Four Ghanaian men have been found guilty of smuggling £4.5 million worth of cannabis hidden in sacks of gari powder from Ghana to south Essex. The individuals, Daniel Yeboah (54), Kristoffen Baidoo (48), Kwaku Bonsu (52), and Edward Adjei (48), were convicted after a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. …
Read More »NDC Engaged in Galamsey More Than NPP – Annoh Dompreh
Frank Annoh Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip, has sparked controversy by accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” more extensively than the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). His comments came during an emergency parliamentary session where environmental damage caused by illegal mining …
Read More »Ghana Scholarship Secretariat Secures GH¢50 Million for Students Studying Abroad
The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has announced a significant development for Ghanaian students studying abroad, with GH¢50 million expected to be released to alleviate financial difficulties faced by these students due to unpaid stipends and tuition fees. Richard Gyamfi, Head of International Relations and Partnerships at the Secretariat, revealed that while …
Read More »Tidal Waves Destroy Homes in Ketu South Municipality, Displacing Residents
Several homes in Salakope, Amutinu, and neighboring communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have been destroyed by tidal waves, forcing around 15 households to seek refuge in churches. The devastating impact of the annual high tides along Ghana’s Eastern coast has resulted in significant damage to …
Read More »Police Arrest 487 QNET Ponzi Scheme Members in Kumasi
On September 2, 2024, the Ghana Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Kumasi, leading to the arrest of 487 suspects involved in the QNET Ponzi scheme. The operation took place at a house in Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Among the arrested were …
Read More »Soldier Arrested for Alleged R@pe of 18-Year-Old in Bolgatanga Guest House
A military officer is under investigation following allegations of r@ping an 18-year-old woman at the Siim Lina Guest House in Soe, a suburb of Bolgatanga Municipality. The incident, which occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the conduct of security personnel. According …
Read More »Final Year Student of O’Reilly SHS Stabbed to Death By a Colleague During Argument Over Whose Father is Richer
A tragic incident at O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra on Monday, September 2, 2024, resulted in the death of a final year General Arts student, Edward Borketey Sackey. The 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow student following a heated argument that reportedly stemmed from a debate …
Read More »Two Electricians Arraigned Over Theft of Analgin Injections Worth GHC223,200
Two electricians, Stanley Smith Mensah, also known as Moni, and Daniel Nyarko, also known as Benzima, have been brought before an Adentan Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the theft of 279 cartons of Analgin injections, valued at GHC223,200. The theft took place at Habmay Pharmacy Limited’s warehouse located …
Read More »DopeNation Surprises Physically Challenged Student at Serwaa Nyarko SHS with Electronic Wheelchair
Ghanaian musical duo DopeNation recently brought immense joy to Serwaa Nyarko Senior High School by surprising Philipa, a physically challenged student, with a brand-new electronic wheelchair. Philipa had recently gained widespread attention on social media for her spirited dance moves to DopeNation’s hit single “Zormizor,” despite her physical challenges. The …
Read More »Virgin Atlantic to Resume Accra-London Flights in May 2025
Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana with the reintroduction of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, starting in May 2025. This marks the airline’s first operation on this route since 2013, aiming to enhance competition and offer more travel options for passengers. The new service is a …
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