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Nigerian woman commits suicide in UK due to boyfriend’s blackmailing
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airwired Nigeria Limited, Oladapo Ogundipe, has narrated events leading to the death of his daughter, Alanis, in the...
A doctor, tailor, and bride-to-be: Stories of those killed in Gaza
The death toll in Gaza is rising as Israel presses on with its war against Hamas, following the attacks on 7 October in which...
Trump’s sons a study in contrasts on witness stand in New York fraud case
US President Donald Trump's two adult sons showed up to court wearing nearly identical navy blue suits on Thursday, as they testified back-to-back in...
Boko Haram kills 37 in Nigeria’s Yobe state – police
Militant Islamist group Boko Haram has killed 20 mourners returning from the burial of victims of an earlier attack by the jihadists in north-eastern...
Earth heating up faster than predicted – Scientist
The planet is on track to heat up at a much faster rate than scientists have previously predicted, meaning a key global warming threshold could be...
Second person to receive pig’s heart dies two months after surgery
Lawrence Faucette, the second living person to receive a genetically modified pig heart in a transplant, has died six weeks after the experimental procedure....
Nakeeyat secures spot on America’s Got Talent audition
Congratulatory messages are in order for Nakeeyat The Poet after she was shortlisted for virtual auditions of the America Got Talent Reality show.Nakeeyat...
Neighbour shoots father, stepson dead over noise in apartment
A Brooklyn bodybuilder and his stepson were shot dead in the hallway outside their apartment in an ongoing dispute with their angry downstairs neighbour...
Matthew Perry did not have fentanyl, meth in his system at time of death – Report
Matthew Perry’s death was not the result of fentanyl or meth, according to a new report.The late “Friends” alum did not have either drug in...
Celine Dion makes first appearance in over 3 years
Celine Dion made her first public appearance in nearly four years, defying the challenges of her battle with stiff person syndrome.The 55-year-old "My Heart Will...
Germany asks forgiveness for Tanzania colonial crimes
The German President has expressed "shame" for the colonial atrocities his country inflicted on Tanzania.German forces killed almost 300,000 people during the Maji...
WHO welcomes decision by Egypt to receive patients from Gaza Strip
The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes Egypt’s decision to accept 81 injured and sick people from the Gaza Strip for treatment.WHO has been...
31 journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war
At least 31 journalists have been killed covering the conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to the latest count from the Committee to Protect...
Ghanaians in South Africa living in fear after kidnapping of Pentecost Deacon
Some Ghanaians in South Africa say they are living in fear following the kidnapping of a Deacon at the Johannesburg branch of the Church...
Cedi to remain stable against dollar this week
The Ghana cedi is expected to remain relatively stable against the US dollar this week, following an ease in corporate demand.This follows a slight...
Israel’s Prime Minister rejects calls for ceasefire as ground operation intensifies; Here’s what to know
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear on Monday that Israel would not agree to a ceasefire as the country's ground operations in...
Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire
The United States (US) has rejected global calls for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, arguing it is not the "right...
Murder at elite school horrifies Australia
On Thursday, as Australia woke to the news a body had been found inside the bathroom of an elite Sydney private school, horror rippled...
The world’s best tourism villages in 2023
A brand-new list by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation is highlighting rural communities across the globe that are harvesting tourism for good.For...
Garbage collector dies after gun goes off in garbage bag
A 40-year-old garbage collector in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi tragically lost his life after being shot by a loaded gun that...
Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors
Kenya is to end visa requirements to all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said."It is time we…...
AREF-ROCHE and Genentech launch Fellowship programme
Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and Genentech have launched a fellowship program to support emerging African scientists. The initiative aims to address...
Woman marries adopted son 31 years her junior, sparks controversy
A 53-year-old Russian woman sparked outrage in her home republic of Tatarstan by tying the knot with a 22-year-old man whom she had raised...
Mahama delivers inaugural lecture on African Affairs at Ohio State University
Former President John Dramani Mahama will today, Friday, deliver the 2023 inaugural lecture of the Center for African Studies at Ohio State University.The...
Manhunt underway in Maine after mass shooting leaves 18 dead and 13 injured
A massive manhunt is currently underway in Maine for the US Army reservist suspected of a horrific mass shooting that claimed the lives of...
Israel-Gaza war: Giving birth amid shelling and power cuts
One month ago, Gaza resident Jumana Emad was in the final stages of pregnancy.She was happily sharing pictures of her heavily pregnant belly, waiting...
Vogue editor Edward Enninful named UK’s most powerful black person
The editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful OBE, has been named the UK's most influential black person by the Powerlist 2024.Powerful Media's annual list...
Zambia reaches deal for debt relief on $4bn owed to bondholders
Zambia has reached a deal for relief on nearly $4 billion owed to private bondholders, raising hopes that a protracted debt restructuring by Africa’s...
Israeli Ambassador seeks face of God at Cedar Mountain Chapel over Hamas conflict
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has visited Cedar Mountain Chapel at East Legon in Accra to worship and seek prayer for her...
Former Power Minister drags Boakye Agyarko into $140 million judgment debt
A former Power Minister, Dr Kwabena Donkor, has called on Parliament to probe the former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, and other officials of the...
World is 21% off track to eliminate deforestation by 2030 – New report
A recent study conducted by a coalition comprising civil society and research organisations has indicated a 4% increase in global deforestation in 2022 compared...
Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight
An off-duty pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to crash a passenger jet during a flight...
Man fakes heart attack to avoid paying the bill at 20 restaurants
A Lithuanian man has been arrested in Spain after allegedly faking heart attacks at 20 restaurants around the country in order to avoid paying...
Ghana risks losing London property over judgement debt
JoyNews has reported that oil trading firm Trafigura is moving to seize and auction some properties belonging to Ghana in the United Kingdom. ...
It’s embarrassing – Papa Owusu Ankomah on $140 million judgment debt
Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Papa Owusu Ankomah, has said he's embarrassed by the turn of events regarding Ghana's judgment debt payment...
Ghanaian woman arrested in Taiwan for overstaying visa for 34 years
A Ghanaian national suspected of illegally staying in Taiwan for an estimated 34 years has been arrested, after officers noticed her “acting suspiciously” when...
Reaffirmed international boundaries to end border disputes between Ghana, Togo
The successful completion of the reaffirmation of the international land boundaries between Ghana and Togo will create a sense of cooperation, understanding, and harmony...
Catholic priest takes a wife; says God didn’t make a mistake creating man and woman
An ordained Kenyan Catholic priest has taken the unusual step of getting married.In the Catholic tradition, priests are supposed to commit to a life...
OSP meets FBI officials in Washington [Photos]
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has met with officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Methodist pastor commits suicide after his adultery scandal was leaked on church Whatsapp group
A United Methodist Church Reverend has reportedly committed suicide after his adultery scandal was leaked in the church’s WhatsApp group.Local news platforms in Zimbabwe...