FDA Closes Popular Nungua Lounge During Suspected Drug Investigation

The FDA has closed Italian Boy Lounge in Nungua after officials said suspected illicit substances were seized and two staff members were arrested during investigations.

The FDA has closed Italian Boy Lounge in Nungua after officials said suspected illicit substances were seized and two staff members were arrested during investigations.

A former G4S security guard has been jailed after stealing £117,200 from a London bank by posing as a cash collector before fleeing to Ghana.

Nine Buddhist monks have been killed and more than 20 other people injured after an 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a religious pilgrimage procession in north-eastern Thailand, authorities said. The tragedy has renewed concerns over road safety…

Ghana's High Court has approved the extradition of influencer Abu Trica to the United States to face allegations linked to an alleged US$8 million romance fraud investigation.

Danny Glover has revealed he has been living with Alzheimer's disease for three years, saying he hopes speaking publicly will encourage awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding dementia

Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) has presented a GH¢14.58 million dividend to the Bank of Ghana following a profitable 2025 financial year, with the central bank praising the company for strengthening the country’s digital payments infrastructure. ACCRA, Ghana…

Nigeria plans to seek compensation from South Africa after citizens fled anti-immigration unrest, abandoning homes, businesses and property.

Ghana has formally protested to South Africa after a Ghanaian national was shot dead during anti-immigration demonstrations in Cape Town, calling for a swift investigation, the arrest of those responsible and stronger protection for African migrants. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana…

A Ghanaian extradited to the United States has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a US$4.4 million romance fraud case targeting elderly victims.

Ghanaian authorities have arrested a suspect wanted by INTERPOL and the FBI in an alleged international cybercrime investigation, highlighting growing cooperation against cross-border digital fraud.

Railway officials and diplomats from 19 African countries have completed a week-long technical exchange in China’s Qinghai–Xizang region, with both sides pledging closer cooperation on railway technology, skills development and infrastructure planning amid growing demand for modern rail networks across…

GHANA FLOOD: At least 12 people have died and nearly 500 others have been rescued after days of severe flooding across parts of Ghana as health authorities intensify disease surveillance and the government expands relief efforts while communities continue recovery…

Uruguay’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign ended with fresh questions after reports said the national football federation cancelled the squad’s return charter flight, leaving players to organise their own commercial travel home. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay’s FIFA World Cup 2026…

Thousands of migrants have left South Africa or sought temporary shelter amid fears of violence ahead of an unofficial 30 June deadline issued by anti-immigration groups, as President Cyril Ramaphosa urges protesters to remain peaceful and authorities reject threats against…

The Ministry of the Interior has appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary movement after heavy rainfall caused flooding across parts of Greater Accra and other communities, while emergency services continue rescue and response operations. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s Ministry of…

Heavy flooding has forced Ghana’s two electricity utilities to temporarily shut down critical substations serving parts of Accra, with officials warning that additional outages remain possible as torrential rains continue. ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s electricity transmission and distribution companies have…