The Dambai Police have detained the proprietor of a boat that met with a tragic accident on the Oti River this past Wednesday. The mishap led to the drowning of three individuals, while seven others were successfully rescued when the vessel capsized amid strong winds. Emmanuel Atali, Assembly Member for …
Read More »Three-Week Power Supply Disruption Expected in Ghana Due to Reduction in Gas Supply from Nigeria
The Ghana Grid Company LTD. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced an imminent power supply disruption expected to last for three weeks, beginning on June 12, 2024. This period, commonly referred to as “Dumsor” in local parlance, is a result of a significant reduction in gas …
Read More »Jirapa Dubai CEO Murder Case Postponed to July 12
The High Court in Wa has postponed the case concerning the murder of Eric Johnson, the former CEO of Royal Cosy Hills Hotel (Jirapa Dubai), to July 12, 2024. Justice Abdul Yusif Assibey, the supervising High Court Judge, announced that the delay allows Chief Justice Gertrude Tokornoo time to consider …
Read More »Bank of Ghana Defends Decision to Revoke GN Bank’s License
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has defended its 2019 decision to revoke GN Bank’s license, citing significant regulatory violations as the primary reason. According to the Central Bank, GN Bank’s failure to adhere to crucial financial regulations and banking standards posed a threat to its operational stability. Consequently, the BoG …
Read More »Pope Francis Advises Priests to Keep Sermons Brief to Prevent Congregation from Sleeping
In Roman Catholic services, a homily typically follows a Bible reading and aims to reinforce the teachings. During his weekly audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis emphasized that homilies should be concise, recommending a maximum duration of eight minutes. “Priests should keep their homilies short and speak for a maximum of …
Read More »Tragedy on Oti River: Boat Capsizes Near Dambai, 3 Dead, 7 Rescued
Three people have tragically died after a boat capsized on the Oti River near Dambai on Tuesday evening. The boat, carrying ten passengers from Dambai to Njari, a farming and fishing community in the Krachi East Municipality, encountered disaster mid-journey. Rescue operations have successfully saved seven individuals, but three others—a …
Read More »Video: Suspected Thief Forced to Sell Stolen Yams in the Market
A suspected thief faced an exhausting ordeal after being caught stealing yams, resulting in an unconventional punishment that sparked varied reactions online. The individual was apprehended and tied to a rope, forced to carry the stolen yams in a head pan, and made to sell them at the market. This …
Read More »Judge Allows Controversial Audio in Ambulance Case
Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe, presiding over the high-profile ambulance case, has accepted an audio recording featuring the Attorney-General and businessman Richard Jakpa as evidence. This decision, rendered on Thursday, June 13, echoes the rationale provided during a mistrial motion on June 6, 2024. Justice Asare-Botwe highlighted the necessity of fairness …
Read More »Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams, Nora Hauptle Lead Nominations for 2024 Ghana Football Awards: See full list
Mohammed Kudus is vying for a consecutive Footballer of the Year title, leading the nominations for the 2024 Ghana Football Awards. The nominations for the 2024 Ghana Football Awards were announced at a launch event held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Big League Sports and Games Lounge in Osu, …
Read More »MultiChoice, owner if DStv Reports Record Losses, Becomes Technically Insolvent
MultiChoice, the owner of DStv, has disclosed a significant financial loss of R4.1 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, leading to its technical insolvency. On Wednesday, the South African pay-TV giant revealed a pre-tax loss of 706 million rand ($38 million) for the year, attributing this downturn …
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