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Five Dead, Four Injured in Fatal Crash at Asikuma Junction

A tragic road accident at Asikuma Junction in the Asuogyaman District has claimed the lives of five people. The crash, which involved a Toyota Noah and a tipper truck, occurred on Tuesday, leaving the community in shock. According to reports, the Ghana National Fire Service (Peki Station) responded promptly to …

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Two Immigration Officers Shot in Ambush at Tempane District

Two personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) were shot and severely injured on Sunday night, November 2, 2025, in an ambush at Nagani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region. According to sources within the regional command, the officers were returning from night duty on a motorbike …

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PAC orders prosecution of ECG officials over GH₵180 million unapproved spending

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed that officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) responsible for unauthorised expenditures amounting to over GH₵180 million in 2023 be referred to the Attorney-General for prosecution. The directive comes after the 2023 Auditor-General’s Report uncovered that ECG had overspent across at least …

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Nigerian Novel Laureate Wole Soyinka says US revokes his visa, bars him from entry

Nigeria’s Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that the United States has revoked his non-immigrant visa issued last year, informing him that he must reapply if he wishes to visit the country again. The 91-year-old literary icon revealed the development during a press briefing on Tuesday, where he presented …

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Plane with 12 on board crashes near Kenya’s coast

China Eastern Plane

A light aircraft carrying 12 passengers has crashed near Kenya’s coastal region of Kwale, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed. According to a statement issued by the KCAA, the plane, operated by Mombasa Air Services, was en route from the coastal town of Diani to Kichwa Tembo, a …

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92-Year-Old  Paul Biya re-elected as President of Cameroon amid fraud allegations

Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, has been re-elected for another seven-year term, extending his 43-year rule despite widespread allegations of electoral malpractice and growing unrest across the country. The 92-year-old leader, who first assumed power in 1982, was declared winner with 53.7 percent of the vote by the Constitutional Council …

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Ned Nwoko Accuses Regina Daniels of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

Nigerian lawmaker Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has responded to allegations of domestic violence made against him by his wife, actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels. In a viral video posted on Saturday, the 25-year-old actress accused her 64-year-old husband of physical assault, stating that she could no …

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Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Man for Impersonating Officer at Black Star Square

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 32-year-old man, Akoto Nelson, for posing as a police officer during a public event at the Black Star Square in Accra. The arrest was made by officers from the National Operations Directorate (NOD) Surveillance Unit on Sunday, October 19, 2025, during a musical …

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Alan Kyerematen Rebrands Movement for Change as United Party (UP)

Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s Movement for Change has officially rebranded as the United Party (UP), marking a new chapter and paying homage to a historically significant name in Ghana’s political history. At the unveiling ceremony, party chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface explained that the rebranding reflects a renewed dedication to good …

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Tension Erupts at Ablekuma Fanmilk After Okada Rider Allegedly Knocks Down Policewoman

BREAKING: Ghana Police Arrest Seven Suspects In Connection With Nima Chaos (Watch)

A tense situation unfolded at Ablekuma Fanmilk on Wednesday night after an Okada rider from Omanjor reportedly knocked down a policewoman identified as Rosemary, who is said to be a lactating mother. The incident occurred when the rider allegedly hit the officer with his motorbike, leaving her unconscious. Both individuals …

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