Category: NEWS UPDATES

Policeman Spotted Repairing Damage Traffic Light With His Own Resource

A policeman identified as Lance Corporal Simon Agbeko Ekpeagba has set a new bar for policeman who stand by the street controlling traffic.
The traffic light located at Odorkor in Accra got damaged and was almost coming off the ground.

Due to this drivers and road users found it difficult to see and obey its instructions.
But Mr Simon bought some cement and got people to fix the traffic light firmly on the ground to serve its purpose.

In photos sighted by yen. com. gh, the policeman is seen making hands on contribution to the fixing of the traffic light while in uniform after funding from his own salary.

Lance Corporal Simon Agbeko Ekpeagba of the Accra Regional police Command has become quite popular for his benevolent gestures.

According to him, his dream was to create the enabling space where physically challenged persons would have easy care and education especially those who parade principals streets and major highways in Accra while begging because most of them have been neglected by their relatives.

Story by : Arden Doris

October 1, 2020
Taxi Driver In Ghana Skip Work To Fill In Potholes

A Ghanaian taxi driver Micheal, has skipped work to fill in potholes after they claimed the life of his good friend who died around somanya.

According to Michael he stated that he is a father of 2 but has stop driving a taxi although it gave him a means of livelihood.

He further went on to say he makes his ends meets from people who see him filling potholes although he once used to be a taxi driver.

Mr Micheal, whose kids are both below 10 said that he has been able to make a manageable amount of livelihood as he is able to make between GHc 50 to GHc 80 on a daily basis.

Furthermore, he stated that “ my friend who was a taxi driver died because of a pothole, I do not feel comfortable anytime I see a pothole it drives me to fill it to ensure safety.

Story by: Arden Doris

October 1, 2020
Police Commander arrested over weapon deal

Inspecter Felix Gbekle, the Nalerigu station Officer has been arrested for facilitating the illegal acquisition of a gun license for a suspected thief who was standing trial for illegal possession of arms and stealing at the Nalerigu court in the North East Region.

In August this year, the North East police command began investigating suspect Adam Musah for alleged stealing. The police later uncovered an unregistered pump action gun in his house. Mr. Musah was arrested and charged with possessing an unlicensed firearm and alleged stealing and put before the Nalerigu District Court.

As trail progressed, Mr. Musah miraculously produced a license for his gun. The license was given by the Tesano Divisional police. The prosecution prayed the court to for time to examine the license. The court granted the request.

Investigations into the license revealed that inspector Gbekle, working with an accomplice in the Tesano Divisional police, dubiously obtained the license by taking the picture of the gun, which was serving as an exhibit in the trial, and sending the Tesano Divisional Divisional police command for the license to be prepared and handed to him.

He then took delivery of the license later and handed it over to Musah so that the court, upon seeing the license may drop charges of unlawful possession of a firearm against him. But the scheme has been discovered by the North East police, who are now investigating the inspector.

Inspector Gbekle was on monday interogated at the North East Regional police command and he admitted helping the suspect to procure the license by sending photos to a colleague at the formed police unit of the Tesano Divisional police command where he worked formerly.

He has since been detained and shall face further action in accordance with the rules and regulations for the service and the law.

Story by: Anita

October 1, 2020
Photo of Shatta Wale’ daughter on social media will shock you

Ghanaians and fans of Charles Nii Amarh Mensah, know in showbiz as Shatta Wale, shock as they got to know about his first daughter who base in London.

The beautiful lady goes by name Ohemaa Faye was captured live in London with her mother as Shatta Wale himself revealed in an interview a couple of years ago.

Although, Shatta Wale did not mention the name of his first daughter, we knew she was 9 years old.
So for the teenager to be the daughter of Shatta Wale had shock many people who as are now wondering how old Shatta Wale is.

Could it also be that, Ohemaa Faye is not the biological daughter of him but one of my those ladies she play fatherly roles to.

However, Shatta Wale had already told his fans, ge is a father of three children. The first one which we now believe is Ohemaa Faye is based in London with her mother.

The second daughter, Cherissa lives in the USA with her mother whiles the last born Majesty lives with his mother right here in Ghana with occasional visit to Abroad. Non of the mother’s are still in relationship with Shatta Wale.

Ohemaa Faye is an obsolutely stunning young lady and she is into media.

Story by: Anita

October 1, 2020
Demise of Okada Driver with Suspected Armed Robbers.

A sad incident in the Bono East Region Wenchi District .The murder of Illiasu Adama an Okada rider on daily basis.

Superintendent of police Mr. Thomas Edzorhoho said the deceased Illiasu Adama 20 Years old chartered by the suspects to Ampenkuro area a village in the Techiman North District of the Bono East Region where he’s was killed and bolted his motorcycle.

The incident was confirmed to Radio West Africa ,Nana Anfreh Damata .And the corpse has been given to relatives for burial in accordance to Islamic rites.Whereas investigation still goes on to arrest the suspects on the run.

The Motorcycle (Okada) with registration number M-19-BT-1584 have been found at the outskirts of Offuman and brought to the Wenchi Police station for safety keeping.

Story Abigail Essel.

October 1, 2020
I am not dead- Kumawood actor.

Popular Kumawood actor, Sekyere Amankwa who was earlier reported dead after obituary poster of him went viral, has finally come out to speak about what really happen.

Speaking in an audio, the actor sklekyere indicated that he is neither dead nor sick. Speaking to his colleague actor Joe Shortingo on phone,, he claims he is currently on set filming a movie.

Explaining further, he claims that the flier was made for parts of a scene he was featured in, however, the graphic designer who did the poster leaked the photo on social media and it has since home viral.

He claimed he was very surprise when people assumed he was dead when he has neither come out saying he is I’ll or suffering from any sickness. He thanks Joe Shortingo for showing interest in this issue to no more about it.

Story by; Anita

October 1, 2020
There no rappers in Nigeria- Amerado.

Kumasi base and Ghanaian rap artiste, Amerado Burner, has stated that Nigerians do not come close to Ghanaians interns of rap music.

The rapper, speaking to MzGee on the new day show on tv3 on monday, september 28,2020.said ” Nigerians don’t have rappers, do they?, Big respect to MI but all of their rappers have turned to singers. When it comes to rap there is not a match, Ghana got it, the artiste said this when he was ask, who had better rappers between Ghana and Nigeria.

The rapper sharing his opinion on the profitability of the rap music genre.
” Our biggest artiste in Ghana is Sarkodie and he’s a rapper.
Rap music sells. It all depends on how you present it”.

He went further to urged in Ghanaian to show support for the kumerican trend, which is currently making waves in Ghana and beyond.

” We all have to support the kumerican trend, I am a kumerican and I will always be proud of it, if you can’t support it don’t condemn it, this trend is really helping us.

Story by; Anita

October 1, 2020
Yemi Alade Is Now The New Goodwill Ambassador For United Nations Development Program
Yemi Alade one of Nigerians top singer has now been appointed the new goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The Nigerian Afro – pop singer Yemi Alade who has the multiple award winning ‘Johnny’ crooner was welcomed officially by Achim Steiner the current administrator of the United Nations Development Program.

Her responsibility in the new role as a UNDP Goodwill ambassador is to promote women’s empowerment and a green covid 19 recovery.

According to her “ I am super excited to join the global @ UNDP family as a Goodwill ambassador! In this case new role I will be a champion flexed biceps for the sustainable development goal and will shine as electric light bulb on the impacts of # covid 19 on the poorest and most vulnerable communities. # African Ambassador.” She tweeted.

Furthermore, she added that she wanted to do her but to help these women who had no choice but to work without the option of doing it remotely, to provide for their families during the pandemic.
Story by: Doris Arden
October 1, 2020
Message Sent To Awomefia To Retract And Apologize – Western Togoland Group

Mr Charles Kudzodzi the head of the togoland successionist group sent a message to Awomefia of Anlo through Mr. George Nyampo his head of communication to retract.

The Western Togoland successionist group had reportedly mount powerful roadblocks in some parts of the Volta Region attempt to assert its sovereignty over the southern sector of the country.

The actions of the Western Togoland successionist were however condemned by the Torgbi sri III , The Awomefia of Anlo state.
According to the Anlo king he described the successionist as barbarous and disruptive according to a statement monitored by the Accra News.

Responding to his remarks, in an exclusive interview with Tsenuokpor Godknows and available on Facebook, the group described comment of Torgbi sri III as unfortunate “because history is a teacher so if we are talking about history, and you don’t have a locus of what we are talking about , you can seek advice not lie only in some people you can be old but there are certain things you don’t know “.

According to George Nuampo, Awomefia can not claim Anlos are never part of the Western Togoland.
He made a reference to Ghana news Agency reports dated 12 July,2014and published by Ghana web on Wednesday 16 July,2014 titled “Volta Region demonstration on the removal of an embargo. “ a charge that says Torgbi sri III must come out to debunk.

However, Accra news has learned the contents of said publication.
In that case, we can confirm a conservative meeting of more that 500 chiefs and clergy in the Volta Region calls on the exploitation of minerals in the Volta Region by the United Nation ( UN).

Story by; Martey Doris

October 1, 2020
“BRAVE” new project launch by tracy Owusu Addo

Wife of Ghanaian rapper,Micheal Owusu Addo,a.k.a Sarkodie, Tracy Sarkcess has launch ” BRAVE” a project that seek to help young derived Ghanaian women.

The mother of two took to social media to announce that all is set to start the project.
According to her, it was always been her dream to join to the conversation on how to help ” many young women from deprived communities in our society.

She also highlighted, on the fact that” Brave” will also ” connect, inspire and empower” these young women who are ” mostly caught up in a vicious cycle of socio- economic hardships, how practical job skills and lost of career opportunities into leadership role”.

Tracy Owusu Addo, the executive lead of ” BRAVE” 2020, also launched the official website where people can find more at www.braveconect.org.

Story by; Anita

September 30, 2020
Divisions And Separations Among Ghanaians.Western Togoland.

The director of Communication Mr.George Ayisi wishes that the government pronounce punishment to deal with the arrested Western Togoland propounded group as an example to others.

These criminals invading in the country must be dealt with seriously.He said during a Morning show on Star 103.5 fm .

He also said ,What happened is a total criminal offence and for that matter the government is treating it as such because they are fortunate to arrest some of them.

The information minister Honourable Kojo Oppong Nkrumah must not give update as to who is funding the group as it exists ,but rather the interest will be in the pushing of the trouble makers who wants to cause division and bring separation to Ghanaians.

Story by : Abigail Essel.

September 30, 2020
Japanese Actress Yuko Takeuchi Dead at 40: Reports

Japanese Actress Yuko Takeuchi has passed away, according to multiple reports. The star was found dead by her husband in their Tokyo home on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Japanese Actress Yuko Takeuchi has passed away, according to multiple reports.

The Japan Times reports the star was found dead by her husband, actor Nakabayashi Taiki, in their Tokyo apartment on Sunday, Sept. 27.

Per the publication’s sources, the actress was transported to a nearby hospital where she was confirmed dead.

According to The Japan Times, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation surrounding Takeuchi’s death, however, the local authorities said they believe she took her own life. The outlet noted a suicide letter hasn’t been discovered.

“It came all of a sudden, and we are all stunned and saddened by the news,” her talent agency, Stardust Promotion Inc., said in a statement to the local paper.

The actress was 40 years old and a mother to two kids. She shared a son with her ex-husband, Nakamura Shido, and welcomed a baby boy earlier this year with Taiki.
E! News has reached out to Stardust Promotions Inc. and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for comment.

BBC

September 30, 2020
Jackie Appiah React to Pregnancy Rumours

As reported earlier, Jackie Appiah’s pregnancy and her alleged relationship with the current President of Liberia, George Oppong Weah became the talk of the town for the past days.

She has sent a straight warning to the general public to stop spreading such false rumours about her. Also she told her fans to ignore all these false accusations about her.

Speaking with celebrity blogger Sammykay, Jackie Appiah asked fans to ignore such rumors quizzing whether she looks pregnant in what she was wearing.

She told blogger Sammy Kay that, “Please ignore all rumours, it is not true, I don’t entertain unnecessary rumours, do I look like a pregnant woman here? Please ignore the rumours…I love you all…ignore all rumours.”

Jackie Appiah made these statements whiles speaking with Sammy Kay at the naming ceremony of the newly born baby of Ghanaian blogger-Nkonkonsa and his wife, Victoria Lebene.

Story by; Anita

September 28, 2020
Motorbike robbers jailed 15 years

Two persons, Issifu Shaibu and Tahiru Aziz sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for snatching a motorbike from its owner at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region by Circuit Court.

According to prosection, Issifu Shaibu hired the service of the motor rider from Manhean to Ablekuma for a fare of GH 15.00.

Upon arrival at his destination, Tahiru Aziz joined Issifu Shaibu who came out of nowwhere, pulled a knife and ordered the rider to surrender the ignition key to them.

The rider was injured in the process and his motorbike snatched from him, according to the prosecution.

An alarm was raised leading to the arrest of Shaibu and Tahiru.
The presiding judge, Ebenezer Osie convicted the suspects on their own plea.

Story; Anita

September 28, 2020
Will Kennedy Agyapong Go to Prison Tomorrow?

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central , Hon.Kennedy Agyapong is currently facing a trial at the Accra High court after he was cited for contempt following a foul statement he made about a High Court.

The case was adjourned to Tuesday, September 28 after the Member of Parliament pleaded not guilty for the charge levelled against him.

Kelvin Ekow Baidoo Taylor, a Ghanaian broadcaster who has taken keen interest in this case has revealed that the Member of Parliament can never escape jail sentence tomorrow.

Kelvin who has always been a villain to Hon.Kennedy Agyapong in a facebook post this morning posted that a if the Member of Parliament jokes with Judge Amos Wunta Wuni, the high court judge who is presiding over this case, he will be jailed.

Kevin Taylor is some episodes of his popular ‘with all due respect’ has accused the Chief Justice for trying to help Hon.Kennedy Agyapong to escape from going to jail.

Do you think Hon.Kennedy Agyapong will be jailed?

September 28, 2020