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.

NUGS to Stage Protest Against WAEC Over Withheld WASSCE Results

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has announced plans to hold a demonstration against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) following the withholding of 10,500 results from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). WAEC cited various forms of malpractice, including answer photocopying, smuggling mobile phones, and …

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UG Denies GHS11M Graduation Fee Collection Without Medallions

The University of Ghana (UG) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that it collected over GHS11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders. In a statement issued on Monday, February 17, UG’s Public Affairs Directorate refuted a report by Joy News and Joy 99.7 FM, calling …

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Fuel Prices Drop for the First Time in 2025

For the first time this year, fuel prices in Ghana have seen a reduction as some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) adjust their rates downward following the commencement of the second pricing window in February. Total Energies has led the price cuts, lowering the cost of petrol and diesel to GH¢15.99 …

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Attorney-General Drops Charges Against Bishop Salifu Amoako

The Attorney-General has unexpectedly withdrawn charges against Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and one other individual, leading to their discharge by the court in connection with the East Legon accident case. However, unconfirmed reports indicate that shortly after leaving the courtroom, they were re-arrested under fresh legal circumstances. …

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Walewale Bus Attack: Death Toll Rises to Seven

Four more individuals have tragically lost their lives following the brutal attack and burning of a bus in Walewale on Friday, February 14. Among the deceased are one Burkinabe and three Togolese nationals who sustained gunshot wounds during the assault. One victim was burned beyond recognition but was later identified …

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Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II Pays Historic Visit to Jakpa Palace

On Sunday, February 16, the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, made a landmark visit to Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I at his palace. The visit symbolized a strong sense of unity and respect as the leader of the Dagbon Kingdom met with his counterpart from the …

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Mobile Money Vendor Shot Dead in Kumasi

A mobile money vendor, identified as Patricia Nimako, has been shot dead by suspected armed robbers at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Patricia’s mobile money shop, where she was conducting business when the …

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Nine Dead, 15 Injured in Fatal Accident Near Walewale

A tragic accident on the Walewale highway in the North East Region has claimed the lives of nine people and left 15 others severely injured on the afternoon of Thursday, February 13, 2025. The accident occurred when a Sprinter vehicle traveling from Kumasi to Nalerigu crashed into a stationary long …

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Ghana Becomes Only African Country with Fully Interoperable Instant Payment Systems

Ghana has been recognized as the only African country with fully interoperable multiple instant payment systems (IPS), according to KPMG’s 2024 West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey. This achievement places Ghana ahead of countries like Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania in digital payment integration. The State …

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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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