The Office of the Attorney General (AG) and Ministry of Justice has said there is no basis for Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) to conduct money laundering investigations into the affairs of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah. The Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) had earlier this years dropped charges against the former minister and referred […] The post OSP’s
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
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
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […] The post Jury finds
At least four people were killed and dozens more injured after multiple tornadoes wreaked havoc in the central state of Oklahoma in the United States. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in the town of Sulphur, home to about 5,000 people, flattened buildings, threw vehicles into the air and ripped the roofs from houses. “You just […] The post At least
Millions of students have returned to their schools across Bangladesh despite a heatwave that prompted a nationwide classroom shutdown last weekend. The reopening of schools on Sunday came as the authorities issued another heatwave alert for three more days as the South Asian country faces its longest heatwave in 75 years. The heatwave reached a […] The post Bangladesh reopens schools
Russia has reportedly arrested two journalists who have been working with international news outlets. Sergei Karelin – a Russian and Israeli citizen – was detained on Friday, the Associated Press reported. He has previously worked with the news agency. He is accused of “extremism” in connection with alleged work for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s […] The post Russia
Burkina Faso has rejected “baseless accusations” that soldiers massacred 223 people in attacks in February. A Human Rights Watch report alleged the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in Nondin, at least 56 of who were children, on 25 February. The NGO said this was “among the worst army abuse” incidents […] The post Burkina Faso rejects
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza. On Saturday Israel’s foreign minister said […] The post Palestinian leader appeals to US
For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for a Mandamus seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ+ bill within 7 days has been dismissed. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku said, though the court has jurisdiction to hear the […] The post LGBTQ+
Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah, has revealed Ghana’s record holder, Benjamin Azamati and in-form Isaac Botsio will join Ghana’s relay team for the World Relay Championship in the Bahamas as the chase for a spot at the Paris Olympic Games continues. Ghana’s 4×100 meter Relay team secured a second place finish in a time of […] The post Joseph
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
Team Ghana is set to participate in the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24, a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ghanaian team consists of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Isaac Botsio, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, who will compete in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. The qualification process for the World […]
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […] The post Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree appeared
Empire 102.7, the premier urban radio station in the Western Region, is excited to announce the return of its highly acclaimed program, Empire Sports World, starting May 1, 2024. Renowned for its insightful sports analysis spanning various aspects of the game, Empire Sports World has long been a go-to source for sports enthusiasts. Featuring a […] The post Empire Sports World returns on May 1 appeared
At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, according to the government’s disaster management department. “From Friday onwards, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial losses,” department spokesman Janan Sayeq said on Sunday. “The primary information shows that, […] The post 33
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