Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, the Minister of Health designate, has refuted claims of operating unlawfully within the Health Ministry amidst delays in his approval by Parliament. Concerns regarding the legality of his involvement in the ministry’s affairs have been raised due to pending parliamentary confirmation. However, addressing the press in Accra, Dr. Okoe-Boye asserted his legitimacy, […] The post I’m
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has scheduled its reopening on 1st May 2024 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (Asante King). Hosted by the Asantehene, the museum will unveil refurbished facilities and historic Ashanti heirlooms to the public in its new Homecoming exhibition. This momentous occasion marks […] The post Manhyia
Poor lighting systems and lax security at the Tafo cemetery are paving the way for some unscrupulous individuals to invade the enclave to perpetrate nefarious activities. Some worried residents say only enhanced lighting can discourage grave looters and other ritualists from threatening the sanctity of graves in the area. Digging graves has become a daily […] The post Grave
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have passed a Forced Labour Regulation (FLR) designed to eradicate goods tainted by labour exploitation from the EU single market. The legislation, adopted on April 23, 2024, is deemed crucial, reaffirming the EU’s determination to prohibit products associated with or originating from forced labour. Commenting on […] The post
Rapper Amerado has suffered severe injuries as a result of collapsed stage during a live performance at Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School in Western Region. The incident, captured on video which has since gone viral, shows Amerado energetically performing on stage before it suddenly gives way, causing him to fall. The stage was fully […] The post Amerado falls after stage collapses
A federal appeals court has upheld R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence in Chicago for federal sex crimes. The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled against R. Kelly’s legal team’s arguments that his indictment on child enticement and child pornography charges were filed after the statute of limitations lapsed. His legal team was seeking […] The post R Kelly’s
Nicknamed Philosopher, Kofi Kinaata has announced the date for his first body of work, ‘Kofi oo Kofi’ Extended Play (EP)/Album. The ‘Susuka’ hitmaker who is currently promoting a single off the album, ‘Effiakuma broken heart’ has revealed that, Friday, 10th May, 2024 is the date the 7-track album will be released. Amongst the songs on the […] The post Kofi Kinaata to release
By: Kobina Baidoo The Ejisu constituency are set to cast their votes for a new Member of Parliament today, April 30, 2024 to replace the late John Kumah who was elected on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Appointed as deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah was also elected as NPP candidate ahead […]
Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s prime minister, following five days of speculation over his future. Mr Sánchez cancelled official engagements last week after a court opened an initial inquiry into his wife over corruption claims. He denounced them as a harassment campaign by right-wing media. “Expressions of solidarity from all […] The post Spain’s
At least five people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed after dozens of tornadoes ripped through the central US causing serious damage. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power following separate storms that began on Friday. Four of the deaths happened in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared in […] The post At least five killed after
Campaigning was rushed on the back of parliament’s approval of constitutional reforms that would allow lawmakers to elect the president instead of a direct vote by the people. The move transformed Togo, one of the world’s poorest countries, from a presidential system to a parliamentary one. It establishes new prime minister-style position called President of the council of […] The post Togo
A family in the US has been reunited with their pet cat after she was accidentally mailed hundreds of miles to California with a package return. Galeana disappeared from her home in Utah earlier this month – prompting widespread searches for the beloved missing moggie. She was rescued by an Amazon worker nearly a week after […] The post Stowaway cat accidentally mailed
Reacting to a recent attack of Stonebwoy’s disability by Shatta Wale, legendary Ghanaian musician, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley told the latter that it was high time he grew and stopped attacking the personalities of others using their physical disabilities. The “Adwoa Amissah” hitmaker admitted that at their time there were beefs in the industry, but, the current […] The post Shatta Wale should grow
Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has restated the pledge by flag-bearer and leader, John Dramani Mahama that the next NDC government will not recognize the illegal contracts between the Government of Ghana and SML, upon assumption of office in the year 2025. Speaking at ‘A Moment of […]
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
By Murtala Issah A twenty-eight-year-old nurse, Zainab Ali, has been sentenced to six years in prison with hard labour after she was found guilty of causing harm contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The convict, on January 12, 2024, poured hot water on her husband, Ryan Yussif, following a […]
Voting has commenced smoothly at 205 polling centres in the Ejisu constituency where a by-election is being held to choose a new Member of Parliament (MP). Electorates are expected to cast their votes to elect a successor for late MP; John Kumah following his death on March 7. Though there are six people contesting, the […]
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