Congolese rebels want peaceful solution to crisis, UN says
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held talks with Rwanda-backed rebels about protecting civilians in areas under their control in the east. Bintou Keita, the UN secretary general’s special representative, said the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful solution to the crisis, which escalated in January with […]
At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid
Officials say at least 45 people have been killed during an overnight attack in central Nigeria’s Benue state. Eyewitnesses said the attack was carried out by armed cattle herders and police say they then engaged the attackers in a gun battle. Many houses were burnt during the raid on Yelewata town. Clashes between nomadic herders […]
NSS ghost names scandal: Here is a breakdown of GHC 548 million lost in six years
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has revealed that after painstaking investigations conducted into the National Service Authority (NSA) ghost names scandal, the country lost over GHC 548 million in six years, which is between the periods of 2018 to 2024. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, June […]
Over 10,000 hectares of irrigated lands to be developed in Northern Ghana to boost agriculture – Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to develop over 10,000 hectares of irrigated land in Nasia, Tumu, and Gbullung to boost agriculture and create jobs for young people in Northern Ghana. The President made this statement when the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari II, paid a courtesy call on him […]
Attorney General to charge former Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif, 11 others for role in NSS GH₵548m ghost names scandal
By: Kwame Bediako Attorney General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has announced plans to charge former Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and former Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, along with eleven other officials from the National Service Scheme (NSS) for their involvement in a massive payroll fraud scheme that led to […]
16 arrested for malpractice in 2025 BECE, including 12 invigilators – WAEC
The Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mr John Kapi, has disclosed that the number of individuals arrested for examination malpractice during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has risen to 16. Speaking in an interview on Channel One on Thursday, 13 June, Mr Kapi revealed that those […]
Ghost names scandal: Twelve former government officials to face charges in NSA payroll fraud – A-G Ayine
By: Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that 12 individuals will face criminal charges in connection with a payroll fraud that cost the state more than GHC548 million. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Friday, June 13, Dr. Dominic Ayine said the suspects include former National Service Authority (NSA) Executive […]
Over GHS 548 million lost to NSS ghost names in 6 years – Attorney General
By: Rebecca Ampah The Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has disclosed that Ghana lost over GHS 548 million to ghost names within the National Service Scheme (NSS) over a span of six service years. According to the breakdown provided, the fraudulent payments began as far back as the 2018/2019 service year, during which GHS […]
‘I walked out of rubble’: Survivor on how he escaped Air India wreckage
The British man who was the sole survivor of Thursday’s Air India plane crash said he managed to escape the wreckage through an opening in the fuselage. “I managed to unbuckle myself, used my leg to push through that opening, and crawled out,” Vishwashkumar Ramesh told Indian state media DD News. Mr Ramesh, 40, was […]
Israel strikes Iran, wiping out top military commanders and nuclear scientists
Israel has carried out an attack on the Iranian capital of Tehran, in strikes aimed at the country’s nuclear programme which also killed several top military officials as well as nuclear scientists. Iran has responded by launching at least 100 drones towards Israel. IDF spokesperson Brig. General Effie Defrin said Israel is working to intercept […]
Ghana, Qatar deepen educational ties; Education Ministry announces plans to establish Islamic Medical School
The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ghana, Khalid Bin Jabor Al-Mesallam, has paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, in Accra. The meeting held on Thursday, June 11, 2025 aims at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the area of education. In a cordial and constructive dialogue, […]
Black Satellites head coach steps down from his role to focus exclusively on Black Stars
By: Kwame Bediako Black Satellites head coach Desmond Ofei has stepped down from his role as he has been reassigned to serve exclusively as Assistant Coach of the Black Stars. This strategic move aims to streamline coaching roles and eliminate scheduling conflicts across the national team setup. Ofei, who has been managing responsibilities between the […]
Hunt for black box continues as grieving Air India crash families wait for answers
The answer to what went wrong for Air India Flight 171 may lie in the plane’s black boxes – small but sturdy electronic data recorders. Planes generally carry one to record sound from the cockpit so that investigators can hear what the pilots are saying and listen out for any unusual sounds that may give […]
One passenger survives London-bound Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad
An Air India plane bound for London’s Gatwick airport with 232 passengers and 12 crew members on board has crashed on takeoff at Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. Air India, whose numbers differed from those of the national civil aviation authority, reported that two fewer people, or 242, were on board, including crew. There were 169 […]
