A 44-year-old businessman, who allegedly threatened to kill his estranged wife, has been granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties to be justified, by the Accra Circuit Court. Mohammed Abubakar Imam Lanson, also known as Andre, who has been charged with threat of death, pleaded not guilty. The court, presided over by Mr Isaac Addo, ordered … The post Businessman in court for threatening

 Forward Steve Bergwi­jn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach, Ronald Koeman. Bergwijn, 26, signed for Al-Ittihad from Ajax for £17.7m on Monday. The former Tottenham play­er has 35 caps after making his debut in 2018 including featur­ing twice … The post ‘Book closed’

Former President John Dramani Ma­hama, the flagbearer of the NDC has asked victims of the DKM Microfinance collapse to demand their locked-up funds. At separate community engage­ments in the Nkroranza North Constituency on Monday, day one of his campaign tour of the Bono East Region, the former President told residents at Dromankese and Nkrankah that … The post Demand

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospi­tal (KBTH) has disclosed plans to establish an ultramodern learning, research and inno­vation centre to enhance its health service delivery in a bid to remain at the forefront of medical progress both locally and internationally. Dubbed, the “Legacy Project”, the estimated $ 18 million facility expected to be completed in the next … The post Landmark

The Tamale High Court has declared the elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries results in the Walewale Constituency of the North East Region as null and void. The court presided over by Jus­tice Richard Kogyapwah therefore, ordered a re-run of the primaries in the constituency. According to Justice Kogyapwah the full judgment … The post Tamale

 Residents in Cape Coast and Elmina in the Central Region have complained about the water situation in their various localities, stating that the situation was alarming. They have called for drastic action by government and stakeholders in address­ing the situation. The residents were speaking to the Ghanaian Times on report by manage­ment of the Ghana … The post Cape

 Melcom Group of Companies has reaf­firmed its support for the Avenorgbor family and expressed its commitment to collaborating with the Ghana Journalists Associ­ation (GJA), to honour the legacy of the late revered communica­tions expert, Godwin Avenorgbor. This was made known during a visit by a delegation from the Group, led by the Group Joint Managing … The post Gordon Avenorgbo was

The Chairperson of the Ghana Association of Certified Media­tors and Arbitra­tors (GHACMA), Ms Georgette Francois, has called for adequate sensitisation of the public to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). According to her, many people, especially those in rural areas, lack adequate knowledge and infor­mation about ADR, including its mandates, activities, and purposes. “Even though people’s interest … The post ‘Sensitise

Russian air strikes have injured at least 41 people in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials have said. Regional head Oleh Syniehubov said five children were among those wounded and he accused Moscow of “aiming exclusively at civilian infrastructure” in the city. Among the buildings damaged are a supermarket and a sports complex in areas … The post At least 41 hurt in Russian

Ten people who took part in last month’s protests across Nigeria have been charged with treason and other serious offences at the federal high court in the capital, Abuja. All of the accused pleaded not guilty. The demonstrations, dubbed ’10 days of rage,’ were called in response to the extremely tough economic times many are … The post Ten Nigerian protesters charged with treason

INTRODUCTION In today’s fast-paced world, where the boundaries between work, family, and personal development blur, achieving a harmonious balance can feel like an elusive goal. For busy executives, professionals, and learners jug­gling demanding work schedules, frequent travel, and family respon­sibilities, pursuing academic growth and continuous learning often seems out of reach. Yet, many individuals in … The post Mastering

The hunter did not have too long to wait. Very soon, the leopard ar­rived. Its tail kept swishing to the left and to the right – an indication that it was in a greatly excited state. Without much ado, the leopard again went through the drill of ordering, asking the boy to assem­ble the skulls … The post The hunter and the leopard (part 4) appeared first on Ghanaian

The Oti Regional Minis­ter, Mr Daniel Machator, yesterday stressed the need for effective collabora­tion between municipal, district assemblies (MDAs) and tradi­tional authorities in carrying out development activities in their respective areas. Chiefs, according to him, played vital roles in mobilising the people for development, which would ensure that government’s devel­opment programmes and policies were understood … The post MDAs,

 The Executive Director of Kos­mos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, has said infrastructure and sustainable funding are crucial in enticing the youth into agriculture. He said after eight years of working in the agriculture sector, KIC had observed that lack of proper infrastructure, and funding remained a challenge to the youth. Mr Gyan-Kesse stated this … The post ‘Infrastructure,

 Indubitably, the Black Stars skipper, Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew, has reached the twilight of his football career. With almost 20 years of unalloyed dedication and com­mitment to God and country, it is no exaggeration to say that he has given his all to mother Ghana. The energy-sapping game of football, especially commitment to club and country, … The post 20-goal

A 40-member Inter Party Dialogue Committee (IPDC) was on Fri­day inaugurated by the Accra Metropolitan Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Okaikoi South Constituency. The committee, including seven-executive members is chaired by the Tantra Hill Dz­asitse, Nii Shamo Bio Gbalor I, to serve as a unifying body to promote peace, … The post 40-member

Illegal mining activities (galamsey) along the Pra River in the Central Region is making it almost impossible for the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to extract raw water from its Sekyere Hemang Treatment Plant to supply adequate potable water to residents of Cape Coast, Elmina and surrounding communities. Pollution of the river, especially its catch­ment for … The post Water

 President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to Ghanaians who get the opportunity to study abroad to return home to place knowledge and ex­periences at the disposal of their fellow citizens as part of their contribution towards national development. According him, it was unfortunate that majority of Ghanaians who school abroad most often than not … The post  Don’t

X, formerly Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline set by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative in the country. Alexandre de Moraes ordered the “immediate and complete suspension” of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines. The … The post Musk’s X banned in Brazil after disinformation

It was 2022 and Cai, then 16, was scrolling on his phone. He says one of the first videos he saw on his social media feeds was of a cute dog. But then, it all took a turn. He says “out of nowhere” he was recommended videos of someone being hit by a car, a … The post ‘It stains your brain’: How social media algorithms show violence to boys appeared first