Uganda Dismisses Internet Shutdown Rumors Ahead of National Elections
Ugandan authorities have dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to block internet access during next week’s national elections, insisting there is no intention to impose an online blackout. Concerns…
At Least 30 Killed as Gunmen Raid Village in Nigeria’s Niger State
At least 30 people have been killed after armed attackers stormed a village in Nigeria’s Niger State, setting homes and markets ablaze, looting shops and kidnapping several residents, according to…
Niger State to Reopen Schools After Mass Kidnapping
Authorities in Nigeria’s Niger State have announced that schools will begin reopening later this month following a mass abduction in November that led to their closure under emergency security measures.…
Trump Warns Iran Against Killing Protesters, Says US Ready to Act
US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran’s leadership, cautioning against the use of lethal force on peaceful protesters and saying the United States is prepared to…
Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged After Fatal Nigeria Crash That Killed Two Team Members
The driver of boxer Anthony Joshua has been formally charged following a road crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of the boxer’s team and left Joshua…
Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Carrying About 200 People Capsizes Off Gambia
Dozens of people are feared missing after a boat carrying around 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, leaving at least seven people dead, according to local authorities.…
Safety First: Kejetia Market Managers Urge Traders to Boost Fire Vigilance
The Management of Kejetia Market has issued a cautionary notice to traders, urging heightened vigilance and compliance with safety regulations to prevent fire outbreaks within the sprawling commercial hub. In…
Police in Adabraka Arrest Suspects Over Jewellery Store Robbery
Police in the capital Accra have detained a number of suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellery store in the Adabraka area. The operation followed an intensive…
New Passport Application Centre Opens in Dambai To Improve Access for Local Residents
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expanded passport services with the opening of a new passport application centre in Dambai, bringing the national travel document closer to residents in the…
Ghana Introduces First-Ever One-Day Expedited Passport Service
Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of a one-day expedited passport service, offering Ghanaians a faster way to obtain a passport for a fee of GHC 2,000.…