Accra news

Names of 3 powerful policemen who rented loaded gun to robbers at Weija, Accra pop up

The Weija District Police Commander, DSP Joseph Afuakpah has expressed shock over the development. He says the situation is now in the hands of the Anti-Robbery Unit of the Ghana Police Service and that the gun has been taken.

Ebony's father 'attacks' Bullet over his latest music artistes

Nana Poku Kwarteng, father of late Ghanaian artiste, Ebony has argued that Bullet, her former manager, was too quick in replacing her. Bullet is reported to have earlier revealed on Facebook that his latest artiste is Wendy Shay.

Photo of patriotic ‘kosua ne meko’ seller warms hearts on social media as she celebrates Ghana’s Independence in unique way

As many people showed their patriotism on Ghana’s Independence Day with breathtaking photos on social media, a street hawker managed to win the hearts of many people with her wares while showing off her patriotism.

Photos: Lady divorces her American husband only to unexpectedly fall in love with a Ghanaian who looks just like him

This is the story of an American lady who was married in the United States and eventually separated from her husband only to hook up and fall in love with a Ghanaian on Facebook who looks just like her ex-husband. YEN.com.gh news

5 interesting facts about people from Accra

It is natural for people to adapt to and pick traits from the society in which they are born. From birth through infancy till we reach adulthood, family,friends, customs and traditions influence our lives in so many ways.

5 shopping destinations to get the more food items, other household stuff with less cash

Considering the current economic situation, it is very necessary to take proper budget management seriously. This responsibility especially lies with the women because they mostly go shopping for the home, and the family.

4 simple reason why living in Accra is better than living in Lagos

Nigerians and Ghanaians disagree on many things including which of their major cities are the better. YEN.com.gh put together a list of why Ghana's capital city, Accra, is a better city to live in compared to living in Lagos.

Fatal accident at Taifa kills 6 passengers, driver in critical condition

It all happened when the driver of a Sprinter bus lost control of his gears and crashed into the concrete wall. YEN.com.gh is learning that it took personnel from the Ghana Fire Service and Police Motor and Traffic Department.

2 escapees jailed 5 years over Kwabenya jailbreak

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced two of the seven men who escaped during a jailbreak at the Kwabenya Police Station to 5 years (60 months) imprisonment. Atta Kwadwo and Prince Osei aka Bebe will each serve 2 and a half years.

Australian Ambssador shares bad state of sanitation on Twitter - urges authorities to do more

In a recent shared by the Australian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Andrew Barnes, has shared a tweet depicting the state of sanitation located outside the Australian Diplomatic Mission's property. His tweet has met mixed responses.

NDC's Fred Agbenyo proffers punishment for buyers as solution to street hawking problem

A Deputy Communications officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fred Agbenyo, has in a radio discussion monitored by YEN.com.gh, expressed his misgivings about the ongoing decongestion exercise to rid Accra of hawkers.

TV Licence: GBC not backing down; Plans to deduct from workers salary at source

Despite the huge public outcry over the TV licence it intends to collect, the GBC is considering a move to deduct the levy from salaries of the public especially civil servants. This they say will make it convenient for the public

KLM ‘settles’ stranded passengers with €600

Persons numbering up to 16 were left frustrated at the departure hall of the Kotoka International Airport after it emerged that they will not be able to fly out of the country. Reports suggest that the airline was overbooked.

Bike riders captured in video showing off 'crazy' stunts in ironic road safety campaign

According to the organisers, the competition was to educate the public on the need too respect and appreciate the existence of the motorbikes and riders in the country and by that help reduce accidents involving motorbikes.

If you can't handle the heat, get out the kitchen - Edem advises GBC to shut down over TV license issue

In Edem's message shared on Twitter, he took a 'clean' swipe at GBC and said if the state broadcaster can no longer stand the competition in the media industry they ought to shut down, rather than siphon money from citizens

She wanted to be a lawyer, but she had to sell her body to feed her siblings

She dropped out of school and yet determined to live her dreams and take care of her family through the pain of prostitution in the city of Accra. This is not the dream she had meant for herself as she wanted to become a lawyer.

6 destinations in Ghana that are great for your Christmas plans

In Ghana especially, many people take a trip back to their hometown to visit family and spend the holidays in the community they grew up in before moving cities

Metro TV management scrambles to pay off tax debt after GRA officials shut down station

A few days ago, the GRA shut down one of the capital’s busiest retail centers, the Accra Mall, for failing to pay their taxes which amounted to about GHC 2.3 M

Over 30 ashawos and "customers" arrested in raid at Awoshie

DCOP Osaberima Oware Asare Pinkron said the prostitutes were arrested alongside their male counterparts on charges of “soliciting for immoral purposes”.

Prostitutes say Mahama’s flyover at Circle is putting monies in their pockets

What is even bringing in more revenue is the newly constructed recreational facility also attached to the flyover and which has the statue of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

Frustrated sex workers pressure gov't to legalize prostitution

These prostitutes from Adansi-Obuasi in Kumasi say their life and job has been unbearable considering the current economic conditions in the country today.