TOP GHANA NEWS HEADLINES FOR TODAY, MONDAY, 3RD OCTOBER, 2022

 

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

*Burkina Faso: Ousted coup leader resigns, flies to Togo as Traore takes full control

*Presidential staffer 'links' government critic Steve Hanke to John Mahama

*2024 polls: NDC youth are power ready and power hungry - Opare Addo declares

*'Stop attacking French facilities' - new Burkina Faso junta leader appeals for calm

*ECG system challenges an internal attack, initiate investigations – Sam George to government

*ECG conducting a system audit after technical challenge – General Manager

*Partisan appointments contribute to the lack of productivity in the civil service – Prof Gyampo

*It will be magic for government to secure IMF deal before 2023 budget – Ato Forson 

*$100m of Ghana’s oil money unaccounted for – Minority raises alarm  

*Afenyo-Markin reveals how he was initiated into Freemason

*I'm above your cheap politics – NPP's Patrick Boamah to ‘contender’ Baba Sadiq

*2 Northern ‘MPs’ who have openly called out Haruna Iddrisu since 2015

*Netizens react to Agradaa's face without make-up

*Former NPP MP found dead in a chair

*90% of Akufo Addo’s communicators are one sentence away from the psychiatric hospital – A Plus

*Here are all 14 Chief Justices of Ghana's Courts since independence

*Over GH¢200m stolen by some ECG workers every month, investigate IT department – Sam George to govt

*Baba Sadiq clashes with Hopeson Adorye on UTV

*Afenyo-Markin presides over Freemasons as Worshipful Master of Winneba Lodge

*The story of how young Afenyo-Markin lost his 2004 election bid

*France clashes with new Burkina Faso junta over whereabout of ousted leader

*‘I have closed 80% of my businesses’ – FC Beauty Group CEO

*Attempt to burn French Embassy in Burkina Faso amid junta 'clash' with France

*I have a mining lease valid until 2035 – Wontumi denies illegal mining allegations

*Uneducated professionals among you raises questions about training - Judges, lawyers told

*Floods wreak havoc; Kyebi court, police station, homes submerged

*Chief Justice, Judicial Service mark 65th Legal Year

*Invoke death penalty as punishment for ritual killers - PNC

*Your interest in developing the North will always be remembered – Yaa-Naa to Bawumia

*Yaa-Naa hails Bawumia for championing religious tolerance in Ghana

*Kwadaso Agriculture College to be upgraded into university – Akufo-Addo

*Booing of Akufo-Addo at Global Citizen Concert only a ‘tip of the iceberg’ – Akpaloo

*The next NDC government will be different - Henry Osei Akoto to NPP

*Otumfuo and Jinapor trade blame as galamsey menace reaches crescendo

*Journalists empowered to combat forced labour in marine fisheries industry in Ghana

*Akufo-Addo deserves apology over Okuapeman Chieftaincy insults – Palace Elder

*Justice system to be more robust, dependable, and acceptable - Chief Justice

*$75 million petroleum revenue goes into Agenda 111 project - PIAC

*NPP bids farewell to Harona Esseku

*AU condemns Burkina Faso coup, insists on respect for 2024 transition date

*‘You can’t blame chiefs for galamsey resurgence’ - Otumfuo

*Breaking the vaccine hesitancy among Persons Living with HIV

*Kumasi and its people are an important priority for the U.S – U.S Ambassador

*Aisha Huang matter ‘highest insult to rule of law’ – Haruna Iddrisu jabs Akufo-Addo

*‘I’m waiting for Jay-Z and Beyonce’ - How Akufo-Addo ‘forced’ peers to watch concert in 2018

*RE: Government to lose revenue as Chinese takes over local position in mining sector

*I haven't paid dues for 10 years - Betty-Mould slams 'partisan' Bar Association

*How US speaker Nancy Pelosi was booed at Global Citizen Festival in New York

*Mankessim murder: Awakrom chief calls for arrest of ‘missing’ fetish priest, Ebusuapanyin

*‘Who is in control from district to national level?’ – Otumfuo laments galamsey ‘albatross’

*Could ECG's prepaid central database have been hacked?

*VAT receipts issuance: GRA sanctions three auto mechanic shops in Accra

*Our governance system needs retuning and fine-tuning - Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

*Cedi depreciation heightens demand for cocoa price increase

*Abronye DC looks ‘filthy’ like the words he utters – NDC’s Richard Prah

*'Champion' Amoako Atta's work in roads sector phenomenal - Bawumia

*Kwadaso Agricultural College to be upgraded to Agricultural University – Akufo-Addo

*Chiefs, DCEs, others to blame for worsening galamsey situation – Lands Minister

*Intensify town hall meetings to improve local governance – Deputy Minister charges MMDCEs

*ECG system challenges an internal attack, initiate investigations – Sam George to government

*SSNIT, other companies shut down Bawku office over security concerns

*Abraham Otabil: Let’s embrace the new Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) to consolidate gains in land administration

*“We’re building a thriving tourism economy in Ghana” – Akufo-Addo

*Many still unable to buy ECG credit

*Unregistered SIM card holders to know their fate next week

*Green Ghana Project: Police probes tree seedlings found on a refuse dump site

*Fight against galamsey must be above partisan politics – Samuel Jinapor

*Genser deal: We’re developing a Trojan horse to cannibalise all state enterprises in the energy sector – Ben Boakye

*Policymakers must ensure Ghana does not return to current economic situation – Dr. Twumasi-Baffuor

*PBC Ltd CEO, Richard Akuoko Adiyiah dead

*There is evidence to show some NPP top officials are into illegal mining – John Jinapor

*The activities of Chairman Wontumi’s mining firm are illegal – John Jinapor

*Banks are currently strong but the environment has not been good for banking – John Awuah

*It’s baffling how galamsey is going unnoticed in Amansie South – Samuel Jinapor

*Partisan appointments contribute to the lack of productivity in the civil service – Prof Gyampo

*Ghanaians take to social media to express frustrations with ECG after technical challenge leave consumers in the dark

*Asantehene insists chiefs cannot be blamed for galamsey activities

*Galamsey fight: DCEs must get fired – John Awuah

*‘The empty headedness of the youth was good enough to vote you into power’ – Senyo Hosi to KT Hammond

*Inadequate personnel and logistics support hampering work at Elubo border – Customs Division Officer

*We do not deploy soldiers to provide security for mining firms – Armed Forces

*Show commitment to ‘galamsey’ fight by prosecuting Akonta Mining firm – John Jinapor dares government

*‘A well-deserved honour’ – Bawumia eulogises Dr. Addo Kufuor as new Chancellor of KTU

*Dog owners, breeders to raise 5k doses of anti-rabies vaccine for free vaccination in Ashanti Region

*ECG extends weekend working hours due to vending challenges

*High Court hears criminal case against Yaw Adu Gyamfi October 12

*OccupyGhana pens letter to Lands Minister: Enforce the law against Akonta Mining Ltd.

*Incorporate cybersecurity best practices your everyday lives - CDS urges military officers

*Bagre Dam spillage ravages Wa West

*Government to roll out revised affordable housing November - Francis Asenso-Boakye discloses

*ECG audits system - Fears cyber attack

*Widespread corruption in Ghana: Why are we surprised?

*Ensure transparency in GHS recruitment - UWR NDC Caucus urges

*Accountability project deepens local governance — Dan Botwe

*Develop specific policy to protect persons with albinism — NGO advocates

*PPP celebrates 10th anniversary 

*Tolon MP connects 7 communities to national grid

*Western Gospel Awards unveil nominees

*Insulate civil, local govt services from abuse - CLOGSAG urges Public Services Commission

*Strategic plan to fight alcohol abuse launched

*Zein Foundation provides speed ramps, supports Westland kids

*Prudential Bank supports Ghana Teacher Prize with vehicle

*Decouple cyber security from IT issues — Expert

*MOMO loan debtors refusing to register SIMs — Bank of Ghana

*Franchising, good option for small businesses

*PIAC demands details of disbursements to infrastructure fund — Targets expenses on ‘Agenda 111

*Government to roll out revised affordable housing November - Francis Asenso-Boakye discloses

*>>>SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*2022 World Cup: Ex-Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum gets Black Stars scouting job

*Hearts appoint former Kotoko assistant David Ocloo as stop-gap coach

*2010 was the best year in my playing career - Asamoah Gyan

*Razak Abalora considering nationality switch after Ghana snub?

*Watch how Arsenal fans surrounded Partey’s car after scoring against Spurs

*Felix Afena-Gyan makes substitute appearance in Cremonese stalemate against Lecce

*Ex-Arsenal defender warns club to do everything possible to prevent Partey getting injured

*Jordan Ayew unhappy Thiago Silva was not sent off for deliberate handball

*174 people die in Indonesia stadium disaster

*'It was a great goal and we practised that a lot' - Arsenal skipper on Partey's goal

*‘We’ve waited for that one’ – Arsenal boss on Partey’s goal vs Tottenham 

*>>>BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES...*

*This is not the time to withdraw E-Levy - Economist to government

*IMF deal: It’s impossible for government to meet December deadline - Economist

*You can now purchase power from vendors near you – ECG tells customers

*Did ECG's prepaid central database suffer an external attack?

*IMF loan support programme: No need to panic - Economist

*Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote loses $400 million in September

*GRA sanctions three Auto Mechanic shops at Adenta and Madina

*We’re building thriving tourism economy – Akufo-Addo

*GEPA targets US$2.8 billion annually from coconut exports

*ECG glitch: Ghana risks shut down in case of ransomware attack – Bright Simons warns

*Our water is safe for drinking – GWCL assures consumers

*UT’s loans in less than 48 hours saved a lot of businesses – Kofi Amoabeng

*Potential land buyers encouraged to study Land Act 2020

*>>>ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Bulldog dares persons threatening him after 'Akufo-Addo booing' comments

*Why the left breast could be bigger than the right breast

*First time in church in 3 years - Davido writes as he attends Sunday service with Chioma

*Baba Sadiq should pray he gets to my age - Hopeson Adorye fumes

*I am disappointed in Sarkodie – Okraku-Mantey

*My condition makes it difficult to date - 21-year-old lady born with a penis

*'You see the life of a liar' - Baba Sadiq schools Hopeson Adorye on Global Citizen Festival

*Davido wanted to become a rapper but I sacked him - Akon

*Black Sherif and Tiwa Savage display dance moves during a hangout

*Heavy rain disrupts final funeral rites of late actor Waakye

*Wives shouldn’t attack side chicks – Counsellor Charlotte Oduro advises

*E-Forum: Kirani Ayat's copyright issue with Akufo-Addo government gets heated

*Thousands go gaga in Australia during Adina Thembe's performance

*>>>AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Nigeria's Independence Day: Black leaders send wishes to the member of the African Union

*Top three interesting cultural facts to know about Nigeria as it marks independence

*Burkina Faso coup: French Embassy attacked, junta says ousted leader backed by Paris

*From light to dark: how Africans got so many tones of skin color

*Nigerians become 'Obidients' on Independence Day

*No deal until Ayu resigns - Wike tells Atiku, PDP plans intervention

*Porous borders stoke Ebola fears across the region

*You probably didn’t know that the world’s youngest grandmother is Nigerian, and she was only 17

*From light to dark: how Africans got so many tones of skin color'

*Top three interesting cultural facts to know about Nigeria as it marks independence

*Independence Day: Nigeria's politicians not living up to expectations - Oluwo

*‘Broke’ Kenya charts its way out of a financial hole

*>>>WORLD NEWS HEADLINES...*

*Da Silva and Bolsonaro to face each other in run-off Brazil election

*'We don't lose hope': Celebrations on ice as Bolsonaro defies polls to force election run-off

*Top Iran official urges security forces to deal with protesters harshly as videos show people running while gunshots fire

*Nord Stream leaks leave Danish residents feeling 'vulnerable'

*Hurricane Ian: 'Treacherous' storm heads for Washington and New York, as toll reaches 87

*Japan's Kyushu region hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake.

*UK Finance Minister calls out popular newspaper for wrongful criminal depiction

*Putin calls on Kiev to agree to ceasefire and negotiations

*52 killed in Iran during protests sparked by woman’s death

*King Charles and late Queen will both feature on new 50p coins