Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Peter Murrell Faces Embezzlement Charges in SNP Financial Investigation
Peter Murrell, the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party (SNP). The 59-year-old was taken into custody at 09:13 on Thursday, April 18, 2024, and was questioned by detectives from Police Scotland. This follows his previous arrest on April…
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Interior Ministry Enforces Curfew in Sampa Township Due to Chieftaincy Crisis
The Ministry of Interior, acting upon the recommendation of the Bono Regional Security Council (REGSEC), has implemented a curfew in Sampa Township, a border town situated between Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region. Effective Thursday, April 18, 2024, the curfew will be enforced from 1600 hours to 0700…
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One Fatality Reported, Multiple Injuries in Obengman Land Dispute Incident
In Obengman, a community located in the Ga South municipality of the Greater Accra Region, a tragic incident has unfolded as land guards fired gunshots, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries amid a land dispute. The residents, predominantly farmers, had previously enjoyed peace in the area until the recent surge in activities involving land…
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Driver of Truck Causing Ghana’s New Train Crash Arrested by Police
The Ghana Police Service has detained the driver of a Hyundai truck, identified by registration number GS 9018 – 20, in connection with an incident on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The collision involved Ghana’s newly acquired Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train. Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver allegedly abandoned the truck on the railway line,…
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OSP Files New Charges Against Former PPA Boss
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has initiated fresh charges against Adjenim Boateng Adjei, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA). This move comes as the latest development in the ongoing legal proceedings against him. The new charge sheet, filed on Wednesday, April 17 2024, contains eight charges related…
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Samantha Davis, wife of Harry Potter Actor Warwick Davis, Dies at 53
Samantha Davis, an actress and the beloved wife of Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53. Warwick confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement released by LucasFilm, revealing that Samantha died on March 24, 2024. “My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an…
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Rapper GloRilla Arrested in Georgia, Faces DUI Charges
Memphis rapper GloRilla, also known as Gloria Hallelujah Woods was arrested in Gwinnett County on Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024. Reports indicate that she faces charges of driving under the influence (DUI). The incident unfolded when GloRilla allegedly made a U-turn at a red light at Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Suwanee Walk Avenue around 4…
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Gborbu Wulomo’s Alleged Child Bride to Be Released to Family, Says Ministry of Gender
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has announced that, following guidance from the Attorney General’s office, the 15-year-old queen mother, Naa Ayemuede, will be released to her family after the signing of a bond. Confirming the decision, the Ministry stated that the young girl has undergone counseling and currently does not have any…
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Reports: Israel Conducts Missile Strike on Iran Despite US Caution
Reports indicate that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran despite caution from the United States. A loud blast near Isfahan, Iran, was attributed to the air defense firing at a suspicious object, as stated by an Iranian senior military commander via Iran’s Tasnim news agency. However, there were no reports of damage or incidents,…
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Nigerian Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Pushes Malaria Vaccine Conspiracy Theories
Renowned evangelical preacher Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, widely known as “Pastor Chris,” has been using his platform to disseminate anti-vaccine messages, particularly targeting the newly developed malaria vaccine being distributed in African nations. In his sermons, Pastor Chris has been vocal in denouncing the efficacy of vaccines, asserting that there is no evidence to support their…
