Two individuals have been discovered dead at the Tono riverbank in the Kasena-Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region. According to reports, the victims were riding a motorbike from Navrongo towards Chaina on the night of Thursday, February 20, when they lost control and plunged into the dam. Their bodies …
Read More »Gregory Afoko Granted GH₵500k Bail After Nearly 10 Years in Custody
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Gregory Afoko, a key suspect in the 2015 murder of former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Adams Mahama, after nearly a decade in detention. Afoko’s bail was set at GH₵500,000 with two sureties, marking a significant …
Read More »Veteran Actor Mawuli Semevo Passes Away After Fire Incident
Renowned Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has died following a fire outbreak that left him in critical condition. The veteran actor was asleep at home when the fire broke out, severely injuring him. He succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Ridge Hospital in Accra, where he …
Read More »MoMo Vendor Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Robbery at Nkrankwanta
A Mobile Money (MoMo) vendor, Japhet Yeboah, has been shot and killed in a daylight robbery at the Nkrankwanta lorry station in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region. The tragic incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, when gunmen in a white RAV4 private car …
Read More »NUGS to Stage Protest Against WAEC Over Withheld WASSCE Results
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has announced plans to hold a demonstration against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) following the withholding of 10,500 results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). WAEC cited various forms of malpractice, including answer photocopying, smuggling mobile phones, and …
Read More »UG Denies GHS11M Graduation Fee Collection Without Medallions
The University of Ghana (UG) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it collected over GHS11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders. In a statement issued on Monday, February 17, UG’s Public Affairs Directorate refuted a report by Joy News and Joy 99.7 FM, calling …
Read More »Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025
For the first time this year, fuel prices in Ghana have seen a reduction as some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) adjust their rates downward following the commencement of the second pricing window in February. Total Energies has led the price cuts, lowering the cost of petrol and diesel to GH¢15.99 …
Read More »Attorney-General Drops Charges Against Bishop Salifu Amoako
The Attorney-General has unexpectedly withdrawn charges against Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and one other individual, leading to their discharge by the court in connection with the East Legon accident case. However, unconfirmed reports indicate that shortly after leaving the courtroom, they were re-arrested under fresh legal circumstances. …
Read More »Walewale Bus Attack: Death Toll Rises to Seven
Four more individuals have tragically lost their lives following the brutal attack and burning of a bus in Walewale on Friday, February 14. Among the deceased are one Burkinabe and three Togolese nationals who sustained gunshot wounds during the assault. One victim was burned beyond recognition but was later identified …
Read More »Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II Pays Historic Visit to Jakpa Palace
On Sunday, February 16, the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, made a landmark visit to Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I at his palace. The visit symbolized a strong sense of unity and respect as the leader of the Dagbon Kingdom met with his counterpart from the …
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