The Municipal Chief Executive of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly, Solomon Kotey Nikoi, has shared positive expectations for the opening of the La General Hospital’s Outpatient Department (O.P.D) to the public by the end of 2024. Assuring the public, the MCE highlighted the government’s dedication to ensuring prompt disbursement of funds to contractors to facilitate […] The post La

The Department of Homeland Security raided multiple homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday as the hip-hop mogul faces several lawsuits over accusations including physical abuse, sexual assault and sex trafficking. “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los […] The post Diddy’s

Senegal’s 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country’s next president on Monday, less than two weeks after being released from prison to run in the election. While official results of Sunday’s vote were not yet available, the former prime minister who was the other frontrunner, and who was backed by incumbent President […] The post Senegal’s

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Galactic, Richard Branson, has expressed concern about the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. The British Virgin Islands-based billionaire described the bill as a backslide on human rights and an economic disaster. He posted on his X […] The post Don’t

Violence and insecurity could worsen in South Sudan after one of its key oil pipelines to international markets, which passes through neighbouring Sudan, was damaged last month, according to experts. The incident occurred in early February in Sudan’s White Nile state, prompting the Dar Petroleum Oil Company to suspend loadings. The rupture happened in an […] The post South

An executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has escaped custody in Nigeria, where a criminal investigation has been launched against the platform accused of being used for money laundering, according to authorities. Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Binance in Africa, “fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport”, the office of Nigeria’s National Security Adviser said in […] The post Binance

Donald Trump was handed a last-minute reprieve in court on Monday, when a New York court allowed him to post a reduced bond of $175m to delay enforcement of a $464m fraud penalty. The former president’s lawyers had argued it would be “impossible” to secure a bond for the full amount. The appeals court gave […] The post Trump wins last-minute

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has requested the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to step down following his remarks on the ‘dumsor’ timetable that Ghanaians are seeking. Dr. Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, dismissed the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) request for a load-shedding timetable, a critical need as the country faces an unstable […] The post NAPO

Millions of Americans’ online accounts have been caught up in a “sinister” Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years. The US […] The post Millions

A former Minister of Food and Agriculture in the John Mahama government, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, has been nominated as the Sandapewura of the Damongo Traditional Area. The nomination was made by Damongowura Seidu Kelly Boresa. The Sandapewura is the Chief of Staff of the Damongo Paramountcy. The nomination of Alhaji Limuna, who is the […] The post Former

Edward Bawa, a Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, has expressed disappointment over the remarks made by Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh regarding the need for a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Dr. Prempeh challenged those advocating for the ECG to issue a load-shedding timetable to come up with […] The post Edward

Ghanaian singer, songwriter and performer Fameye and Nigerian music icon Patoranking have joined forces to deliver an anthem. The song is titled “Sober (Soo Bad)” and it’s laden with emotive lyrics that offer listeners a glimpse into the artiste’s inner struggles and unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. The combination of Fameye’s emotive delivery […] The post Fameye

Following the government’s commitment to reassess the verification fee imposed on nurses, the Ghana Nurses and Midwives Association has decided to call off its planned protest. Last week, the Association declared its intention to strike in response to the Nurses and Midwifery Council’s significant increase in the nursing verification fee from GH¢500 to GH¢3,000. Following […] The post Verification

Dan Kwaku Botwe, the Campaign Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections, has stated that the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, is not facing any pressure to announce his running mate. Dr. Bawumia has faced criticism for the prolonged delay in announcing his running mate, despite requesting additional time from the […] The post Bawumia

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) has raised alarm regarding the looming threat of toxic substances contaminating agricultural products in the foreseeable future, attributing this concern to the pervasive issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. GAWU underscored the adverse effects of illegal mining on agricultural lands in various mining areas across the country. […] The post GAWU

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has asserted that his administration’s dedication to the educational sector surpasses that of any government in the 4th Republic. He highlighted significant investments in infrastructure, educator support, and various other initiatives, positioning his government as exemplary in its commitment to education. Speaking at the launch of the Smart Schools Project […] The post My

The Karaga Security Council in the Northern region has imposed a curfew on the area following a clash between residents of Karaga and the military. The confrontation resulted in the death of one person and left three others with injuries. The confrontation is reported to have erupted when a rival regent was enskinned following the […] The post Curfew imposed on

The Executive Chairman of the 2023 African Games, Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, has expressed disappointment over Ghana’s preparations of its athletes for the recently concluded 13th All African Games in Accra. Despite the Ghanaian team’s unprecedented haul of 68 medals, Dr Ofosu-Asare believes there was a missed opportunity for even greater success. The Ghanaian contingent amassed […] The post Accra