Category: News

Jakub Pachocki has been appointed as the new Chief Scientist of OpenAI, succeeding Ilya Sutskever, who recently announced his departure from the company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence in Pachocki’s leadership, stating that he will guide the organization towards rapid and safe progress in achieving its mission. Background Prior to his appointment as Chief…

Meet Ace Liam, the newest addition to Ghana’s list of Guinness World Record holders. At just one year old, Ace Liam has made history as the Youngest Male Artist according to Guinness World Records. His remarkable achievement was confirmed following an attempt held in Accra from January 18 to January 20, 2024. The news of…

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a staunch advocate for justice and a leading legal figure in Ghana. Speaking at the inauguration of the 2024 Africa Conference of the International Association of Women Judges, CJ Torkornoo commended President Akufo-Addo’s unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law. She highlighted…

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has extended a public apology to businessman and philanthropist Hassan Zein, following a defamation lawsuit initiated by Zein in 2022. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on May 14, A Plus expressed his sincerest apologies to Zein for any harm caused by his previous…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has strongly rebuked Franklin Cudjoe, president of IMANI Africa, over allegations of deliberate disenfranchisement of Santrokofi, Apkafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) residents during the 2020 parliamentary elections. In a statement dated May 15, 2024, the EC dismissed Cudjoe’s claims as false and based on misinformation, asserting that it had never intended…

Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to implement an Executive Instrument aimed at retrieving all civilian firearms ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections. GUM emphasized the importance of collecting both registered and unregistered guns as part of broader efforts to ensure peaceful elections in the country. Speaking to the…

Stuntwoman Jeannie Epper, renowned for her daring performances in numerous movies and TV shows, including the original “Wonder Woman” series, has passed away at the age of 83. Epper, who had been battling declining health, succumbed to complications from an infection at her home in Simi Valley, California, on May 5, 2024. Born in 1941,…

Yaw Amoako, a 28-year-old ‘aboboyaa’ rider, tragically lost his life while attempting to intervene in a fight at Akyem Dwaso in the Eastern Region. Reports indicate that Amoako was at home with his three-month-old fiancée when he heard a commotion outside. Investigating the disturbance, he discovered a young man he knew being attacked by a…

Nobel Prize-winning short story author Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92 at her home in Port Hope, Ontario, on May 13, 2024. Munro, known for her meticulously crafted short stories, had been battling dementia for at least twelve years. Throughout her illustrious career, Munro captivated readers with her intricately paced narratives,…

Employees of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are voicing grievances regarding what they perceive as inequitable payments within the energy sector. Last year, an agreement was reached between the government and Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to implement a $43 million monthly payment plan aimed at mitigating their financial obligations, which posed a significant risk to…