Author: Constance Awunor

VIP Jeoun Transport has announced a nationwide fare increase, effective Wednesday, April 8. The adjustment covers both its standard tour and executive coach services on major routes across the country. Under the new rates, passengers using standard services will pay GH¢120 for travel from Accra to Kumasi, GH¢170 to Sunyani, and GH¢290 to Tamale. Northern routes have also seen increases, with fares from Accra to Bolgatanga now GH¢330, and GH¢320 for trips to Wa. Executive coach fares have been revised as well. Accra to Kumasi trips will now cost GH¢150, while journeys to Sunyani and Tamale have increased to GH¢200…

Universal Music Group, the global entertainment powerhouse behind artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar, has received a takeover proposal valued at $64.3bn (£48bn). The offer comes from US investment firm Pershing Square, which plans to merge with Universal and list the combined company in the United States, according to billionaire CEO Bill Ackman. Universal, the world’s largest music company, not only manages a roster of top artists but also operates Abbey Road Studios and owns major labels including EMI and Island Records. Pershing Square already holds a stake in Universal and also invests in companies such as…

US President Donald Trump has warned that the US could strike Iran “in one night” if Tehran fails to meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies. The deadline for an “acceptable” agreement, which would ensure the free flow of oil through the Gulf, is set for 20:00 Washington DC time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT Wednesday). At a White House news conference with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, Trump expressed hope that “reasonable” Iranian leaders were negotiating in good faith but admitted the outcome…

American rapper Offset is in a stable condition in the hospital after he was shot outside a Florida casino on Monday. According to The Guardian, Offset’s spokesperson confirmed to media that the former member of the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was shot in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock hotel and casino. He is being treated at a hospital and “being closely monitored”, the spokesperson reportedly said in a statement. Associated Press noted that the Seminole Police Department said a person sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Although the police department…

Australia’s most decorated living soldier has been formally charged over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith, who left the military in 2013, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday. He is facing five counts related to the war crime of murder and is expected to remain in custody overnight before a bail hearing on Wednesday. A 2023 defamation ruling previously found that the former Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) corporal had been involved in the of several unarmed Afghan civilians. Roberts-Smith, now 47 and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, has consistently denied all allegations, describing them as “egregious”…

The Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), James Agalga, has defended the government’s Airport Infrastructure Development Levy, saying it is essential for upgrading critical facilities at Kotoka International Airport. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, Mr. Agalga pointed to growing congestion and deteriorating infrastructure as key reasons for the levy, warning that failure to act could lead to a downgrade of the airport’s status. He recounted a personal experience to illustrate the severity of congestion, explaining that he nearly missed a flight due to heavy traffic within the airport area. According to him, the situation underscores the…

Leeds United will meet Chelsea at Wembley after reaching the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years. Daniel Farke’s side advanced by beating Premier League relegation rivals West Ham 4-2 on penalties following an electrifying 2-2 draw on Sunday. In the other semi-final, last year’s runners-up Manchester City will take on Southampton, who have not won the FA Cup since 1976. The Saints earned their place by stunning Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday, setting up a clash with the seven-time winners. Leeds’ previous FA Cup semi-final appearance came in 1987, when they lost 3-2 to eventual…

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed that trading will no longer be allowed on the Kaneshie footbridge once ongoing rehabilitation works are completed. Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, emphasized that the Assembly intends to permanently remove traders from the bridge. He also noted that alternative arrangements have been made for those affected. “I can assure you that once the bridge is completed, trading will no longer be permitted. The mayor has personally engaged with the traders and facilitated their relocation. We have secured space for many of them in nearby markets, allowing them to…

The government of Senegal has banned all non‑essential foreign travel by ministers after a sharp rise in oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced. Addressing a youth rally on Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the cost of crude oil had climbed to nearly twice what had been budgeted for, prompting the new travel restrictions. Sonko revealed that he had postponed planned trips to Niger, Spain and France in line with the measures. He added that the minister of mines would outline additional steps to reduce government expenditure in the coming week, BBC said.…

A devastating fire has once again swept through Dagombaline in Kumasi, destroying homes and property for the second time in just four months. The latest blaze broke out in the early hours of Easter Monday, leaving dozens of structures in the Subin basin completely razed. Eyewitnesses say the fire began around 4 a.m., quickly spreading through the tightly packed community. “The fire started around 4am from this structure,” said Fuseini Ahmed, a resident, pointing to a burnt building across from his own wooden home. “All my belongings are gone. Even my shorts were given to me by a friend,” he…