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At least 38 miners have been confirmed dead following a devastating gas explosion at a lead mining site in Plateau State, central Nigeria, in what officials describe as one of the deadliest mining disasters in the region in recent years. The explosion occurred at an underground mining pit, triggerin
The family of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba has raised emotional concerns over ongoing burial disputes, with a relative claiming that the unresolved situation is causing deep spiritual and psychological distress within the family. An aunt of the deceased musician has publicly stated that the prol
Dr. Warren Kizza Besigye Kifefe is one of Uganda’s most prominent political figures, widely known for his transition from a trusted physician of President Yoweri Museveni to the country’s most persistent opposition leader. His journey from medicine to politics has made him a symbol of resistance and
Ghanaian media personality Ernestina Fosu has moved to dispel widespread rumours and misinformation surrounding reports of a so-called “second funeral” for legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba, urging the public to rely on verified information rather than social media speculation. In a public cla
A prominent Ghanaian spiritual leader, Bishop Kwabena Asiama, popularly known as the leader of the Ajagurajah Movement, has made a shocking public revelation, claiming that he was spiritually manipulated through a practice known as kayamata by a former house assistant. In a statement that has since
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall icon Samini has hinted at a possible future leadership role in the Upper West Region, sparking widespread discussion among fans, political observers, and residents of the region. The award-winning musician, born Emmanuel Andrews Samini, made the remarks during a recent
The Ghana Police Service has foiled an attempted GH¢150,000 bribe, arrested four suspects, and intercepted a boat carrying suspected narcotic substances in a major anti-crime operation on the Volta River, marking a significant breakthrough in Ghana’s fight against organised crime and drug traffickin
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have successfully evacuated three Ghanaian traders who were seriously injured during a terrorist attack in neighbouring Burkina Faso, in a coordinated rescue operation aimed at safeguarding Ghanaian citizens living and working in high-risk مناطق across the Sahel region.
The Minister of Communications has made public the passport details of a Russian national who has become the focus of intense online discussion in Ghana, in what officials describe as a move to counter misinformation and clarify the individual’s identity. According to a statement issued this week, t
Football’s global fight against racism took centre stage during a high-profile match after Brazilian star Vinícius Júnior raised allegations of racial abuse, triggering the sport’s official anti-racism protocol and drawing worldwide attention to the mechanisms used to combat discrimination on the pi
At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed and 23 others wounded following a deadly raid by militants linked to the militant group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Nigeria’s restive northeast region. According to reports, the attack marked one of the deadliest assaults on Nigeria
A young Ghanaian man has shared a disturbing personal account of how he believes he lived under the influence of kayamata for more than two years, describing the experience as emotionally draining, financially destructive, and psychologically overwhelming. In his narration, the man claimed that a wo
BarkingMad South Africa is proud to announce a landmark national initiative to develop South Africa’s first sector-led minimum standards for companion animal shelters. The project responds to a long-standing gap in the animal shelters sector: the absence of formal, nationally recognised standards to
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged GH¢150,000 bribery attempt following a major narcotics seizure in Tema, a key commercial and port city in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests are linked to a large-scale operation that uncovered thousands of slabs
The Ghana Police Service has made a significant development in its investigation into the fatal shooting of a police officer at Zebilla in the Upper East Region, with the arrest of an additional suspect linked to the crime. The latest individual taken into custody has been identified as Abdul Aziz I
