TOP GHANA NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, WEDNESDAY, 10TH AUGUST, 2022

 

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

*Bamuhene accused of being behind gunshots at Akropong palace

*TV Presenter pleads guilty over false publication, fined GHC4,200

*Cedi depreciation against US dollar: Nana Akomea backs GUTA

*Those who did nothing in office commenting about those who do things – Akufo-Addo

*NPP will go to court if Bagbin fails to declare Adwoa Safo’s seat vacant - Joe Wise

*Cathedral: We’d be ungrateful people if we refuse to thank God – Rev. Joyce Aryee

*Amoako-Attah has ‘really done an elephant’s work’ in roads sector – Akufo-Addo

*NPP footsoldiers respond to Akufo-Addo's decision not to reshuffle his ministers

*Chilling account of how Kofi Kyinto was killed by his 28-year-old uncle in the mid-1980s

*These are the 'jobless' people who have called on Akufo-Addo to reshuffle his ministers

*Juju, other items retrieved from Nigerian brothels at Asankragwa

*Leading member of PPP joins NDC

*People&Places: Ghana’s over-50-year-old presidential seat, and other age-long relics at the National Museum

*Asiedu Nketia accuses EC boss of refusing to meet Peace Council

*Akufo-Addo is third highest-paid president in West Africa – Report

*Ghanaian passengers file complaint against Delta Airlines for 'chaotic' July 25 flight

*Government has many secrets, reason it doesn't want to reshuffle ministers – Dr Amoako Baah

*Today in History: I wasn’t bothered Mahama removed me as Minister in 2012 – ET Mensah

*All the things you can't do without a Ghana Card

*Man inflicts cutlass wounds on co-worker for giving his fiancée, child GHC20 for food

*I have nothing against Akufo-Addo’s government – Dr. Amoah

*NDC needs more time in opposition to restructure - Akufo-Addo

*Most Black Americans who visit Ghana come in search of spouses - US-based Ghanaian

*Sammy Gyamfi explains why he does not trust Supreme Court

*NPP footsoldiers respond to Akufo-Addo's decision not to reshuffle his ministers

*Akufo-Addo has a kingship mentality, he believes what he says is final - Amaliba

*Nkroful Magistrate fingered in rent scam after investigations by Minerals Commission, Ellembelle Assembly

*Kokoben Police Brutalities: Police stole suspect’s GHc5K, gold and phone – Family alleges

*S&P downgrade a step further down the road to disaster – Joe Jackson warns government

*Leaders don't speak like this, Akufo-Addo lacks leadership qualities - Amaliba

*I would've preferred that the Ghana Card will not be used for the 2024 but 2028 polls - Jantuah

*National Service Secretariat extends period of registration for eligible candidates

*Shadrack ‘Shaddy’ Oppong: The boy who drummed his way through Obuasi to Boston

*Bring some of our best brains together to save the economy - Mahama advises Akufo-Addo

*Chinese contractor found dead in Kwahu dam

*It's a tragedy what Nkrumah's image has been reduced to under Akufo-Addo - Rockson Dafeamekpor

*FLASHBACK: Greedy Gabby 'running, ruining' Akufo-Addo government – 'Exiled' relative warns

*It’s not about the job, I don’t need any job from Akufo-Addo – Amoako Baah

*FLASHBACK: Nyaho Tamakloe, Afoko, Wereko-Brobbey have no status in NPP – Fmr Chairman

*NPP’s Amoako Baah 'punches' Akufo-Addo; flaws his ‘outstanding appointees’ argument

*Amazing how government 'still finds time to fight Nkrumah's legacy' - Barker-Vormawor

*FLASHBACK: They have sex in their offices, God will judge the prophets of Ghana - Prophet Kofi

*ECG clamps down on power theft, begins nationwide checks, audit, disconnection of illegal electricity

*Amenfi West MCE declares ‘war’ against commercial sex work

*Ofori-Atta is like stale water in a bottle, he must go – Sammy Gyamfi

*Electoral Commission must withdraw CI and amend it - Lawyer

*Mahama made ‘hollow claim’ with infrastructure development boast – Akufo-Addo

*NDC claps back at Akufo-Addo over 'destabilization' plot amid reshuffle calls

*Sack Alan, Afriyie Akoto, and others eyeing NPP flagbearership – NDC tells Akufo-Addo

*A/R: Minor, one other nabbed over murder of Tweneboa Kodua SHS student

*Akufo-Addo’s relatives in government have failed, reason he can’t reshuffle – NDC man

*NPP determined to win 2024 polls, NDC should spend more time in opposition – Akufo-Addo

*Labianca foods, others should face criminal prosecution – Prof. Azar

*Ghana under Akufo-Addo is a sanction less country – Alex Segbefia

*Attack on Kofi Adomah: We will ensure justice prevails – GJA

*You've been the silver lining in what has been a stormy year – Adwoa Safo to hubby

*7th Ghana Women of the Year Honours: Ursula, Jane Opoku-Agyemang awarded

*Take Baptism of children seriously – Eastwood Anaba

*Rescind your decision to have students sign an undertaking or we’ll be forced to pursue other options - NUGS to GLC

*Paa Grant was torchbearer of business sector - Western Regional Minister

*Ken Agyapong's presidential bid an indication Akufo-Addo is incompetent - Oboy Siki

*Otabil closes Greater Works Conference with prayer for government

*Akufo-Addo has lost touch with Ghanaians – Felix Kwakye

*Mandatory vehicle towing policy to be implemented in October 2022 – GPRTU reveals

*Develop solutions to problems of our country – Ibrahim Mahama urges students

*We will negotiate a good IMF deal to restore economy before 2024 election – Akufo-Addo

*Ada Traditional Council bans Radio Ada from covering 2022 Asafotufiami Festival

*Kpalba and Wapuli bridges to be constructed – Roads Minister

*Traditional leaders condemn rise in murder cases in Sefwi Bekwai area

*Monkeypox can spread in 3 ways – Here’s what to know and how to avoid infection

*Middlemen hoarding premix fuel in the name of MCEs – Advocate reveals

*Only buy distilled water with FDA product registration information – Consumers urged

*Ensure realisation of 16 model schools – Bawumia charges new Zongo Development Fund Board

*Finance Minister revises IMF financial package under programme to $3 billion

*Central Region has potential to produce enough rice to feed Ghana – Minister

*Steep depreciation of cedi shows mid-year budget review failed to win back investor confidence – Mahama 

*Effect of illegal mining on your residence minimal – Minerals Commission tells Magistrate forced out by ‘galamsey’ activities

*‘He has totally lost touch’ – Ablakwa on Akufo-Addo’s positive rating of ministers  

*My son was only helping a church member not a relative; mother of 18-year-old fire victim cries

*Australia High Commission, Lift Us Foundation light up Siamekome Island Community

*NSS boss commends GIHOC for retaining National Service Personnel

*EC wants to change existing law on elections – Asiedu Nketia

*President Akufo-Addo appoints new head for YEA

*Ghanaian playwright Yidana to participate in International Writing Programme

*Don’t let GLC’s directive derail your focus – Law School SRC President

*Steep depreciation of cedi shows mid-year budget review failed to win back investor confidence – Mahama 

*‘He has totally lost touch’ – Ablakwa on Akufo-Addo’s positive rating of ministers  

*‘Many of them have done outstanding work’ – Akufo-Addo rejects calls for ministerial reshuffle

*I needed the army to protect my staff at Yilo, Manya Krobo – ECG Boss explains presence of military in the area

*Chiefs of Mampongteng protest government’s neglect

*>>>SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Ghana's Jojo Wollacott saves penalty as Charlton Athletic advance in Carabao Cup

*Ghana striker Kwame Opoku signs for Saudi side Najran SC

*'Great way to start the season' - Tariq Lamptey reacts to win over Man United

*'Players born abroad switching nationality should come with a good heart' - Lee Addy

*Ghana will win 2022 World Cup in Qatar – Ex-Ghana player Rev. Kofi Pare

*Asante Kotoko draw RC Kadiogo in preliminary round of CAF Champions League

*Hearts of Oak’s opponent for CAF Confederation Cup play-offs revealed

*Give me my release and termination letter - Frederick Ansah Botchway to Hearts of Oak

*Asante Kotoko announce the departure of Francis Andy Kumi

*Boxer Joseph Commey details why he missed gold medal fight at Commonwealth Games

*>>>BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*GT Bank text message about '20 and 50 notes' causes uneasiness among Ghanaians

*Ghana revises IMF funding target, asks for $3 billion over three years - Bloomberg

*Cedi selling at GH¢9.12 to US Dollar as at August 9

*S&P rating: Access to international capital market virtually blocked - John Kwakye

*Dumping of imported chicken heralds GITC crunch meeting

*Ghana’s problems appear to have no end – John Mahama

*Nuclear power plant to be operational in 2030

*Buy only registered sachet and bottled water manufactured In Ghana - FDA

*ECG embarks on nationwide exercise to clamp down on power theft, meter audit

*FLASHBACK: Tithes and offerings are no go area for GRA – GRA boss

*>>>ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES...*

*‘I don’t know him’ – Delay’s response to suggestion to host musician who dissed Amerado

*Pastor Chris suspends nephew Daysman Oyakhilome from church activities over gross misconduct

*Popular gospel musician Reverend Prince Nyarko is dead - Family confirms

*Pastor Elvis Agyemang replies Alpha Hour critics

*Have you ever invited a plantain seller to your show? – Maame Ode to Delay

*Shugatiti’s 'penis pot' used to serve customers of her restaurant

*Poison Ivy: Big Ivy delivers bars devoid of insults in clap-back to Mummy Dalarz

*Kizz Daniel refused to perform because the airline did not bring his gold chain - Show promoter

*Liposuction: A Plus apologises to Moesha Boduong for trolling her after McBrown's confession

*FLASHBACK: I love Mugeez so much; I want to have him all to myself - Efya

*Nana Ama Mcbrown recounts the moment she met her husband, Maxwell Mensah

*>>>AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES..*

*5 most paid African leaders earn over US$1.7m annually, Paul Biya leads with US$620K - Report

*I would've been president If I went into politics - Emir Sanusi

*Gunmen kill FIRS boss

*'Buga' hitmaker Kizz Daniel arrested in Tanzania over 'no show'

*Buhari ranks high among well-paid leaders in Africa, see full list

*Ex-Chief of Air Staff, Sadique denies recruiting militants, political thugs ahead of Bauchi governorship elections

*D-Day as Kenyans cast their votes in general election

*Chad's military government signs peace agreement with rebel groups

*Ivorian President Ouattara pardons predecessor Gbagbo

*Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president 

*>>>WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Married woman who dated 18 men at once arrested for scamming them of $300k

*Donald Trump says FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home

*Brazil: German diplomat arrested, suspected of killing husband

*Colombia: Gustavo Petro sworn in as first leftist president

*US Senate passes $430 bn anti-inflation bill

*Covid-positive Australia cricketer helps team win Commonwealth Games gold

*Russians have begun training on Iranian drones, US believes

*Cuba's worst ever fire brought under control after burning for 5 days at oil depot, officials say

*German diplomat arrested in Brazil for alleged murder of husband