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June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

WE DID NOT SAY THERE WOULD BE ‘DUMSOR’ FOR 3 WEEKS – DEPUTY ENERGY MINISTER CLARIFIES

Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister for Energy has clarified a joint statement issued by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) warning Ghanaians of an interruption in the power supply, known as ‘dumsor’, due to

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Violence Erupts At SHS Girls Soccer Final In Kumasi

A violent incident marred the 3-day 2024 Senior High School (SHS) Girls Soccer Final held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. According to police reports, a fight broke out between students from Armed Forces SHS and Islamic SHS during

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY CALLS FOR END TO VIOLENCE IN SUDAN

The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling for an end to the violence in Sudan. Most Rev Justin Welby made the comments after Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a major attack on el-Fasher in North Darfur. It came a day after

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Nearly 18,000 Ghanaians Newly Infected With HIV In 2023

Data from the 2023 national and sub-national HIV and AIDS estimates and projections showed 17, 774 people- 6,457 males and 11, 317 females- became newly infected with HIV in that year. The number comprises 4,869 youth between 15 and 24, 1,698

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Akufo-Addo Grants Two-Year Extension to Auditor-General’s Appointment

Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu will spend two more years in office as his contract has been extended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mr. Asiedu was due for statutory retirement on August 1, 2024. A notice dated June 19 from the Audit

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Court Acquits Former Malawi President’s Step-Son In Migrant Deaths Case

The step-son of Malawi's ex-President Peter Mutharika has been acquitted of all charges in a case in which he was accused of human trafficking and aggravated manslaughter. Tadikira Mafubza and seven other men were arrested in November 2022 after police said

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

AUCTION OF WORLD’S OLDEST CHRISTIAN BOOK NETS MILLIONS

A Christian manuscript dating back to the 3rd century has been sold for just over £3m after going under the hammer at London auction house, Christie's. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, believed to be Christianity's oldest surviving book and one of the oldest

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Sex Offender Banned From Churches In 2 Pennsylvania Dioceses

After being released from a 10-year prison term, an 85-year-old music director has been told in no uncertain terms that he is not welcome in any church in the Diocese of Bethlehem of The Episcopal Church. On June 10, Bishop of

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

‘Pray For Me’: Bible Teacher Beth Moore Shares Concerning Health Update

Renowned Bible teacher and best-selling author, Beth Moore, has shared on X that she is in "urgent need" of surgery to address a long-standing back condition. Moore said she has endured chronic pain for several years, ranging from a constant ache to near agony.

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Popular ‘Bling Bishop’ Sentenced To 9 Years Over Church Fraud, Extortion

In a recent court ruling, Brooklyn Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, famously known as the 'Bling Bishop' for his extravagant lifestyle, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. US District Judge Lorna G Schofield delivered the sentencing following Miller-Whitehead's conviction on charges