[ads1] The National Media Commission (NMC) has said Captain Smart acted unprofessionally in a broadcast which led to his arrest by the police. The popular broadcaster and host of Onua FM/TV morning show was arrested by the The Nima Divisional Police Command on Thursday, December 2, 2021, for some unsavoury pronouncements that hinge on peace and security.[ads2] “He has been cautioned on the offence of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace as provided under section 207 of the Criminal Act, 1960 (Act 29)”, statement from the police reads. However, the National Media Commission in a letter to the…
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[ads1] The Inspector General of Police (IGP),Dr George Akuffo Dampare has assured that his outfit through a united work force will put in more work than their predecessors to ensure safety in the country. He says, for the love of Ghana every effort will be used in the promotion of security to allow for smooth governance. The works of his predecessors have been at their disposal which has exposed them to the challenges and successes that came with it.[ads2] This gives them an upper hand to transform the sector for a healthy security. The IGP with his team at the…
[ads1] The Winners of this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Prempeh College have presented the trophy to Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The headmaster and the management of Prempeh College together with Primetime Limited and the three contingent of Prempeh College: Abdallah Abdul, Evans Oppong and Eden Nana Kyei Obeng observed the presentation.[ads2] The Chairman of Primetime, Mr Kweku Mensa-Bonsu said it was needful to return to the palace to show gratitude to Otumfuo for the support granted during the competition by way of sending a representative witness the Grande finale of…
[ads1] Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan has rated Dreams FC youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as the best player in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The 17-year old has been spectacular for Dreams FC this season despite playing the Ghana top-flight league for the very first time.[ads2] The former Steadfast FC talisman is currently Dreams FC top scorer with four goals after five matches in the 2021/22 league season. “I think he’s the best player in the league right now, Fatawu is the best player in the league. I think he’s ready, he’s ready to compete,” Gyan told Asempa FM, as quoted…
[ads1] The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has announced the detection of 34 cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country. In a tweet to announce the new cases, the NMIMR said the imported cases were detected in 120 samples collected between November 21 and 25.[ads2] “The Omicron variant was detected in 28% (34 out of 120) of returning traveler samples (collected from 21-25 November) sequenced. ” These are the first imported cases of the variant into Ghana, and we are closely monitoring its potential spread in the local population.”[ads3] The public has been encouraged to…
[ads1] Ghana Premier league powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have completed the acquisition of talented midfielder Hakeem Muniru. Popularly referred to as Xavi, Muniru has joined the Phobians after trials with the team’s junior side Auroras.[ads2] Hakeem Muniru has joined the reigning Ghana Premier league champions from lower tier side Freedom Fighters FC in Obuasi. A statement from Freedom Fighters FC reads, “The management of Obuasi Freedom Fighters Football Club deem it a great honour to announce to their loving supporters, general public and all football loving fans of their agreement with ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK on the transfer of their…
[ads1] The Ministry for Interior has reviewed the curfew imposed on Bawku Municipality in the Upper East Region effective today, December 1, 2021. A statement from the Ministry says that the curfew has been reviewed upon advise by the Upper East Regional Security Council. The curfew is now from 6:00PM to 6:00AM. The earlier time for the curfew started from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m effective and took effect on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.[ads2] “The review of the curfew had been as a result of threat of improvement in the security situation in the communities concerned. “Government calls on the…
[ads1] Keta Senior High and Technical School (Ketasco) female contestant in the just ended National Science and Math Quiz, Francisca Lamini will join the Prempeh College team for a tour abroad. Prempeh College emerged champions of the 2021 NSMQ after beating competitions from Presec Legon and Keta Senior High Technical School in the grand finale held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi.[ads2] Despite KETASCO finishing third at the end of the competition, Francisca Lamini has been selected to join the Prempeh College winning team for a trip to Kenya’s capital Nairobi and Dubai in the…
[ads1] The Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo has denied claims from the minority that she was impersonated. The legislator who double as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection has been the topic for discussion in the media space following allegations by the Minority that she was impersonated during Tuesday’s proceedings in the House as the Majority wanted to at all cost accept the 2022 budget which the minority had earlier rejected.[ads2] Adwoa Safo has been absent from parliament after she was granted leave by the President and later had it extended. But according to…
[ads1] Ghana Premier league heavyweight, Hearts of Oak have left the shores of the country for Algeria ahead of JS Saoura tie. The Phobians will face JS Saoura in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup playoff round on Sunday in Algeria.[ads2] The first leg ended 2:0 in favor of the reigning Ghana Premier league champions at the Accra Sports Stadium last weekend. Hearts of Oak departed Kotoka International Airport in Accra with twenty-four players earlier today, December 1, 2021 to Ivory Coast for a transit to Istanbul before flying to Algeria.[ads3] Midfield dynamo Ibrahim Salifu has been included…