Author: Barbara Quarshie

Benin has blocked Niger from using its port to export crude oil, intensifying a border dispute between the two neighbouring countries. President Patrice Talon’s administration insists that landlocked Niger must reopen its side of the border if it wishes to utilize Benin’s ports. Accusing Niger of treating Benin like an adversary, President Talon emphasized the…

The Presidency has turned down a Right to Information (RTI) application from the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) seeking access to the complete KPMG audit report concerning the revenue mobilization deal between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML). Citing sections 5 (1) (a) and (b) (i) of the RTI…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has shed light on the withdrawal of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, citing commercial reasons rather than medical concerns. Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, provided clarification during a press briefing held as part of the COVID-19 Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week/African Vaccination Week Campaign in…

Former TOR Chief Asante Berko is facing extradition to the US amidst allegations of bribery involving Ghanaian officials during his tenure at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Berko, accused of conspiring with Ghanaian officials and others in a bribery scheme benefiting himself, the bank, and a Turkish energy company, is contesting the extradition order in a…

French banking giant Société Générale has firmly refuted rumors circulating about its withdrawal from the Ghanaian banking sector, dismissing the speculation as baseless. The bank, which has been operating in Ghana for over two decades, moved swiftly to quash the unfounded reports, emphasizing that they did not originate from Société Générale itself. Speaking at the…

Landy Párraga Goyburo, born on February 26, 2001 was an Ecuadorian model and beauty pageant contestant. Hailing from the city of Quevedo, she pursued her education in Social Communication at the Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo (UTB). Párraga was actively involved in social activities, particularly at a gerontological center in her city, and resided in Santo…

Former Fulham striker Viv Busby has passed away at the age of 74. Busby, who played a pivotal role in Fulham’s journey to the 1975 FA Cup final, died on May 8, 2024. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. During his time at Fulham, Busby made 143 appearances for the club and…

Renowned alt-rock musician, audio engineer, and founder of Chicago recording studio Electrical Audio, Steve Albini, has passed away at the age of 61. The news of Albini’s death was confirmed by Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Electrical Audio, who stated that Albini died Tuesday, May 7 2024 night from a heart attack.…

Former Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Collier has passed away at the age of 91, the team announced. Collier, known for his instrumental role in shaping the Denver Broncos’ famous “Orange Crush” defense, died at his home in Littleton, Colorado, on Monday, May 6 2024 night. Collier’s impact on the NFL, particularly with his innovative…

Former Premier League footballer Paul Holmes has passed away at the age of 56 after battling cancer. Holmes, known for his time at Everton, died peacefully on May 8, 2024, leaving behind his wife Kate. During his stint at Everton from 1993 to 1996, Holmes made 28 appearances for the club. One of his memorable…