Author: Barbara Quarshie

Two people have tragically lost their lives, while five others are currently undergoing treatment in hospital following a gas explosion at Joyea Construction in Spintex along the Accra-Tema motorway on Friday, May 10, 2024 afternoon. Confirming the incident, DOIII Ebenezer Yenzu, the Tema Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, stated that…

Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has taken legal action against The Law Platform and its Lead Editor, Jonathan Owusu Asare, following an alleged defamatory publication. The online article, dated May 7, 2024, accused the Minister and his wife of involvement in ‘land grabbing’ with state security personnel’s assistance. The publication revealed that the Minister and…

Canadian doctor Kimberley Nix, known for documenting her battle with cancer on TikTok, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the age of 31. In a posthumous TikTok video, Nix shared her passing with her followers, expressing gratitude for their support and encouragement throughout her journey. Nix had garnered a significant following on TikTok,…

Justice Agyemang, the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was brutally assaulted during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise in Cape Coast North. Agyemang sustained cutlass wounds to his head in the altercation. According to reports from onuaonline.com, the attack on Agyemang was allegedly carried out by Eric Sampson, also known as Bullet,…

Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. is set to face trial on first-degree felony rape and felony sexual aggravated battery charges, with the trial scheduled to begin on June 10, as ruled by a Kansas judge during his preliminary hearing on Friday. At the hearing, Shannon pleaded not guilty after the judge determined there…

Joost Klein, born on November 10, 1997, is a Dutch musician, rapper, singer, and former YouTuber. Known mononymously as Joost, he has made a significant mark in the Dutch music scene with his unique style that blends hip hop with electronic music influences like drum and bass, hardstyle, and gabber. Early Life Joost Klein hails…

Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has highlighted the significant impact of the newly commissioned Prempeh International Airport in Kumasi, formerly known as Kumasi International Airport, on trade flows and investments in the Ashanti Region. In a recent statement, Ahiagbah emphasized that the completion of the expansion work at the…

UFC 1 pioneer, Art Jimmerson, who made history by competing in the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship event, has passed away at the age of 60. The UFC confirmed Jimmerson’s passing on Thursday May 9, 2024 paying tribute to him as one of the trailblazers in the sport. “Rest in peace to one of the first…

Comedy icon James Gregory, Jr., known affectionately as “The Funniest Man in America,” has passed away at the age of 78 due to cardiac complications. He passed away on Thursday, May 9 2024. Hailing from Georgia, Gregory earned his moniker and widespread acclaim since the 1980s, captivating audiences with his unique brand of humor rooted…

Former AFL player Cam McCarthy, known for his stints with the Fremantle Dockers and Greater Western Sydney, has tragically passed away at the age of 29. Emergency services were called to Lake Coogee in south Perth on Thursday, May 9, 2024, where McCarthy was found deceased. The police have confirmed that his death is being…