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Three men were handed death sentence for stealing 30 pineapples from a farm, even though they never got away with the fruits. Julius Mugambi, Edward Mburu and Francis Maina lost their case after the Court of Appeal in Kenya found they were positively identified as part of a gang of seven intruders.  They are now on death row even though they never got away with the fruits worth Sh1,500.  They were forced to abandon the loot when they were chased by a guard dog at a Thika-based Delmonte farm.  Evidence by the dog handler was crucial in securing the conviction, judges said. No one was hurt in the robbery except a dog, which bore a deep cut from a machete. The three were charged with threatening security guards using machetes before stealing the pineapples. They were also charged with unlawfully injuring an animal. They were first arraigned in the magistrate’s court in Thika on November 1, 2008, where they were tried and sentenced to death.  They file...

A man suspected of having a sexual relationship with a married woman has had his penis and scrotum cut off by some unknown assailants in a case the Police at Amasaman are treating as attempted murder. The man, whose name has been given only as Awotse, was allegedly in an amorous relationship with the unnamed married woman. Sources told TV3 that the husband of the woman allegedly contracted the four assailants who on Thursday afternoon carried out the dastardly act. Awotse was in his room at Nsakina in Amasaman at about 1:30pm when the assailants stormed there, sealed his mouth to prevent him from screaming and his penis, together with his testicles, slashed off. Before escaping, the assailants were said to have told the victim that they were contracted by the woman’s husband to cut off his penis to stop Awotse from sleeping with his wife. Screams from Awotse later attracted residents who rushed to Awotse’s room to find him in a pool of blood. His testicles and penis w...

Ghana is planning an ambitious-bid to stage the 2038 FIFA World Cup as part of its 40-year national development plan, developed by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). The Director-General of the NDPC, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson in an interview on Metro TV’s Good Evening Ghana program on Tuesday night, revealed that the bid is dependent on the country fulfilling other financial and infrastructure targets set in the draft National Development Plan which was handed over to the government last month. According to Dr. Thompson, as part of the long-term development plan, Ghana plans to host international events like the World Cup and Olympic Games. As part of the 40-year development plan, a new stadium called the “Black Star Stadium” will be constructed with the “best 21st Century technology while the roof would be made up of solar panels”. The stadium will be connected to road and rail networks.” Ghana has not hosted a Fifa World tournament or...

The Volta regional town of Ehi near Sogakope witnessed a big funeral over the weekend for a dog, with all the pomp and pageantry one sees at funerals for prominent people. It had dignitaries, including traditional rulers, who came from far and near to give the "historical dog" called Forfoe, a befitting sending off. People trooped into to catch a glimpse of the dog. Some dog owners came with their animals to mourn There was a 26-page Order of Service with the biography of the dead dog, which was distributed to mourners. It was one of a kind as Stephen Atatsithe, owner of the dog, explained to groundsghana.Com Saturday why he held the grand funeral for his dog. “The dog 23-years-old belonged to my late mother. It stayed with her for 11 years and it has been 12 years since she passed on," he said. He said a group of mourners from South Africa heard about the sad incident and decided to come to Ghana to join the funeral. Although Mr Atatsithe was unwilling to disclo...

  Celebrated Ghanaian Reggae musician, Abubakar Ahmed known in Ghanaian showbiz circles as Blakk Rasta is disappointed Ghana has not legalized marijuana known locally as ‘wee’. According to him, Ghana’s collapsed economy can be revived through the foreign exchange we can generate from exporting wee. In an interview with host KMJ on ‘Daybreak Hitz’ on Hitz FM, Blakk Rasta bemoaned the stereotype associated with those who use the herbs. “Stereotype and Prejudice has made it difficult to penetrate the fibre of our society. I am really disappointed. Jamaica [and other countries] decriminalized it. And in their first year, millions of dollars came in. Ghana’s marijuana is the best in the whole world. They should legalize it. We would stop borrowing and begging from other countries…” he maintained. The Reggae musician revealed that, in the marijuana world league table, Ghana has the best thus its export can transform ...

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Former five-division world boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather Jr has confirmed that he will be visiting Ghana between June 15-16. It was earlier rumoured that the retired American boxer would be embarking on a tour of the African continent but he has now confirmed Ghana as one of his destinations. Mayweather announced his visit to Ghana in a video that has since gone viral on social media. “What’s up, it’s your man Floyd Money Mayweather. Africa, Ghana, you have Floyd Mayweather and the Money Team, June 15 and June 16. The Motherland,” Mayweather said in the video. “Ghana, Floyd Money Mayweather and the Money Team, June 15 and June 16, the motherland,” he repeated. Details regarding his visit are unknown but Mayweather is known for travelling in style with bags of money, private jets and an entourage. According to reports, he will be arriving in the West African country on the invitation of Bola Ray’s EIB Network and Empire Entertainm...

The rosy relationship between Victoria Lebene and Kofi Adjorlolo has come to a thorny end Groundsghana can confirm relationship between actress Victoria Lebene Mekpah and actor Kofi Adjorlolo has come to a halt. The ex-couple enjoyed maximum media coverage when they announced their intentions to get married. Speaking with online news outlet, PeaceFMOnline.com, Victoria confirmed the breakup of the relationship. The young actress revealed that her father, S.P Victor Mekpeh, a retired Chief Superintendent Officer of Ghana Prison Service, was always against the relationship from the onset. She stated that, her family gave her “hell” when her relationship with Adjorlolo went public to the point where she had to choose between her family and her love. According to the report, Victoria, who stated that she was “was happy with Kofi” but that happiness couldn’t be full without support from her family, especially her father. “ I just think that I want ...

Is Leo Messi heading to jail? Barcelona supporters and all those that love Leo Messi have to be worried about the news that is breaking in Spain right now. The Spanish Supreme Court have confirmed Leo Messi’s 21-month prison sentence. The Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court confirmed on Wednesday the sentence of 21 months in prison for the Barcelona superstar. 15 months in jail for Messi’s father This sentence was handed out to Lionel Messi after he was sentenced by a Barcelona Court for three crimes against the Public Treasury. Nevertheless, Messi’s sentence has been reduced to 15 months in jail and the sentence imposed on the Barca striker’s father, legal sources have informed El Confidencial. Messi has already returned the amount defrauded before the trial. And admitted that himself and his father had avoided the payment of taxes derived from the exploitation of the Argentine attacker’s image rights. 7 months in prison for each of the 3 crimes ...

Ace Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has hinted that he is going to release his most challenging undercover investigative piece in his entire career, which involves 60 people who have done great evil to the state.  Anas dropped the hint while speaking at the Third Lecture Series of the 60th Anniversary of the Commonwealth Hall of the University of Ghana on the theme; “Vandalism and Democracy”.  He revealed that the 60 individuals yet to be exposed have done nothing good for Ghana and he is going to name, shame and jail them as his investigative works have always preached. “And now about the most challenging work that I’ve done, as I speak to you now I’ve some 60 people and I’m not going to tell you what I’m going to do but it is there. It is coming and none of the 60 people have done anything good for Ghana” he said in response to a question posed to him about the most challenging work he has ever done.  Howe...

The Herald🔊 Knowing one's self in other words self-identity, has been a major topic in the social sciences and even in religious presentations. Man know thyself is a biblical text which instructs every individual to endeavor to unravel his or her real self or identity. This topic represents a whole concept of ideals and spheres of an individual's existence so far as relation with variety of people in social cycles are concerned. Even though one's physical appearance constitutes his overall nature, it does not have much telling on his or her dispositions, aptitudes or personality. As such, it is a peripheral determinant of his genetic constitution and to a larger extent the stature of his divine purpose. The concept of temperament is of significant importance not only to the field of human psychology but also to the holistic nature of human relations. Thus who you are encompasses; your temperaments-talents, strengths, weaknesses, personality, background, emoti...

The Herald🔊 She bored the most challenging moments during her nine months of pregnancy; the mood swings, hunger, fatigue,fears etc. On the labour table, she screamed with much agony and wailing... When she finally delivered, she watched her baby and smiled. Since then she has been strongly bonded to her child; in sickness, hardships, social demands(clothes, education, healthcare) among others. The responsibility of nurturing a good child to become useful  became her daily contemplation and hope. At dawn, I hear her prayers, travailing and groaning on behalf of her children. When things are not going well, she always has that calm, cooling and soothing smile 'my child don't worry'... She's a genius... I will forever celebrate mothers and all women for their mental fortitude and also for their ability to stand up to their divine mandate. For their tremendous contributions to societal continuity and discipline. Happy mother's day... Imagine our wor...

The Herald🔊 Before you can be successful, you have to be able to bridge the gap between Who you pretend to be and Who you really are. This is a hidden truth of the confusion that most times besets those who have difficultly in identifying their true self. The root of success is anchored in the fertile soil of SELF; it is the fundamental pivot that determines how successful an individual can be. Success is often the most frequently used word by a lot of human spheres because; 1. It serves as a motivation for pursuing goals,ambitions, dreams etc 2. Because it serves as a standard of measurement for how fruitful, beneficial or productive an intended pursuit has yielded. In other sense, it is the measure of goals outcome. We become so conscious of the word so much that its rudiments are exaggerated. Success is directly proportional to the efficacy of one's true self. It is first set in motion by a conscious effort to unravel one's true self; talents, weakness,stren...

Teachers must distinguish dressing at home from dressing for official duties Female teachers in basic and second cycle institutions in the country have been banned from wearing skimpy dresses as well as trousers henceforth, a directive from the Ghana Education Service(GES) revealed. According to a letter signed by the Hohoe Municipal Director of Education Wordui Joseph K, teachers must distinguish themselves from the manner in which they dress at home [casually] and for officials duties warning that those who defy the directive in accordance with GES dress code will face sanctions. “No lady is allowed to put on a pair of trousers to work except during sporting activities. They can however put on suit. Miniskirts and sleeveless dresses must be avoided. Too much make-ups and multi coloured hairdos must also be avoided. Cosmetic treatment (Pedicure) etc should be minimized”, the directive explained For their male counterparts the GES directed that they should avoiding putti...

*1) Chelsea 2-1 West Ham* Costa's late winner got the Blues off to a winning start *2) Watford 1-2 Chelsea* Batshuayi hit home a rare Chelsea goal on the way to victory *3) Chelsea 3-0 Burnley* Hazard opened the scoring in easy win at Stamford Bridge *4) Swansea 2-2 Chelsea* Blues' 100% start is ended at the Liberty Stadium *5) Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool* Conte suffers first defeat as Henderson scores stunner *6) Arsenal 3-0 Chelsea* Blues are thrashed by rampant Gunners in London derby *7) Hull 0-2 Chelsea* Willian and Costa secure win for new-look Blues *8) Chelsea 3-0 Leicester* Costa scores seventh of season as champions are thrashed *9) Chelsea 4-0 Man United* Kante wraps it up as Conte thrashes predecessor Mourinho *10) Southampton 0-2 Chelsea* Hazard and Costa secure fourth-straight win *11) Chelsea 5-0 Everton* Blues go top as Hazard double sees off sorry Toffees *12) Middlesbrough 0-1 Chelsea* Costa secured hard-fought win at the Riverside *13) C...

The Minority in Parliament has endorsed the nomination of Supreme Court judge, Justice Sophia Akufffo as the country’s next Chief Justice (CJ) Ms Akuffo’s nomination as the next CJ was made public by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House Friday The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament have described the nominee for the next Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo as independent-minded and distinguished. According the Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu the Supreme Court judge, Justice Sophia Akufffo is a capable hand and believes she can excel if approved by the House. "The current CJ has had a sterling career at the judiciary," Haruna Iddrisu said of Mrs Wood “ She comes to the bench with some rich experience.” “She is taking over from Justice Georgina Wood, undoubtedly one of few Ghanaian women who have dedicated themselves to duty ,” he told JOY News in an interview. Mr Iddrisu also noted that even though there have been talks of con...

I have friends on Facebook whose accounts are no more operational, not because they've lost their passwords or have abandoned the accounts but because they are dead...? Sometimes, I check their walls for updates and it still remains obsolete... I go through their activities; posts, likes, comments, tags etc. And moments they have lived on Facebook... remnants of their memories.. hmmm You have about 5,000 friends on Facebook and so you think you are too important or perhaps popular, so you have become arrogant, snobbish and mean to those who are around you in reality?. You have 5,000 friends you don't know and their comments, likes and tags infests your ego? You have changed your name to itzmethat guyguy richkid Or itzthebosschick. Oh! my friend, do you know that when you die, no one will like to even use your phone? Your Facebook, Twitter, instagram, snapchat and so on accounts will forever be useless? You spend your entire time building an illusive popularity or even l...

The maverick Northern regional chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party Daniel Bugri Naabu has accused two ministers in the Akufo-Addo government of being involved in the plot that led to the murder of Adams Mahama, the late NPP’s Upper East regional chairman. “…Otiko has been a controversial woman in the party. As I’m telling you, this Adams issue, she was deeply involved, so because of that most of us who know her will call her a controversial woman. “You’ll be surprised that some of these people who masterminded the killing of Adams have come to take positions in the government … like the Upper East Regional Minister. He was deeply involved in the masterminded killing of Adams,” Mr. Naabu told Radio XYZ. This is the latest attack on the gender minister by the controversial chairman. The two officers of the NPP engaged in heated exchanges last Friday when Mr. Naabu led a group of women to scuttle a meeting which was being chairman...

In accordance with article 243 of the country's constitution, Assin North Municipal Assembly is expected today Friday May 5, 2017 to confirm or reject their MCE designate by Assembly members of the local area. The constitutional practice which has raised eyebrows in some local government areas in the country following mixed feelings among persons who feel they are fortunate to have had some candidates appointed, and others who think the government has not been fair enough to them, will today at the Assin municipal Assembly be brought to a test as the Members of the Assembly decides the fate of Hon. Fiifi Baako MCE designate for the area. So far only two out of the ten approved appointees have been rejected by their assemblies, coming into today's elections. In an interview with the editor of Home of Entertainment and news, mr. Badu Solomon, has this advice for  MCE of the area as he is of a hundred percent assurance of the assembly's approval and victory for Hon. Fiifi Ba...

Ghana and two other African countries – Kenya and Malawi – have been selected to take part in a WHO-coordinated pilot implementation programme that will make the world’s first malaria vaccine available in selected areas, beginning in 2018. The injectable vaccine, RTS,S, was developed to protect young children from the most deadly form of malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, according to the WHO. RTS,S will be assessed in the pilot programme as a complementary malaria control tool that could potentially be added to the core package of WHO-recommended measures for malaria prevention. “The prospect of a malaria vaccine is great news. Information gathered in the pilot will help us make decisions on the wider use of this vaccine”, said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa said in a statement. “Combined with existing malaria interventions, such a vaccine would have the potential to save tens of thousands of lives in Africa,” s...

The annual Ghana National Association of Private Schools ( GNAPs ) week celebration is here once again across the length and breadth of the country. The occasion which involves all privately owned schools coming together to share in the common believe that governance is not all about the government of the day, But also a token of contributions from all concern citizens, On Friday February 23 raises an eyebrows following the colourful celebration from among private schools especially the populous ones in the country. Proprietors, Headteachers and other teaching and non teaching staff, as well as pupils and students,  marked the occasion with an initial lunching ceremony at the various regional capitals across the country. This was followed by a clean up exercise in various communities by way of draining gutters and sweeping. Match passes which was liken by the  many people as a form of staged event following chanting songs from pupils along with printed placards also trigger...

Nana Soglo Alloh IV, Paramount Chief of Likpe and President of the Volta Region House of Chiefs has called on government to consult widely on the creation of another region out of the Volta Region. He said the subject, which had become a political agenda for major political parties since the third Republic, was of great concern to people in the Region necessitating consensus building ahead of its implementation. Nana Alloh was addressing the first meeting of the House in 2017 in Ho. He said, “as far as the citizens of the Region are concerned, opinions and views of the split are equally divided, even among chiefs in the region, some in favor of, and some against it. It is therefore, very important that there must be consultations with the various stakeholders before a final decision on the region is reached.” Nana Alloh bemoaned the dwindling role of traditional leaders in the governance of the nation, which he said had made them relevant only as functional heads and cu...

Ghana coach Avram Grant has resigned after failing to win the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations crown. The former Chelsea manager told the Ghana FA on Tuesday that he's unwilling to continue with 21 days left on his current deal. The Under-fire Israeli is paying heavily for the country's semi-final heartbreak in Gabon. The Black Stars were knocked down by eventual winners Cameroon, losing 2-0 to the Indomitable Lions. Grant, whose contract expires at the end of February, has stood down before being pushed. The former West Ham and Portsmouth manager has finally quits more than two years in the role. "After an extremely amicable meeting with the president of Ghana FA, and following more than two successful years in charge of the national team, I've informed Mr Nyantakyi that time is right for me to move on to a new challenge and I thank him for the opportunity," Grant said. "I've hugely enjoyed my time in Ghana taking over after the disastrous 2014 World Cu...

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