(Reuters)-British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world’s most far-reaching online restrictions to date. The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology […] The post UK

Ghanaian farmers are pleading with the government to resolve the ‘budget war’ between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) and release funds for the national fertilizer subsidy programme as soon as possible. Farming communities across the country are calling on the government to expedite the release of the subsidy […] The post Farmers’

The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has pushed back against recent comparisons between the contributions of KGL Technology Limited and licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), arguing that such assessments fail to capture the broader economic impact of private operators across the country. According to the Association, focusing solely on […] The post Lotto

Air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure-Report this has been confirmed by data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and the State of Global Air report, which indicate that air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure There are […] The post Vehicle

Political analyst and physician, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has described Ghana’s inability to address recurring national challenges, particularly flooding, as evidence of a deeper crisis in the country’s democratic governance. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme over the weekend, Dr Kennedy argued that successive governments had failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that continue to […] The post Arthur

The Circuit Court at Dansoman has granted bail to seven persons accused of involvement in disturbances at Aplaku, in the Greater Accra Region, that allegedly resulted in gunfire, injuries, and the destruction of property. The accused persons; Nii Tettey Mensah, Justice Nartey Adams, Jonas Appiah, Stephen Kabu Mensah, Emmanuel Tetteh, Nii Tetteh Aplaku and Nii […] The post Seven

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to continue praying and supporting the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Speaking at a send-off event in Alexandria, Virginia, in America, Ayew described Ghana’s opening three matches against Panama, England and Croatia as “massive games” and stressed the team’s […] The post Editorial:

The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) has inaugurated the Stakeholders Association of the College to foster stronger collaboration among all partners and support the growth of the institution. The inauguration coincided with the 17th Matriculation Ceremony, following the admission of 611 out of 3,468 who applied for admission into the school this academic […] The post NMTC

The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support ongoing investigations into the death of a female student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The deployment was directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of efforts to strengthen […] The post Police

National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday, expressed concern over what he called growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians. According to him, […] The post Why

Some gunmen on Saturday reportedly invaded the Ode Oriya community in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and abducted the traditional ruler of the community, Adeniyi Adelana. A source said the hoodlums stormed the community at about 8 pm on Saturday and went to the residence of the 60-year-old community leader, whisking him […] The post Gunmen kidnap Ondo traditional ruler, police

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco as the five-time World Cup winners made an uncertain start to the tournament in New Jersey. Ismael Saibari ran through to give Morocco a 21st-minute lead with a clever scoop in the Group C opener on Saturday, but Vinicius produced a […] The post World Cup 2026: How Morocco Held Almighty Brazil

One of France’s best-known showbusiness stars, Patrick Bruel, has been placed under judicial investigation on several counts of rape and sexual abuse, in the latest fallout from the Me Too movement. After two days in custody in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, the 67-year-old singer and actor went before a panel of four judges […] The post French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges