A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five people on board. The aircraft’s pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer survived the crash but sustained serious injuries and severe burns. Ugandan military spokesman Maj Gen Felix Kulaigye confirmed the casualties and stated that an investigation into the cause …

Liberia held a historic symbolic reburial for former President William Tolbert and 13 members of his cabinet, 45 years after they were killed during the 1980 military coup. President Joseph Boakai led the ceremony, which sought to address one of the most violent chapters in the nation’s history. Tolbert was murdered in the uprising led by Sergeant Samuel Doe, and …

A 19-year-old London resident, Daniella KanKam-Adu, has avoided a prison sentence after attempting to smuggle 22.5kg of cannabis, valued at £225,000, into Newcastle Airport from Canada. The teenager, who was pregnant at the time of the offense on March 3, told the court she agreed to the scheme because she needed money for a house deposit. Although she initially claimed …

Cybersecurity specialist Yaw Ansu Gyeabour has issued a critical warning to telecommunications and mobile money operators, urging them to conduct rigorous assessments of their internal systems to identify hidden weaknesses. Speaking on JoyNews, he explained that the recent surge in sophisticated fraud cases – including a viral report of an MTN customer’s account being emptied – suggests the presence of …

Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been elected as the Chairman of the Board of Governors for the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). The election took place during the Bank’s 23rd Annual General Meeting in Banjul, Gambia. Representing the Minister, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem accepted the appointment, signaling Ghana’s growing leadership role in …

The Bono Regional Office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has reported a highly productive start to 2025, recovering GH¢835,579.69 in unpaid revenue for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to the Commission’s first-quarter report, these recoveries were balanced by a commitment to consumer rights, with the PURC also securing GH¢16,263.74 in billing adjustments in favor of utility …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a fraudulent kidnapping scheme designed to extort ₦5 million from a resident of Jikwoyi, Abuja. The case, which was brought to light by the victim, a man identified as Mr. Innocent, began in July 2025 when his 16-year-old daughter, Lead Way Innocent, failed to return home …

Samira Bawumia is a Ghanaian politician who serves as Ghana’s Second Lady. She is married to Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s vice president. Early Life She is the only child of Hajia Ayesha Ramadan and Alhaji Ahmed Ramadan, the former National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), and was born on Wednesday, August 20, 1980. Education Samira attended the Answarudeen Islamic …

Following the lawsuit filed by actress Martha Ankomah against Kwadwo Nkansah (LilWin), we explore the reasons behind her decision to file the lawsuit. First, let’s look at the actress’s background. Who Is Martha Ankomah Martha Ankomah is a Ghanaian entrepreneur and actress. Born on November 21, 1985, she is the eldest child of a single mother. As a child, she …

Ghanaian actor, filmmaker, and activist Joseph van Vicker was born on August 1, 1977 and is more commonly known as Van Vicker. He is the CEO of the film production company Sky + Orange Production. Early Life Van Vicker was born to a Dutch father and a Ghanaian/Liberian mother. At the age of six, his father passed away. In interviews, …