A deadly attack in Gumyoko, a suburb of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region, has left three people dead, including a woman. The attack occurred on the night of Saturday, March 9, 2025, when unidentified gunmen stormed the victims’ residence and opened fire, killing them on the spot. …
Read More »Tamale Customs Seize GH¢20.6m Worth of Illicit Cigarettes and Tapentadol Tablets
Customs officials in the Northern Region have intercepted a large quantity of restricted goods, including illicit cigarettes and controlled pharmaceuticals, following a targeted operation by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The operation, conducted along the Nanton-Gushegu road on February 11, 2025, resulted in the seizure of …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta Expresses Dismay Over OSP’s Criminal Probe
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed his puzzlement and dismay over his ongoing legal battle with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding allegations of financial misconduct. In an open letter dated February 26, 2025, Mr. Ofori-Atta stated that he found the recent developments perplexing and felt compelled to …
Read More »President Mahama Visits Mali’s General Assimi Goïta, Set for Talks in Niger and Burkina Faso
President John Dramani Mahama has visited Malian leader General Assimi Goïta in Bamako as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s ties with neighboring countries. The visit, announced by the presidency in a Facebook post on March 9, 2025, focused on discussions about bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation. President …
Read More »We Were Planning to Do My Second Sing-a-thon Attempt at Times Square, USA – Afua Asantewaa
Record hopeful Afua Asantewaa has disclosed that her team initially planned to hold her second sing-a-thon attempt at Times Square in New York City, USA. Following her widely publicized debut attempt in Accra in December 2023, Asantewaa made a second attempt in Kumasi in December 2024. However, this attempt was …
Read More »Bole Chief Imam Bans Lavish Weddings to Uphold Islamic Values
The Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has officially banned extravagant Islamic weddings within his jurisdiction, with the directive taking effect from Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This decision follows extensive consultations with Islamic clerics and aims to reduce the financial burden associated with wedding ceremonies, ensuring …
Read More »Two Achimota School Alumni Killed in Hit-and-Run After Bonfire Night
Two former students of Achimota School, Davida Asante Boateng and Lilian Akorli, have died in a tragic hit-and-run incident on Friday, March 7, 2025. The two young women had attended the annual bonfire night at their alma mater and were returning to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) when …
Read More »Gifty Oware-Mensah Detained Over NSA Payroll Fraud Investigation
Gifty Oware-Mensah, a former Deputy Director of the National Service Authority (NSA) and current Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, has been detained by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) as part of an ongoing payroll fraud investigation within the NSA. Oware-Mensah was reportedly arrested on Friday, March 7, 2025, …
Read More »Government Plans to Upgrade Ridge Hospital to Teaching Hospital
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the government’s intention to upgrade the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, into a Teaching Hospital. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance Ghana’s healthcare system and expand opportunities for medical training. Speaking on JoyNews …
Read More »John Darko Appointed Legal Counsel for Minority Caucus in Parliament
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has appointed John Darko, the Member of Parliament for Suame, as its new Legal Counsel. The appointment was announced in a letter signed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on Friday, March 7, 2025. The caucus cited Mr. Darko’s extensive experience and legal expertise as …
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