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The Gender Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters in Accra has sentenced Ishmael Addo, a 43-year-old chainsaw operator, to 15 years in prison for defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter. Addo, who faced two counts of defilement, pleaded guilty to the charges. He admitted to having intercourse with the victim on …

Tyrone Iras Marhguy, a former Rastafarian student from Achimota Secondary School who made headlines for his battle to keep his dreadlocks while attending school, has received a full scholarship to study Computer Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. Marhguy shared his achievement on social media on …

Six teachers have been apprehended for their involvement in examination malpractice during the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Examination (WASSCE). The arrests were confirmed by John Kappi, Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), who revealed that the teachers were detained alongside numerous students from both …

The Bank of Ghana has released a public notice to clarify the responsibilities and limitations of a Next-of-Kin in relation to bank account operations, addressing a widespread misconception that a Next-of-Kin automatically inherits the funds in a deceased person’s account. The central bank emphasized that the term “Next-of-Kin” is often …

The Wenchi Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Issah Abdul Wahab, has remanded three individuals into police custody on charges of theft. The accused, Adu Joel (18), Appau Richmond (21), and Patrick Boateng (21), face multiple charges including conspiracy to commit a crime, causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. This decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a direct result of the trio’s involvement …

The ongoing drought in northern Ghana has significantly impacted 435,872 farmers, who cultivate approximately 871,745 hectares of land, according to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. The affected crops include maize, rice, groundnut, soybean, sorghum, millet, and yam. During a press briefing in Accra on August 26, 2024, …

The Ghanaian government, led by Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul, has announced the deployment of security personnel to border towns across the country, particularly in the northern regions, to prevent the smuggling of grains to neighboring countries. This decision follows the recent ban on grain exports, a measure taken to mitigate …

The Ghanaian government has enacted an immediate ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans, in response to the severe drought affecting the Northern regions of the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, during a press briefing in Accra …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the tragic deaths of three individuals following the collapse of a two-storey building near the Timber Market in Kasoa on Saturday, August 24, 2024. A joint rescue operation by the Kasoa Fire Service Station and the GNFS Headquarters successfully retrieved four survivors …