93 Nigerians arrested as Immigration raid uncovers fraud network in Accra
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has rescued 73 victims and arrested 93 Nigerian nationals during a major anti-fraud operation targeting suspected internet crime networks operating in Accra. The intelligence-led operation, conducted at the DEVTRACO Estate, led to the arrest of 91 men and two women suspected of engaging in internet fraud and violating Ghana’s immigration laws. According to a press release...
Apple Music Announces Shoday As The Latest Africa Rising Cover Star
Apple Music today announced Nigerian Afrobeats star Shoday as the latest Africa Rising cover star, spotlighting one of the continent’s most dynamic new voices at a pivotal moment in his career. Hailing from Ogun State and raised in Lagos, Shoday has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most compelling talents. Known for his distinctive melodies and street-rooted sound, he first...
Hip Hop Artists Take Rap Lyrics Death Row Fight to Supreme Court
Travis Scott, Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug and Fat Joe have filed legal briefs with the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) urging the justices to halt the scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate whose handwritten rap lyrics were introduced as evidence during his sentencing, in a case that has ignited a national debate about the criminalisation of...
Gov’t alone cannot employ the youth – Security expert cautions
Security expert Dr Ishmael Norman has warned that government alone cannot solve Ghana’s growing youth unemployment challenge. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Dr Norman stressed that the country must rethink its approach to job creation and involve businesses more directly in absorbing the growing number of young people entering the labour market. The President of the Institute for...
Trump says white South Africans are persecuted; some are returning to a better life
Andrew Veitch left South Africa after being held up at gunpoint in his car. But now he feels there are greater threats in the United States, he said, citing mass shootings in public places as well as violence by U.S. immigration officers. "People are being shot in broad daylight. American citizens are being shot and killed," said the 53-year-old, who...
I have never taken even GH₵1 from Shaxi – Shatta Wale calls for gov’t support
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that he has not personally benefited financially from his ride-hailing platform, Shaxi, since its launch, insisting that all revenue generated by the service is being recycled within the company to support its growth. Speaking during an interview on the Ekosiisen programme on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, the musician discussed the operations of the Shaxi initiative and...
SIM re-registration in Ghana: Why verification and validation matters
In recent years, Ghana has made significant efforts to improve SIM subscription management. Between 2021 and 2023, the country performed a nationwide SIM registration exercise to link each SIM card to a verified identification. Today, with a vast database of previously registered SIM cards in place, the focus has switched to verification and validation rather than full re-registration. Understanding the...
Ghana records over 1,000 Mpox cases in 11 months – Akandoh
Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health. The outbreak, which began in May 2025, has affected 124 districts across all regions, with the Greater Accra and Western Regions being the hardest hit. Addressing Parliament on Monday, March 9, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, outlined government...
Russia-backed hackers breach Signal, WhatsApp accounts of officials, journalists, Netherlands warns
Russian-backed hackers have launched a global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts used by officials, military personnel and journalists, two intelligence agencies in the Netherlands warned on Monday. Users are persuaded in chats initiated by the hackers to divulge security verification and pin codes, giving them access to personal accounts and group chats, they said in...
India’s tech state Karnataka bans social media for children under 16
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16 on Friday, becoming the first in India to join global calls for more scrutiny of minors’ digital usage. Concerns surrounding children’s growing social media addiction and exposure to unrestricted internet access have fired up...
