Trump told ‘killing has stopped’ in Iran after violent protest crackdown
Donald Trump has said he has been told “the killing in Iran has stopped”, but the US president has not ruled out military action against the country over its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. According to human rights groups, more than 2,400 people have been killed in the recent crackdown by the Iranian authorities in […]
Iran closes airspace to commercial flights for hours as tensions with US remain high over protests
Iran restricted its airspace to commercial planes for hours early Thursday, providing no explanations as tensions with the United States over Tehran’s brutal suppression of countrywide demonstrations remained high, and as Donald Trump on Wednesday said he has not ruled out US military action against the country. According to pilot guidance issued by Iran, which […]
Reducing Ministers to 60 has saved Ghana millions spent on Land Cruisers, saloon cars, bungalows, fuel and other benefits – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that, the President, John Dramani Mahama having reduced the number of ministers to 60 has led to significant savings for Ghana. According to him, the reduction from 125 ministers under the Akufo-Addo administration to 60 has resulted in […]
Just In: US reducing personnel at Qatar air base
The US is reducing the number of personnel at its Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, according to the BBC’s US partner CBS News, which officials have called a “precautionary measure”. A statement by the Qatar government said the step was being taken “in response to the current regional tensions”. This comes after US President Donald […]
IGP promotes 17 police officers for exemplary service
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted seventeen Police Officers, including two(2) Senior Officers, to their next ranks in recognition of their exemplary conduct, professionalism, and dedication to duty. The promotions were granted today, 14th January 2026, in appreciation of the officers’ distinguished performance in the discharge of their responsibilities, […]
24-Hour Economy Authority to begin operations this year – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that preparations have been completed for the rollout of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy programme, with implementation expected to commence later this year. The 24-Hour Economy is a flagship policy of the current government aimed at allowing businesses to […]
Uganda imposes an internet blackout ahead of Thursday’s election
Uganda’s communications authority has told all service providers to suspend internet access ahead of Thursday’s general election. It justified the decision on the grounds of public safety to prevent “online misinformation, disinformation [and] electoral fraud… as well as preventing the incitement of violence”. Earlier this month, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) described reports of an […]
Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software – sources say
Chinese authorities have told domestic companies to stop using cybersecurity software made by roughly a dozen firms from the U.S. and Israel due to national security concerns, two people briefed on the matter said. Broadcom-owned (AVGO.O), VMware, Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet are among the U.S. firms whose cybersecurity software has been banned, while Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP.O) is […]
At least 22 dead as crane collapses onto train in Thailand
The death toll remains at 22, while 64 people are injured. Eight of those injuries are severe. Most of the passengers on the train were students and workers travelling from Pak Chong railway station to other districts, BBC Thai reported. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health said that among the severely injured were […]
Death toll from Iran’s crackdown on protests climbs to over 2500, activists say
The death toll from protests in Iran reached at least 2571, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported early Wednesday as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities eased communications in their nationwide crackdown on demonstrators. The activist group said 2,403 of the dead were protesters and 147 […]
Health Minister orders audit of Oti Regional health facilities; Introduces 24-hour cleaning in public hospitals
The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the Technical Advisor to the Ministry, Dr. Korku Awoonor, to constitute a technical working group to undertake a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region. The audit will focus on assessing the structural integrity, operational capacity, and overall productivity of these facilities, […]
Court adjourns Abu Trica extradition case as state drops charges against two accused persons
The Gbese District Court in Accra has adjourned its ruling in the extradition proceedings involving Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, after the State disclosed that it had no evidence against two of the accused persons, even as the court declined to discharge them. The two accused persons, Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, were […]
Update your details when you move to avoid wrong water bills – Ghana Water Limited MD
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Managing Director (MD) for Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Adam Mutawakilu, has urged customers to update their information with the office when they relocate to avoid receiving unnecessary water bills. According to the Ghana Water MD, many people still receive bills even after they’ve moved to other locations because their records […]
Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade
Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali where they face possible attacks by jihadists. An al-Qaeda affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on Mali in September and began attacking petrol tankers on major highways. The landlocked country depends on fuel imports and in […]
