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Okada Rider Granted GH₵50,000 Bail Over Alleged Robbery Attempt

A 21-year-old commercial motorbike rider, Hope Nunekpeku, has been granted bail of GH₵50,000 with two sureties by the Amasaman Circuit Court following charges of an attempted robbery and preparation to commit a crime. Nunekpeku, who pleaded not guilty to both charges, is expected to reappear in court on January 6, …

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Krofuom Residents Attack Firefighters as Blaze Destroys Trinity TV and Church

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has expressed concern over frequent attacks on its personnel and fire tenders following delays in response times. In Krofuom, a suburb of Kumasi, residents reportedly attacked a fire tender during efforts to extinguish a blaze that gutted Trinity Television, a …

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Three Dead, 23 Injured in Bus Accident Near Aggrey Memorial School  

A tragic accident near the Aggrey Memorial School in Cape Coast claimed three lives on Friday, December 27, 2024, when a bus traveling from Takoradi to Accra overturned. The bus, registered as GW 6231-21, was carrying approximately 53 passengers when it fell on its side, trapping several individuals inside. The …

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At Least 69 Migrants Dead After Boat Sinks Off Morocco

At least 69 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, lost their lives when a boat bound for Spain capsized off the coast of Morocco on December 19. The Malian Ministry of Malians Abroad confirmed the tragedy, revealing that the makeshift boat carried around 80 people. Only 11 individuals survived. Authorities in …

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Six Injured in Accident Near KNUST Police Station

Six individuals, including three women, sustained injuries in a road accident near the KNUST police station in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Christmas Day, December 25, involving a truck and a Range Rover. The truck, loaded with tomatoes from Burkina Faso and headed to Nkawkaw, collided with the …

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Hudson Meek, 16, Dies After Tragic Accident in Alabama

Teen actor Hudson Meek, known for his role in the 2017 film Baby Driver, tragically passed away after falling from a moving vehicle in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The incident occurred on December 19 in the Birmingham suburb, with Meek succumbing to his injuries two days later, as confirmed by the …

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Over 1,500 Inmates Escape Mozambique Prison Amid Election Protests

More than 1,500 prisoners escaped from a prison in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, amidst political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police report. Clashes during the escape led to 33 deaths and 15 injuries, according to police chief Bernardino Rafael. Approximately 150 escapees have since been captured. The escape occurred as …

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Wesley Girls SHS Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Denial of Muslim Students’ Religious Practices

Wesley Girls Senior High School (SHS) has been sued for allegedly denying Muslim students the right to practice their faith. The lawsuit, filed by Ghanaian citizen Sahfic Osman, alleges that the school has systematically suppressed Muslim students’ religious practices. The plaintiff argues that the school’s policy prohibiting Islamic beliefs and …

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BoG to Auction $120 Million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies in Q1 2025

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to auction $120 million to Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) during the first quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to ensure fuel supply stability and address foreign exchange demand pressures in the petroleum sector. The Central Bank has released a foreign exchange …

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ORAL Team Receives Dossier on National Service Ghost Names Scandal

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received a detailed dossier exposing the National Service ghost names scandal, which has allegedly cost Ghana over GHS500 million. The dossier was presented by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa, both recognized for …

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