi district. The policy, if implemented according to the youth, will help address the huge unemployment situation in the area and … Read more
The President John Dramani Mahama is expected to hold last cabinet meeting on January 3, 2017 as he hands over the administration of the country to President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2017. The solemn cabinet meeting would discuss among other things like Final report on conversion of Nyankpala, Navrongo and Wa campuses … Read more
Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says the company has planned to cover more districts with prepaid metering in order to improve its financial viability. The company is planning to install more prepaid meters in homes and its operational areas in the Eastern region in 2017. The Eastern regional Manager of ECG, Engineer Michael Baah in … Read more
Operators of drinking spots and pubs in Koforidua are gearing up for high consumption of both alcohol and none alcoholic beverages this festive season. Popular drinking spots such as Daddy’s Bar, Big T, Mafio, 3 chambers and Benbow have increased stock of varieties of alcoholic beverages to meet the high demands. The operators are expecting … Read more
Aduana Stars skipper Godfred Saka has disclosed he might leave the club for a move abroad. The right back is among the longest players at the Dormaa-based and has played five years already. Saka won the league with the Fire Boys in 2010 and helped them to clinch the G6 tournament few weeks ago. “Yes, … Read more
Veteran Ghanaian actor and Movie star, George Williams is dead. The actor died Monday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, a close relative confirmed to GhanaStar.com. In his most recent interview with the media in February, the actor talk about a couple of issues concerning the Ghanaian movie industry. He said, “I’m … Read more