Author: Insight News

Fatawu Issahaku’s Wise Choice: Prioritizing Leicester over AFCON Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, the talented Ghanaian footballer currently on loan at English Championship side Leicester City, has made a commendable decision. Despite the allure of representing his national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Issahaku chose to focus on his club career. Key Details: Date: April 29, 2024 Location: Leicester City, England Background: Issahaku, initially from Sporting Lisbon, has had an impressive season with Leicester. His contributions include seven goals and also 13 assists across all competitions. Asamoah Gyan’s Perspective: Asamoah Gyan, former Black Stars captain, understands the significance of such…

Charlotte Shooting: 3 Law Enforcement Officers Killed, 5 Injured in Attempted Warrant Service In a tragic incident, three members of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force were shot and killed in Charlotte, North Carolina. The officers were attempting to serve a warrant for a felon with a firearm when gunfire erupted. As officers approached the individual’s residence in east Charlotte, they were met with gunfire. In response, they returned fire, also resulting in the death of the suspect in the front yard. However, more gunfire erupted from inside the residence, leading to a prolonged standoff. Key Details: Date: April 29, 2024…

Ejisu Poll: Electoral Commission Withdraws Officials Amid Bribery Allegations Election Malpractice at Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station In a recent development, the Electoral Commission of Ghana has taken swift action in response to an alleged bribery incident during the Ejisu Constituency by-election. A video surfaced online, capturing what appears to be an act of election malpractice at the Fumesua Pentecost Church polling station. EC’s Response In an official statement released today, the Electoral Commission emphasized its commitment to integrity, truth, and transparency. The Deputy Chairman of Operations, Samuel Tettey, confirmed that the Commission has removed the two temporary staff members…

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Denies Surgery Cancellations Due to Dumsor Clarification from Korle Bu Teaching Hospital The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has clarified recent reports regarding the cancellation of critical surgeries due to power outages, commonly known as “dumsor.” In a statement released today, the hospital described the reports in a section of the media as misleading. According to the hospital management, the surgeries were not cancelled because of dumsor. However, they acknowledge that intermittent power outages have affected the facility in recent times. Futher response, from the hospital management issued a statement denying these allegations. They clarified that on…

Ghana Health Service Initiates Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise On 4th May The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in response to escalating infections across healthcare facilities. The campaign is set to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024. The primary goal of this vaccination exercise is to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly in parts of Greater Accra, which has recorded the highest numbers so far. Campaign Details Dates: The vaccination exercise is scheduled to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024. Objective: The primary goal is to achieve widespread vaccination and build necessary population…

“Golden Age” of Cooperation Between Government and Faith-Based Organizations: Bawumia’s Pledge In a bold declaration, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has vowed to prioritize faith-based organizations if he emerges victorious in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with clergy and Imams in the Eastern Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the significant contributions of churches and Islamic groups in building schools and hospitals for the nation. Dr. Bawumia stated that these organizations have done more for Ghana than many external development partners and should be treated as partners in development. Their efforts extend beyond spiritual…

“ Dumsor ” to End Soon, Assures Vice President Bawumia Dumsor : In a campaign tour in the Eastern Region, the flagbearer of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the public that the ongoing erratic power supply, locally known as “dumsor,” will soon be a thing of the past. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with NPP regional leaders ahead of the start of his nationwide tour, Dr. Bawumia emphasized the government’s dedication to addressing the outages once and for all. This commitment to resolving “dumsor” reflects the government’s dedication to improving the lives of citizens.…

Glovo to Close Operations in Ghana After €3.5 Million Investment In a surprising move, food delivery platform Glovo has announced that it will cease operations in Ghana on May 10, 2024. This decision comes just two years after the company invested €3.5 million ($3.7 million) to expand its services in the country. According to an email sent to its restaurant partners, Glovo cited profitability issues as the primary reason for its exit from the Ghanaian market. The company acknowledged the potential of the Ghana market. But stated that achieving profitability would require substantial investment over an extended period of time.…

Japanese Yen Weakens to 160 Against the U.S. Dollar for the First Time Since 1990 The Japanese yen experienced significant volatility in trading today, weakening to 160 against the U.S. dollar for the first time since April 1990. Here are the key points: Historic Milestone: The yen briefly touched 160.03 against the dollar, marking the weakest level since 1990 when it reached 160.15. This sharp decline comes after a prolonged period of trading around 150 or weaker against the dollar since the Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate regime in March. Market Intervention: While Japanese authorities have repeatedly…

U.S. Air Force Pilot Accounted For From Vietnam War The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced a significant development in the ongoing efforts to account for missing American service members from the Vietnam War. U.S. Air Force Maj. John C.G. Here are the details surrounding Maj. Kerr’s case: Incident Date: On August 22, 1967, Maj. Kerr was piloting an A-26A Invader attack aircraft on a solo nighttime armed reconnaissance mission over the Plain of Jars in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Unfortunately, he failed to check in via radio and did not return from the mission. Despite extensive electronic and visual searches by U.S. forces,…