Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption agency is investigating whether the former First Lady Grace Mugabe fraudulently obtained a doctorate. Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe filed a petition last week asking to investigate. She was awarded the PhD just months after enrolling at university in 2014 even though doctorates typically require years of full-time research. Mrs Mugabe has […] The post Zimbabwe

The Koforidua Circuit Court ‘B’ Presided over by Her Honour Mercy Adei – Kotei on Tuesday sentenced to jail, thirteen(13) illegal miners to three (3) years each and a fine of GH?24,000 each. The convicts are,William Agyapong alias (3,3,4), Prince Awuni alias Flower, Bernard Darkwah also known as Totti, Kwaku Adu, Kwame Kodom, Kofi Nketia […] The post E/R:

Isaac Dogboe, the WBO Interim Super Bantamweight Champion this afternoon paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Presidency to present the title he won against his Mexican opponent, Cesar Juarez, on Saturday at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe made history last Saturday as he became the youngest […] The post Isaac Dogboe visits

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Gloria Akuffo, has rubbished claims that the seeming delay in prosecuting alleged corrupt officials in the Mahama administration is because such cases are being set aside for the Special Prosecutor. “It has never been the case that cases are not coming to court because we are waiting for […] The post ‘Political

Christians across the country have been challenged not to grow weary of embarking on God’s kingdom business and winning souls for Jesus Christ. According to General Overseer of the House of Faith Ministries – World Missions Church, believers of today seem to have abandoned their core mandate of evangelism as prescribed in the “Great Commission”. […] The post Don’t

Security has been beefed up in the Asante Akyem Agogo area following clashes between the Operation Cow Leg team (made up of military & police) and nomadic Fulani herdsman. This was announced after a joint security meeting held behind closed doors by the MP for Asante Akyem North, the DCE for the area and the […] The post Security in Agogo re-strategized to deal

The Asante Akyem Agogo District Chief Executive Officer (DCE) Oti Boateng is cautioning residents not to visit their farms to prevent further clashes with Fulani herdsmen. His caution comes in the wake of renewed attacks by Fulani herdsmen and residents that has resulted in causalities that include the Military and police. The Fulani herdsmen assaulting […] The post Don’t

Commercial High Court Presided over by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour hearing the case of willfully causing financial loss to State brought against former board chairman of the National Communication Authority (NCA), Eugene Baffoe – Bonnie and four others, under the Mahama administration, Will begin full trial of the matter from the 16th of January 2018. […] The post Former

The counsel for Rabih Haddad, a Lebanese national who is on remand has pleaded at the Accra High criminal court to grant the accused bail since he has a heart problem. Lawyer Ralph Opoku Adusei pleading for bail for his client told the court that the accused has been visiting hospital since he was arrested […] The post I Have Heart Disease – Lebanese ‘Rapist’

11 persons are set to be arraigned before the Cape Coast court for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the Offin river in the Upper Denkyira district town of Dunkwa-on-offin in the central region. The 11 were arrested following a swoop by a special task task force of the Small Scale Miners Association […] The post C/R: 11 arrested over illegal mining appeared first

The wife of Haddad Rabih, the Lebanese on remand for allegedly raping his 19-year-old house help, broke down in tears at the Accra High Court after the court adjourned the hearing of her husband’s bail application. Rabih has been on remand since December 6, 2017, after the Accra Central District Court, presided over by Ms […] The post House Help Rape: Suspect’s Wife Cries

The Gambibgo Palace, where Muntaka Mohammed, a wanted crime suspect managed to escape police arrest Sunday, has cleared the air, saying the suspect is not a prince. Police had indicated at a news conference held Monday that Muntaka was a grandson to the Chief, in what led to an impression that the suspect was a […] The post UE/R: Robbery Gang Leader Not A Prince –

Girls in communities in the Upper Denkyira East municipality in the Central Region who travel across the Offin River to attend school on the other side of the river are forbidden to cross the river on Tuesdays. They are also not allowed to cross the river when they are in their menses. River gods The […] The post C/R: River gods forbid girls from school during menses appeared

Toby Young has resigned from the universities regulator following a backlash over crude and sexist tweets he sent before his appointment. Mr Young became a board member on the new Office for Students (OfS) watchdog on 1 January but had faced calls to quit after a series of controversial comments on social media surfaced. Writing […] The post Toby Young stands down from universities

Two of Apple’s major investors have urged the iPhone maker to take urgent action to curb children’s growing addiction to its smartphones, amid fears frequent use may be damaging the next generation. New York-based Jana Partners LLC and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, or CalSTRS, which collectively control $2bn (£1.47bn) worth of Apple shares, […] The post Apple

Theresa May’s bid to renew her Government with a Cabinet reshuffle fell flat on Monday after key minsters refused to be moved from their jobs and one walked out of her Cabinet. The Prime Minister had wanted to keep Justine Greening in her top team, but failed to stop her quitting with the former education secretary rejecting a transfer […] The post May’s

The claim: The Chinese government says that Beijing’s air quality improved sharply in the winter of 2017. Reality Check verdict: The air quality this winter has been better – but whether or not this is sustainable in the long term is still unclear. Beijing is infamous for its pollution – and normally the onset of winter sees […] The post Reality Check:

Donald Trump’s lawyers are in talks with investigators who are seeking to interview the US president as part of a justice department probe, reports say. The Washington Post, quoting an unnamed person close to Mr Trump, says investigation lead Robert Mueller is likely to interview him within weeks. Mr Trump’s legal team has not confirmed […] The post Russia

Some of Australia’s first same-sex marriages have taken place, following a 30-day notice period after new legislation was signed into law in December. Among the first couples to tie the knot, were Commonwealth Games sprinter Craig Burns and his partner, fellow athlete Luke Sullivan, who were married just after midnight local time in New South […] The post First gay

North Korea is to send a delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games taking place in South Korea in February, officials from the South say. The breakthrough announcement came as the countries met for their first high-level talks in more than two years. The delegation will include athletes, officials and supporters. South Korea also proposed […] The post North Korea to send