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Ghanaians reveal scary effects of floods in Accra in heartbreaking photos and videos

Ghanaians woke up on the morning of Tuesday, June 19, 2018, to hear of the effects of a heavy downpour that lasted throughout the night. The MP for Klottey-Korley constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings shared photos online.

Okyenhene survives death after accident on Accra-Kumasi highway

It all happened when a tipper truck crushed into the last vehicle of the convoy leaving it to veer off the street into the shoulders of the highway.Fortunately enough, there were no casualties involved as the Okyenhene is okay.

Ama K. Abebrese is the new mother of a baby girl?

The news, which was reported by Ghanacelebrities.com initially, comes as a welcome surprise to many, as the actress has managed to keep a low profile since news of her private wedding to a yet-to-be-known man emerged in 2017.

The Osu Night Market and 5 other breathtaking sights of 'Accra by Night'

Nightlife in the country’s capital of Accra is vibrant, colorful and full of excitement. Ghanaians love to take calm strolls on a breezy night, or catch up with friends at the local pub over drinks, ‘Chinchinga' and laughter.

Registration guide and programmes for University of Education Winneba

Stuck on how to go about☛UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION WINNEBA REGISTRATION☛? Worry no more! This guide you explains every bit of the registration process and further tells you about programmes offered at the university.

Best short stay apartments in Accra

If you are in Ghana for a short visit to visit your friend or probably for holiday and are stuck because you do not know the best★SHORT STAY APARTMENTS IN ACCRA★ you don't need to worry. Read on to know the best short stay places.

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