Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after being convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million that was intended to fund an unfinished science fiction series. Rinsch, best known for directing 47 Ronin, was also handed three years of supervised release, ordered to forfeit $11 million…
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has sparked debate on social media after urging Ghanaians to take greater personal responsibility in addressing the country’s recurring flooding challenges. Speaking in the aftermath of the devastating floods that affected parts of Accra and other communities, the lawmaker argued that…
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun registering traders and other persons affected by the fire that gutted the Odawna Rubber Market in Accra. The exercise is aimed at determining the total number of victims and compiling a verified database to guide possible relief and support interventions for those impacted by the incident. Officials…
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mohammed Abdul-Salam, while addressing stakeholders and participants at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry Days held in Morocco, stated that the State is losing more than GHS 1 billion in revenue annually to illegal lottery operations, highlighting the growing threat posed by the activities of illegal lottery…
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the Civil War, and…
International relations consultant and social commentator in South Africa, Donovan Williams, has said that the ongoing anti-immigration protests in the country are being driven by a deeper crisis of public confidence in government and law enforcement, rather than immigration alone. Speaking on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Tuesday, June 30, Mr Williams said…
The Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has departed for a historic royal visit to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, where he is expected to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The visit is regarded as a significant milestone in strengthening the long-standing ties between the…
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has provided a comprehensive account of the destruction caused by Monday’s heavy rains in the Greater Accra Region, revealing that more than 7,700 households were displaced while seven people remain missing. Delivering a statement in Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, the Minister said the downpour inundated several communities…
Unconfirmed reports gathered by Citi News indicate that nine people are missing following severe flooding in the Awutu Senya East Municipality after hours of torrential rainfall. According to accounts from affected communities, seven individuals attempted to move from their location to the roadside as floodwaters rapidly rose. However, they were caught in the surging waters…
Popular Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has opened up about life beyond the spotlight. He revealed how he balances fatherhood with the demands of his music career. Despite his busy schedule, the rapper says he makes time for his children whenever possible and takes pride in being involved in their everyday routines. Speaking to DJ Adu during…
