NEWS Articles

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Apostle Solomon Oduro Announces Official Divorce from Rev. Charlotte Oduro

Apostle Solomon Oduro has officially announced the dissolution of his marriage to popular Ghanaian marriage counselor, Rev. Charlotte Oduro. In a statement issued by Solomon Oduro Ministries on Monday, February 10, 2025, the preacher confirmed that the couple had been separated for the past three years and had formally ended …

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Piina SHS Headmaster Interdicted Over Alleged Food Smuggling

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Adams Mahama Issahaku, headmaster of Piina Senior High School in the Upper West Region, over allegations of food smuggling. The decision, which takes immediate effect, follows a directive from the Director-General of GES. According to a letter dated February 7, 2025, and signed …

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Nurse and Three Children Perish in Devastating House Fire in Kumasi

A tragic fire outbreak in Gyinyase, Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has claimed the lives of a nurse from Kumasi South Hospital, Linda Agyemang, and her three children. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday, left the family trapped inside their three-bedroom house. Despite frantic …

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Simon Madjie Appointed as New GIPC CEO, Replacing Bernice Makafui Brempong

Simon Madjie has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), taking over from Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong, who served in the role for only two weeks. Dr. Brempong’s sudden reassignment has sparked curiosity, as no official explanation has been provided by the …

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Woman and Two Children Killed by Unidentified Gunmen in Bawku

A woman and her two children were brutally murdered in Bawku by unidentified gunmen reportedly dressed in military uniforms. The tragic incident occurred in the Tensungo area, close to a military camp within the Bawku township. While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, it is suspected to be linked …

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CSM Cases Surge in Upper West, Death Toll Rises to 14

Health authorities in the Upper West Region have raised concerns over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), with infections increasing from 42 to 60 and fatalities reaching 14. Regional Health Director, Dr. Damien Punguyire, attributes the increasing deaths to misdiagnoses, delays in seeking treatment, and high medical costs. Many …

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Ghana Donates 10,000 Yam Seeds to Trinidad and Tobago

Ghana has extended a generous agricultural gift to the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, donating 10,000 yam seeds to support its food security and reduce reliance on imported staples. This initiative follows Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley’s visit to Ghana, reinforcing the strong diplomatic and economic ties between the …

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Police Arrest Sixth Suspect in Nsoatreman FC-Kotoko FC Match Violence

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a sixth suspect in connection with the violent clashes that erupted during the football match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC on February 2, 2025. The suspect, identified as Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, popularly known as “Akosua Black Chinese,” was taken into custody …

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Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Theft

The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 36-year-old teacher from Freso Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Junior High School in the Bekwai Municipality to 10 years of imprisonment with hard labor for theft. John Ankomah Boateng was found guilty of illegally withdrawing over GH¢238,550 from Bosomefreho Rural Bank Limited using the …

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Students of KTI and KASS Clash in Kumasi, Property Destroyed

A violent clash between students of Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) and Kumasi Anglican Senior High School (KASS) in the Ashanti Region has resulted in significant property damage on both campuses. The confrontation saw students burning car tyres and hurling stones. Several properties were vandalized, including four private vehicles at KASS, …

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