At least 18 people have been killed and dozens injured after a series of blasts by suspected female suicide bombers targeted a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State. Three blasts took place on Saturday in the town of Gwoza, which lies across the border from Cameroon, Borno State police spokesman […] The post At least 18 killed,

At least four people have died and another is missing due to flooding this weekend in southern Switzerland, according to local police and Swiss state media. Three people were killed in a landslide in the Maggia Valley, Swiss public broadcaster SRF reported. Police in Switzerland’s Valais canton said another man was found dead in a […] The post At least 4 dead,

Jude Bellingham produced a moment of genius to keep England in Euro 2024 as they survived another desperate display and a huge scare to beat Slovakia in dramatic fashion to reach the last eight. England were seconds away from an embarrassing exit in Gelsenkirchen as Slovakia defended a lead they had held since the 25th […] The post England beat Slovakia to reach Euro

Sharaf Mahama, the son of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama drew thousands of people onto the streets of Tamale in his Health Screening and Walk on Saturday, June 29, 2024. In attendance were his brother Shafik Mahama, National and Regional Executives of the NDC, Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary Candidates (PCs) of the NDC, […] The post Thousands walk with Sharaf Mahama

In 2022, the World Bank announced that Ghana’s digital sector has been growing on average by 19% between 2014 to 2020. This remarkable growth has seen the country surpass many of its African counterparts and is positioning it as a leader in the African digital landscape. However, as the country’s digital economy has expanded, so […] The post The conundrum of Data Privacy

Syndicated Entertainment Solution Limited, in partnership with the Gaming Commission and National Lottery Authority, has launched Ghana’s inaugural Gaming and Lottery Awards. The event aims to promote responsible gaming practices, foster innovation, and recognise outstanding contributions in the industry. It will also encourage stakeholders to prioritise national development and responsible participation in the gaming and […] The post Ghana

One person has been confirmed dead following an accident that occurred at Asseseso in the Okere District of the Eastern Region on Saturday. The accident involved staff of the Koforidua Senior High Technical School who were traveling to Akosombo to attend the funeral of the wife of one of their colleagues. It is unclear what […] The post Koforidua SecTech

iSmart International Ghana Limited, one of Ghana’s leading payment solution and mobile value-added services providers, has obtained an ISO 27001:2022 certification after meeting a very rigorous set of criteria for information security management. iSmart International, headquartered in Ghana with a branch in Cote d’Ivoire, specializes in providing seamless payment solutions and value-added services tailored to […] The post Ghana’s

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed reports that Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo-Dampare, has been asked to proceed on leave. Reports had emerged that the IGP had been asked to proceed on leave and hand over duties to his deputy, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, allegedly linked to the 2023 leaked tape scandal. However, […] The post Disregard fake reports on IGP’s

Nigeria’s Naira has been identified as the worst-performing currency globally in the first quarter of 2024, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday, June 28. The Naira’s decline has been attributed to devaluation, insufficient dollar liquidity, and market volatility, which Bloomberg’s report says have thwarted the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the currency. […] The post Nigeria’s

Nigeria’s Naira has been identified as the worst-performing currency globally in the first half of 2024, according to a Bloomberg report on Friday, June 28. The Naira’s decline has been attributed to devaluation, insufficient dollar liquidity, and market volatility, which Bloomberg’s report says have thwarted the Central Bank of Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the currency. […] The post Nigeria’s

The ad-hoc Parliamentary committee which investigated the leaked tape over the plot by some senior police officers to remove the Inspector-General of Police from office has cited two of the officers who appeared before the committee for perjury. The committee in its report presented to Parliament said the two officers Supt. George Lysander Asare and […] The post IGP

Professor George Kofi Amoako, a renowned marketing guru and consultant, has called on Corporate Entities, Public Sector Agencies (PSAs), and Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) to use their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to contribute significantly to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by all members of the United Nations in 2015. […] The post Prof.

Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to prioritise the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections in the country. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Akyem Tafo, Osabarima Adusei Peasah IV, as part of her one-day tour of the Abuakwa […] The post Ensure free

The Ahanta West Municipal Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the burning to death of a 60-year-old Isaac Ansah at Achonwa, in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The sad incident which happened on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 follows a mob action after a fetish Priest from Achonwa reported the […] The post Ahanta

The National Aids Control Programme says there is an increase in HIV mother-to-child infections despite the implementation of the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT). Dr Stephen Ayisi-Addo, Programme Manager of the National Aids Control Programme (NACP), said the situation was due to a lack of testing and adherence to medication by pregnant women, […] The post HIV:

A police officer has been injured in a crossbow attack outside the Israeli embassy in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic told reporters that the officer had subsequently shot and killed the assailant. The attacker – who authorities say was Serbian – hit the policeman in the neck with an arrow, Mr Dacic […] The post Serbian officer shot

Residents of Auntie Aku in the Greater Accra Region have expressed concerns about the deteriorating condition of their roads which have been impacting daily routines. While the commencement of construction work on other roads in the locality initially raised their hopes, their worries remain as the roads in their area are yet to be fixed. […] The post Residents of Auntie

With support from German Cooperation, 272 Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have benefited from the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) programme. The SCORE training programme, which ran for six months to increase SMEs’ productivity and resource efficiency, was signed off with a certification ceremony in Accra to mark the […] The post 272

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for a thorough probe into the physical assault of a female employee by a manager at a Savings and Loans company in Nkawkaw, in the Eastern region. This follows a viral video where a female employee was seen being physically attacked and assaulted by her colleague in an […] The post Nkawkaw: TUC demands thorough