Ghanaian consumers are once again grappling with an increase in fuel prices as Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) adjust their rates upward for the third consecutive time this year. The latest hikes, which took effect in the first pricing window of February, have been attributed to rising global crude oil prices …
Read More »2025 Grammy Awards: Full List of Winners
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards brought together the biggest names in music for a night of celebration, surprises, and unforgettable performances. Held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the ceremony honored the best in music across more than 90 categories. Here’s the full list of winners from the star-studded …
Read More »US-Based Nigerian Cardiologist Ikenna Erinne Dies by Suicide After Losing Child Support Case
Washington D.C., USA – The Nigerian and medical communities in the United States have been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of 36-year-old Nigerian-American cardiologist, Dr. Ikenna Erinne. The Anambra-born doctor reportedly took his own life on Sunday, January 26, after losing a high-stakes divorce and child support case …
Read More »University of Ghana Unveils Diamond Jubilee Hall to Ease Accommodation Crisis
The University of Ghana has inaugurated its newest student housing facility, the Diamond Jubilee Hall, as part of efforts to mitigate the long-standing accommodation challenges on campus. The persistent shortage of student housing, particularly affecting freshers, has been a major concern at the beginning of each academic year. The construction …
Read More »Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has confirmed the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a statement, the ECOWAS Commission acknowledged the departure of the three nations and reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity. The organization …
Read More »EPA Orders Immediate Halt to Illegal Mining Activities
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued a strong directive ordering all individuals and entities engaged in illegal mining, both small- and large-scale, to stop their operations immediately. The EPA raised concerns over the increasing destruction of water bodies due to illegal mining activities, also known as galamsey, across the …
Read More »If you don’t qualify, don’t apply to any security service – Omane Boamah
The Minister-Designate for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has advised individuals who do not meet the necessary qualifications to refrain from applying to join the country’s security services. Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 28, Dr. Boamah emphasized the importance of maintaining strict recruitment …
Read More »258 Ghanaians Deported from the US Over Four Years as ICE Increases Enforcement
Between 2021 and 2024, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported a total of 258 Ghanaian nationals, according to the agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) statistics. The deportations were due to various offenses, including criminal convictions and other immigration violations. Affected individuals were removed from cities and states such …
Read More »Truck Overturns on Achimota-Tesano Road, No Injuries Reported
A truck overturned on the Achimota-Tesano road in Accra on Saturday evening, January 25, causing heavy traffic as vehicles were restricted to a single lane. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported, as the truck driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, emerged unscathed. Eyewitnesses stated that the driver blamed …
Read More »13-Year-Old Boy Tragically Murdered in Bawku Amid Ongoing Unrest
The community of Bawku is grieving the tragic loss of a 13-year-old boy, identified as Sherif, who was brutally murdered in the Singnatinga-Possum area of the town. Sherif, who was tending to livestock near the old cattle market, was ambushed by unknown assailants. According to local reports, the attackers violently …
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