In West Philadelphia, five individuals have been apprehended and multiple firearms seized following a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon. The gunfire erupted around 2:30 p.m. local time at Clara Muhammad Square, where families, children, and elderly individuals had gathered for Eid al-Fitr, the Islamic celebration marking the end of Ramadan. …
Read More »British Museum and Victoria & Albert Museums Return Asante Objects of 1874 to Ghana
The British Museum (BM) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) have returned thirty-two royal objects to Ghana, which were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the Anglo-Asante Wars of the 19th century. These objects include items from the Sargrenti War of 1874. The gold and silver regalia associated …
Read More »Man Stabs Rival to Death Over a Woman in Oti Region
An unfortunate incident occured in a rural community near Kadjebi, Oti Region, which had led to the death of one Kudzo Danyo, 52, allegedly stabbed by Kwasi Badji, a 47-year-old farmer, during a confrontation over a woman. The incident unfolded as Danyo attended a meeting to address issues with his …
Read More »Parliament Requests Specific Date from Presidency for Anti-LGBTQ Bill Transmission
Parliament has formally requested the Office of the President to provide a specific date for the transmission of the Human Sexual and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, for presidential assent. This request comes after Nana Bediatuo Asante, the secretary to President Akufo-Addo, asked Parliament …
Read More »I Don’t support LGBTQ Acts, My Religion is Against it – Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated his strong opposition to LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana, citing his Islamic faith and Ghanaian cultural values as reasons for his stance. Speaking at the Kumasi Central Mosque during Eidul-Fitr prayers, Dr. Bawumia made it clear that he neither supports nor condones LGBTQ practices, …
Read More »Nollywood Suspends Shooting of Films in Rivers Following Tragic Death of Junior Pope
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been shaken by a tragic incident that claimed the lives of actor John Paul Odonwodo, also known as Junior Pope, and four crew members during the filming of “The Other Side of Life” at the River Niger Cable Point in Asaba. In response, the …
Read More »Ghana Airports Company Staff Interdicted in Alleged Cocaine Smuggling Case
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has taken decisive action against its staff allegedly involved in the smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine through the Kotoka International Airport on March 23, 2024. In a press release dated April 10, GACL announced the interdiction of the implicated staff pending investigations …
Read More »Government Launches Performance Tracker for Infrastructure Projects
The Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has launched the government’s performance tracker, a tool designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the implementation of infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to address concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of project presentations, particularly the use of artist’s impressions to …
Read More »GNPC Faces Risk of Collapse Post-2026 Due to $1 Billion Debt, PIAC Warns
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is facing a precarious future beyond 2026, as its financial health is at risk due to the government’s mounting debt to the Corporation. According to a report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), the government owes GNPC $1.14 billion as of the …
Read More »We Will Conduct Independent Investigation into Alleged Serwaa Amihere’s Video – EIB Network
The management of EIB Network has released a statement addressing the recent circulation of a private video purported to be of their employee, Serwaa Amihere, a broadcast journalist with GHOne TV. The statement dated April 10, 2024, acknowledges the criminal proceedings instituted by the state against certain individuals allegedly involved …
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