A volcano erupted several times overnight on the eastern Indonesian island of Flores. Officials said that rescue teams were still searching for victims under the rubble of collapsed homes.

At least six people died after a volcano erupted several times in eastern Indonesia, officials said.

The eruptions occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki which is located on the island of Flores.

This year’s weeklong activities of the National Farmers' Day begin today with a climax on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region. 

All the national winners, who arrived in Accra yesterday, will today join in the official opening of the weeklong activities with a colourful float procession starting from the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and winding its way to the exhibition grounds at the Ministries, Accra.

This year’s Hogbetsotso Za of the people of Anlo was climaxed with a grand durbar at Anloga last Saturday  amid pomp and cultural exposition, with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as the guest of honour.

The celebration, on the theme: “Strengthening bonds and embracing our shared heritage” brought together people from all the 36 Anlo communities and chiefs from other parts of the country and neighbouring Togo.

It was a colourful durbar as citizens, both home and abroad, actively participated in activities to mark the week-long celebration.

The Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has committed to supporting women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) under its SME Growth and Opportunity (SME-GO) programme.

One of DBG’s key partner financial institutions (PFIs), Advans Ghana Savings & Loans, has launched the AdvansHer programme to address the unique challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, providing them with flexible funding and resources for capacity building.

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to make the voices and concerns of Ghana’s youth central to his leadership should he be elected President in 2025.

Speaking at a youth-focused event in Accra on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia underscored the importance of his ongoing engagement with young Ghanaians and shared his vision for a youth-inclusive administration.

“Over this year alone, through my youth connect and other forums across the country, I have engaged with you, the youth, and listened to your fears, concerns and aspirations,” Dr. Bawumia said, assuring young Ghanaians that he understands their priorities. 

The vehicle involved in Saturday's Adabraka robbery incident has been identified and tracked to Ashaiman in Greater Accra.

Images of the Toyota Highlander, with registration number GN 7357-19, leaving the crime scene at Adabraka in Accra and tracked to Ashaiman have been released unto social media by the security agencies.

The vehicle's route reportedly included stops at the Sunny FM Roundabout, Shiashie, Accra Mall, and Accra Mall Roundabout, before heading through Ashaiman Zenu.

ECOWAS is gearing up to host a key series of meetings from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together aviation ministers, DGs of Civil Aviation, officials, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for air travel across West Africa.

These sessions, which is a response to a directive of the 65th Heads of State Summit held in July 2024, aim to address persistent challenges in the aviation sector, focusing on lowering operational costs and unifying safety protocols to improve regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

Eight persons, including mourners died on Saturday in an accident onthe Sunyani-Berekum highway last Saturday.

A total of 10 people were involved in the accident.

The deceased were made up of five males and three females.

A gas tanker was involved in an accident at the Gbawe top base in Greater Accra on Sunday morning and led to leakage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which was in the tanker.

The tanker after the accident fell on its side.

When a rescue attempt was made with a bulldozer to put it back on its wheels, the tank was punctured and started leaking gas.

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) were called in to control the situation bycooling with foam concentrate to prevent any fire explosion or casualty.

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo bid an emotional farewell to Ghanaians, expressing gratitude for the support and trust given to him during his eight-year tenure. 

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, a new tool that allows users to get quick, direct answers from the web with relevant links, positioning it as a competitor to established search engines like Google. 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Mfantsipim School on its triumphant win in the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), celebrating the hard work and resilience that led to the victory after a ten-year wait. 

The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, has condemned Saturday’s (November 2, 2024) armed robbery at the Adabraka Market, where four masked and heavily armed men attacked a man in a red Toyota Corolla, stealing large sums of cash in broad daylight. 

Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, pledging to return it to its founding principles and win back voters after its disastrous election defeat in July.

Jordan Ayew came off the bench to salvage a point for Leicester City with a stoppage-time equalizer, denying Ipswich Town their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight. 

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo delivered a remarkable performance as the Cherries stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, ending City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. 

The Ghana Police Service has announced that it is actively pursuing a gang of armed robbers who attacked a jewellery shop in Adabraka on Saturday, November 2, injuring one person.

THE Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that disease outbreaks are becoming common in the country.

The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has announced that it has selected a new presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections, following the recent passing of their founder and former candidate, Akua Donkor, on October 29.

On Saturday, November 2, the Adabraka Market in Accra was rocked by a daring daylight robbery that took place right in front of stunned residents.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned Parliament to resume sitting on November 7, 2024.

SECURITY analyst, Dr Adams Bonaa, has cautioned against the deployment of the military at polling stations during the December 7 polls. 

Located in the southeastern part of Ghana, in the Volta Region, lies the Anlo Kingdom. 

In the words of a former Minister of Education and celebrated playwright, Dr Ama Ata Aidoo, “Theatre in Africa, and particularly in Ghana, is not just a form of entertainment. It is a powerful medium for challenging societal norms, engaging with pressing issues, and ultimately driving the kind of dialogue that leads to real change.”

Despite the rise of digital entertainment, theatre remains a vital component of Ghanaian culture, providing a platform for storytelling, social commentary and cultural preservation.

Theatre has long been an integral part of Ghanaian tradition, with roots dating back to ancient times.