Sixty-one people, including women and children, have drowned following a shipwreck off Libya, a UN agency has said. The boat originally contained 86 people and left the Libyan shores from Zwara, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). “The central Mediterranean continues to be one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes,” the IOM […] The post 61
To promote peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and unity among members in the Northern region, the Nanumba North Municipality, with support from the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO project), has organized intercultural dance competitions among the various ethnic groups in the area. According to the organizers, this initiative is designed to promote peaceful inter-ethnic tolerance […] The post Nanumba
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club came close to breaking a three-game winless streak but conceded a late equalizer in a disappointing manner, missing the opportunity to secure three points. The Rainbow Club ended with a 1-1 draw against Nations FC at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex after securing a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Hearts
The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has endorsed calls for due diligence supported by legislation to regulate Ghana’s lithium deal with Barari DV Ghana Ltd, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi TV, the NDC MP criticized the government’s defense […] The post Parliament
AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has been the bedrock and financial pillar of Obuasi’s economic activities for decades, serving as a major source of revenue and employment for the community. The mine, in operation since 1897, has significantly contributed to the development of the town and its surrounding areas by supporting various social and environmental initiatives, […] The post Obuasi
The inflation rate declined to 26.4% in November, a 19-month low, the Ghana Statistical Service has published.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2023 was 198.2 – relative to 156.8 for November 2022. The Ghana Statistical Service says food inflation was the major contributor to the decline in the rate of inflation. In November, food […] The post Inflation declines from 35% to 26% appeared first
The leadership of the Ghana Society of Physically Disabled has expressed concern about the low participation of its members in the upcoming district-level elections, citing financial challenges. While some people with disabilities are contesting as assembly and unit committee members in certain areas, others have opted out, partly due to financial constraints. The Ghana Society […] The post Persons
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
Meta’s social media app Threads has launched in the European Union, five months after its release in other parts of the world. It debuted to much fanfare as a rival to Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter. But it was not made available in the EU, which has strict rules around data and big tech. Meta […] The post Threads: Meta’s rival to Elon Musk’s X launches
Hundreds of airline passengers bound for Detroit spent Sunday night in a remote Canadian military barracks after their Delta Air Lines jet experienced mechanical issues, the airline said. Delta Flight 135, carrying 270 customers, three pilots and seven flight attendants from Amsterdam to the US, made the unexpected overnight detour to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in […] The post Diverted
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has ruled that separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu should be kept in prison, overturning a 2022 judgment by a lower court that ordered his release. The court also ruled that his terrorism trial at a lower federal court should continue. In October last year, the Appeal Court dropped all charges against him after […] The post Nigerian court orders Nnamdi
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
The leadership of Winners Chapel International Ghana has donated GH¢100, 000 towards the next phase of Citi FM/Cit TV’s relief campaign for victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. The #Relief4LowerVolta campaign took an ambitious turn from providing immediate relief items to affected residents to the construction of resettlement centres that are currently at various stages […] The post Dam
The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Gun, Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has admonished states in the sub-region to invest heavily in robust approaches to effectively deal with violent extremism and terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel regions. According to him, many of the measures or models employed by countries to ensure peace […] The post Ibn Chambas
Halil Umut Meler was punched to the floor by Ankaragucu President (INSET) Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, has reinforced his statement that abuse of officials is Read More... The post Abuse Of Referees ‘Cancer’ On Football appeared first
Abhorrent scenes started when the president of Ankaragucu (INSET) punched the referee in the face The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended all leagues on a night of “shame” Read More... The post Club Prez Punches Referee In The Face appeared first on
Tesla is recalling more than two million cars after the US regulator found its driver assistance system, Autopilot, was partly defective. It follows a two year investigation into crashes which occurred when the tech was in use. The recall applies to almost every Tesla sold in the US since the Autopilot feature was launched in […] The post Elon Musk’s
Solicitors for St. John’s Hospital & Fertility Centre have strongly contested allegations of medical negligence levelled against the facility. The claims stem from a lawsuit filed by a couple, Mr. Ekow Andoh and Mrs. Sandra Tekyiwaa Sackey, who tragically lost their baby and are seeking GH¢5 million in compensation. The couple’s statement of claim alleges […] The post Negligence
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