Akoto Ampaw Is Special Prosecutor
President Akufo-Addo has named renowned lawyer, Akoto Ampaw as the special independent prosecutor of government. The nomination, if true, will see the lawyer independently investigate and prosecute...
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Ex England Captain and Manchester United Star, Rio Ferdinand ‘yet To Grieve Properly’ For Late Wife
Former footballer Rio Ferdinand will discuss the death of his wife in a BBC One documentary about parents who lose their partners. In the programme, to be shown this spring, the father-of-three will...
It’s Time For Him To Step Down, Claims Adam
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam has claimed Arsenal are too easily outfought and labelled their attacking style of play "madness". Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is once again coming under fire...
Flight Attendant Shares Story of Saving Trafficking Victim
When Shelia Fedrick saw a dishevelled girl sitting beside an older, well-dressed man on her flight, she was concerned. The teenager "looked like she had been through pure hell", the flight attendant...
Buhari To Stay In London For Further Medical Checks
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in Britain for health checks, has asked parliament to extend his medical leave. Mr Buhari left Nigeria two weeks ago and had been expected to return to...
Lost Bob Marley Tapes Restored After 40 Years In London Basement
Lost recordings by Bob Marley found in a damp hotel basement in London after more than 40 years have been restored. The tapes are the original, high-quality live recordings of the reggae legend's...
Upfront Charges For NHS Foreign Patients In England
NHS hospitals in England will have a legal duty to charge overseas patients upfront for non-urgent care if they are not eligible for free treatment. From April this year, foreign patients could be...
New England Patriots Recover From Record Deficit To Beat Atlanta Falcons
The New England Patriots produced the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime and claim a fifth title in the most dramatic of circumstances. The Patriots...
Fall Armyworm ‘threatens African Farmers’ Livelihoods’
Scientists are calling for urgent action to halt the spread of a pest that is destroying maize crops and spreading rapidly across Africa. The fall armyworm poses a major threat to food security and...
LG Admits Premium Display Fails Near Wi-Fi
Electronics giant LG has admitted its new premium-priced computer displays experience “performance issues” when placed near a wi-fi router. The LG Ultrafine 5K monitor costs almost £900 and is...
Trump Ramps Up Criticism of Judge After Travel Ban Setback
US President Donald Trump has attacked the judge who blocked his travel ban, saying Americans should blame the courts “if something happens”. Mr Trump also said he had instructed border officials...
Romania Protesters Not Backing Down After Decree Repeal
About 500,000 demonstrators have rallied across Romania, despite the government revoking a controversial decree that fuelled their discontent. The left-wing government earlier scrapped the decree,...
Trump Calls For ‘careful’ Border Checks After Travel Ban Setback
President Donald Trump says he has told US border officials to check people entering America "very carefully", as his travel ban remains suspended. He said the courts were "making the job very...
Far-Right’s Le Pen Rails Against Globalisation
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential election manifesto with a twin attack on globalisation and radical Islam. The candidate of the National Front (FN) told supporters...
The Top 12 Most Expensive African Footballers Ever
Most of the soccer players in Africa have contributed immensely to European football. The talent and quality of these Africans in the game has placed them among the most valuable players in the...
Romania To Withdraw Corruption Decree After Mass Protests
The Romanian government says it will withdraw a controversial decree that would have decriminalised some corruption offences. Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu said it would be repealed on Sunday. "I do...
Gambia’s President Barrow Scraps Jammeh’s Four-Day Week
The Gambia’s new president has scrapped the four-day week introduced by his predecessor Yahya Jammeh. In a statement Adama Barrow said that public sector employees would now have to work a half-day...
Trump Vows To Restore Travel Ban Suspended By Federal Judge
US President Donald Trump has vowed to overturn a legal ruling which suspended his ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim countries. He described federal judge James Robart as a “so-called”...
Son Noah’s Cancer Treatment Is ‘progressing Well’
Singer Michael Buble has said his son Noah’s cancer treatment is “progressing well”, three months after the three-year-old was diagnosed. The Canadian star and his Argentine model and actress...
Seattle Judge Issues Nationwide Block
A US judge in Seattle has issued a temporary nationwide block on President Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven mainly Muslim nations. Federal Judge James Robart ruled against government...