Category: News

Nkosi Nathi, a South African film director, has expressed his disappointment on social media after a DNA test revealed he is not the biological father of his partner’s newborn daughter. Nkosi said he had received the news of becoming a father nine months ago and had been doting on the baby girl since her birth.…

MP Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, has voiced serious concerns over the recurring funding challenges faced by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Ghana. Nortsu-Kotoe’s remarks come in light of WAEC’s recent announcement that financial constraints may force a postponement of the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). WAEC’s Director…

Emeka Nnadi, a prominent Nigerian-Canadian architect, was honored by the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with the naming of a park after him. The park, located in Winnipeg’s Bridgwater neighborhood, was unveiled on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in a ceremony attended by members of the community, including Mayor Scott Gillingham, city councillors Janice Lukes and…

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has issued a strong warning, declaring its intention to arrest and prosecute individuals involved in employing land guards within the region. The council, led by Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah, expressed deep concern over the increasing illegal activities of land guards in several communities across the region. These…

Ahead of the People’s National Convention (PNC) National Congress scheduled for August 31, 2024, three prominent party members have voiced concerns over several issues surrounding the upcoming event. Former National Chairman Bernard Mornah, along with 2020 flagbearer aspirants Samson Asaki Awingobit and Rev. Samuel Adjei Debrah, have jointly petitioned the party leadership. They specifically challenge…

The Minister of Communication and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has clarified that MTN, a major telecom giant, remains part of the government’s strategic 5G rollout plans in Ghana. This clarification comes amidst concerns raised regarding MTN’s purported exclusion during the formation of the Next-Gen Infrastructure Company (NGIC), which has been granted the 5G license. NGIC, consisting…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has been petitioned to investigate an alleged physical assault on Abraham Sambou, a final-year student of Labone Senior High School in Accra. Sambou was allegedly assaulted by Eric Agyemang, the senior housemaster known as ‘Power.’ In a petition made available, Sambou’s family claims that on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Agyemang…

Egypt has withdrawn the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor. These companies are accused of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca. This action was taken by a crisis unit headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Medical and security sources reported that at least 530…

Gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has addressed recent allegations made by his ex-wife, Adwoa Pinamang. Sarpong stated that their marriage ended 20 years ago when Pinamang abandoned him and their children. In a radio interview, Pinamang claimed that Sarpong’s family has denied her access to care for her ailing ex-husband. She also accused Tiwaa, a female…

President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to release GH¢1.5 billion to assist customers affected by the banking sector clean-up exercise. This was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam during a UK Town Hall meeting over the weekend. Dr. Amin Adam stated that the president’s instruction mandates the disbursement to be completed between…