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Officials report a corrections officer lost his life early Thursday when a security guard shot him for allegedly attempting to steal equipment. The incident happened at approximately 1:00 am at Babuuze Bar and Lodge located in Kakabada A village within Rukungiri Municipality. Lance Corporal...

The lead at Radiomind Smart Solutions Africa, Kevin Masaba, recently called for broadcasters to rethink their approach to radio operations. He emphasized that the industry needs collaborative efforts instead of the outdated model of competition that many stations have inherited from previous...

A Sudanese army aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood near the Wadi Sayidna military airport in northern Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of at least 46 people. The Khartoum state media office confirmed these fatalities along with 10 additional injuries following the Tuesday night...

A man threatened suicide before setting himself ablaze near parliament Wednesday. Benjamin Agaba poured petrol on his body and ignited himself around 10:00 am close to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on Parliamentary Avenue. Bystanders and security officers quickly responded...

The Human Rights Tribunal recently awarded compensation of 60 million Ugandan Shillings to Phylis Chepkwemoi after UPDF soldiers tortured her husband to death. The incident happened back in 2004 when Gilbert Cherotwo was working in his garden before armed soldiers arrived. They accused him of...

Eight defendants received death sentences from a Tunisian court on Tuesday for their involvement in the 2013 killing of opposition leader Mohamed Brahmi, according to reports from local media sources. The court found the defendants guilty of attempting to alter the nature of the state and...

The High Court commercial division has denied a petition to transfer 20 percent of shares from an absent Bemuga Forwarders Limited director to Dr. Ben Mugasha, the company's majority stakeholder. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe approved Ronald Kanyerezi Mark Oliver's removal from the...

Three security personnel working for National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, face serious legal troubles after being charged with multiple counts of robbery and attacking female media professionals. On Wednesday, Achilleo Kivumbi, Grace Wakabi (also called...

President Mahama addressed Parliament on Thursday regarding the Agenda 111 hospital project's lack of progress. The previous administration failed to establish dedicated funding for these healthcare facilities, resulting in zero operational hospitals across Ghana. The President described the...

Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI Africa, has expressed approval for President John Dramani Mahama's State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament. Mr. Cudjoe described the speech as well-crafted with forward-thinking policies, mirroring the quality of the President's January 7...

KNUST officials have launched an investigation after fourth-year Biological Sciences student Miss Joana Deladem Yabani was found dead on campus. Security personnel discovered the student's body near the Disability and Rehabilitation Centre at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 27...

President Mahama pledges scholarship system reform to benefit deserving students. Ghana plans to transform how scholarships are awarded through new transparency measures announced by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the 2025 State of the Nation Address yesterday, the President...

The Majority Leader has expressed concerns about recent terminations of public sector employees. Alexander Afenyo-Markin spoke during the parliamentary session following the President's address to the nation. He criticized the administration for removing staff members who had secured their...

Tano North MP Dr. Gideon Boako has challenged the accuracy of President Mahama's statements regarding the Sinking Fund balance left by the previous government. Dr. Boako previously served as Spokesperson at the Office of the Vice President during the NPP administration. During his State of the...

President Mahama demands complete transparency for sports funding across Ghana. During his recent State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament on 27 February 2025, he stressed that taxpayers deserve clear information about how their money supports national teams and sporting associations...

Tourism industry representatives have expressed concern about Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, 's absence from President Mahama's Cabinet. President John Dramani Mahama established his 19-member Cabinet on 20 February 2025, following requirements set...

The US government has changed its Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) for 2025, removing Ghana and several other African nations from the eligible countries list. The UK does not appear on the main list but remains eligible under certain conditions. Romania joins as a new participant, with most...

President Mahama wants to make Ghana a better place for visitors. He talked about this in his first big speech since he became president again. He shared his plans to attract more visitors to Ghana. President Mahama wants Ghana to be famous around the world for its special places and fun things...

ACCRA, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama announced Thursday that Ghana will incorporate short military training into its mandatory national service program, a move aimed at fostering discipline and physical fitness among the country's youth. Speaking before Parliament during his inaugural...

Heritage Audio has unveiled a software emulation of the revolutionary PEQ-2 Program Equalizer, developed by LANG Electronics. The digital version, named LANG PEQ-2, closely replicates the interface and functionality of the original hardware unit. Despite its uncomplicated layout, the PEQ-2...