Author: Barbara Quarshie

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address both chambers of the US Congress on July 24, as announced by congressional leaders on Thursday, June 6 2024. Netanyahu’s upcoming speech comes amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, with tensions running high between the two sides. Both Republican and Democratic leaders extended invitations to Netanyahu, but…

A Ghanaian businessman was discovered deceased at a hotel in Seoul on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, while in attendance at an event linked to the Korea-Africa Summit, as per police reports. According to local media accounts, the individual, a company representative from Ghana in his 50s, was found deceased at a hotel situated in Seoul’s…

The Asante Akyem North Health Directorate, in collaboration with the Municipal Assembly, has taken decisive action against the illegal sale of unapproved penis and buttocks enlargement products in Asante Akyem Agogo, destroying over 1,000 pieces of such items. This proactive step aims to safeguard public health and curb the harmful effects of these unregulated products…

Kofi Job Gyebi, a well-known road contractor based in Kumasi, has taken legal action against Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium, a prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The lawsuit, filed at the Kumasi High Court, seeks GH₵5 million in damages for defamation. The CEO of Kofi Job Company Limited alleges…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency in the Eastern Region, Ampem Nyarko, has been accused of orchestrating an illegal voter transfer scheme ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. The allegations, made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), claim that Mr. Nyarko has been busing individuals from North Tongu and other…

EastEnders star Nicholas Ball has died at the age of 78 after a short illness, as announced on June 6, 2024. In a statement, Ball’s agent confirmed that the actor “passed away following a short illness.” The official EastEnders account paid tribute, saying, “We are saddened to hear that Nicholas Ball has passed away. Our…

The construction of Ghana’s first manganese refinery is set to begin this August 2024, according to Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. The project will be spearheaded by Ningxia Tianyuan Manganese Industry Group Company Limited, the parent company of Ghana Manganese Company (GMC). Speaking at the official opening of the…

Glen Letheren, the former goalkeeper for Swansea City and Leeds United, has passed away at the age of 68. Letheren, who hailed from Dafen near Llanelli, had been battling primary peritoneal carcinoma since May 2023. He succumbed to the illness in June 2024. Beginning his career at Leeds, Letheren later went on to make 21…

Tornadoes struck parts of South Africa’s coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday, June 3 2024 leaving at least 11 people dead and over 50 others injured, authorities confirmed. The storms caused extensive damage, particularly in Tongaat, a town in northern KwaZulu-Natal, where images from affected neighborhoods revealed debris strewn across numerous destroyed homes. “The damage…

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has affirmed his commitment to spearhead the prosecution in the ongoing trial involving the former Minority Leader of Parliament and another individual accused of causing financial loss to the state. Following a ruling on Thursday, June 6, 2024, by the presiding judge in the ambulance trial, Justice…