State TV in Mali says a senior Islamic State commander who had a $5m (£4m) US bounty on his head has been killed by a force including troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region. This included a 2017 attack which killed four […]
By Kwame Mensah General Secretary of Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU-Ghana) has sent a warm fraternal greetings to all ICU members and the working class in general. Mr. Morgan Ayawine’s 2024 May Day Message was signed and released in Accra on behalf of ICU-Ghana. The message extended his fraternal greetings and solidarity in the to […] The post ICU
Despite claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited that the logistic issues causing fuel scarcity had been addressed, Nigerians in Lagos and other parts of the country were still struggling to get Premium Motor Spirit as many filling stations remained under lock and key throughout the weekend. The PUNCH independently gathered that the situation […] The post Fuel
The Pentecost International Worship Center (PIWC) West Hills has held its maiden 2024 Doxa Experience, a worship and praise program that invites all to encounter the glory of God. The event, organized four times a year at the end of each quarter, is spearheaded by the Open Heavens Choir (OHC). John Peasah, President of the […] The post PIWC West Hills hosts 2024 ‘Doxa Experience’
By Gloria Amoh The Local Committee of the 3rd African Media Convention is encouraging journalists, communicators, media organisations, students and corporate partners who have not registered to do so now to participate in the convention, which is barely 3 weeks away. From May 15-17 2024, Ghana will host the 3rd African Media Convention in Accra […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, emerged victorious in the elections held across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State on Saturday. The Chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Saidu Shehu, announced the results, revealing that the APC won all 11 local government areas, including Kaltungo and Shongom, where it won unopposed. According […] The post APC sweeps Gombe LG election appeared
The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.
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People in Togo are heading to the polls on Monday to vote in delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions over a new constitution extending the president’s term. Opposition parties argue that the reform passed by lawmakers last week is a ruse to keep President Faure Gnassingbé – already in his fourth term – in […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country’s chief of defence staff, a military official has said. “The visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s stronghold at the [Invictus] game and the possibility of hosting the event [in] later years,” defence spokesperson Tukur Gusau said in a statement on […]
Today, at the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and Harith General Partners, announced an Economic Summit in Abidjan. This two-day summit will take place on October 9-10, 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and gather Heads of State, […] The post Global
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana grapples with a silent crisis, one that stealthily infiltrates communities, leaving a trail of health repercussions in its wake. Recent scientific observations and meticulous measurements have unearthed a disconcerting reality: Ghana’s weather is becoming hotter, setting the stage for a complex interplay between climate change and public health. […] The post The
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Four men on motorbikes captured by Class Media Group’s Labone headquarters CCTV cameras suspected to be arsonists have petrol bombed the building housing Class TV/FM. Pictures from the CCTV footage showed that the arsonists attacked the media house building in Accra with petrol bombs and stones. The incident is said to have […]
The Deputy Clerk of Parliament has assured mine workers of investigations into the sale and purchase agreement on the Bogoso Prestea mine. Ebenezer Ahumah Djaoutre gave the assurance when he received a petition from the mine workers on behalf of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin at Parliament House in Accra on April 26, 2024. […] The post Mine Workers petition Parliament over
Social media users have criticized and backlashed a Nigerian pastor who falsely prophesied that the world will come to an end on April 25. The post Internet users slam Pastor for ‘fake’ prophesy about end of the world on April 25 first appeared on 3News.
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah is expected to contest the Ayawaso West Wuogon (AWW) 2024 parliamentary election. According to sources, he will be contesting as an independent candidate. He will be competing against National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dumelo and incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Lydia Seyram Alhassan. However, political analysts have always projected […] The post Stephen
Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has been named the African Sports Minister of the Year at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria. The event titled “Sports as a Catalyst for Accelerated Tourism Development in Africa,” the event honored prominent figures in the sports and tourism sectors for their transformative initiatives. Mustapha Ussif, whose […] The post Mustapha
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