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DVLA to Introduce Mandatory Training for Motorcycle Riders Before Licensing

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has announced plans to introduce compulsory structured training for all motorcycle riders before they can obtain a driver’s licence, as part of broader efforts to enhance road safety in Ghana. The Director of Driver Training, Testing, and Licensing at the DVLA, Kafui Semevo, …

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Mahama commissions Kalsoume Sinare as Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain

John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned Kalsoume Sinare (Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe) as Ghana’s Ambassador to the Spain. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, formalizes her appointment to represent Ghana’s interests in Spain and strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries. As ambassador, she will be responsible for …

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First Batch of Ghana Armed Forces Recruits to Begin Training

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the commencement of training for the first batch of recruits following the completion of its recent nationwide recruitment exercise. In a press release issued on March 17, 2026, the military revealed that a total of 2,000 recruits have been selected as part of …

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CLOGSAG Suspends Strike; Workers to Resume Duties on March 24, 2026

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has suspended its nationwide strike following an appeal from the government to allow two weeks to address outstanding concerns. The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by the Executive Secretary, Isaac Bampoe, during a press conference. According to …

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Five Arrested Over Armed Robbery at Chinese Machinery Company in Asankrangwa

Police in the have arrested five suspects in connection with an armed robbery attack on a Chinese heavy-duty machinery company at in the . According to the , the incident occurred on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at about 7:20 p.m., when a group of armed men stormed the premises of …

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Nominees for 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards to Be Unveiled March 14

Organisers of the (TGMA) have announced that nominees for the 27th edition of the prestigious music awards scheme will be unveiled on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The nominations will be revealed through a special broadcast on the digital platforms of the , giving fans and industry stakeholders the opportunity to …

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Chinese national arrested in Kenya for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 queen ants

A Chinese national has been arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, after allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen ants out of the country through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted during a security check when authorities discovered a large number of live ants …

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‎Minister Engages Project Partners Ahead of RoboTechLabs Launch, Highlights One Million Coders Programme ‎

‎ ‎The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa and project partners ahead of the launch of the RoboTechLabs Project on opportunities for digital skills development and innovation. ‎ …

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Nigerian Doctors Suspended Over Death of Adichie’s Son

Nigeria’s medical regulator, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has provisionally suspended three doctors following the death of the 21-month-old son of acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of the writer’s twins, died on January 7 after complications during preparatory medical procedures at Euracare Hospital in …

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6 Aggrey Memorial SHS Students Arrested Over Alleged Assault on Adisadel College Final-Year Student in Cape Coast

The in Cape Coast has arrested six students of in connection with the alleged assault of a final-year student of during an inter-colleges sports festival. According to a press release issued by the Central Regional Command on February 24, 2026, the incident occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026, at about …

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