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The National Communications Authority (NCA) has ordered the immediate shutdown of 62 FM broadcasting stations across Ghana for persistent violations of regulatory requirements. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 12, the NCA said the affected stations, including notable names like Happy FM, Asaase Radio, and Wontumi FM, have failed …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed the arrest of 10 individuals for engaging in examination malpractices during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which commenced on Wednesday, June 11. The nationwide exam has over 600,000 registered candidates. According to WAEC, the arrested individuals have been handed over …

Five female candidates sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) from Wassa Agave D/A Basic School in the Western Region have been injured following a motorbike accident in Wassa Attiku. The students were reportedly standing by the roadside buying food when a motorbike rider lost control and crashed …

The Upper West Regional Police Command has successfully secured a conviction against 19-year-old Adams Hamidu, popularly known as *Gyida*, for robbery. The Wa Circuit Court delivered the verdict on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, sentencing him to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour. The conviction follows a robbery incident that occurred …

The Eastern Regional Police Command has intercepted two tipper trucks loaded with a significant quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, in a major anti-narcotics operation. According to a press statement issued by Superintendent Ebenezer Tetteh of the Public Affairs Unit, the operation took place at approximately 7:30 …

A pregnant student taking part in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) surprised school authorities and WAEC officials after going into labour during the ICT paper. The candidate delivered a healthy baby boy. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 11, at the Asenua Presbyterian Junior High School Examination Centre …

The Police in Yeji, in the Pru East District of the Bono East Region, have arrested three individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of a young woman at Seker, a village near Yeji. The main suspect, identified as Hayford Boateng, popularly known as GH Kobby, is alleged to have …

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect, Kwesi Bik Nelson, in connection with an attempted murder case following a stabbing incident on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Mangol, a village near Yunyoo in the North East Region. According to preliminary investigations, the suspect stabbed the victim with a dagger …

Two individuals have been arrested in Elmina, Central Region, for attempting to smuggle 250 bags of cocoa beans out of Ghana. The arrests were made on the night of Sunday, June 8, 2025, during a special intelligence-led operation by the police. The arrests follow weeks of investigations into a suspected …

Commercial transport unions have suspended their planned nationwide strike, originally set for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, which was organized to protest the newly imposed GHC1 levy on petroleum products. The strike was called off following discussions with the Ministry of Transport, where government officials assured the unions that the levy …