Kim Kardashian has said she will retake the California bar exam with the aim of becoming a lawyer in real life, after playing one in the legal drama All’s Fair. The reality TV star and actress discovered she had failed the exam after the first series of the Hulu programme aired last year. She had […]
Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi, the mother of 15-year-old Ghanaian student Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong, is on her way to New York and issued an emotional plea for justice following the fatal shooting of her son in the Bronx, vowing to ensure those responsible are brought to book. “I want justice for my son, that is […]
Private cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) dominate traffic on major roads in parts of Ghana, contributing to congestion, inefficient road use and transport-related air pollution, a study has found. Professor William Ackaah, Deputy Director of the Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), who led the […]
Ghana has intensified Ebola surveillance at its three international airports, introducing mandatory health declarations and enhanced screening for arriving passengers. The measures follow an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in some African countries and are aimed at preventing the importation and possible spread of the disease through international travel. A statement […]
The Greater Amanzule River, which meanders through Azulenloanu, Bakanta and Sanzule in the Ellembelle District, has recovered from pollution by small-scale mining activities, popularly called galamsey. This follows months of joint monitoring, patrols and policing of river bodies in the area by the Blue Water Guards, the Minerals Commission and the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations […]
The US Embassy in Accra has expedited visa processing for the mother and cousin of slain 15-year-old Ghanaian Javits Frimpong, enabling the two relatives to travel to New York to pay their last respects to the teenager. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa commended the Embassy for its swift intervention, describing the processing of the […]
Two Ghanaian twins and an American woman have pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a case involving an alleged US$9 million romance fraud scheme targeting mostly elderly victims. The victims were largely older Americans, with others residing in Germany and Austria. Court documents show that Jamal Abubakari, also […]
Ghana has launched the December in GH 2026 campaign to position the country as a preferred destination for cultural experiences, heritage tourism and entertainment. The campaign, themed: “Ghana to the World,” seeks to showcase the country’s cultural identity, creative excellence, rich heritage and hospitality to the international community. Speaking at the launch at the Labadi […]
Sand winners and tipper truck operators in Dawa and neighbouring communities have petitioned the Sand and Stone Contractors Association of Ghana to investigate alleged harassment and intimidation and clarify the legal basis of disputed enforcement operations. The operators also called for an independent investigation into the conduct of persons and institutions linked to the operations. […]
Nollywood actress Habibat Jinadu has revealed that she bleached her skin to secure acting roles, saying dark-skinned and slim actresses struggle to get opportunities in the film industry. Jinadu made this known in an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she recounted how pressure to meet the industry’s preferred physical appearance influenced her decision to bleach […]
