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GHS Issues Safety Directives Amid Harsh Weather Conditions

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has voiced apprehension regarding the current severe weather conditions prevailing in the country. In an official statement, the GHS emphasized the significance of public awareness, especially among individuals grappling with ailments such as asthma and chronic respiratory disorders. The advisory urged vigilance in light of …

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Afua Asantewaa Issues Apology for Delayed Communication of Guinness World Record Results

Afua Asantewaa, who recently attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon, has apologized to Ghanaians for the delay in revealing her record results. Following allegations that she knew the outcome of her attempt before the official announcement but did not disclose it, Asantewaa clarified that …

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Ghana Police Service Implements Robust Security Measures for Upcoming Elections

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has announced stringent measures to ensure a safe environment for the upcoming general elections. These measures include the establishment of an election security secretariat tasked with overseeing, planning, and executing election-related activities. Collaborating with other security agencies, the GPS aims to ensure the elections proceed …

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Afia Schwarzenegger Sues Lawyer Maurice Ampaw for Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Television presenter, actress, and socialite, Valentine Nana Agyeiwaa, popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger, has taken legal action against outspoken legal practitioner Lawyer Maurice Ampaw. The lawsuit, filed by Afia’s legal team, accuses Maurice Ampaw of contempt of court for using television and radio platforms to threaten, disrespect, and verbally abuse …

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Black Queens’ Outstanding Bonuses Paid Ahead of Zambia Match

In preparation for their crucial match against Zambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, February 23, 2024, all outstanding bonuses owed to the Black Queens have been paid in full. The players had reportedly considered boycotting the game if their concerns were not addressed by the Ministry of Youth …

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Farmer Receives 21-Year Prison Sentence for Defiling 6-Year-Old Girl

A 39-year-old farmer from Dompim-Pepesa, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, has been sentenced to 21 years of hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for defiling a six-year-old girl. Samuel Attomoh, the convicted farmer, admitted to the crime of defiling a female below the age of consent. Appearing before Judge …

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Standard Chartered Hosts STEM Hackathon to Empower Girls in Science

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC recently organized a STEM hackathon at Accra High School to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event aimed to ignite interest in STEM careers among senior high school girls in Ghana, aligning with this year’s global theme of “Women and …

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Asamoah Gyan Appointed to Bawumia’s Manifesto Committee for Youth and Sports

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been appointed to the Manifesto Committee for Youth and Sports under the leadership of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This appointment comes as part of a significant reshuffle within the NPP, following the resignation of Suame Member …

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 Kalpohin SHS Senior Housemaster Reported for Alleged Negligence in Student’s Death

The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for alleged negligence resulting in the death of a 17-year-old student. The student fell ill and was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining …

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Ghana Highway Authority Announces Closure of Takoradi-Agona Road for Repair Works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways, through the Ghana Highway Authority, has announced the closure of parts of the Takoradi-Agona road for major repair works on the approaches to the Butre River Bridge at Ewusiejoe near Takoradi. The repair works will necessitate the closure of the Ewusiejoe section of the …

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