TOP GHANA NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, MONDAY, 29TH AUGUST, 2022

 

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

*Only a new Chief Justice can repair 'broken image' of the judiciary – Mahama

*Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government 'biggest political scam' since 1992 - Mahama

*Appointing NDP’s Owusu Bempah as NPP Communications Director worrying – Adomako Baafi

*Pentecostal and Charismatic Council intensifies pressure on Parliament to pass anti-LGBTQ bill

*The politics of how Chief Imam and others tried to convince Gen. Mosquito to accept Kufuor’s appointee

*No lion has escaped from Accra Zoo – Forestry Commission

*Perception that corruption is getting worse in Ghana is worrying – Harriet Thompson

*Judges and state institutions now vilify lawyers who are NDC – Asiedu Nketia

*Corruption in port operations transcends regimes – Former Shippers Authority CEO

*NDC wanted me to manipulate 2015 UG SRC polls - NPP official parries fraud allegations

*How BNI, National Security harassed me over my $1 million land - Bishop Bonegas narrates

*How Michel Camp was named after Nkrumah’s Aide-de-Camp

*Fitch downgrades 3 Ghanaian banks' viability rating to 'CCC' from ‘B- ‘

*'Order from above' forced Oko Vanderpuije to evict me - Bishop Bonegas on eviction from Darkuman land

*'I don’t read but your wife is my biggest fan' – Captain Smart shades Adom-Otchere

*‘I’m sick’: Odike has responded to our summons via a rep – Otumfuo’s Samanhene

*The politics of how Chief Imam and others tried to convince Gen. Mosquito to accept Kufuor’s appointee

*Man sells 8-bedroom house to buy weed, cocaine to abuse

*NPP Comms: I’ve been sidelined – Yaw Adomako Baafi cries out

*Martin Amidu betrayed me and took the OSP job – Joshua Akamba

*Many Ghanaians forget we’ve achieved a lot in spite of challenges - Bawumia

*Tamale Teaching Hospital establishes Speech and Language Therapy Clinic

*Exercise restraint; Akufo-Addo will lead us to the promised land - COKA appeals to Ghanaians

*2021 A-G report: Over GH¢1 billion lost to irregularities at MDAs

*Ghanaians think the Judiciary holds no value now – Mahama

*We are facing hardships but the economy has not crushed - Koku Anyidoho defends

*Deputy IT Director of NPP replies Yayra Koku allegations, and fabrications on social media

*Accra Court issues a warrant for the arrest of 4 electricity 'thieves'

*Expect more blows if parliament allows EC to make Ghana Card sole document for voter's registration - Edward Bawa

*Public basic school teachers in the Mfantseman Municipality are top-notch – UNICEF Ghana

*Education minister, Afram Plains South MP clash at a parliamentary committee meeting

*Discovering Sisiamang’s Stone City of spectacular natural rock formations

*Why corpses are given a sip of water in Asante Kingdom before they begin journey to spirit world

*Menzgold saga: NAM1 has a service passport, he is protected – Captain Smart alleges

*Nana B, NPP grassroots celebrate appointment of Buffer Stock CEO to NPP National Council

*Until we start killing corrupt govt officials, corruption will not end – Captain Smart

*FLASHBACK: Be proud to publicly declare you are an Ashanti - Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

*Cardinal Kuuia Baawobr hospitalised in Rome following a heart complication

*If NDC wins 2024 without prosecuting Ofori-Atta, we will deal with the party - Oduro Takyi threatens

*The foremost authority on the Twi language who suffered partial paralysis for 44 years

*'We are ready to help Ghana stabilize economy' - IMF boss declares

*Interpretation Blunder: Bawumia’s ‘lies’ and how he came to be named after Ya Na

*2022 World Hausa Day: Mahama underlines role of language in national cohesion

*‘Withdraw all military personnel deployed to the Krobo area’ – NDC to government

*No Jubilee House taskforce on illegal mining—Deputy Minister

*The current hardship and hunger is mild; next year will be worse – Kofi Adams

*Akufo-Addo has made corruption attractive, emboldened thieves – NDC man

*Asutifi teen mothers sensitised to continue their education irrespective of challenges

*Perception that corruption is getting worse in Ghana is worrying – Harriet Thompson

*Man killed by lion at Accra Zoo in an alleged attempt to steal cub

*Compassion International Ghana organises youth programme for the less privileged in central Tongu

*Judges and state institutions now vilify lawyers who are NDC – Asiedu Nketia

*Ghana’s press freedom ranking is a shame – UK High Commissioner

*It will take a new Chief Justice to repair the ‘broken image’ of the Judiciary- Mahama

*Enact a law to enforce the maintenance of public facilities – Rev. Dr Paul Boafo tells government

*Hotline documentary: ‘I am injecting sanity into the fisheries sector to reduce illegalities in the sector’ – Mavis Hawa Koomson

*Perception of Judiciary as a ‘Unanimous FC’ is a threat to Ghana’s democracy – Mahama

*Akufo-Addo’s regime is ‘the greatest political scam’ in the 4th Republic – Mahama

*Corruption in port operations transcends regimes – Former Shippers Authority CEO

*NDC will inspire hope in our youth – Mahama

*My issue with IGP is in the past – UK High Commissioner

*‘You’re lucky to have me as President’ – Akufo-Addo tells Yagbonwura

*Police officers did not break into house of Trasacco Boss – Ghana Police Service

*Make customer service a priority – Tourism Minister tells hoteliers

*Stakeholders urged to help improve the tourism sector 

*Ransford Gyampo: Chiefs do not have the power to order shut down of radio stations

*KNUST students divided over suspension of SRC/Hall week celebrations and termination of JCR system

*KNUST Land Economy 1996 year group intervenes in department’s power crisis

*Actionaid partners UENR on sustainable agriculture through agroecology

*KNUST students react to sanctions imposed by Management

*Allocating confiscated vehicles to others is an insult to owners – Prof H.K. Prempeh

*Police Night Patrol team arrests 5 suspected land guards, 3 at large

*Ghana can save cost from ‘no coffee and biscuits in meetings’ – UK High Commissioner

*‘HIV is a spiritual disease; sex with women who wear waist beads can prevent it’ – Kumasi resident

*Oyerepa FM shutdown: We are having discussion with parties involved – NMC

*A-G, Chieftaincy Ministry must constantly engage Chiefs to conscientise them on their role – Isaac Adongo

*Oyerepa FM Shutdown: State must draw clear lines between its sovereign powers and traditional authorities – H. Kwesi Prempeh

*>>>SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Match Report: Black Galaxies beat Nigeria 2-0 in Cape Coast

*Meet the youngest Black Stars player to have played against Messi and Ronaldo

*Everton make official contact with Ajax over midfielder Mohammed Kudus

*Dribbling magician Clifford Aboagye scores magical goal for Mexican club

*Women’s Champions League qualifiers: Ampem Darkoa secure semis in Wafu B

*Ship out Kudus Mohammed on loan - Ajax legend Marciano Vink

*Former Hearts CEO Mark Noonan wanted to build a football training facility in Ghana

*Samuel Owusu continues fine form in Serbia

*Joseph Paintsil delighted with goal contribution in Genk's win over Seraing

*Jordan Ayew and Schlupp feature as Crystal Palace lose to Man City at Etihad

*>>>BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Fitch downgrades 3 Ghanaian banks' viability rating to 'CCC' from ‘B- ‘

*Price of 5kg bag of rice hit GH¢80 from GH¢50 last year – Report

*Why Fitch has downgraded the viability of 3 Ghanaian banks

*'The taxpayer should not be buying me coffee and biscuits' – Harriet Thompson on govt expenditure

*19 entities you should avoid taking loans from - BoG to public

*Fitch Solutions forecasts 43% depreciation of cedi to dollar in 2022

*'We are ready to help Ghana stabilize economy' - IMF boss after meeting Ofori-Atta

*Cedi still depreciating despite arrival of $750million loan – Ato Forson

*BoG urges media to be circumspect in reporting IMF engagements

*‘Used fridges’ still flood market 14 years after ban

*Fake economic news has dire effects on financial stability – 1st Deputy Governor

*>>>ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES...*

*You’re next to a serpent – Delay slams Bridget Otoo’s traitor at wedding

*‘I have lived in Accra for 43 years without paying rent’ – Akrobeto

*9 musicians who made only one hit song in their career

*Shugatiti explains why her life revolves around sex

*Delay defends Bridget Otoo’s husband over controversial video

*I'm married spiritually to the king of Nigeria's sea - Goddess of water

*Yvonne Nelson subtly jabs Kevin Taylor for saying she has no right to criticize Nana Addo

*Akwasi Boadi shares the story behind his name ‘Akrobeto’

*Blakk Rasta was my mate at KNUST – Dr. UN claims

*Mercy Johnson publishes stunning family photos to celebrate 11th wedding anniversary

*>>>AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES....*

*Why a Jamaican’s fear of being loud can be traced to slave code in 1816

*Lagos Assembly probes Pilgrims Welfare Board for fraud, extortion of N46m after SaharaReporters’ report

*3 months after, Nigeria Police 'still looking for killers of Christian student killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto'

*Another Tanzanite billionaire unveiled in Simanjiro

*Another Tanzanite billionaire unveiled in Simanjiro

*Nigerian soldiers dismissed for killing Islamic cleric, handed to police for civil prosecution

*Chinese envoy calls for closer cooperation with Africa

*Serena Williams prepares for emotional final tournament at US Open

*>>>WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...*

*2 airline pilots suspended for fighting in cockpit

*India high-rise towers demolished for violations

*Cities near Ukrainian nuclear plant shelled

*Rival Chechens bring their own war to Ukraine

*Luxurious 1,200-year-old mansion found in Israel

*Family reflects on life in America 1 year after fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan

*Pope Francis names 20 new cardinals to Catholic Church

*Japan vows to work for 'more resilient' African economies

*US claims Russia ignores radiation risk at Ukraine nuclear power plant

*Turkey lays the ground for a smoothing of relations with Syria