Author: Barbara Quarshie

Former Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, who represented the Kwara South Senatorial District, has passed away at the age of 57, his family confirmed. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adebayo served the Kwara South District from 2015 to 2019, during which he chaired the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial…

Australian swimming has lost one of its beloved figures as two-time Olympian Neil Rogers passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 70. Renowned as both an exceptional coach and a remarkable individual, Rogers left an indelible mark on the Australian swimming community throughout his lifetime. Born in 1953, Rogers made his mark…

Sir Colin Giltrap, the founder of the esteemed Giltrap Group renowned for its focus on luxury cars and his notable contributions to motorsport, has passed away at the age of 84. Giltrap Group confirmed his peaceful passing surrounded by his family on April 17, 2024. Although he had distanced himself from the business following a…

Brittany Smith, born on September 21, 1985, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She gained recognition as part of the pop duo Brit & Alex alongside her identical twin sister, Alexia. However, the duo disbanded in 2009, and Smith pursued her career solo. Career Highlights Smith’s career kicked off early, as she began…

Severe rains and flash floods have ravaged parts of the Gulf region, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 18 lives in Oman and disrupting travel in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In Oman, the death toll reported on Tuesday, April 16 2024 included nine schoolchildren and their driver, whose vehicle was swept away…

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta Small, the superintendent of the city’s school district, are facing serious allegations of “physically and emotionally abusing” their teenage daughter, as confirmed by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office on Monday. Both Mayor Small and Superintendent Small have been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a…

Intense thunderstorms battered the United Arab Emirates (UAE), unleashing a deluge that surpassed a year and a half’s worth of rain on Dubai, the desert city-state, within a few hours, leading to widespread flooding on major highways and at its international airport. The downpour commenced late on Monday, April 15, 2024  saturating the sands and…

Blake Griffin made an announcement on Tuesday, April 16 2024 revealing his retirement from professional basketball following a remarkable 14-year journey in the NBA. Throughout his illustrious career, Griffin achieved numerous accolades, including six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors, and a memorable victory in the dunk contest. In a social media post, Griffin…

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has refuted recent statements made by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) regarding the causes of widespread power outages across the country. ECG had asserted that the main culprit behind the erratic power supply was the overloading of transformers, citing a staggering count of 630 overloaded transformers. Additionally, ECG…

The Kwamekrom District Court has remanded Tetteh Mawusi, a 38-year-old trader, into prison custody on charges of murder and the use of an offensive weapon. Tetteh, also known as Joy Mawusi, did not enter a plea and is scheduled to reappear in court on May 14, 2024. Meanwhile, his accomplice, Apreseh Joseph, also known as…