Aliou Cisse has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Senegal national football team after nearly ten years at the helm. The 48-year-old, who led the Teranga Lions to their first Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title in February 2022, departs following a tenure marked by significant achievements. Cisse’s contract, which had […]
The #FreeTheCitizens Movement is gearing up for a 3-day protest in Accra, scheduled to run from October 3 to October 5, aimed at addressing the rampant illegal mining (galamsey) that is devastating the environment. Protesters will gather at Legon, Okponglo, at 6 AM before marching to the Independence Square, demanding justice and action against unlawful […]
John Amos, the acclaimed actor best known for his roles in the 1977 miniseries Roots and Die Hard 2, has passed away at the age of 84. According to a statement from his publicist, Belinda Foster, Amos died of natural causes on August 21, though the news was only made public on Tuesday. Amos rose […]
Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods ravaged towns, destroyed infrastructure, and left over a million homes without power across the southeastern United States. The destruction follows the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which was later downgraded to a tropical storm. As of Tuesday, the death toll had climbed to 135, spanning across six […]
A list of individuals remanded for their participation in the Democracy Hub protest aimed at halting illegal mining (galamsey) has surfaced online. The protest, which took place in Accra, spiralled into chaos, resulting in the arrest of 53 demonstrators. Among those detained are Oliver Barker Vormawor, Grace Asantewaa, Felicity Nelson, and Elorm Ama Ababio, popularly […]
Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Dame, has urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite their investigations into the recent Democracy Hub protest, which escalated into violence in Accra. His appeal was made during the Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG), held at the La Beach Hotel in […]
A tragic accident occurred outside Bangkok as a school bus, transporting pupils back from a trip to northern Thailand, crashed and caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 20 children and three teachers. The incident took place when the bus, returning to the Thai capital, collided with a concrete barrier on a highway just north […]
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has confidently declared that “this is the year” the Gunners will finally end their 21-year wait for a Premier League title. Mikel Arteta’s side, who have finished second behind Manchester City in the past two seasons, haven’t lifted the trophy since Arsene Wenger’s ‘invincibles’ triumphed in the 2003-04 season. Currently sitting […]
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will embark on a two-day campaign tour of the North East Region starting on October 2, 2024. The visit aims to engage constituents and reinforce the party’s message ahead of the upcoming elections. Mahama is expected to hold a series of rallies and meetings […]
Ghana’s petroleum receipts for the second quarter of 2024 reached a total of $247,620,870.49, as indicated in the Petroleum Receipts and Distribution Report released by the Ministry of Finance. The report highlights that these oil revenues were generated from two separate liftings in the Jubilee oil field. A total of 1,857,242 barrels of oil were […]
