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A fire and a huge explosion have killed at least 30 people and injured hundreds more at a storage depot near the city of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Hundreds of people had arrived to tackle the fire when a number of containers exploded at the site in Sitakunda. The cause of the …

Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has described government’s continued investment in the National Cathedral as a case of “shooting itself in the foot.” He has subsequently called for work on the project to be suspended as processes involved in the project are ironed out. Speaking on Citi TV’s weekend …

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong officially became the first person to announce his candidature for the governing New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries. All other names are of people widely believed to be interested in succeeding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as flagbearer in the 2024 polls. They include Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Trade …

Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane has given a hint about his future at the English side with speculations mounting about an imminent departure. The forward says that he will listen to the views of the people of Senegal before making a decision on his Anfield stay. Mane has just  …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 43rd June 4 uprising with a tree planting exercise. The event, held for the second time without the party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings, came off in the Oti Region. It was led by the NDC Chairman, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the NDC’s 2020 Running Mate, Professor …

The senior national team, the Black Stars held their final training at the Estádio 11 de Novembro ahead of their game against the Central African Republic [CAR] on June 4. Ghana will play CAR in their second Group E game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers. The …

As part of measures to reduce food cost delegates incur during conferences, a Central Regional Chairman hopeful, provided food during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) election. Speaking to Adom News‘ Isaac K. Normanyo, the aspirant, Dr Joseph Kobina Essibu, explained it was a personal strategy he adopted since food was not sold on the …

Media personality cum political activist, Kwame A Plus has failed to provide a specific reference to why he has consistently accused veteran broadcaster Gifty Anti of casting men as useless in her feminist advocacy. According to A Plus, his views on Gifty Anti were based on impressions that he picked …

The Ada Police Command in the Greater Accra Region has arrested David Ayornu, 31, popularly known as Rapper Bee for slashing the belly of his wife and killing her instantly. According to residents of Lufenya, near Kasseh in the Ada East District, Ayornu stabbed his wife with a knife in …

A pastor of the Church of Pentecost in Ghana and his wife have given birth to their first-born child after 16 years of marriage. The pastor who is the Donkorkrom District Minister of the Church of Pentecost, Pastor Joseph Ndanyinanse, and his wife, Victoria, gave birth to a bouncing baby …

Pupils of Nsuta Dahomey D/A Basic School in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern region have abandoned school to harvest tomatoes and assist their parents in selling at the market. Absenteeism is high during tomato harvesting season in June and July every year. The situation is affecting academic performance of the …

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has named a 25-man squad for Ghana’s match against the Central African Republic, excluding Antoine Semenyo. The Bristol City man, who was named to the initial squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, has been omitted from the trip to Angola for unknown reasons. …

Nigerian police say a man who had a row with a Muslim cleric died in the capital, Abuja, after being set ablaze by a mob supporting the cleric. The 30-year-old man, Ahmad Usman, was in a local vigilante group and police say about 200 people were mobilised against him. There …

Oil prices came under pressure on Thursday ahead of an eagerly awaited meeting of the OPEC oil alliance in Vienna. In early trading, a barrel of North Sea Brent cost $114.46. This was $1.83 less than the previous day. The price of a barrel of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

In our series of letters from African writers, novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at whether Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in Nigeria, the largest former British colony in Africa, which remains an influential member of the Commonwealth. “The fascination for me is that the monarchy hasn’t died out,” …

At least five people were killed and scores injured in an explosion at a depot in a south-eastern town in Bangladesh, officials say. The explosion happened after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a container storage facility in the town of Sitakunda. Twenty of the injured are …

The Students‘ Representative Council of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has directed that all its major activities be put on hold due to a lack of funds. A statement issued by the SRC and signed by its president, Mr Nathaniel Nana Kwabena Antiri Amoani, and all …

Central African Republic (CAR) coach, Raoul Savoy has said that his team is capable of beating the Black Stars of Ghana. CAR will host the Black Stars at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Angola on Sunday, June 6, 2022, in the second Group E game of the 2023 Africa …

Ghana loses its position as the top gold producer in Africa after output fell nearly 30 percent in 2021. The volume of Gold declined to 2.818 million ounces in 2021 from 4.022 million ounces in 2020, the lowest level of output since 2008. Mr Joshua Mortoti, the President of the …

Bulldog is this week’s host on United Showbiz on UTV – the popular weekly entertainment review show. He is sitting in for regular host, Nana Ama McBrown, who is yet to host an edition this year. His guests on the show include: Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, Amanda Jissih, Ola Michael, A …

Seven suspected armed robbers have been arrested in two separate anti-robbery operations in the Western Region. Four of the suspects – Shadrack Nyame, Wofa Yaw Boadi, Sampson Attobra and Kweku Koduah – were arrested at their hideout at Wassa Powuako. The arrest was after they had robbed their victims of …

Sadio Mane set to depart? One of the major African transfer sagas of the summer is set to surround Sadio Mane and his future, with the Liverpool superstar reportedly indicating to the club that he is not intending to sign a new deal at Anfield. As the Senegal forward enters …

Asante Kotoko are set to announce the departure of seven players, according to reports in the local media. The 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League champions will be selling four of the players and sending the other three on loan. Management of the Kumasi-based club has decided to freshen up the squad at …

Revered Sports Journalist Saddick Adams says that he does not believe in the existence of juju or black magic in football after popularly spiritualist Kwaku Bonsam’s team he founded failed woefully. Football has been fraught with spiritism and spiritual machinations that helps teams win matches but most occasions it is …

A pupil teacher at Achimota Bright Future Academy in the Greater Accra region has been arrested by the Israel police for allegedly aiding a Junior High School (JHS) 3 student to steal three mobile phones. The accused, Newlove Aboagye, is a JHS 3 pupil teacher at the school located at …