International

The Kumasi Traditional Council has directed the management of Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM and TV to temporarily halt operations effective Friday, August 26, 2022. The traditional council is also demanding an unqualified apology from the management of the station over comments made by the leader and founder of the United Progressive …

A Kenya Airways plane flying from New York to Nairobi had to be diverted to Morocco after a passenger was taken ill and then died on board. The airline said the death happened on Monday.     In a statement, Kenya Airways said the flight was diverted to Casablanca, Morocco, …

Users of Apple devices in Ghana are to brace themselves for changes in their online lifestyle.   Spending on their iOS applications through the app store is expected to go up this week as the company has announced changes to its pricing. This will affect apps and in-app purchases in …

The son of former Tamale Central Member of Parliament , Mr. Inusah Fuseini, has been charged by a United States court with fraud and money laundering. Evidence at trial revealed that Abdul Inusah, 31, was part of a conspiracy that targeted victims using false personas via email, text messaging, and …

The United States of America [US]  has agreed to return another instalment of $23m (£19m) to Nigeria – part of money allegedly looted and stashed abroad by former Nigerian military ruler Sani Abacha.   This is part of a deal sealed on Tuesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, between the …

Uganda’s police has charged four of its officers who stormed a wedding reception over the weekend and arrested the bride over a theft charge. The four have been charged for discreditable conduct, which upon conviction, could see them dismissed from the force, police spokesperson Fred Enanga said.   Following her …

The British Airways will cut roughly 10,000 short-haul flights to and from Heathrow Airport between late October and March. The move is aimed at minimising disruption over the winter and some long-haul flights will also be affected, the airline said. BA said it will also cut a dozen round-trips per …

Apple has released an update to fix security flaws on its iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, which it says hackers may have “actively exploited”. The tech company said the new software “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users”. The flaw could allow hackers to take complete control …

The 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) poster girl, Francisca Lamini, has started her pre-med programme at Harvard University in the US. The former student of Keta Senior High School (KETASCO) seems very excited about her prospects as she shared her feeling in a Facebook post.   She formed …

Former US President Donald Trump has asked a judge to freeze the justice department’s investigation of files seized from his Mar-a-Lago home. In a lawsuit, his legal team asked that an independent lawyer be appointed to oversee the documents that FBI agents took earlier this month. Eleven sets of classified …