At least 30 people have been confirmed dead after an Air India flight bound for London’s Gatwick Airport crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad in western India on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, went down in a residential area near the airport. Authorities reported …
Read More »Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot Twice in Head at Campaign Rally
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times, twice in the head, during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday. The 39-year-old senator and member of the right-wing Centro Democrático party was addressing supporters in a public park when the attack occurred. According …
Read More »“No More Traditional Visas For Morocco, Ghanaians To Get Online Travel Approval In 24 Hours ”- Foreign Minister
Ghanaians can now travel to Morocco without needing a traditional visa, following a new bilateral agreement between the two countries. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, in a Facebook post on June 6, 2025. According to him, the new policy takes immediate effect …
Read More »Minor Accident at Oyarifa Special Ice Involving Saloon Car and Truck – No Injuries Reported
A minor accident occurred at Oyarifa Special Ice involving a saloon car with registration number GS-6332-17 and a truck carrying concrete blocks. Police officers quickly responded to the scene to control traffic and assess the situation. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported.
Read More »Mahama Promises Lower Hajj Fares in 2026, Pushes for Eid ul Fitr Public Holiday
Former President John Dramani Mahama has given hope to Ghana’s Muslim community with a pledge to significantly reduce Hajj fares in 2026, should the Ghanaian cedi maintain its current strength. Speaking during the Eid ul Adha celebrations in Accra on Friday, June 6, Mahama acknowledged the financial strain this year’s …
Read More »50-Bed Kumasi Police Hospital Commissioned
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has commissioned a 50-bed Police Hospital in Kumasi, fully funded by the Police Welfare Scheme. The facility is intended to improve access to healthcare for police officers, their dependents, and the general public. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Muntaka praised the leadership of …
Read More »Lands Minister Showers Praise On IGP Yohuno For His Contributions In The Fight Against Illegal Mining In Ghana
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has commended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno for his strong leadership in the ongoing fight against illegal mining, at the recent Global Mining Summit. He highlighted recent police operations in areas like Samreboi and parts of the …
Read More »Salah, Hakimi, Guirassy Nominated for Best African International at 2025 Ghana Football Awards
Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah will go head-to-head with Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi and Malian striker Serhou Guirassy for the coveted Best African International award at the 2025 Ghana Football Awards. The annual event, which celebrates excellence in African football, is set to take place on June 14 at the Accra …
Read More »Over 700 Feared Dead in Nigeria’s Worst Floods in Decades
More than 700 people are believed to have died in catastrophic floods that devastated the central Nigerian town of Mokwa in Niger State last Thursday. Local officials confirm over 200 fatalities, with at least 500 others still missing as rescue efforts wind down. The floodwaters, triggered by days of torrential …
Read More »Police Arrest 49 Suspects in Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Mining
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 49 individuals in a series of coordinated operations targeting illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, across various regions of the country. The intelligence-led operations, carried out in collaboration with regional commands, took place in multiple illegal mining hotspots including Huniso, Wassa-Dadieso, and Wassa-Gyapa …
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