Police say kidnapping in Ho a hoax
Ho Municipal Police Directorate investigations have revealed that the alleged kidnapping incident at Area 52, a suburb in the Municipality, is a hoax and a ‘cooked’ story by the victim and his friend. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr Alexander Yeboah, in-charge of the Command, in an interview said that the two carefully planned the purported […]
Samsung announces an even cheaper 5G phone
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A42 5G, the latest in its lineup of more reasonably priced and lower-specced A-series phones. The A42 is now Samsung’s cheapest phone with 5G, selling for £349 (about $455 USD). That puts it £80 below the Galaxy A51 5G, which was previously the cheapest way to buy into Samsung’s 5G […]
Vote to retain NPP in power – Second Lady entreats voters in Zongo communities
Wife of the Vice President, Samira Bawumia has entreated voters in Zongo communities in the Eastern Region to vote massively for the ruling NPP to continue its development of Muslim communities. Speaking at Suhum as part of her five-day tour of the Eastern Region, she said the Nana Addo led government has performed beyond expectation […]
Ireland to unveil biggest budget ever to combat virus, Brexit effects
Ireland’s Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe was set on Tuesday to announce the largest budget in the country’s history, with measures worth billions of euros aimed at tackling the effects of coronavirus and neighboring Britain’s departure from the EU. The government’s base is a budget deficit of just over 14 billion euros (16.49 billion dollars), which […]
Ghanaians hail Coach Akonnor after impressive showing against Qatar
Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has received a lot of praise from the fans following his team’s impressive display against Qatar on Monday, October 12, in the international friendly. Akonnor recorded his first win as head coach of the Black Stars in his side’s 5-1 win against the 2019 Asian Champions at the Titanic Sports […]
Israel’s death toll from coronavirus pandemic passes 2,000
Israel’s coronavirus-related death toll has passed the 2,000 mark, the Health Ministry announced on Monday. The country of roughly 9 million residents has registered 2,016 deaths since the start of the pandemic, said the ministry. The toll marks a huge leap from the first days of the pandemic, when the country was quick to implement […]
Pakistani police arrest fugitive in highway gang rape case
The prime suspect has been arrested by the police in a highway gang rape case in Pakistan that sparked nationwide outrage and protests after a top cop blamed the victim. Abid Malhi, 27, was arrested 33 days after the crime near the eastern city of Lahore, Nayab Haider, a spokesperson for the Punjab police, told […]
NDC will establish military training centre – Hohoe Parliamentary Candidate
National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Hohoe Constituency, Professor Margaret Kweku, says the party has not abandoned its plans to establish a military training centre between Alavanyo and Nkonya. She said the centre when built would come with tools production point to employ the youth. Prof Margaret Kweku, in an interview said the people […]
Thousands of fish feared dead after record flooding in Victoria
Thousands of fish are feared dead in rivers in the south-west of the Australian state of Victoria after once-in-50-year flooding, local media reported Tuesday. Last week, rivers in the Shipwreck Coast region swelled to record levels after some areas received a month’s worth of rain in 48 hours, according to reports from broadcaster ABC. Since […]
Mfantseman shooting: Akufo-Addo visits family of murdered MP
President Akufo-Addo has visited the family of the slain MP for Mfantseman, Ekow Quansah Hayford, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen. The visit was to console the family and assure them of government’s commitment to get the perpetrators of the crime to face the law. Accompanied by the Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, President […]