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.

Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 14

A devastating plane crash occurred in Northern Brazil on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives, as announced by local authorities. Governor Wilson Lima expressed his heartfelt condolences for the 12 passengers and two crew members who perished in this tragic incident. The ill-fated flight involved an Embraer …

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University of Education, Winneba Students Lead Coastal Clean-up Initiative on International Coastal Clean-up Day

Under the guidance of Miss Belinda Osei-Mensah, final-year students from the University of Education, Winneba’s School of Communication and Media Studies observed International Coastal Clean-up Day by conducting a cleanup operation at Sir Charles Beach in Winneba. Their objective was to clear plastic waste and promote a sustainable environment in …

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5 Illegal Miners Sentenced to 125 Years in Prison

Five individuals engaged in unauthorized mining in the Ankobra River have received a collective 125-year hard labor imprisonment sentence. Initially, they denied charges of conspiracy and illegal small-scale mining. Judge Hathia Ama Manu found all five guilty after legal proceedings. They received a five-year prison term for the first charge …

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Voter Registration: Residents of Kason Call for Additional Registration Centres to Ease Congestion

The residents of Kasoa, located in the Central Region, are making an appeal to the Electoral Commission for the introduction of additional equipment or the establishment of more registration centers to facilitate the Limited Registration process. This request stems from the high population density of Kasoa, which has led to …

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Ada Boat’s Incident: 15 rescued, 3 missing, 1 dead

Out of the 19 fishermen involved in the Ada boat disaster, 15 have been successfully rescued, as reported by Fred Duhoe of Citi News. Regrettably, one fisherman has been confirmed deceased, and three others remain unaccounted for. The incident took place on Thursday morning when two separate boats, named Shalon …

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Tragedy as 7 Fishermen Gone Missing in Ada

Fishermen in Ada, part of the Greater Accra Region, are facing a troubling situation after two fishing canoes and some crew members went missing during a recent fishing trip. The crew embarked on their journey on September 13, 2023, but as they returned early the next morning, their canoes capsized …

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GOA Reports Surge in Apollo Cases in Ghana

The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has reported a significant increase in cases of Acute Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis, commonly known as ‘Apollo,’ in Ghana. This eye infection has been spreading rapidly across various communities in the country. The GOA advises those who contract Apollo not to panic but to seek early eye …

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Young Man Who Allegedly Killed His Boss Has Been Arrested

According to recent reports, there has been a significant development in a disturbing case involving a young man who worked as a house help and was accused of both a homicide and theft. The incident initially sent shockwaves through the community, leaving everyone in disbelief.   It has come to …

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Use of Wee Toffee on the Rise Among SHS and JHS Students

There is concerning news emerging from our Senior High Schools (SHS) regarding the growing use of “wee toffees” among students. The usage of these substances is becoming more prevalent, and it’s causing alarm within the educational community. Prince Kofi Yeboah, the mental health coordinator for Bongo District, reports a significant …

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5-year-old Girl Swept Away by River While Attempting to Cross

A heart-wrenching event has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit Moshie Zongo Community located in the Ashanti region of Kumasi. In a tragic turn of events, a tender young girl, aged around 5 years, met a devastating fate as she attempted to navigate a perilous, dilapidated bridge while returning home from …

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