Hackers hit A-list law firm of Lady Gaga, Drake and Madonna
A law firm used by A-list stars including Rod Stewart, Lil Nas X and Robert De Niro has been hacked. The website for Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks is down and hackers claim to have 756 gigabytes of data including contracts and personal emails. A screenshot allegedly of a Madonna contract has been released, and […]
Lawra: Immigration Service arrest over 300 as it bemoans porous nature of border
The Lawra Municipal Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has bemoaned the porous nature of the border between Ghana and its neighbour to the North, Burkina Faso. The Lawra Municipal Commander of the GIS, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, Kingsford Agyekum-Hene said since the closure of Ghana’s borders by the President, 347 people have been arrested […]
COVID-19: Savannah Development commends gov’t for heeding the call to resource NCCE
The Savannah Development Policy Think Tank has commended the government for heeding the call to resource the NCCE in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued by the Executive Director of the think tank, Abu Kasangbata described the President’s decision as appropriate because the NCCE is a Constitutionally mandated body, capable of carrying […]
Justice Honyenuga apologises for endorsing Akufo-Addo’s second term bid
Supreme Court nominee, Justice Clemence Honyenuga has apologised for his alleged endorsement of President Akufo-Addo for a second term bid during his vetting by the appointments committee of Parliament yesterday. Justice Hornyenugah, who doubles as a traditional Chief said the comments do not reflect his personal view and they were made on behalf of the […]
Today marks International Nurses Day
Nurses are being celebrated globally Today to recognize their contributions to Society. It also marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who founded modern Nursing. This year’s day is themed “Nursing, the World to health” which synchronizes with the current Coronavirus pandemic the world is faced with. It also brings to light, the importance of Nurses […]
Senegal eases coronavirus restrictions as cases rise
Senegal is easing coronavirus restrictions starting Tuesday, including reopening of mosques and churches. Mosques are now allowed to reopen for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan, and churches will also be allowed to accept worshippers. The nighttime curfew has also been reduced by two hours and will now run from 21:00 to 05:00 local […]
Nigeria accepts Madagascar’s COVID-19 Herbal cure
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to accept the consignment of a herbal tea touted as a cure for the coronavirus disease from the government of Madagascar. Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina launched the herbal tea, named COVID-Organics, last month, claiming that it has cured coronavirus patients. The herbal tea […]
Uganda leader hints at postponing polls over virus fears
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said it would be “madness” to hold general elections while still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. He told the Ugandan broadcaster NBS that if the pandemic is not brought under control by July, then plans to hold the elections in early 2021 would have to be reviewed. There are 122 […]
EC denies taking delivery of PPE from government to conduct new electoral roll
The Electoral Commission (EC) has disputed the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu’s claim that the government has allocated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Commission. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs Sylvia Annoh, the Commission said it finds it troubling that the Minority leader will put out such information without substantiating its […]
Results of tests on 33 herbal medicines to manage COVID-19 to be ready this week
Results of tests on some 33 herbal medicines which may be considered for the treatment of COVID-19 in Ghana will be ready by close of this week. The herbal preparations submitted by the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners to the Ministry of Health are mainly immune boosters which the herbalists say can treat the […]
Ghana: Life after the Coronavirus
Globally, all attention is focused on the threat of coronavirus, and especially about crime vaccine manufacturing. Analysts have raised issues with the current trend of doing things, as the pandemic has ushered in, a new era of innovative ways of performing task that would hitherto require more hands to perform. It is significant to note, […]
End of the road for Lesotho’s embattled PM
Lesotho’s coalition government has collapsed, leaving Prime Minister Thomas Thabane without enough seats to continue governing, the parliament speaker has announced, adding that Mr Thabane had to step down by 22 May. The 80-year-old leader has been under pressure to leave office for months after he and his current wife were accused of orchestrating the […]
Coronavirus: Tunisia records zero new cases
Tunisia recorded no new cases of Covid-19 for the first time since early March, health authorities said on Monday, as the government announced it will further relax restrictions on movement and businesses. The north African country which confirmed its first case on 2 March has reported 1,032 cases in total and 45 deaths. The authorities […]
Legal Aid Scheme needs to be resourced – Supreme Court nominee
A Supreme Court Judge nominee, Justice Clemence Honyenuga has called for more resources for the Ghana Legal Aid Scheme to enable it deliver its mandate effectively and efficiently. He said the scheme plays a significant role in the justice delivery system of the country, and therefore denying it the needed resources would affect its operations. […]
