Elvis Anokye

Man admits to rape, murder of US tourist in Germany

A US man has confessed to raping and killing a fellow American tourist near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein Castle last June. Troy Philipp B faces several charges, including one count of murder over a 21-year-old woman’s death, and attempted murder of the victim’s friend, a 22-year-old woman. The 31-year also admitted …

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Nigeria’s unemployment rate rose by 0.8% in third quarter of 2023

A new report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased significantly in the third quarter of 2023, rising by 0.8% from Q2 2023.   According to NBS, the country’s unemployment rate rose sharply from the 4.2% recorded in Q2 2023 to 5.0% …

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Wife of Haiti’s assassinated president indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others in his killing. Dozens of suspects were indicted in the 122-page report issued by Walther Wesser …

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Fuel prices may rise for next 2 to 3 months – Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has hinted that prices of petroleum products may continue to rise for the next two to three months. Oil Marketing companies over the weekend made upward adjustments to the prices of fuel at the pumps by between 3% to …

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Majority leadership reshuffle halted for deeper consultations

The proposed reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended. This pause is strategic, allowing President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to undertake thorough consultations with the Majority Caucus. The decision to temporarily halt the intended changes underscores the necessity of …

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ECG disconnects Accra Academy from power grid over debt

The Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) is currently without power due to disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid arrears. Citi News‘ Fauzu Masawudu reported that as of 8:40 pm when he arrived, the entire campus was in darkness, with students using torchlights in their …

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