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June 2, 2012

Ten people have been confirmed dead in the cargo plane at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.....

Ten people have been confirmed dead in the cargo plane at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, according to the National Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation Mr Kofi Portuphy.

The cargo plane which landed at the Kotoka International Airport Saturday evening lost control and crashed into a number of vehicles at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.

June 2, 2012

Ten people have been confirmed dead in the cargo plane at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.....

Ten people have been confirmed dead in the cargo plane at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, according to the National Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation Mr Kofi Portuphy.

The cargo plane which landed at the Kotoka International Airport Saturday evening lost control and crashed into a number of vehicles at the Hajj Village near the El-Wak Stadium in Accra.

May 23, 2012

Actress Luckie Lawson is at war with domestic air-carrier Antrak Air for what she said were unfair charges and....

Actress Luckie Lawson is at war with domestic air-carrier Antrak Air for what she said were unfair charges and treatment meted out to her and her crew at the Tamale Airport Tuesday.

The actress, speaking in an interview with Myjoyonline.com, said she is angry and disappointed in the carrier after she and her 2-man crew were asked to pay, through no fault of theirs, extra for their flight back to Accra from Tamale after the flight they were to travel with developed a fault.

May 23, 2012

There are several persons who are unknown and sometimes behind scenes and contribute immensely to development of music, arts and culture in Ghana.

There are several persons who are unknown and sometimes behind scenes and contribute immensely to development of music, arts and culture in Ghana.

One of such persons, Cephas Sackitey, Associate Cultural Director of Alliance Française in Accra has passed away Sunday. A source close to the family confirmed the death to Myjoyonline.com Monday.

According to the source, Mr Sackitey died at the Ridge Hospital in Accra after a short illness.

May 8, 2012

Dr. Onsy Nathan Nkrumah, the 55 year old man who claims to be the son of Ghana`s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkruma....

Dr. Onsy Nathan Nkrumah, the 55 year old man who claims to be the son of Ghana`s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah appears to be in some sort of trouble as his application for a Ghanaian passport has attracted the eagle eyes of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) which apparently wants Onsy`s claim as the son of Dr. Nkrumah fully verified and authenticated before he is issued with a Ghanaian passport by the relevant authorities.

May 7, 2012

The administrator of Valley View University, Mr Okyere Darko, has declared that Rastafarians are abnormal people and are therefore not welcomed or admitted.......

The administrator of Valley View University, Mr Okyere Darko, has declared that Rastafarians are abnormal people and are therefore not welcomed or admitted into the university no matter how qualified they are academically.

The administrator made the declaration on the Boiling Pot segment of the award-winning Taxi Driver reggae show hosted by Blakk Rasta.

April 16, 2012

Music trio, 4x4 who missed out narrowly on the Artiste of the Year award at Saturday’s VGMAs, have praised the ultimate winner Sarkodie, saying he truly deserves it.

Music trio, 4x4 who missed out narrowly on the Artiste of the Year award at Saturday’s VGMAs, have praised the ultimate winner Sarkodie, saying he truly deserves it.

Tema based rapper, Sarkodie beat off competition from 4x4, Becca, Okyeame Kwame, Efya, R2Bees, and Kwaw Kese to win the coveted prize in music for the second time after winning it in 2010.

April 6, 2012

Popular Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah has admitted that singing is the most difficult profession in showbiz compared to ......

Popular Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah has admitted that singing is the most difficult profession in showbiz compared to acting which she is well vested in and widely known for.

The sexy screen goddess stunned many by venturing into music and subsequently released her first single, The Joy Wednesday, on a number of radio stations across the country including Joy FM, Adom FM and Hitz FM, to show off her singing prowess.

April 4, 2012

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) has confirmed 11 deaths from cholera in two weeks and called for strict adherence to basic hygiene practices to curb the spread of the disease in the Metropolis.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) has confirmed 11 deaths from cholera in two weeks and called for strict adherence to basic hygiene practices to curb the spread of the disease in the Metropolis.

At a press conference in Accra, the Health Director of the AMA, Dr. Simpson Anim Boateng, said five of the deaths were recorded at Maamobi Polyclinic, two at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, one at 37 Military Hospital, one at La Hospital, one at Ridge Hospital and one at a private facility.

April 4, 2012

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) has confirmed 11 deaths from cholera in two weeks and called for strict adherence to basic hygiene practices to curb the spread of the disease in the Metropolis.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) has confirmed 11 deaths from cholera in two weeks and called for strict adherence to basic hygiene practices to curb the spread of the disease in the Metropolis.

At a press conference in Accra, the Health Director of the AMA, Dr. Simpson Anim Boateng, said five of the deaths were recorded at Maamobi Polyclinic, two at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, one at 37 Military Hospital, one at La Hospital, one at Ridge Hospital and one at a private facility.

March 25, 2012

President of the Ghana Football Association says the sport body are working within time to hire Goran Stevanovic's successor ahead of this year's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

President of the Ghana Football Association says the sport body are working within time to hire Goran Stevanovic's successor ahead of this year's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

March 20, 2012

Hundreds of Ghanaians have taken part in a peace march in Accra to promote peace before and after the 2012 general elections.

Hundreds of Ghanaians have taken part in a peace march in Accra to promote peace before and after the 2012 general elections.

The march was organized by a Cape Coast-based group calling itself the Movement for a Peaceful Ghana.

Organizers said the march, which took them through some principal streets in Accra, was intended to promote peace in the country in the run-up to the 2012 polls.

March 20, 2012

Hundreds of Ghanaians have taken part in a peace march in Accra to promote peace before and after the 2012 general elections.

Hundreds of Ghanaians have taken part in a peace march in Accra to promote peace before and after the 2012 general elections.

The march was organized by a Cape Coast-based group calling itself the Movement for a Peaceful Ghana.

Organizers said the march, which took them through some principal streets in Accra, was intended to promote peace in the country in the run-up to the 2012 polls.

March 9, 2012

Government has secured over 600 million dollar loan from some US companies for a complete reconstruction......

Government has secured over 600 million dollar loan from some US companies for a complete reconstruction of Accra’s drainage systems as well as the rehabilitation of the Western rail lines.

A greater percentage of the total amount has been earmarked for the Accra drains while 200 million dollars will go into the Western rail project.

March 9, 2012

Government has secured over 600 million dollar loan from some US companies for a complete reconstruction......

Government has secured over 600 million dollar loan from some US companies for a complete reconstruction of Accra’s drainage systems as well as the rehabilitation of the Western rail lines.

A greater percentage of the total amount has been earmarked for the Accra drains while 200 million dollars will go into the Western rail project.

February 28, 2012

The Accra Police Command is warning the general public on the increase in carjacking cases in the metropolis.

There have been increasing reports of salon car snatching particularly of Toyota and Nissan vehicles by armed robbers in some parts of Accra.

According to the acting Public Relations Officer of the Accra Police Command, Corporal Bright Danso, the public must be vigilant on the highway to avoid being victims.

“When you are travelling avoid using the same route all the time, these carjackers might have noticed you. so make sure you change routes from time to time,” he advised the general public through Citi News.