Tragedy
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. According to a statement released by his family, the ex-president passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 13, 2025, at a clinic in London. He was 82 years old and had reportedly been receiving medical care
Politics
The Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, known popularly as Abronye, has issued a provocative statement following the chaotic scenes during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun. In his view, the police officers deployed to maintain order failed in their duties and must prepare for consequences should the NPP
Ghana News
President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, and Attorney General, Dominic Ayine, to urgently examine fees imposed by shipping companies operating in Ghana. He emphasised that all such charges must be reviewed and presented to Parliament for ratification, as required by law. The President&
Sports
Former Arsenal and Ghanaian international footballer Thomas Partey has been charged by the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault following a three-year investigation. The 31-year-old faces five rape charges and one charge of sexual assault involving three different women between 2021
Tragedy
A staff member of the Ghana High Commission in Nigeria, Miss Freda Arnong, tragically lost her life after falling victim to a brutal “one-chance” robbery in Abuja. On July 1, 2025, after attending a house fellowship near the CBN Institute in Maitama, she boarded what appeared to be a regular
Education
The University of Ghana has launched a new food bank initiative aimed at providing relief to students facing financial challenges. As part of this support programme, each student will receive a 5kg bag of rice, marking a significant shift from earlier efforts that only targeted needy individuals. The initiative highlights
World Headlines
Wang Yong, a former senior official in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting bribes totaling nearly \$37.8 million. Between 2007 and 2023, Wang abused his positions within various state-owned aviation companies and government bodies to illegally secure benefits for
Trending
A 38-year-old man named Victor Antwi has been accused of starting a devastating fire that rendered several people homeless in the Ahodwo High Tension area of Kumasi. The incident occurred on the evening of a major football match between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, and was reportedly sparked by a
Ghana News
The Board of Trustees overseeing Ghana’s National Cathedral project has firmly rejected recent proposals suggesting the site be converted into a National Cultural Convention Centre (NCCC). According to the Board, no official government communication has been received regarding any change in the purpose of the project. They emphasized that
A.I
YouTube is introducing a major change to its monetization policy beginning July 15, 2025. Under the new rules, content creators will only earn ad revenue if their videos feature real human voices and demonstrate originality. This means AI-generated content with robotic narrations or reused video clips with little transformation will
Africa News
Kenyan President William Ruto has issued a controversial directive instructing police officers to shoot protesters in the legs if they are found attacking businesses or destroying property. Speaking during a recent address, President Ruto emphasized the need to protect livelihoods and maintain order, stating that while protesters should not be
international news
The United States has introduced a new visa reciprocity policy for Ghana, sharply reducing the validity period and entry frequency for most non-immigrant visa categories. Under the updated rules, applicants for business (B-1), tourism (B-2), and student (F-1) visas will now be issued single-entry visas valid for only three months.