Author: Barbara Quarshie

Justin and Hailey Bieber took to Instagram on Thursday, May 9 2024 to share the joyous news of their pregnancy. According to a spokesperson, Hailey is currently a little over six months pregnant, as reported by NBC News. The Instagram announcement began with a heartfelt slideshow featuring a video of what appears to be the…

E-Money, the CEO of Emy Cargo & Shipping Services Limited, has responded to reports suggesting his involvement in a N1.2 billion dispute with Autocrop Limited, dismissing them as misleading. In a statement released on Thursday, May 9, E-Money clarified that the information published online does not accurately represent the facts of the matter. “Our attention…

A Boeing 737 carrying 78 passengers experienced a frightening mishap at Dakar Airport in Senegal, skidding off the runway and bursting into flames on Tuesday, May 8. The incident resulted in 11 injuries and prompted the closure of the airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-300 chartered by Air Senegal and operated by Transair, was preparing…

Top jump jockey Sean Bowen narrowly escaped serious injury after a dramatic fall at Fontwell on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Bowen, who finished as the runner-up in last season’s jump jockeys championship with 157 winners, had a heart-stopping moment during a novices’ handicap hurdle at the Sussex track. Riding Princess Unique, trained by his father…

Former Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has tragically passed away at the age of 36 in May 2024. Byrne, an accomplished rider, garnered admiration for his performances in the Grand National and several victories at Cheltenham. Throughout his career in the UK, the Irishman clinched 96 victories, notably riding 61 winners aboard horses trained by…

Australian music icon Ignatius Jones, best known as the frontman of JIMMY And The Boys, has passed away at the age of 67 following a brief illness. Jones, a prolific figure in the Australian music scene, died in his Philippines home on Tuesday, May 8, as confirmed by his sister Monica. Renowned for his “immense…

The Akufo-Addo government is on the brink of inaugurating 185 housing units tailored for government workers in the Ashanti Region. Comprising three, four, and five-bedroom ultramodern apartments, the units are intended to accommodate public servants in the region and are currently at a commendable 90 percent completion rate. During a comprehensive inspection of the four…

As the world marked Asthma Day this week, Nigerians are grappling with soaring inhaler prices, prompting many asthma patients to seek alternative treatments. The departure of multinational firms like GSK, combined with inflation, has led to a more than 500 percent increase in inhaler prices in less than a year, making essential medications prohibitively expensive…

Journalists in Burkina Faso are facing an alarming new threat as they are being compelled to enlist in the military, according to Sadibou Marong, the West African director of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), who spoke to the BBC. Marong revealed on the Africa Daily podcast that journalists who dared to criticize the government are now…

North Kivu Province, situated in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is engulfed in a deepening conflict and humanitarian emergency, with armed rebels wreaking havoc and causing untold suffering to the local population. The military governor of the province, Peter Chirimwami, recently highlighted the “worrisome” and “unpredictable” situation prevailing in the region. In an…