Author: Nhyira
Police in Hamilton, Ontario, have identified 17-year-old Mackale Lavoie as the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Berlinda Sarkodie, a Ghanaian woman who was killed in Toronto last week. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of July 8 in the city’s west end. According to Toronto Police, Sarkodie was found with multiple gunshot wounds after officers responded to reports of gunfire near an apartment complex on Jane Street. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Following initial investigations, authorities now believe the shooting was targeted. Surveillance footage and witness statements helped police trace the…
Chelsea sealed a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, delivering a performance that combined sharp attacking play with tactical discipline. Right from kickoff, Chelsea looked the more determined side. Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after intercepting a misplaced pass and calmly beating PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. Eight minutes later, Palmer doubled the lead with a curling strike from outside the box, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Momentum remained with Chelsea as halftime approached. In the 43rd minute, João Pedro made it 3-0 after receiving a clever lofted pass…
Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis reminded the world why he’s one of the most dangerous men in the UFC heavyweight division, delivering a thunderous 35-second knockout at UFC Fight Night in Nashville. Facing off against Brazil’s rising prospect, Tallison Teixeira, Lewis wasted no time. After absorbing an early shot, he launched a powerful left hook that sent Teixeira crashing to the mat. Lewis followed with a barrage of ground strikes before the referee stepped in to stop the fight securing the fastest finish of the night and his record-breaking 16th UFC knockout. The crowd at Bridgestone Arena erupted as Lewis…
In a significant step toward resolving longstanding tensions with healthcare workers, the government has approved two key allowances demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The decision, announced after high-level talks in Accra, is seen as a partial victory for nurses and midwives who have been pressing for improved working conditions under the 2024 Collective Agreement. According to GRNMA officials, the government has agreed to implement both the book and research allowance and the uniform allowance, two items the association has long argued are essential for professional development and dignity on the job. While welcoming the concessions,…
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has responded firmly yet diplomatically to the United States’ decision to slash the validity of most non-immigrant visas issued to Ghanaians from five years to three months. In a statement released Friday, the minister described the development as “regrettable” but noted that it offers an opportunity for constructive dialogue between the two nations. The U.S. government announced the change earlier this week, citing visa reciprocity standards and concerns over the high rate of overstays by Ghanaian nationals, particularly students. Minister Ablakwa acknowledged the issues raised by the U.S. but…
Doctors in Gaza are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an unfolding catastrophe at the Nasser Medical Complex, the largest functioning hospital in the war-torn enclave. With fuel reserves nearly depleted and Israeli ground forces intensifying their operations in southern Gaza, medical staff fear that critical systems will shut down within hours. The Nasser Medical Complex, located in the heart of Khan Younis, has been operating beyond capacity for weeks. Now, without sufficient fuel to power power generators, the hospital’s most vital services including intensive care units, operating theatres, and neonatal incubators are on the verge of collapse.…
Ningo-Prampram MP and Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has launched a scathing attack on NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his condemnation of the violence that marred the recent parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency. Reacting to Dr. Bawumia’s call for accountability and justice in the wake of the chaotic scenes at the polls, Sam George accused the former Vice-President of hypocrisy and selective outrage. According to him, Bawumia’s silence during past incidents involving political violence, notably the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, strips his current statements of credibility. “You don’t get to find your voice six years…
Former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the violent incidents that erupted during the parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency on Friday, describing them as a deep betrayal of Ghana’s democratic values. Speaking over the weekend, Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment over the chaos that marred what should have been a peaceful and transparent electoral process. According to him, the scenes of physical assaults, voter intimidation, and open lawlessness at polling stations represented a serious threat to the country’s democratic gains. “This is not the Ghana we’ve worked so hard to build,” Dr. Bawumia said. “The violence in Ablekuma North…
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has inaugurated three key governing boards under her Ministry to accelerate Ghana’s industrial transformation, export competitiveness, and investment growth. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, July 9, brought together the newly constituted boards of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), and the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank). According to the Minister, the inauguration forms part of a broader push to align Ghana’s economic institutions with the government’s agenda for job creation, value addition, and global market expansion. “These boards will play a vital role in shaping…
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with the shocking murder of Stephen King Amoah, an officer with the Ghana Immigration Service whose charred remains were discovered in a gutter on Tuesday, July 9. The suspect, identified as Bright Aveh, is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. His arrest marks the first major development in the high-profile case, which has sent shockwaves across the capital and within the security services. According to police sources, Amoah’s burnt body was found near the GBC Satellite area, directly opposite Comet Estate in Accra. Preliminary reports suggest the officer…