Nigerian singer Teni asks the Giant of Africa to step up
There is no doubt Teni is one of the biggest stars in African music right now. She has just released her debut album, Wondaland, a collection of 17 songs tackling topics including family, sex, body image and police brutality. Surprisingly, it goes against the current vogue and contains only one collaboration with another big-name artist, […]
Eritrea frees 36 Christians jailed for their faith
The Eritrean authorities have released on bail 36 prisoners who had been in detention because of their faith. Sources told the BBC that 14 of the released prisoners have been in detention for the past four years in the Dahilik island. Twenty-two others arrested at end of last month have also been freed on bail […]
Mining bauxite at Atewa Forest poses grave danger to endangered species- CSOs
An Environmental Civil Society Organization, AROCHA Ghana says the proposed site for the mining of bauxite, which is located on top of a mountain within the protected area of Atewa Forest will pose a grave danger to endangered species and affect the source of clean water for more than five million Ghanaians. It said the […]
World reacts to death of Britain’s Prince Philip
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday. Here are reactions from major public figures in Britain and around the world. UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON “We remember the Duke … above all for his […]
PM Boris Johnson pays tribute to Prince Philip
Prime minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh for his “steadfast support for Her Majesty the Queen … her strength and stay for more than 70 years”. In a statement outside the door to 10 Downing Street, Mr Johnson hailed Prince Philip’s service in the Second World War, his work with […]
Chiefs urged to strictly limit judicial functions to matters affecting chieftaincy
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Dennis Adjei has asked chiefs to strictly limit their judicial functions to matters affecting chieftaincy as defined by the Chieftaincy Act, Act 759. The issues shall relate to the nomination, election, selection or installation of a person as a chief, deposition or abdication. Justice Adjei was speaking […]
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning […]
Sekondi: Assembly gives Landlords 3 months ultimatum to construct toilets in their houses
The Sekondi–Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, STMA in its quest to eradicate open defecation has embarked on an educational campaign along with communities where the practice is dominant. The assembly has therefore unveiled signage at Ngeresia, near Sekondi to serve as a reminder to the people on the need to avoid open defecation. The Metropolitan Chief Executive, […]
ECG seeks tariff increment to improve operational capacity
The Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, says it needs more funds to support its operational activities. Managing Director of the company, Kwame Agyeman-Budu at a public forum said while he is aware that the proposal will only materialize after approval from the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission, PURC, he believes it is critical for ECG […]
George Floyd died from lack of oxygen, not fentanyl, says expert
George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen during his arrest, a doctor at the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis has said. Contradicting the defence, Dr Martin Tobin said fentanyl did not cause Mr Floyd’s death. He said even a “healthy person…would have died”. Mr Chauvin, 45, was filmed kneeling on Mr […]
