US Customs and Border Protection seized 90 giant African snails at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport in June. Authorities detected an unusual scent emanating from a passenger’s luggage, arousing the suspicion of agricultural specialists. Upon disclosing the presence of fresh food items, the passenger, who had arrived from Ghana, was subjected to a thorough secondary inspection. According to CNN, the passenger …

A final-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kessben Antwi, has developed a mobile application to offer errand services. The application, named SomaMe (derived from the Twi phrase ‘send me on an errand’), enables errand runners to commercialize their services through a digital platform. A post discovered on @VOICE_of_KNUST’s X page elaborated on the payment …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia inaugurated a ultra-modern shop for the Ghana Police Service. This sophisticated two-story establishment is designed to function as a one-stop shop for improving the logistical support for the personnel of the police force. Initially reported by YEN.com.gh, the opulent police boutique was initially stocked with essential policing supplies. However, according to a recent post on …

The Mahama 2024 Campaign has questioned the recent proclamation made by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana concerning a presidential debate for the 2024 elections. Mr. Mahama’s team deems it wholly unacceptable that the IEA would issue such a declaration without involving or notifying the National Democratic Congress, a prominent political party in Ghana. The IEA has disclosed its …

English singer and songwriter, Adele, will embark on an extended hiatus from the music scene following the conclusion of her Weekends with Adele residency in Las Vegas on November 23. This upcoming show represents a final opportunity for her devoted fans to experience the singer’s enduring and stationary performance before she withdraws from the spotlight for a considerable period. During …

To uphold peace, law, and order, Interior Minister Henry Quartey has pledged to implement stringent measures against individuals who provoke violence in anticipation of the upcoming December general elections. During the inauguration of a Police store at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Mr. Quartey declared that individuals who provoke violence on social media platforms concerning the elections …

Jeffery Lamar William , an American rapper and singer known for his eccentric vocals , music and high fashion sense. He is mostly known in the entertainment industry as Young Thug. He has however , been charged with several criminal charges which are yet to be proven true. However , the presiding judge over his case has been removed on …

President Akufo-Addo was conferred an honorary doctorate from Valley View University, with the unwavering support of his spouse, Rebecca. Dressed in a resplendent ceremonial robe, Akufo-Addo graciously accepted the accolade on July 14, as his wife tenderly planted a kiss on his cheek. The presidential office highlighted that this marked Akufo-Addo’s fifth honorary doctorate. Furthermore, Akufo-Addo reciprocated the gesture by …

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released an additional GH¢135.6 million to healthcare providers across the nation. This allocation is intended to settle outstanding claims for the month of February 2024 for higher-tier healthcare providers and for March 2024 for the majority of lower-tier facilities. The payment is aimed at narrowing the payment disparity between higher and lower-tier healthcare …

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed nine cases of Dengue fever in the Eastern region. In a statement signed by the Director General of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye, it was reported that the National Surveillance System identified unusual cases of malaria-like illness in several districts of the Eastern Region. These cases did not respond to the recommended antimalarial …