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February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali To Decide Fate Of Ghanaian Traders Following ECOWAS ‘Exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take a final decision on whether to allow Ghanaian traders and other West African nationals to do business

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Namibia’s New President Mbumba Sworn-In Hours After Predecessor Dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor. Hage Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Kwahu Bepong: Police Arrest 25 For Attacking Officers

Twenty-five people have been arrested in connection with attack on police officers and the destruction of some properties in Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region In a terse statement on Sunday (4 February), the police said it has restored calm in the area, adding that efforts are underway to arrest

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

First Batch Of Looted Asante Artifacts Arrive In Ghana, Otumfuo To Receive Them On February 8

The first batch of seven objects looted during the third Anglo-Asante War of 1874 has arrived in Ghana. Arriving aboard a United Airlines flight, they will be formally presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Thursday, February 8th. This

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

14 Staff Of Lands Commission Interdicted For Stamp Duty Fraud

The Lands Commission has interdicted 14 staff members for their involvement in Stamp Duty fraud. The Stamp Duty fraud was detected in May 2022 when the Audit Unit of the Commission realised that the tax figures paid by some property owners

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

Nigerian Traditional Monarch Shot Dead And Wife Kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

China Executes Couple Who Flung Two Toddlers To Their Death

China has executed a couple who fatally threw two children out of the window of an apartment building. Zhang Bo - the father of the children - and Ye Chengchen were previously found guilty of killing a two-year-old girl and a

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Tension In New Juaben As Attempt To Remove Black Stool Fails

Tension is brewing in the Adwampong royal family in the New Juaben Traditional Area as an attempt to remove the black stool from the queen mother’s room fails. The stool is a crucial component for the upcoming enstoolment ceremony of a new chief

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Beauty Queen Wanted In Nigeria For Alleged Drug Trafficking

Nigerian authorities have declared an ex-beauty queen wanted over her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, is said to have escaped officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) when they raided her residence in