One person is reported dead after a gang of armed robbers allegedly attacked a gold dealership shop at Mankranso in the Ahafo-Ano South West district of the Ashanti region. Nana Amakye, an eyewitness who confirmed the incident to Onua News’ Kwame Yeboah, indicated that at least three of the robbers …
Read More »We will expedite the payment of the Black Challenge’s allowances – Bawumia
The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to look into reports of the national amputee team, the Black Challenge, being owed allowances for their performances and ensure they receive due payment. The Black Challenge are reportedly owed allowances following their successful campaign at …
Read More »Doctors strike in Nigeria over kidnapped colleague
Doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have started a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held by kidnappers for eight months. The mother of five was taken from her home in the middle of the night on December 27 along …
Read More »2024 WASSCE: We are committed to our obligations towards WAEC – Dep. Education Minister
Advertisement The Deputy Education Minister, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has said that the government is committed to fulfilling all of its obligations towards the West African Examination Council (WAEC). He added that the government’s indebtedness to the Council will also be settled. The Deputy Minister, during a visit to one of …
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Today, August 23, 2024, the Ghana Police Service arrested suspect Yaw Korateng at Nsawam in the Eastern Region for owning a device suspected to be a property of the Electoral Commission (EC). The suspect is in police custody, assisting with the investigation. Meanwhile, the Police Service has informed the EC …
Read More »GAF: No plans for coup, we’re committed to supporting peaceful 2024 elections
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have firmly denied allegations that they have threatened to take over control of the country if the upcoming 2024 elections turn violent. This response comes after a publication attributed such claims to Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG). In …
Read More »Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Many Nigerians have reacted with outrage after a new plane was bought for President Bola Tinubu at a time when the economy is experiencing its worst crisis in a generation. The purchase comes less than two weeks after thousands took to the streets across the country to protest at …
Read More »Many politicians disrespect celebrities because they think we get close to them to beg for money
Gospel sensation and politician, Grace Ashly, has said many politicians undermine the dignity of celebrities in Ghana because of the perception they have about them. The artist, who now belongs to Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has indicated that many politicians have the perception that celebrities get closer to them …
Read More »Sports Ministry paid $2.5m directly to GBC – Mustapha Ussif
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has disclosed that $2.5 million was paid directly to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for televising the 2023 African Games. In a statement signed by the sector minister, Mustapha Ussif, it was indicated that “$1 million and $1.5 million were paid to GBC on …
Read More »Ghanaian woman fatally stabbed by son in Manchester, husband and daughter are in critical condition
Alberta Obinim, 43, was killed in a triple stabbing in Manchester on Sunday night A 43-year-old Ghanaian woman, Alberta Obinim, was tragically stabbed to death by her 22-year-old son in Manchester, United Kingdom, on the night of Sunday, August 18, 2024. The incident occurred following a domestic dispute at their …
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