50 Cent breaks silence on sex trafficking, rape allegations against Diddy
Controversial American rapper 50 Cent has broken his silence on the sex trafficking and rape allegations against his embattled colleague Sean Diddy. This comes as Diddy is hit with a second batch of sexual assault lawsuits including allegation that he raped a 13-year-old girl. Diddy who is currently facing multiple sexual assault and rape charges was arrested in a Manhattan hotel...
Parliament Tightens Security with New Protocols Ahead of Controversial Session
In an effort to enhance safety and maintain order within Parliament, the leadership of Parliament has unveiled a series of strict security protocols, aimed at safeguarding the Right Honourable Speaker, Members of Parliament (MPs) and staff as well as the press. The measures, detailed in a statement by Deputy Marshall WG CDR Frederick Bawa (Rtd), are set to take effect...
NDC and NPP MPs occupy Majority side of Parliament, awaiting commencement of sitting
In a dramatic turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament , have both occupied the majority side of the Speaker ahead of Parliamentary sitting today. The area occupied is typically reserved for the Majority, thus the NPP, who until a declaration made by the Speaker to declared four seats vacant,...
Women’s Rugby: England set to face USA in World Cup opener
England will kick off next year's Women's Rugby World Cup by facing the USA at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on August 22. In another exciting match-up, Scotland and Wales will compete in their Pool B opener at Salford Community Stadium, sharing the stage with Australia and Samoa in a double-header. On September 7, Ireland will take on world champions New Zealand...
Afenyo-Markin dismisses Parliamentary showdown, says NPP will walk out if tensions rise
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has downplayed concerns about a potential clash in Parliament when it reconvenes on Tuesday, October 22. Addressing the issue, Afenyo-Markin stated that if tensions rise, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) majority are ready to walk out rather than engage in confrontations. His remarks came in response to a press conference by the National Democratic...
Bernard Monarh to appeal disqualification at Supreme court
The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court following the High Court’s recent dismissal of his case against the Electoral Commission (EC). Mornah had sought to overturn the EC’s decision, which disqualified him and ten other candidates from running in the 2024 presidential election. Addressing the media on Monday, October 21,...
NDC caucus vows to remove ‘nuisance’ taxes with new majority status
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to abolish some taxes imposed by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, leader of the NDC caucus in Parliament, made this assurance during a press conference on Sunday, following the recent declaration by the Speaker of Parliament that four parliamentary seats are now vacant. The affected MPs are Cynthia...
High Court Upholds Electoral Commission’s Disqualification of Bernard Mornah
An Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by Bernard Mornah, seeking to overturn the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to disqualify him from contesting in the upcoming elections. The court, in its ruling on Monday October 21, upheld the EC’s decision, effectively ending Mornah’s bid to reinstate his candidacy. Bernard Mornah filed the application after the Electoral Commission disqualified him...
Ghana Police deny allegations of assault against activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that its officers assaulted prominent lawyer and activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, while he was in custody. In a statement issued on Sunday, October 20, the police clarified that Barker-Vormawor sustained only minor injuries during a transfer to a different cell. According to the police, the decision to move Barker-Vormawor was based on intelligence suggesting...
A taste of culture: Exploring how culinary travel can redefine tourism
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, travellers are seeking more immersive and authentic experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing. As some would prefer to do their sightseeing via these social media platforms, Food Tourism cannot be experienced only by seeing them on the media. These need to be seen and tasted. Culinary travel, or food tourism, has emerged as...
