O.J. Simpson, the former American footballer who was famously acquitted of double murder in what was dubbed the “trial of the century,” has passed away at the age of 76. Orenthal James Simpson, known as O.J. Simpson, rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL. In 1995, …
Read More »Bobrisky Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, a Nigerian crossdresser, has been sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The court’s decision, presided over by Justice Awogboro, aims to deter individuals from abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency. The …
Read More »Mawuena Adzo Trebah, Former GIPC CEO and Sister of Komla Dumor, Passes Away
It has been reported that Mrs. Mawuena Adzo Trebah, the elder sister of the late Komla Dumor, has sadly passed away. Details surrounding her death are not yet disclosed. Mrs. Trebah was a trailblazer in her career, becoming the first female to hold the substantive position of Chief Executive Officer …
Read More »Five Arrested Following Shooting at Ramadan Event in Philadelphia
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 »2024 Projected to Be Hotter Than Previous Years, Environmentalist Chris Gordon Cautions
Ghana is set to experience higher temperatures in 2024 compared to previous years, according to Professor Chris Gordon, the Founding Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana. In an interview with Citi News on April 8, 2024, Professor Gordon highlighted the urgent need …
Read More »90 Dead in Tragic Ferry Disaster off Mozambique’s North Coast
A devastating ferry sinking off the north coast of Mozambique has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in Nampula province, saw only five of the 130 people believed to have been on board rescued. Reports indicate that those on …
Read More »Transport Unions to Increase Fares Effective April 13
In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% …
Read More »NSS Announces Payment of January 2024 Allowance to Eligible Personnel
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has officially announced the disbursement of allowances for January 2024 to eligible personnel. The Secretariat, through its Director of Corporate Affairs, Armstrong Essah, confirmed that the payments have been released for distribution. In a statement, the NSS assured all eligible personnel that they would receive …
Read More »Nduom School of Business and Technology First Graduates Receive $1,000 Each
The first graduates of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), located in Ayensudo, Central Region, Ghana, were awarded $1,000 each by the school’s founder and Chairman of the Governing Board, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The cash award was given to the initial eight students admitted to NSBT during …
Read More »Ghana Cocoa Board Increases Producer Price of Cocoa by 58.26%
In a bid to boost the income of cocoa farmers, the Government of Ghana, in consultation with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 cocoa season. The Producer Price has been raised by 58.26%, from GH¢20,928 per tonne to …
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