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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 …

The statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, located at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout in Sekondi, Western Region, has been completely vandalised. This is the second instance of damage to the monument, which was erected to honour the former president’s contributions during his tenure. The first attack …

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. …

Three individuals have reportedly been shot dead by police officers at Acherensua in the Ahafo Region during an operation targeting illegal mining activities. The victims were among a group of eight people who allegedly entered the Newmont Ahafo South mines to conduct illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The incident …

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 …

Ghana has been identified as the second most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in terms of concessional lending, according to the IMF’s Quarterly Finances report. As of October 31, 2024, Ghana’s outstanding loans to the IMF amounted to $2.914 billion, representing 17% of Africa’s total borrowings …

Los Angeles is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, displaced over 130,000 residents, and scorched thousands of acres of land. Firefighters are battling against multiple blazes that erupted in and around the city, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. The most destructive of …

Mubarak Bala, a prominent Nigerian atheist and outspoken critic of religion, has been released from prison after serving over four years on charges of blasphemy. Despite his freedom, Bala now faces grave safety concerns and is living in a safe house as his legal team works to ensure his protection. …

Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s steadfast support for Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Dramani Mahama, during the latter’s swearing-in ceremony held on January 7, 2025, in Accra. In a heartfelt address, Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s solidarity with Ghana and the enduring bond between the two nations. “My dear …