The Aburi Girls Senior High School in the Eastern Region is mourning the sudden loss of its revered Headmistress, Mrs. Cynthia Anim, who tragically passed away while on an official trip to Rome, Italy. Mrs. Anim was attending an educational workshop alongside the Deputy Minister of Education, other senior high …
Read More »Armed Robbers Attack Police Officers in Central Region: One Killed, Two Critically Injured
A tragic incident unfolded in Kwame Peprakrom, Upper Denkyira East Municipality, in the Central Region, where a police officer was killed, and two others were left critically injured following an armed robbery attack. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, between 12:00 am and 1:00 …
Read More »Wanderlust Ghana Team Robbed During Dubai Journey
Kwabena Peprah, a member of the Wanderlust Ghana team, has reported a robbery during their journey from Accra to Dubai. The incident occurred in Krefeld, Germany, on the 13th day of their trip, where thieves broke into their Tacoma vehicle and stole belongings, including money and possibly travel documents. In …
Read More »Man Who Vandalised Big Six Busts to Undergo Brain Scan
The Kwabenya Circuit Court has ordered Newell Gavu, the man accused of vandalizing the busts of the Big Six at the Airport Roundabout in Accra, to undergo a brain scan to assess his mental health. This decision follows Gavu’s second appearance in court on September 18. The scan results are …
Read More »WAEC Uncovers WASSCE Infractions, Vows to Sanction Offenders
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has detected several malpractices during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has pledged to penalize those involved. These infractions include photocopying and distributing answers to candidates, smuggling foreign materials and mobile phones into exam halls, and teachers aiding in these …
Read More »No Pregnant Protester Was Arrested, Claims Are False – Police
The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the arrested protesters from the Democracy Hub demonstration, was pregnant at the time of her arrest and remand. Initial reports suggested that Gloria was four months pregnant, but the police have clarified through a statement that medical …
Read More »NIA to Begin Ghana Card Registration for Minors on October 7
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced plans to commence Ghana Card registration for minors aged 6 to 14 years, starting from October 7, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure every citizen is included in the national identification system. The first phase of the …
Read More »UG Postpones 2024/2025 Academic Year Due to Ongoing Tertiary Workers’ Strike
The University of Ghana has postponed the start of the 2024/2025 academic year due to an ongoing strike by several tertiary employee unions. In a statement released on September 25, 2024, the university’s Registrar’s Office informed students and stakeholders about the delay, which affects the entire academic community. While special …
Read More »One Person Gets Infected with HIV Every 30 Minutes – AIDS Commission Report
A new report from the Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that 50 people contract HIV/AIDS in Ghana daily, translating to one new infection every 30 minutes. Despite progress since the 1980s in combating HIV, the report highlights the need for more awareness to meet national targets. The 2023 national HIV/AIDS …
Read More »Bunkpurugu: One Dead, Others Injured in Chieftaincy Dispute
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Bunkpurugu District of the North East Region has left one person dead and several others injured. The conflict, which took place in the Naniik and Binbagu communities, also led to the destruction of multiple homes, with several houses set ablaze. According to sources, many …
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