European carriers have reported disruptions and suspended flights across the African continent on Monday after Niger’s military government closed its airspace on Sunday. The military government is bracing for a response from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after ignoring its deadline to reinstate the country’s ousted President …
Read More »Wa police arrest serial paedophile for defiling over 30 girls
Rashid Anaata, a popular beautician and wedding decorator in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region has been arrested and is currently facing prosecution for defiling more than thirty girls in the municipality. The girls, mostly aged between 10 and 13, had similar stories about how the man lured …
Read More »Inter Miami cancels player’s contract for opposing Messi’s signing
Inter Miami have terminated the contract of goalkeeper Nick Marsman weeks after he questioned Lionel Messi’s transfer to the club. WHAT HAPPENED? Back in June, Marsman had raised concerns over Inter Miami’s infrastructure and whether it was good enough to welcome a player of Lionel Messi’s stature. He told ESPN: …
Read More »Fred Nuamah backs John Dumelo, abandons Ayawaso West Wuogon bid
Actor cum politician, Fred Nuamah has formally written to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to withdraw his bid to become the NDC’s parliamentary candidate for the 2024 elections. By his withdrawal, Nuamah also announced support for his one-time political rival in the race for the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary slot …
Read More »Accra-London by road: Why expeditioners were detained in Mauritania for close to 9 hours
A group of Ghanaians who recently completed a road trip from Accra to London, covering 10,000 kilometers have opened up about the challenges they encountered throughout their journey, especially at the Mauritanian border. The adventurers recounted their ordeal in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, highlighting the diversity of landscapes, …
Read More »Prosper Ogum returns as Kotoko coach with ambitious targets
Prosper Narteh Ogum has revealed his ambitions after being introduced as the head coach of Asante Kotoko for a second term. Ogum’s return to the club comes a year after his unexpected departure, attributed to misunderstandings with the previous management. His earlier tenure saw Kotoko end their eight-year drought in …
Read More »Cape Town taxi strike: Two people killed, 3 injured and several roads blocked
Two people were shot in separate incidents during the taxi strike in Cape Town on Monday morning. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said the first death occurred when a motorist fired shots at “assailants” who appeared to have been stoning vehicles. “An individual was shot dead and three others injured …
Read More »Bolt driver stabbed over traffic dispute
A man in a military uniform has allegedly stabbed a driver associated with ride-hailing cab; Bolt over a traffic dispute. The driver, who suffered from losing significant amount of blood was later resuscitated by medics at the Deseret Hospital at Santa Maria in Accra. According to Citinewsroom.com reports, the driver …
Read More »Factors That Increase Women’s Risk Of Getting HIV
Although many people believe that mainly men get infected with HIV/AIDS, women are getting infected at a faster rate than men, especially in developing countries, and suffer more from the adverse impact of AIDS. As of mid-1996, the Joint UN Program on AIDS estimated that more than 10 million of …
Read More »Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people
A rescue worker searches for victims after a train derailed in Sarhari town in district Sanghar, Pakistan August 6, 2023. A passenger train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 80, local broadcaster Geo reported citing a district official. Around 10 cars …
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