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January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Imran Khan: Pakistan Former PM Jailed In State Secrets Case As Election Looms

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Six Persons Including 3 Soldiers Found Guilty Of High Treason

Six persons including three soldiers have been found guilty of high treason by the Accra High Court for plotting to overthrow the government. Donya Kafui, aka Ezor (a blacksmith) and Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu (a fleet manager), were found guilty of

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Ivan Toney: Brentford Striker ‘Free’ To Play After Eight-Month FA Ban Expires

Brentford striker Ivan Toney marked the end of his eight-month ban from football with a social media post declaring he was "free". Toney, 27, is now able to play for the Bees after a suspension for breaking Football Association gambling rules. Toney has

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

The Earlier We Jail Sellers And Buyers Of Votes, The Better For Us – Kojo Asante

The Director of Programmes and Policy Engagement at the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has expressed grave concern about the deep-seated practice of vote-buying and selling in Ghana’s political landscape. The CDD Fellow, who’s perturbed about the

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Oil Prices Slide As Red Sea Transport Disruptions Ease

Oil prices fell roughly 1% on Thursday, as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route, even as tensions in the Middle East continue to fester. Brent crude futures were down 97 cents, about 1.2%, at $78.68 a barrel

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Pentecostal And Charismatic Council Backs Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has thrown its weight behind the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 that is currently at the consideration stage in Parliament. The council, therefore, called on all parliamentarians to work

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

Accident Kills 2 In Kumasi

TWO PEOPLE died on the spot when a Man Diesel truck, developed brake failure and ran over people and cars in a dangerous manner on Thursday evening. The deceased included an adult male and a young girl, whose bodies have been

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

UK Increases Salary Requirement For Foreigners Applying For Work Visas

In a move to fulfil the Conservative Party's pledge to reduce net migration, the government led by Rishi Sunak, facing an imminent general election, has unveiled a set of new measures. These include a substantial increase in the salary requirement for

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Manchester City: FA Charges Champions With Failing To Control Players In Tottenham Game

Manchester City have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players in Sunday's 3-3 Premier League draw with Tottenham. Players surrounded referee Simon Hooper when he awarded a free-kick to City late in stoppage time after it looked

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023

Guinea-Bissau President Says Last Week’s Violence Was ‘Attempted Coup’

Gunfire and clashes that erupted in the capital of Guinea-Bissau this week were an “attempted coup”, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has said. Clashes between the National Guard and special forces of the presidential guard broke out in Bissau on Thursday night and continued on Friday