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Serial sex offender Amponsah Thompson jailed for 23 years for raping teenagers in Liverpool
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (666+ words) A serial sex offender who used his Mercedes as a hunting vehicle to "prowl" the streets of Liverpool city centre for vulnerable teenage girls on nights out has been jailed for 23 years after being unmasked as a predatory impostor who…...
Cybercrime costs set to hit $10. 5t globally - Ghana urged to treat cybersecurity as boardroom priority
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (183+ words) The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has warned that cybercrime is rapidly becoming one of the world's most expensive threats, with costs projected to rise alarmingly in the coming years. Speaking at the 2026 CISO Summit…...
NEDCo seizes more than 300 meters over illegal connections
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (407+ words) The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has seized more than 300 electricity meters from residents accused of power theft during a two-day dawn operation in Tamale. The raids targeted the Kalpohin and Kukuo communities between 05: 30 and 06: 30. Speaking to Joy News, NEDCo's…...
Tamale High Court to rule today in NDA corruption trial involving former officials
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (207+ words) The High Court (Criminal Division) in Tamale is expected to deliver judgment today in the long-running corruption trial involving former officials of the Northern Development Authority (NDA) and others. This is according to a statement shared by the Office of…...
Ghana mamed in U. S. car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles across the Atlantic
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (429+ words) A sprawling international car theft syndicate with links to Ghana has been uncovered by U. S. authorities, raising fresh concerns about the country's role as a destination market for stolen vehicles. A 15-count indictment unsealed in a U. S. District Court in the District…...
Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks
13+ hour, 22+ min ago (156+ words) Suspected Boko Haram militants riding motorbikes stormed two "villages in northeast Nigeria, killing at "least 20 people, a local official said on Wednesday. The assaults are part of'a surge'by Boko Haram and its Islamic "State splinter ISWAP, who have stepped "up…...
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (606+ words) The Trump family's World Liberty Financial crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. Justin Sun has accused World Liberty of an "illegal scheme" to seize his WLFI tokens, a cryptocurrency issued by…...
The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (428+ words) US satirical publication The Onion has proposed a new plan to take over Infowars, the media company run by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion's proposal, which requires approval from a judge, would involve a licensing arrangement that would…...
NPA, Police to crack down on fuel siphoning after tanker crashes
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (295+ words) The Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Edudzi Tamakloe, has issued a strong warning to the public against the dangerous practice of siphoning fuel from accidented tankers. He disclosed that the NPA is working closely with the…...
Police inefficiencies contribute to gaps in xenophobia response " Governance expert
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (162+ words) A governance expert has raised concerns about gaps in the response to xenophobic violence in South Africa, arguing that inefficiencies within the police service continue to affect how cases are handled and resolved. According to Tendai Mbanje, a regional governance…...