Four Ghanaian men have been found guilty of smuggling £4.5 million worth of cannabis hidden in sacks of gari powder from Ghana to south Essex. The individuals, Daniel Yeboah (54), Kristoffen Baidoo (48), Kwaku Bonsu (52), and Edward Adjei (48), were convicted after a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. …

Frank Annoh Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip, has sparked controversy by accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” more extensively than the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). His comments came during an emergency parliamentary session where environmental damage caused by illegal mining …

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, chaos broke out at the Ministry of Finance as members of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Brigade, a youth group affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), clashed with security personnel. The ORAL Brigade, primarily composed of NDC’s youth wing, had gathered at the …

The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has announced a significant development for Ghanaian students studying abroad, with GH¢50 million expected to be released to alleviate financial difficulties faced by these students due to unpaid stipends and tuition fees. Richard Gyamfi, Head of International Relations and Partnerships at the Secretariat, revealed that while …

Several homes in Salakope, Amutinu, and neighboring communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have been destroyed by tidal waves, forcing around 15 households to seek refuge in churches. The devastating impact of the annual high tides along Ghana’s Eastern coast has resulted in significant damage to …

On September 2, 2024, the Ghana Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Kumasi, leading to the arrest of 487 suspects involved in the QNET Ponzi scheme. The operation took place at a house in Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Among the arrested were …

A military officer is under investigation following allegations of r@ping an 18-year-old woman at the Siim Lina Guest House in Soe, a suburb of Bolgatanga Municipality. The incident, which occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the conduct of security personnel. According …

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan athlete who recently competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is in critical condition after a brutal attack by her boyfriend in Kenya. The 33-year-old distance runner suffered burns to more than 75 percent of her body after being doused in gasoline and set on fire during …

A tragic incident at O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra on Monday, September 2, 2024, resulted in the death of a final year General Arts student, Edward Borketey Sackey. The 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow student following a heated argument that reportedly stemmed from a debate …

Uruguay’s prolific striker Luis Suarez has officially announced his retirement from international football. The 37-year-old forward, known for his remarkable career and controversial moments, revealed that Uruguay’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Saturday (00:30 BST) will be his final appearance for the national team. Fighting back tears during …