Shoot galamseyers – Deputy Speaker

The first Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu, has said shooting illegal miners can be an effective way of dealing with the illegal mining menace.

The anti-galamsey task force, Operation Vanguard, recently expressed unhappiness about what it said was the courts leniency in dealing with illegal miners brought before them.

According to the Commander of the task force, Colonel Michael Amoah Ayisi, if the situation lingers, illegal miners and their

NPA to recall all gas cylinders in Ghana

Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, Hassan Tampuli, has said the NPA will be recalling all cylinders in Ghana as part of the Cylinder Re-Circulation Model.
“The recall will take place when we start rolling out and that

You are not a world champion – Songo fires Emmanuel Tagoe

India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'

The desire among parents in India to have sons instead of daughters has created 21 million "unwanted" girls, a government report estimates.

The finance ministry report found many couples kept on having children until they had a boy.

Authors called this a "subtler form" of son preference than sex-selective abortions but warned it might lead to fewer resources for girls.

Son preference was "a matter for Indian society to reflect upon", they said.

The authors also found that 63 million women were "missing" from India's population because the preference for sons led to to sex-selective abortions and more care was given to boys.

Tests to determine a foetus's sex are illegal in India, but they still take place and can lead to sex-selective abortions.

Some cultural reasons for son preference were listed, including:

Property passing on to

Things fall apart: Fisheries Minister kicks out Director from office

Kasapafmoline.com can authoritatively state that all is not well at the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture as the sector Minister, Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye, who has earned the name Afoley ‘Chavez’ from some staff of the Ministry, is alleged to be hounding out Directors from their offices.

In the early hours of Monday, the Ministry’s Director of Finance and Administration, Cecilia Ezuah, tasted the bitter side of Afoley ‘Chavez’ when the minister allegedly attacked her at her office in a bid to forcibly eject her.

Had it not be the intervention of the sector’s deputy Minister, Kingsley Ato Cudjoe, who moved in to calm his boss down, something terrible would have been recorded.

The Director in charge of Finance and Administration and Madam Afoley ‘Chavez’ have not

I don’t support Tagoe vs Dogboe clash – Asamoah Gyan

Black Stars captain and President of Baby Jet Promotions, Asamoah Gyan, has intimated that it won’t be right for Emmanuel Tagoe and Isaac Dogboe to fight.

Many Ghanaians weren’t impressed with Tagoe’s output in his last Saturday’s fight against Fernando David Saucedo at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Due to that a lot of boxing fans believe that

Pastor’s wife who sent her nudes on Church’s WhatsApp page attempts suicide

The wife of the renowned pastor who mistakenly sent her nudes to members of her church using the WhatsApp texting service on mobile phones has reportedly attempted suicide out of embarrassment.

‘Osofo Maame’ who has become a subject of public discussion, especially among members of the husband’s church, was reported to have tried drinking a liquid poisonous substance but for the timely intervention of family relations who have for all this while kept an eye on her after she sent photos and videos of her genitals to them.

According to information gathered by mynewsgh.com, the woman in her mid-30s who is nursing a 6-month-old baby intended to send the pictures to her husband who was

Rawlings, Mahama 'reunite' at George Oppong Weah’s swearing-in ceremony

The pair have rarely been seen engaging each other in public, with reports suggesting they are not on good terms. Rawlings and Mahama reunite at George Oppong Weah’s swearing-in ceremony

Earlier this month talks of the two-ex-presidents being at loggerheads resurfaced after

Tagoe stops Saucedo to retain IBO Lightweight belt

Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’ Tagoe stopped Fernando Saucedo to retain the IBO Lightweight title in a controversial decision on Saturday, 27 January, 2018 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

The referee stopped the bout in the 10th round after Saucedo hit the canvass from punches to the back of his head which is illegal in boxing. However, the referee stopped the bout and awarded the technical knockout victory to Tagoe.

Saucedo visited the canvass twice in the second round but complained a lot in the match that Tagoe was throwing illegal punches to the back of his neck.

Tagoe retained the belt and remains undefeated in 28 bouts.

Gyan apologizes to Ghanaians over media rant with ex-teammate Prince Tagoe

Black Stars Captain Asamoah Gyan has apologized to Ghanaians over his recent media rants with ex-teammate Prince Tagoe.

The Kayserispor attacker was involved in a media scuffle with Prince Tagoe, who said the 32 year old did not deserve the Captains armband at the national team when the likes of Sulley Muntari and Michael Essien were around.

Asamoah Gyan who was infuriated by Tagoe's comments blasted the former Accra Hearts of Oak striker for using his name for attention.

On Wednesday, the Black Stars Captain went on Social Media to post a video of American actor Kevin Hart sending message to people who do not want others to progress in a disguise message to his detractors.

The back and forth between the two has been the talk on the airwaves in the last two days but Gyan has humbly come out to ask for forgiveness from Ghanaians.

"I don't have a problem with anybody," he told Happy FM when asked whether he has issues with his former teammate Prince Tagoe. "I haven't spoken to him (Prince Tagoe), I always say this even though we are in camp as players, we usually are not friends, we are just teammates," he stated.

"When i meet some of the players in town, we relate like friends but they are not really like my friends that I will go out with, but

Federer into Australian Open final after Hyeon Chung retires

Roger Federer made it through to a record seventh Australian Open final when South Korean Hyeon Chung retired in the second set of their semi-final.

The Swiss led 6-1 5-2 when 21-year-old Chung was forced to call it quits, two games after being treated for a blister on his left foot.

Defending champion Federer, 36, goes on to face Croatian sixth seed Marin Cilic in Sunday's final.

The world number two is seeking a sixth Australian and 20th Grand Slam title.

Federer was on course to take a two-set lead after just 62 minutes when

Oil: Ghana tops in sub-Saharan Africa

Ghana was ranked number one in sub Saharan Africa in terms of risks versus rewards in the oil and gas industry, the Industry Risk/Reward Index - Upstream Oil & Gas report has revealed.

The country also placed 17th globally and was ranked high in all the four criteria which were industry reward, country reward, country risk and industry risk. The report said Ghana is the regional outperformer, profiting from relative political stability, an open and competitive domestic market and strong prospectivity below ground.

“Ghana is the regional outperformer in our Upstream Risk/Reward Index, with a strong Rewards profile combining with

AfricaWatch saga: Akufo-Addo’s hands clean

Government has denied sponsoring some media houses to orchestrate lies and spread falsehood against former president John Dramani Mahama.

A statement signed by Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid, said “President Akufo-Addo holds all former Presidents of the Republic in high regard, and will continue to treat all of them with dignity and respect, as he has consistently demonstrated since assuming the high office of President of the Republic.”

Government’s reaction comes on the heels of a statement by, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, special aide to Mr Mahama, accusing Nana Akufo-Addo of sponsoring Daily Guide and Statesman newspapers to publish lies about the former president.

Below is the full statement:

STATEMENT IN REACTION TO MALICIOUS PUBLICATIONS AGAINST H.E. THE FORMER PRESIDENT

Government has taken note of a press statement signed by

Robbers on motorbike strike near Circle overheard

Eight motorbike riding young men on Tuesday evening, at about 8.30pm, trailed two persons on a motorbike from Tudu in Accra Central to the Overhead bridge near Circle and robbed them of huge sums of money which they were

Young boyfriend of Eduman 'kitchen stool sextape' girl speaks

A 17-year-old young man believed to be the embattled boyfriend of the lady at the center of the Breman Eduman leaked video has finally spoken after the incident had gone viral on social media.

Akwasi Ben, the alleged boyfriend revealed that his girlfriend told him that she was related to the Headmaster, Robert Sepey, which explained why she frequented his house on a daily basis.

He said the lady told him that Mr. Sepey was her uncle and it was only normal for a niece to go to her uncle’s house to help out with a few chores.

Akwasi Ben added that

Headteacher in leaked sex video did no wrong – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says the headmaster in the leaked sex video with a supposed 19-year-old student has done nothing wrong.

According to the Central Regional Secretary of GNAT, Buadu Abedu William, preliminary investigations indicate that parents of the 19-year-old girl are aware of the amorous relationship between the two.

“Yes, the girl is 19 years and the parents are aware that the man is taking care of the girl, paying her fees at Odobeng Senior High School,” he said in an interview on the

Kennedy Agyapong's net worth and business

The Ghanaian economy is growing in leaps and bounds and soon it may be recognized as one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Kennedy Agyapong is among the many wealthy individuals helping the country’s economy grow.

Despite being a legislator, Kennedy Agyapong net worth and business show he has a vast of wealth under his name - more than most people can imagine.

Wealth is not only a measure used today for success, but also an essential component to living and enjoying a happy life.

The Ghanaian statistic of wealthiest men increasing is increasing each day with their well performing economy.

This is a big encouragement and a big motivation to the young aspiring entrepreneurs that

Stop insensitive demand for Veep's health condition - Obiri Boahen to Minority

Nana Obiri Boahen, the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the calls by the Minority group in Parliament for the disclosure of Dr Bawumia's health condition is insensitive.

He argues that

Ex-footballers line-up in Liberia for Weah's presidential kick-off

He was a former World and African footballer of the year, he played in three top European leagues – England, France and Spain.

He is Liberia’s new president. He is George Manneh Weah and as expected, the football world is challenging the diplomatic world as he takes office – if you like kicks off his presidency.

The BBC reports that a number of former African players are

Kwabenya fugitives have not surrendered - Police

The Accra Regional Police Command has debunked what it described as false information making rounds on social media that six out of the seven suspected criminals who absconded from lawful custody at Kwabenya Police Station on Sunday dawn have all surrendered themselves to

Angry police officers to demonstrate against government

An angry officer of the Ghana Police Service has threatened to lead junior ranks in the service to stage a massive demonstration against their superiors and the government.

The demonstration, the angry police officer who pleaded anonymity said on Adom FM’s Morning Show, ‘Dwaso Nsem’ Monday, is to protest the bad conditions of service of the junior ranks.

“The junior rank in the police service will demonstrate against the government if

Lil Win sings National Anthem at matriculation ceremony

More often than not, public figures shy away from cameras when the National Anthem is being sung at events because of their inability to sing it perfectly.

While some fumble with the lyrics, others are unable to remember the lines and would therefore not make any attempt to sing along, lest they shoot themselves in the foot.

The case was however different for actor, Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, as he boldly sung the National Anthem during the 2018 Abbeam Institute of Technology matriculation ceremony, Saturday.

A matriculate, Lil Win who could not sing the song for the procession was extremely zealous in singing the National Anthem especially when he realized that GhanaWeb.com’s camera was focused on him.

Seven Fulani herdsmen appear in court over cops’ murder

Seven Fulani herdsmen arrested in connection with the murder of two police officers on the Drobonso-Kumawu road were on Friday put before the Asokwa District Court.
Abdulai Musah, Osmanu Issaka, Mohammed Issaka, Issah Jawo, Alhaji Ali Issah, Suleiman Adams and Aliu Amadu are facing provisional charges of conspiracy and murder.

Their pleas were not taken and

Prince Tagoe: Kwesi Appiah wrong to give Gyan Ghana captaincy

Former Ghana striker Prince Tagoe says coach James Kwesi Appiah broke protocol in naming Asamoah Gyan skipper of the Black Stars in 2012.

Gyan’s captaincy has been a subject of controversy, as aside from his said unsuitability for the role, many have tagged him as

No show by expatriates at ad hoc committee sitting

All the expatriate business representatives scheduled to appear before the Parliamentary ad hoc committee looking into allegations of the payment of monies to sit near President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at an awards event last year failed to show up on Tuesday.
The business executives were expected to appear before the

Trump treasury secretary: R2-D2 won't take your job for 50 years

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.

Enlarge Image Mat Hayward, Getty Images

Perhaps you've been worried that someone will soon design a robot that can do your job.

Yes, a robot that can play politics even

.Black Princesses draw 1-1 with Cameroon in final FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier first leg

Ghana drew 1-1 with Cameroon in Yaounde in the final 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup first leg qualifier on Sunday.

The Black Princesses came back from a goal down to