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US imposes visa restrictions – Ban targets election troublemakers

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Ahead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →

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EOCO warns public about online fraudsters

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The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has cautioned the public to be wary of online fraudsters in their business transactions. This warning comes at the back of fraudsters cashing in on the convenience of transacting business online and depriving … Read more →

Workers deserve 20% cola urgently

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-Proposed hikes in utilities tariffs should be suspended – TUC The Trades Union Congress has appealed to the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to exercise his executive powers to grant a 20% Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA ) to all public servants … Read more →

GRA builds ultramodern headquarters to save GH¢4m annual rent

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The much-anticipated Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Head Office will leave staff and visitors in awe as the ultra-modern and expansive new building is designed to provide staff and visitors to the revenue mobilisation agency with an experience of space, friendly … Read more →

Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates

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Online retail giant Amazon has restricted search results related to LGBT people and issues on its website in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm took the step after reportedly coming under pressure from authorities in the Gulf state. Same-sex … Read more →

Russia invasion: Putin still wants to take most of Ukraine – US

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Russian President Vladimir Putin still wants to capture most of Ukraine, US intelligence agencies believe. Moscow’s troops have been so weakened by combat, however, that US officials assess they are only capable of making slow territorial gains. It means the … Read more →

Armed robbers steal gold worth $350,000 from mining company

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Armed robbers made away with gold with a value of approximately US$350,000 when they raided the Homase site of gold ore mining company, GoldStone Resources Limited near Akrokeri in the Ashanti region on June 10, 2022. GoldStone Resources in a … Read more →

Fake policewoman arrested after TV show

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A Kenyan woman, who is reportedly an aspiring politician, has been arrested after allegedly pretending to be policewoman while appearing as a panellist on a television show. The suspect, identified by police as Monica Wamaitha Gitau, was in full police … Read more →

Reduce fuel prices to lower cost of food – Traders to Gov’t

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Traders have called on the government to take urgent steps to reduce fuel prices to mitigate the economic hardships they currently face. According to the traders, the continued increment in fuel prices had increased the cost of transporting foodstuffs from … Read more →

Jan 6 hearings: Ex-aide paints devastating picture of Trump

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Up until now, the congressional committee investigating the 6 January attack on the Capitol was missing a key piece of the puzzle – the testimony of someone who could offer a first-hand account of the situation in the White House … Read more →

Man arrested for slapping MP at Church

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A man has been arrested in eastern Uganda and held in police custody after slapping an MP at church on Sunday, local media reports. The 39-year-old struck Transport Minister Musa Ecweru in the middle of his speech to congregants at … Read more →

Why is NATO warning of ‘a more dangerous world’?

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On the eve of NATO’s annual summit, the head of the Western defence alliance called for member states to boost their military spending in an increasingly “unpredictable” and “dangerous” world. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a “fundamental shift” in … Read more →

Arise Ghana demo: 29 Demonstrators arrested – Police

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The Police have arrested 29 demonstrators for their participation in violent attacks on the Police and some members of the public including school children during the Arise Ghana demonstration in Accra on Tuesday, June 28. In a statement issued and … Read more →

NAGRAT threatens strike over unpaid allowances

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The Greater Accra Regional Secretariat of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has served notice it will lay down its tools if the government fails to pay 20 percent of their salaries as Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA). The … Read more →

Heathrow told to reduce passenger charge

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Heathrow has been told to cut passenger charges for airlines each year until 2026 by the Civil Aviation Authority. The regulator said the reduction in charges reflected the recent rebound in passenger numbers, but would still allow the airport to … Read more →

Texas migrant deaths: At least 50 found dead in abandoned truck

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At least 50 people were found dead in an abandoned truck on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas – believed to be the worst recent case of migrant deaths due to smuggling in the US. Mexico’s foreign minister confirmed 22 … Read more →

PHOTOS: Krom Ay3 Hye demo – Ghanaians protest over high cost of living

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Thousands of Ghanaians joined Arise Ghana’s protest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, over worsening economic conditions in the country. Dubbed “Krom Ay? Hye” demonstration, the protesters massed up at the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange to express their … Read more →

Go for jabs, boosters to avert another wave – GHS to public

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has appealed to all eligible persons to go for their COVID-19 booster doses in the wake of rising active cases to help avert a fifth wave. The service also called on all eligible persons who … Read more →

Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold

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The UK, US, Canada and Japan will ban imports of Russian gold in an effort to hit Moscow’s ability to fund the war in Ukraine. The UK PM said the move would “strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine”. … Read more →

Instagram video selfies trial to verify age of teens

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Instagram is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with platform rules. The Meta-owned app is testing video selfies with facial analysis software as a new age-verification method. Some users on Instagram try to skirt its … Read more →

Zelensky appeals for weapons ahead of G7 address

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed calls for weapons ahead of his address to the G7 nations today. Zelensky is expected to urge the seven wealthy nations to send more heavy arms to his country and to impose tougher sanctions … Read more →

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