A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors say he took $35m (£27m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. Toledo, 78, was in office between 2001 and […] The post Ex-president of Peru gets 20 years for corruption appeared
Five out of every 10 people in Ghana suffer from refractive errors, a condition where the eye does not bend light correctly, leading to vision problems. This was revealed by Professor Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, President of the Ghana Optometric Association (GOA), who emphasised the importance of early detection and treatment. According to data, 44 per … The post 50 % of Ghanaians suffer
President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about a leak of classified documents that contain the US’s assessment of Israeli plans to attack Iran, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Officials have not determined whether the documents were released due to a hack or a leak, Mr Kirby said. House of Representatives Speaker […] The post Biden
China has confirmed reaching a deal with India over their disputed border in the Himalayan region, a day after New Delhi said it had struck an agreement with Beijing for military patrols along the frontier. But the announcement on Tuesday did not explain whether the pact covered the length of the border or just points where the […] The post China confirms pact with India
Total of 150 selected staff members and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from 10 Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) have undergone three-day training on the Right To Information (RTI) Act in Nalerigu, the North East Regional capital. The participants were drawn from the Northern, Savannah and North East Region, and the purpose of the training was … The post 150 MDA workers, CSOs trained
5-time winners Barca host 6-time champions Bayern In one of the standout games on matchday three of the Champions League, five-time winners Barcelona will host six-time champions Bayern Munich.With both teams on three points after two games, another defeat here could put either side in danger of dropping out of the top 24. With 10 wins over Barca in the Champions League, […] The post Today’s
Private legal practitioner, Kofi Bentil, has expressed the view that the Supreme Court did not make a mistake in accepting to take up the case between Alexander Afenyo-Markin and the Speaker of Parliament. He argued that the apex court had the mandate to take up a matter that was significant or exigent. He wrote on […] The post Supreme Court didn’t err in taking up Afenyo-Markin
Kumasi Asante Kotoko will aim to stretch their good run in the Ghana Premier League to the University of Ghana (UG) Stadium on October 30 as they play as guests of Legon Cities in an outstanding match. Kotoko are second on the GPL table but could approach their match week eight encounter as leaders if … The post Tricky Legon Cities test for Asante Kotoko appeared first on Ghanaian
“Galamsey cuts across party lines. Those in the pits looking for gold are NPP, NDC, GCPP, Movement for Change, CPP, etc. etc. Let each flag bearer call his/her followers to lay down their tools.” – Most Rev. John Bonaventure Kwofie, CSSP. On Friday, October 11, 2024, Catholics in the Accra Archdiocese embarked on a 6.10 […] The post Feature: The Catholics Holy Walk Against
When Sydney Stern bought an Apple Watch four years ago, she was excited to try out all the new features, especially the sleep tracker. A health scientist, the 27-year-old Maryland resident was well aware of the correlation between sleep and disease prevention. But what Stern thought would be a boon to her health became a harm, leading […] The post When a Perfect Night’s Sleep Becomes Harmful
The Parliament of Ghana has been adjourned indefinitely, just three weeks shy of its scheduled break for the upcoming elections. This sudden move has left Akufo-Addo-led government business grinding Read More... The post Parliament Fate Hangs Over Indefinite
In a stunning reversal, Cynthia Morrison, former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection appears to be engaging the governing pary, NPP to find ways of withdrawing her decision Read More... The post Cynthia Morrison
Private legal practitioner, Kofi Bentil, has said that everything and everyone is subject to the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana and it is the Supreme Court that determines whether one is in compliance or not with the constitution. He stressed that without a doubt the only institution with powers to interpret the Constitution […] The post The Supreme
Grammy-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has broken the record for the biggest streaming day on Spotify Nigeria. His latest single, ‘Piece of My Heart,’ featuring Brent Faiyaz, achieved the biggest streaming day on the platform. The iconic Nigerian singer’s new release became the first to reach 1 million streams in one day. The song […] The post Wizkid’s
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has been suspended by Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, over what it described as professional misconduct. The AGN said Abubakar’s “involvement in slandering Nollywood” was uncovered after two years of secret “painstaking” investigation. Announcing her suspension in a statement on Friday, the Guild stated that other female members on the watch-list, […] The post Actors
The President of the Ghana Cricket Association (GCA), Mr Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah Asare, has been honoured by the International Cricket Council (ICC) at the Annual General Meeting of the Council in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Mr Asare was honoured with the Long Service Award for his dedication to the promotion and development of the sport in Ghana … The post GCA President honoured by International
A leading figure in the Movement for Change and a senior advisor to Alan Kyerematen, Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Saddique, has extolled the virtues of Alan Kyerematen as a champion of Ghana’s rich cultural heritage and a steadfast advocate for peace. During a speech to chiefs in Nandom Traditional Area in the Upper West Region as […] The post Alan Kyerematen is a
The General Overseer of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun, has revealed a vision in which former President John Dramani Mahama emerges victorious in the forthcoming December 7, 2024 elections.
Veteran and Proficient Ghanaian musician Edem Doe known widely as Olonka Gagba has asked musicians in the country to be intentional in promoting Ghanaian original cultural heritage in their Read More... The post Musician
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga, Isaac Adongo, has called on the youth in Bolgatanga and the Upper East at large to vote massively for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. He said the party had a strong job creation agenda for the youth in the country, and … The post ‘We’re youth-focused party,
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