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The M23 rebel group has claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport in Kisangani, a key city in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The development marks a new phase in the ongoing conflict between the armed group and Congolese government forces, ra
Several Ghanaian personalities have reportedly been stranded in Dubai following heightened tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted international air travel. The situation developed after military escalations in the region triggered temporary airspace closures and widespread flight cancellati
Controversial Ghanaian evangelist Patience Asiedu, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has been released from prison after serving her sentence, according to a breaking report. The development has quickly generated widespread reactions across social media and news platforms, reigniting public discussio
SAFTA-nominated presenter and media personality Zanele Potelwa is officially returning as host of the upcoming 12th season of the popular reality series Tropika Island Of Treasure. This announcement comes at a pinnacle moment for the franchise, which was recently nominated in two categories at the 2
At least one person has been killed and eleven others injured following a series of incidents at Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, as escalating regional tensions linked to Iranian military actions continue to destabilise parts of the Middle East. The developme
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as Ghana’s High Commissioner-Designate to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marking a significant diplomatic move aimed at strengthening relations between the two West African nations. The appointment was formally announced by the Min
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with the brutal killing of a 26-year-old Liberian national in Sakumono, a suburb near Tema in the Greater Accra Region. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage and concern, has once again brought national attention to t
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has released the complete list of towns, neighbourhoods, and communities that will experience temporary power outages during its planned maintenance works from Sunday, March 1 to Thursday, March 5, 2026. The maintenance exercise is part of ongoing efforts to st
A 32-year-old woman who had been reported missing has reportedly died in a road traffic accident, according to police and community sources. The incident has brought deep sorrow to her family and community as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. The woman, who
A Ghanaian resident in Doha, Qatar, has shared a chilling account of his experience following a reported attack in the city, describing moments of fear, confusion, and panic as tensions escalated in the region. According to his account, the sudden explosions and loud sounds shattered the calm of the
President John Dramani Mahama has officially revoked the appointment of Gideon Aryeequaye as the Acting Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency (CAA). The decision was communicated through a formal directive from the Presidency, bringing Aryeequaye’s tenure in the role to an immediate end. T
The Embassy of Ghana in Doha, Qatar, has issued an urgent advisory directing all Ghanaian nationals to remain indoors following reports of missile strikes and rising regional tensions affecting the Qatari capital. The Embassy stressed that citizens should stay inside until further notice and follow
Authorities in Ghana have arrested 17 Burkinabe nationals and 21 Ghanaians suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey. The arrests took place during security operations targeting known hot spots for unlawful mining across several districts. Reports indicate that
A driver’s mate has been remanded into prison custody after being accused of stealing a motorbike from his colleague. The suspect appeared before a local court following charges of theft brought against him by the police. Reports indicate that the accused allegedly took the motorbike without the own
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has died following recent military strikes by the United States and Israel. Trump made the statement via his social media platform, asserting that the strikes targeted Iran’s leadership and military infr
