NEWS Articles

News Articles category contains news of events both locally, within the African regions, and globally. This category will cover all necessary events that will be of interest to our readers.

Ignatius Osei-Fosu Expresses Readiness to Coach Black Stars

Sudan’s assistant coach, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has expressed interest in becoming the head coach of Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars. Osei-Fosu, who served under former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, played a key role in helping Sudan secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Sudan advanced alongside …

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Direct Flights from London to Kumasi Set to Begin December 3

Starting December 3, 2024, travelers will enjoy direct flights between London Gatwick and Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, thanks to a partnership between Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and Ethiopian Airlines. The new service is designed to enhance travel convenience, providing a direct link between Europe and the Ashanti Region, …

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Highlights of Records and Achievements by 19-Year-Old KNUST’s Valedictorian Isaac Jesutofunmi Oniti

Isaac Jesutofunmi Oniti, a 19-year-old Nigerian, has made history as the youngest valedictorian in the history of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), breaking records with his exceptional academic performance. Below are his remarkable achievements: Academic Records 1. Overall Best Graduating Student: Achieved a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) …

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Two Robbers Sentenced to 30 Years for Vehicle and Personal Belongings Theft

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced two men, Peter Amuzu, also known as “Master Pee,” and Isaac Brena Eshun, aka “Young,” to a total of 30 years in prison for robbing a banker of her vehicle and personal belongings at East Legon Christian Centre. The convicts, initially pleading not guilty, …

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WAEC Refutes Claims of Relocating Headquarters to Nigeria

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied recent claims that it is planning to relocate its headquarters from Ghana to Nigeria. Speculation arose following reports that financial challenges, allegedly due to the Ghanaian government’s indebtedness to WAEC, were impacting the council’s operations. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, …

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Tragic House Fire in Axim Claims Three Lives, Leaves Three Critically Injured

A tragic fire in Axim, located in the Western Region, has claimed the lives of three family members and left three others in critical condition. The fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, rapidly engulfing a residential building and trapping its occupants inside. Eyewitnesses reported hearing desperate cries …

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Armed Men Disrupt Live Broadcast at Metro TV

A group of armed individuals stormed Metro TV, an Accra-based television station, during a live broadcast on Wednesday, November 27. According to a staff member at the station, around ten people dressed in police uniforms entered the premises, sparking immediate concern. When questioned about their presence, the officers reportedly stated …

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Passengers Refuse To Pay Ride Hailing App Driver , Who Refused To Use An Alternate Route They Suggested – Video

According to the information gathered from the video , the passengers booked the ride from East Legon and set the destination to Pig Farm. During the trip , they asked the driver to go through a route around 37 military hospital, so some of them can drop off. Driver asked …

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NDP Flagbearer Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong Survives Armed Attack Near Wenchi

Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP), and his campaign team were attacked by armed assailants in the Bono Region late Tuesday, November 26. The attack happened around 11 p.m. as the team traveled between Nsakaw and Wenchi, returning from a campaign event in Namasa within …

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Ghanaian Sentenced to 63 Months in U.S. Prison for $2 Million Wire Fraud Scheme

A Ghanaian national, Wigbert Bandie, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison in Tennessee, United States, for his involvement in a $2 million international wire fraud scheme. The judgment, delivered by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan in the Eastern District of Tennessee, includes an order for Bandie …

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