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The Kwadaso Wood Market in Kumasi, a bustling hub for timber and wood products, has suffered its second devastating fire in just two weeks, compounding the struggles of traders already reeling from previous losses. The latest fire broke out late Sunday, January 19, wreaking havoc across the market. Eyewitnesses described …

Seven illegal miners were killed, and one sustained severe injuries during a confrontation with the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) at the AngloGold Ashanti mining site in Obuasi on Saturday night, January 18, 2025. In a statement issued by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quashie, Director General of Public Relations, the GAF reported …

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of Nana Okofrobuo Boateng, an ex-chief of Kokoben in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District. Nana Boateng was found dead on Wednesday evening, January 15, near his residence at the Kokoben New Site, with multiple gunshot wounds. The …

Jeffery Ebo Arhin, a student at Swedru Senior High School (SHS), has earned an internship opportunity with a reputable credit union after gaining nationwide recognition for his honesty in returning a missing purse. In addition to the internship, Jeffery received a GH¢1,000 cash reward for his commendable act of integrity. …

Two brothers were brutally attacked by an irate mob in Ashalaja after being accused of exhuming the body of a 10-year-old boy from a local cemetery. The incident, which took place on January 14, has left the community in shock. According to eyewitness accounts, the brothers, identified as Fofo Agboyemeh …

An Accra Circuit Court is hearing a case involving a couple accused of defrauding an urban planner of GH₵320,000 under the pretext of selling him a parcel of land at Ofankor. The accused, Abass Yaya (48) and Mamatha Kassim (52), both traders, face charges of conspiracy to commit a crime …

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to launch a nationwide initiative, “Operation Keep the Lights On,” starting from January 15 to January 31, 2025. The operation, which will cover all ECG operational areas, is aimed at recovering outstanding arrears, inspecting prepaid meters, and ensuring compliance with disconnection regulations. …

The headmistress of Swedru Senior High School has publicly commended two students for their remarkable honesty after they returned a missing purse containing a significant amount of money. The announcement was made in front of the entire student body during assembly, where the headmistress described the sum in the purse …

A 20-year-old washing bay attendant, Alex Cobbina, also known as Mobitel, has been fined GH₵18,000 by an Accra Circuit Court for impersonating a military officer and possessing military uniforms. Cobbina, who pleaded guilty, was convicted on charges of falsely pretending to be a public officer and unlawfully possessing military gear. …

Alhaji Ayaana Yakubu, a 65-year-old who walked from Kumasi to Accra to celebrate President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration, has been rewarded with: – A brand-new Renault car – An undisclosed sum of money – Shopping vouchers worth GH¢5,000 The gift was sponsored by an anonymous philanthropist and presented by broadcaster …