The #FreeTheCitizens Movement has commenced its 3-day protest in Accra today, running until October 5, to demand urgent action against illegal mining (galamsey) and its destructive effects on the environment. Protesters gathered at 6 AM at Legon, Okponglo, and are set to march toward Independence Square, aiming to raise awareness about unlawful detentions and the […]
The Ministry of Health has published its findings on the unfortunate death of an elderly patient who was abandoned after being transferred from the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba to Gomoa Ojobi. Investigations conducted by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) revealed that hospital officials involved in the planning and execution of the patient’s transfer […]
The Ministry of Health has formally handed over the case of an elderly woman who died after being allegedly abandoned in a bush at Ojobi to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Attorney-General’s Department for further investigation. This follows initial findings by the Ghana Health Service (GHS), which revealed misconduct by some staff members […]
The Islamic police, known as Hisbah, have begun raiding and closing down sports betting shops in Kano city, citing illegal operations. The crackdown follows complaints from community leaders and parents concerned about the growing number of gambling addicts. On the first day of the raids, 30 shops were shut down in the Munjibir area, a […]
The Office of the President has provided an update on the health of Nana Bediatuo Asante, the Secretary to the President, following reports of his illness. After attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York as part of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s delegation, Nana Bediatuo Asante remained in the U.S. to handle additional […]
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 […]
