Category: News

The Ghanaian government has lauded the public for its vigilance and dedication to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children, following widespread apprehension over reports of the purported marriage of a 12-year-old girl to the Gborbu Wulomo-Shitse on March 30, 2024, in Nungua. In a statement released by the Information Ministry on April 5, the…

The Ghana Police Service has made a significant breakthrough in the case of the alleged kidnapping of a Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC) student in Accra, announcing the arrest of six individuals suspected of orchestrating the incident. According to a press release dated April 5, 2024, the security agency disclosed that among the arrested…

The world of academia and opera aficionados mourns the loss of Michael Keith Tanner, a distinguished British philosopher and revered opera critic, who passed away on April 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Tanner, a life fellow of Corpus Christi, Cambridge, dedicated 36 years of his life to teaching at the prestigious university until…

Police have arrested the spouse of a National Democratic Congress branch youth organizer in the Asante Mampong Constituency, suspected of stabbing him. The victim, Osei Akoto, a teacher in his forties, passed away from his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital, following an altercation during which his partner allegedly stabbed him. The incident, which…

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, market women in Kumasi, situated in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, have banded together to contribute GH¢220,000 towards supporting Otumfuo’s Heal Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) initiative. The collective donation was a collaborative effort from various markets across the region, with notable contributions coming from Kejetia,…

The baseball world mourns the loss of former Mets pitcher, Pat Zachry, who passed away in Waco, Texas, at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by Mets public relations expert, Jay Horwitz. Zachry’s teammate and baseball legend, Johnny Bench, reported that Zachry breathed his last on April 4, 2024. He was 71 years…

In a heartwarming turn of events, a Ghanaian taxi driver has received accolades for his honesty and integrity after returning phones left behind by Nollywood actress Anita Joseph. Anita Joseph, visibly moved by the unexpected act of kindness, now refers to the Ghanaian taxi driver as an “angel.” The incident transpired during her visit to…

Ghanaian actor and pastor, Timothy Bentum, has revealed the painful truth of his 17-year battle with drug addiction. Bentum confessed to a deep addiction to cocaine and drugs, a destructive dependency that drove him to sell his own father’s possessions to feed his habit. In a candid interview with Accra-based Joy News, Bentum recounted the…

Richie Mensah, a well-known music producer in Ghana, believes that talent alone is not enough to succeed in the music industry. He thinks that while talent is important, there are other crucial factors that contribute to success. In a Tiktok video, Richie identified four key elements that he believes are necessary for success in the…

Jamaican musician Buju Banton is mourning the loss of his son, Miles Myrie. The Reggae/Dancehall icon’s child, who was born Mark Anthony Myrie, has tragically passed away at the young age of 20. On Thursday, April 4, Buju Banton shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram page. He posted a picture of his smiling son…