Police Arrest Three People For Robbery Attack On A Gold-Buying Shop At Tarkwa In The Western Region

The Police have arrested three suspects in connection with a robbery attack on a gold-buying shop at Akoon-Tarkwa in the Western Region. The suspects, Ezekiel Stephen Oghenekaro, Samuel Amoashie and Fatawu Awudu together with three other suspects armed with weapons attacked the gold-buying shop on 18th April 2023, and made away with an unspecified amount of money. Following the…

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Another Suspect in the Mamobi-Nima Violent Clash Apprehended

The Police in collaboration with the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), on Sunday, January 23, 2022, arrested 31-year-old suspect Farouk Dauda alias Omodji, who was part of the rioters of the Mamobi-Nima clash. The suspect was arrested at his hideout in a suburb of Accra based on intelligence, after having been into hiding after the incident which occurred on January 18,…

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Muslims Mark Annual Greater Accra Maulid

The Muslim community in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday marked the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) in a colourful event at the Lord’s Wembley, Shukrura. The event was organized jointly by the Islamic Foundation for Peace and Development (IFPAD) and the Supreme Council for Tijaniya Islamic Affairs, Ghana under the leadership of Sheikh…

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Successful Maulid at Shukura

The Tijaniya Muslims sect especially the youth made the headlines last week and early Sunday morning over the arrival of Sheikh Papa Lamin Nyass at the annual Greater Accra Regional Maulid (celebration of the Holy Prophet Birthday) held at Shukura a suburb of Accra. The love for the renowned Islam cleric and the love for the Holy Prophet Muhammad…

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Greater Accra Zabrama Chief Pays Courtesy Call On ‘Niger In Diaspora’

The Greater Accra regional Zabrama Sarki, Alhaji PRO-Umar Abubakar Tanko and his cabinet members over the weekend call on President of Niger in diaspora, Alhaji Mehao Wangari at his residence in Accra. Sarki Umar Tanko and his cabinet members congratulated Alhaji Mehao Wangari for a successful election and emerging as President of Niger in diaspora. The Greater Accra Zabrama…

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All Set For Greater Accra Maulid … As Committee Advises Politicians Not To Use Event As Rally Grounds

Organizing committee of the Greater Accra Maulid has expressed its readiness for the annual Greater Accra Maulid (celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H) slated for February 29, 2020, to at Shukura a suburb of Accra. The Maulid, jointly organized by the Islamic Foundation for Peace and Development (IFPAD) and the Supreme Council for Tijaniya Islamic Affairs, Ghana…

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BoG Ghc 100 & 200 Notes, What’s the reaction of Ghanaians?

The New 100 and 200 Ghana Cedis notes introduced by the Bank of Ghana, have become a serious liability for some Ghanaians as a significant number of people find it extremely difficult to transact business with the new denominations. Traders can transact business with ease using the smaller denominations instead of ‘Big Notes’ circulating in the market. Wadatonline.com can confirm…

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National Qur-an Contest Ends in Accra; Three Finalists To Represent Ghana In Gabon

By Muhammed Faisal Mustapha The second annual Quran memorisation and recitation competition organised by the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Oulema (Islamic scholars), has ended in Accra. The competition was held in three categories which constituted proficiency in the memorization of the entire or parts of the Quran —with a variety of recitation styles. Some sixteen Muslim youth from…

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Ghana places second globally in countries with most women entrepreneurs

Ghana has placed second in the global ranking of countries with most women entrepreneurs according to the latest Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE). The annual Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs (MIWE) which provides insights into the progress and achievements of women in business found that nearly 4 out of every 10 business owners in Ghana are women which…

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