Women’s Premier Super Cup Returns In September
The Women’s Premier Super Cup will return in 2026 as an off-season competition ahead of the new Women’s Premier League season. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Read More...
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Couple arrested in Machakos over alleged cult practices involving three children
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Police in Matungulu Sub-County have arrested a couple over alleged cult-related practices and suspected denial of basic needs to their three children. The incident was…
- Machakos police arrest Henry Ogenga, 38, and wife Ezabel Ogenga, 32.
- Children aged 13, 5, and 2 found with parents in makeshift shelter.
- Charges include neglect of children and alleged cult practices.
Video: Woman clings to moving car bonnet after confrontation
A woman was struck by a car and carried along on its bonnet after confronting a man she knew near a popular park in northern India, with video of the frightening incident rapidly spreading online.
Thomas Partey returns to Al Shabab training after injury lay-off
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has returned to training with Al Shabab after recovering from the injury that has kept him out since August.
'Bihari Mazdoor Chahiye...': Fans Slam BCCI After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Spotted Doing Water Duty During IND Vs AFG T20Is; VIDEO
New Delhi, September 16: Several videos are doing rounds on social media in which young India opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is seen serving water to the players during the India vs Afghanistan T20Is at…
101 medals at 10: A century of swimming glory!
At an age when most children are still discovering the sports they love, 10-year-old Shamoil Sohail Poonawala already knows exactly where he wants to be - in the pool, chasing the clock With an…
Nashik: NCP (SP) Leaders Gherao Baglan Tahsildar, Demand Immediate Crop Damage Assessment
Nashik: Despite directions from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule to conduct crop damage assessments, the process has reportedly not yet begun in Baglan…
GCC to host six DP World Tour events in 2027
Dubai: The GCC will feature six tournaments on the DP World Tour’s 2027 calendar, with the region set to host four consecutive weeks of golf at the beginning of the year before the season returns to…
Qatar Cabinet approves draft law on precious metals and gemstones
<p>Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting on Wednesday at the Amiri Diwan.</p>…
First case of its kind in Singapore: Woman, 28, gets 19 weeks 3 days’ jail, S$5K fine for illegally confining animals for online sale
The woman made about S$21K from selling 21 puppies over 3 months, but the money came at a steep cost after she was jailed and fined S$5K
Police refute KP CM's claim of 'murder' conspiracy in Wazirabad, say constable was on security duty
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday claimed that his security detail had apprehended a man allegedly sent to kill him.
Russia plans new prison complex in occupied Kherson Oblast among wider prison expansion
Apart from occupied Kherson Oblast, Russia plans to build the complexes in Kaluga, Astrakhan, and Tyumen oblasts, Buryatia, and Zabaykalsky Krai, while the first is expected to open in Tatarstan by…
Court to rule on DIG Masengeli suit against USIU-Africa over PhD exam
The High Court is set to rule on whether to halt the United States International University-Africa’s September 26 graduation ceremony pending determination of a case filed by Deputy Inspector General…
EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15
STRASBOURG, France: The European Union will ban social media for children under 13 and allow only limited, supervised access until the age of 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von…
Here’s how many more candidates are on the IEC ballot in 2026 despite ANC’s missing submissions
Political analyst said poor administration, internal conflict and possible sabotage could be to blame for the ANC missing the deadline to submit candidates
Lamola says new US visa restrictions concerning
Lamola says this aligns with the misrepresentation of South Africa's domestic policy.
‘When It Comes To Ganja, We Are Very Liberal’: Supreme Court On Bail In NDPS Cases
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it generally takes a “very liberal” approach while considering bail pleas in cases involving ganja under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…
IFC eyes $1.2bn investment pipeline for Ghana
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group is positioning to deepen its support for Ghana’s private sector, with a pipeline of about US$1.2 billion in potential investments…
Fintiri nominates chairman, commissioners for Adamawa electricity commission
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has nominated a chairman and two commissioners of the newly established Adamawa State Electricity Regulatory Commission for confirmation by the Adamawa State House of Assembly.
The Merqury Quaye Effect: How one man put DJs on Africa’s entertainment map
Before the trophy is handed out, before the first beat emanates through the loudspeakers and before the cameras turn to the continent’s biggest stars, there is a question at the heart of the Ghana DJ…
US, Vietnamese firms to sign agreements as To Lam travels to New York
Commercial agreements have for months been part of Hanoi’s strategy to reassure Washington amid the threat of new tariffs hitting its export-reliant economy.
2027 eligibility suit: Atiku gets order to serve Tinubu with court papers through APC
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request by former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, to serve court documents on President Bola Tinubu through his political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.
NDC Communications Team member defends free SHS, calls for more investment in infrastructure
BY MCDONALD AMANKWAH Member of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Communications Team, Ewura Adams Karim, has defended the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy while acknowledging concerns…
This is the “magical world” of Shakira in Madrid, to the greater glory of the singer
Un paseo por Macondo, el espacio construido alrededor del escenario que acogerá los 12 conciertos de la colombiana
How Serious is Stephen A. Smith About Running For President?
Is Stephen A. Smith going to run for president?
Iran: Activists sound alarm as regime seizes Baha'i assets
Rights groups warn Iran is increasingly confiscating assets from government critics and members of the country's Baha'i faith, but also actors, athletes, and journalists living abroad.
Exco tak boleh atasi perlembagaan N Sembilan, kata undang
Undang Luak Rembau Hassan Ab Hamid berkata, semua pihak hendaklah hormati UUTKNS, serta bidang kuasa dan ketetapan dibuat DKU.
Sakaja launches Calif Records Studio to support Nairobi’s upcoming artists
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration has opened a new recording facility in California Ward aimed at supporting emerging artists and nurturing grassroots creative…
Taraba records first diphtheria case
A patient has died from confirmed diphtheria in Bali Local Government Council of Taraba State, marking the state’s first recorded case of the vaccine-preventable bacterial disease. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Udi Aketemo, confirmed the development in a telephone interview with DAILY POST on Wednesday in Jalingo, saying the patient died…
Will militaries pivot on drone technologies after major Reaper losses in Iran? - analysis
Dozens of US Reaper drones were lost in the Iran war, is there a silver lining? Many other countries that use large drones, including Israel, are learning from the war and may pivot to new tech.
- US military considering pivot to drone technologies after Reaper losses in Iran.
- MQ-9 Reaper and Predator drones vulnerable to air defenses, leading to higher losses.
- US investing in cheaper, mass-produced drones and swarm-capable alternatives.
Canada may become 'first associate member' of EU, European Commission president says
Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges.
Netanyahu’s New York UN visit sees unusual US Secret Service security involvement
This comes after NYC Mayor Mamdani admitted that his office lacked the authority to arrest the prime minister, though he emphasized that Netanyahu "is not welcome in New York City."
- US Secret Service involved in unusual security measures for Netanyahu's UN visit
- Netanyahu arriving at Newark Airport instead of JFK Airport in New York
- Visit scheduled for September 23, 2023, with speech at UN at 9 p.m. Israel time
Health minister visits family of FDS nurse killed in heli crash
KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad visited the late nurse Debra Moset at their home in Rabak Rimu, Kampung Semadang, Padawan, today.
Metrolinx unveils Lake Ontario–themed PRESTO cards as limited‑edition transit keepsakes
Metrolinx launched a new set of Lake Ontario–themed PRESTO cards, a limited‑edition release designed to tap into local pride and celebrate one of the province’s most recognizable landmarks. The PRESTO cards, which feature a minimalist patch‑style graphic of water and a rising sun along with the slogan “Lake Ontario, Now and Always,” were…
- Metrolinx introduces Lake Ontario-themed PRESTO cards as limited-edition transit keepsakes.
- Cards feature water design with phrase "Lake Ontario, Now and Always."
- Approximately 1,000 cards claimed by commuters within the afternoon.
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.
Data Centers Are Causing a Huge Surge in Incredibly Toxic Chemicals Polluting the World
"Data centers create problems that don't stop at municipal boundaries, whether it's pollution or straining the grid and driving up everyone's electric bills." The post Data Centers Are Causing a Huge…
Asutifi North MP Announces Free Medical Outreach
Ebenezer Addo The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Addo, in collaboration with the Asutifi North Health Directorate, has announced a free surgical outreach and screening exercise…
From Quibdo to 1,000 Homes: Grupo Argos Steps Up in Colombia’s Earthquake Recovery
Grupo Argos, one of Colombia’s largest infrastructure and investment conglomerates, is taking a central role in the reconstruction effort following the Aug.
US retail sales higher than expected as oil prices stay up
Retail sales climbed 1.2% month-on-month in August, surging past analyst expectations.
Kufuor Hosts Gambian Politician
Prince Ebrahim Sanyang in a handshake with ex-President Kufuor The leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters – The Gambia (EFF-Gambia), led by His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, Read…
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts edged lower in August
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. reports the annual pace of housing starts for August edged lower compared with July. The national housing agency says the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing…
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Faces Falling Water Levels, Blackout Risk, Ukraine Says
All six reactors at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remain in cold shutdown and produce no electricity.
Ukrainian partisans claim sabotage at Russian plant supplying missiles Moscow uses to bomb Ukrainian cities
ATESH says its agent disabled the power supply at the Voronezh facility, disrupting production of components used in Russian weapons.
FG adopts new system to curb waste in healthcare spending
The National Health Insurance Authority has adopted Health Technology Assessment to guide healthcare spending and ensure resources are used efficiently in Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-adopts-new-system-to-curb-waste-in-healthcare-spending/
I am very worried – Alan Kyerematen on cancellation of 1D1F
Former Trade and Industry Minister and founder of the United Party (UP), Alan Kyerematen, has expressed concern over what he describes as the abandonment of projects established under the One…
Despite curbs, over 4,000 PoP Ganesha idols immersed in Bengaluru
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, in coordination with municipality officials and the police, launched a strict enforcement drive and seized over 3,000 Ganesha idols made of PoP.
Colombia Reaches 50 Medals at the 2026 South American Games
The Colombian delegation reached 50 medals at the XIII Santa Fe 2026 South American Games after having its most productive day of the competition so far this Tuesday, September 15.
Ukrzaliznytsia warns of enemy attempts to obtain data on railways, military cargo
The Russian side is attempting to obtain information about the facilities of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, their location and condition, as well as the movement of military cargo, the company's press service…
CBI probes US Christian mission Timothy over alleged ₹92.55 crore FCRA violations
The CBI has booked US-based Christian mission The Timothy Initiative and its functionaries over alleged FCRA violations and crores withdrawn using foreign debit cards.
19 hikers rescued after four-hour ordeal at Lata Debu
BALING: Firefighters rescued 19 people who were trapped following a flash flood at Lata Debu today.
Photos: IGP engages Okada riders on road safety, registration and crime prevention
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno has engaged the leadership of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) on road safety, regulatory compliance and collaboration with the Ghana Police Service.
Former SABC presenter Owen Ndlovu found dead days after Katlehong hijacking
Ndlovu was kidnapped outside a church in Katlehong before his body was discovered in Thokoza with gunshot wounds, his family confirmed.
NPA reviewing calls to cushion petrol prices – Edudzi Tameklo
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says it is reviewing calls for government to extend its GH¢2 per litre subsidy on diesel to petrol consumers.
Telangana CM lists extent of land owned by KCR, KTR, Harish Rao and other family members
Telangana CM says KCR’s farm house in Erravelli spans 700 acres, of which 388 acres is assignment land. He announces fact finding team would be constituted to inquire into the assignment land issue
Ford, Eby approval grows since June amid escalating U.S. trade war: poll
As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. intensifies, a new poll finds approval for Ontario Premier Doug Ford and B.C. Premier David Eby has grown since June but it hasn’t made much of an impact for other premiers in the country. The last survey from the Angus Reid Institute released on Wednesday shows […]
No question of rollback of 0.4% MDR charges on UPI transactions over ₹2,000: Top government official
Sources said the decision to impose MDR charges was taken in the larger interest of the UPI ecosystem and to strengthen its safety and security