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.

Ghana Armed Forces Deny Land Release to La Traditional Council

Accra, Ghana – September 27, 2023 In a recent development, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have vehemently denied claims made by the La Traditional Council regarding the release of part of the Burma Camp land. This contentious issue has sparked debates and concerns within the nation.   The La Traditional …

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Suhum Police Launch Manhunt for Okada Rider Allegedly Involved in Tragic Poisoning of Pregnant Teen

In a distressing news, the police in Suhum, situated in the Eastern Region of Ghana, have initiated a relentless manhunt for a 22-year-old Okada rider, identified as Akooko, who stands accused of poisoning his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Matilda Dankwa. The incident occurred in the quiet community of Koransang within the …

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Corruption Scandal at Central Region Passport Office: ‘Goro Boys’ Accused of Demanding Exorbitant Fees

In a startling revelation, the Central Region Passport Office in Cape Coast is currently embroiled in a controversy involving intermediaries commonly known as “Goro Boys.” These intermediaries are allegedly demanding exorbitant fees from passport applicants, ranging from GH¢1,000 to GH¢1,600. This has left many applicants frustrated and questioning the integrity …

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Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) to Demonstrate Over Delay in Payments of Thesis Grants

The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has issued a press release announcing their intention to stage a demonstration in Accra on Wednesday, September 28. This protest is in response to the prolonged delays in disbursing bursaries and thesis grants to its members. Initially, the association had planned to hold …

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Fix Yourselves, No Leader Can Fix the Country – Okyeame Kwame Tells Ghanaians

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has emphasized that the path to fixing a nation like Ghana lies not solely in the hands of politicians but in the collective efforts of its citizens. This assertion comes during a time when political discussions are particularly intense, fueled by events like the #occupyjulorbihouse demonstration. …

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NPP Leadership Orders the Removal of Alan Kyerematen’s Posters in the Ashanti Region

The Ashanti Regional leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has instructed the chairpersons in all 47 constituencies to promptly remove any campaign materials related to the former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, from their party offices. This directive comes in response to Alan Kyerematen’s resignation from the NPP …

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Popular Ghanaian TikToker Shatta Kakai Arrested by the Ghana Police

In recent news, popular TikToker Kakai Shatta, known for his content where he portrayed himself as a disabled individual, has been apprehended by the Ghanaian police for allegedly defrauding people through this deceptive act. Kakai Shatta had previously appeared on Onua TV, where he openly admitted that he was capable …

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French Rapper Mohammed Sylla Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Murder

French rapper Mohamed Sylla, who is widely recognized as the originator of the music genre known as “Afro-trap,” has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Paris court for his involvement in the gang-related murder of 23-year-old victim Loic K in 2018.   The court in the French …

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Total Mobile Money Transactions Hit GHS1.190trn in Eight Months

During the first eight months of 2023, Mobile Money transactions reached an impressive ¢1.190 trillion, as reported in the September 2023 Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana. This marks a substantial increase compared to the ¢655.97 billion recorded during the same period in 2022. …

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OccupyJulorbiHouse Demo: Efia Odo Tagged as “Yaa Asantewaa”

Andrea Owusu, widely recognized as Efia Odo, has earned the moniker “Yaa Asantewaa” of our contemporary era due to her unwavering dedication to the ongoing OccupyJulorbiHouse protest. Social media users have showered her with praise for her remarkable courage, particularly as many other female celebrities remained conspicuously absent from the …

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