President Akufo-Addo arrives in Tamale ahead Yaa-Naa's coronation
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Tamale to a tumultuous welcome at the Tamale Airport ahead of the coronation of Yaa Naa-elect, Abukari Mahama in Yendi Friday. Beaming with smiles on his arrival Thursday afternoon, the President lifted his fist to respond to cheers from an enthusiastic crowd that had thronged the […]
Armed robbers attack 49 passengers on Kintampo-Tamale highway
Twelve armed men on Wednesday attacked 49 passengers who were travelling from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region to the Greater Accra Region in a VVIP Bus. The robbers absconded with unspecified amount of money, passports, mobile phones, other personal belongings and also inflicted gunshot and cutlass wounds on some of the passengers. Chief Inspector […]
Survey ranks Ghana 69th 'Best Country' in the world
A survey about the perceptions of 80 countries has named Ghana the 69th ‘best country’ in the world. The annual Best Countries rankings is a joint project by digital news service US News & World Report, marketing company Y&R and the Wharton School, a business school at the University of Pennsylvania. It ranked countries based […]
U/E: REGSEC meeting underway on explosion at mining site
The Upper East Regional Security Council has convened an emergency meeting following Wednesday’s mine explosion that killed 16 miners at Gbane in the Talensi District. The Medical Director at the Bolgatanga Hospital, Dr Patrick Atobrah, said some of the victims who are currently receiving treatment at the Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga are in dire need […]
100 Ways to Live to 100
Eat More Vegetables Go Nuts Regularly eating nuts—and pretty much any kin—may help you live longer, according to several large studies. Most recently, a meta-analysis from Vanderbilt University linked nut consumption (especially peanuts) to a lower mortality risk. And according to a 2013 Harvard study that followed 119,000 doctors and nurses for 30 years, those […]
Ashaiman households given ultimatum to construct toilets
Households without toilet facilities have been given a two and a half month ultimatum by the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly to construct household toilets to prevent them from facing the wrath of the Assembly. This ultimatum which will end by the close of next month will see the rigorous enforcement of the Assembly’s by-laws on sanitation. […]
'Now we can all look like Chris Hemsworth'
If you were in the market to look like Chris Hemsworth, or at least see what it’s like to work out like him, the actor has launched an app all about his beast mode techniques. The more you know, right? The mighty Avenger is known for is henchness so it’s rather philanthropic of him to […]
Emiliano Sala: Search for footballer and pilot called off
The search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been called off after rescuers failed to find their plane. Cardiff City’s Argentine striker, 28, and Mr Ibbotson were on the aircraft that disappeared from radar on Monday. After three days, authorities made the decision to abandon the search. Guernsey Police tweeted at […]
Ashley Cole: Former England left-back to retire after Derby County stint
Former England left-back Ashley Cole says he expects to retire from playing at the end of the season. The 38-year-old this week joined Derby on a deal until the end of the current campaign, linking up with Rams boss and former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard. Cole, who left Los Angeles Galaxy last year, is England’s […]
Chibok girls' campaigner withdraws from presidential race
One of the main candidates in Nigeria’s presidential election to be held next month has stepped down. This is because she wants to form a broader coalition to defeat the two main parties. Oby Ezekwesili is well known for leading the #BringBackOurGirls campaign to help free the 276 girls kidnapped from Chibok, northern Nigeria, in 2014. She […]
Nigeria to increase It's minimum wage by 50%
Nigeria’s government has agreed to a 50 per cent increase in the country’s minimum wage, in a move designed to break a deadlock with unions and avert a strike. Workers on the minimum wage in Africa’s most populous nation currently receive 18 thousand naira which is equivalent to 50 dollars a month, but there have […]
Angola decriminalises homosexuality
Parliament in Angola has abolished a law widely interpreted to be a ban on homosexuality. The government has also prohibited discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation. This means anyone refusing to employ or provide services to individuals based on their sexual orientation may face up to two years in prison. Angola is […]
E/R: Minister launches projects to promote economic activities
The Eastern Regional Minister, Eric Kwakye Darfour, has inaugurated some projects executed by the West Akim Municipal Assembly and the MP for the area, Kyei Baffour at various communities in the municipality. According to him, the projects are in fulfillment of government’s promise during the electioneering period to promote economic activities, education and health especially […]
Malaysian royals pick Pahang sultan as new king
Malaysia has elected Sultan Abdullah of Pahang as its new king after the shock abdication of the previous monarch. Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan abdicated in January after just two years on the throne, a first in Malaysian history. The king, known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, is largely ceremonial and does not participate in […]
