NEWS Articles

News Articles category contains news of events both locally, within the African regions, and globally. This category will cover all necessary events that will be of interest to our readers.

Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu  Proposes Amendment to Public Holidays Act for Islamic Holidays

  Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament representing Madina, has put forth a bill seeking to amend Ghana’s Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, to introduce two additional Islamic public holidays. The proposed amendment advocates for the inclusion of Tashreeq (the day following Eid-al-Adha Festival) and Shaqq (the day before …

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Investigative Committee Summons Interdicted Headmasters 

A committee has summoned several suspended headteachers from the Ashanti Region who were alleged to have imposed unapproved charges on students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) took action against these educators after accusations of unauthorized fees, covering expenses such as house dues, books, calculators, admission fees, slip and file printing, …

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Rapper Edem Appears in Court For Allegedly Knocking Down and Killing an Unknown Woman 

Rapper Edem found himself in the Kaneshie District Court on Monday morning, December 12, 2023, facing charges linked to an unfortunate incident on the George Walker Bush Highway. Reports from Graphic.com.gh detailed that the ‘Nyedzilo’ hitmaker was allegedly driving an unregistered Honda Touring vehicle when the incident occurred around 2 …

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Kumasi Central Market’s French-Line Section Ravaged by Destructive Fire

A fierce inferno has swept through the French-Line area of the Kumasi Central Market, inflicting substantial harm on stores retailing clothing, mobile phones, locally-crafted sandals, and medicinal items. The conflagration erupted around 7 am on Sunday, prompting shop proprietors to hastily protect their possessions while some stood powerless witnessing their …

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10 Illegal Miners Arrested in Oda River Forest Reserve

In a coordinated effort between the Bekwai Forest District of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission and Rapid Response Teams from four other forest districts, a three-day operation culminated in the apprehension of ten individuals. These individuals, consisting of seven Ghanaian nationals and three Chinese nationals, were …

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Human Rights Reporters Ghana Calls for Action Against Ongoing Rights Violations on Human Rights Day 2023

  Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a prominent media and human rights advocacy group, has used the occasion of Human Rights Day 2023 to draw attention to the prevailing human rights violations in the country. Under the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” the organization highlighted critical challenges that …

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Ghana Shippers’ Authority CEO, Benonita Bismarck, Retires After Seven Years of Impactful Leadership

Benonita Bismarck, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has retired from her position, marking the conclusion of a highly influential seven-year tenure. Her dedicated service has been recognized as a pivotal era in the history of the organization. During her tenure, which spanned from June 2017 …

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Chief Arrested in Tamale for Illegal Possession of M16 Rifle

Police authorities in the Northern Region have apprehended a local chief on charges of unlawful possession of firearms. Reports from GBC News indicate that the chief was found at Ambariya Senior High School in Tamale, wielding an M16 rifle accompanied by six fully loaded magazines. The M16 assault rifle is …

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Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd Emerges as Top Company in Ghana at 20th Ghana Club 100 Awards

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd, operating the Ahafo South Mine, secured the prestigious title of the best company in Ghana at the 20th edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards. Besting a lineup of ninety-nine other esteemed companies, this gold mining enterprise climbed to the number one spot, marking a significant …

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British High Commission Donates to Ghana Armed Forces, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

In a display of strong bilateral cooperation, the UK government has generously donated eight ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed at bolstering medical outreach and enhancing security partnerships in the Northern border regions. At the official handover ceremony held on Thursday, December 8, 2023, at Burma Camp in Accra, …

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