People watch and film waves crashing against a seafront in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi during a storm on November 27, 2023. Over 400,000 people in Crimea were left without power on Monday, after hurricane force winds and heavy rains battered the Russian-annexed peninsula over the weekend. One local official said a man […]
NATO chief tells Turkey ‘time has come’ to let Sweden join
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gives a press conference before the organisation’s foreign ministers meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, on November 27, 2023. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP) NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said Turkey should approve Sweden’s stalled bid for membership “as soon as possible”. “Sweden has delivered on […]
Disease stalks Somali district ravaged by floods
A Somali boy moves through floodwaters in Dolow on November 25, 2023. – East Africa is experiencing torrential rainfall and floods linked to El Ni–o climate pattern. Hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes after the devastating floods caused by the heavy rains struck parts of the Horn of Africa, exacerbating the […]
Land Acquisition Expert Proposes Jail Time for Those in Possession of Natural Gold to Curb Illegal Mining
Kwame Gyan, a land acquisition expert, has suggested that to effectively combat illegal mining in the country, individuals found in possession of gold in its natural state should face imprisonment. Expressing his views on tackling illegal mining, Gyan emphasized that the current practice of burning excavators is not punitive enough to deter offenders from returning […]
NDC General Secretary Criticizes Akufo-Addo’s Administration Over Economic Mismanagement”
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken a critical stance against the administration of President Akufo-Addo, citing mismanagement of the economy as a major concern. While acknowledging challenges during the NDC administration, Kwetey emphasized that the current government inherited a robust foundation and should have capitalized on […]
Citizen Commends IGP Dampare’s Swift Response to Security Concerns
Evans Mawunyo Tsikata, a 42-year-old resident of Dzodze in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, expresses deep admiration for Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for his prompt attention to security issues raised in an open letter. In the letter published on Myjoyonline.com, Tsikata highlighted the escalating incidents of armed […]
Concerns Raised Over Credibility of Torrenco Asset Management in Tema Oil Refinery Partnership
The Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has conveyed reservations regarding the credibility of Torrenco Asset Management Limited (TAML) as a potential partner for the revival of the ailing Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). This skepticism arises following Torrenco’s agreement with the TOR board to establish a partnership involving the leasing of a […]
Bolgatanga Central MP, Isaac Adongo, Expresses Joy as Harry Maguire Accepts Apology
Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, is expressing satisfaction as Manchester United’s defender, Harry Maguire, accepts his apology. Adongo had previously made disparaging comments comparing Maguire’s football performance to Dr. Bawumia, the Head of Ghana’s Economic Management Team. On Tuesday, the MP issued an apology to Maguire, acknowledging the player’s improved skills and significant […]
Uncertainty Surrounds Reopening of Flood-Affected SHSs, Education Ministry Evaluates Options
The Ministry of Education is facing uncertainty regarding the reopening of senior high schools (SHSs) in flood-hit areas, three weeks after the resumption of classes. St Kizito Senior High School, serving as a shelter for displaced residents in the North Tongu district, may reopen once the victims are relocated. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister […]
Nayiri Confers Chieftaincy Title on Vice President Bawumia, Urges Unity in Bawku
The Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Abdulai Mahami Shariga, has called on Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to visit Bawku and work towards uniting various factions involved in the long-standing dispute. Bawku has faced persistent conflicts over the years, adversely affecting economic activities and daily life. During Dr. Bawumia’s […]