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Two Level-400 Gambaga College Students Shot, One Dead as School Shuts Down

Two final-year students of Gambaga College of Education on teaching practice were shot on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at around 11:30 p.m. One of the victims, identified only as Salifu, died instantly, while the other sustained critical gunshot wounds. Reports indicate that the two students had just returned from a …

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26th TGMA Nominees to Be Announced on March 15

Ghana’s music industry is buzzing with anticipation as the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) gears up to unveil its official nominees. The big reveal is set for Saturday, March 15, live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards’ official social media platforms. This year’s nominations are expected to …

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UG suspends senior lecturer for sexual harassment

The University of Ghana has suspended Dr. Sampson Obed Appiah, a senior lecturer at the Sociology Department, for two semesters over sexual harassment. A notice signed by the University’s Registrar, Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah, and dated March 12, 2025, stated that Dr. Appiah was found guilty of misconduct, violating Section 1.1(A) …

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Man Arrested for Running Illegal Police Station for Six Months

A Kenyan man, Collins Letting, has been arrested for setting up and operating an illegal police station for six months in Uasin Gishu County. The facility, which was painted in police colours, had detention cells and an office and was used to police the area. Reports indicate that Letting particularly …

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ECG Announces Planned Maintenance: These Areas Will Be Affected on March 13-14

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra, Tema, and Central regions on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, 2025. The planned maintenance, aimed at improving service delivery, will take place between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in most affected …

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Forestry Commission Arrests Three Chinese, Nine Ghanaians for Galamsey

The Rapid Response and District Monitoring Teams of the Forestry Commission in the Enchi Forest District have arrested 12 illegal miners operating within the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. The operation, which took place on March 11, 2025, led to the arrest of nine Ghanaians and …

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Obour Resigns as Managing Director of Ghana Post After Two Years

Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obour, has officially stepped down as the Managing Director of Ghana Post after serving in the role for two years. His resignation, announced on March 12, 2025, marks the end of a tenure focused on modernization and operational efficiency at the state-owned postal service. …

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University of Ghana Releases names of students and Lecturers who have been sanctioned for misconduct

The University of Ghana has publicly released the names of students and staff members who have been sanctioned for various forms of misconduct. The disciplinary actions, approved by the Academic Board, include suspensions, expulsions, and mandatory training programs. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Among those sanctioned is Francis Abdul Razak, who …

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Five Killed in Violent Clash Between Illegal Timber Loggers in Sehwi Agyemadiem

A deadly confrontation between two rival groups of illegal timber loggers in the forested area of Sehwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the Western North Region has left five people dead and several others severely injured. The violent clash, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, was reportedly …

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UCC School of Medical Sciences Lecturers Strike Over Promotion Delays

Lecturers at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) School of Medical Sciences have embarked on an indefinite strike over prolonged delays in their promotions and career progression. Despite meeting all academic and professional requirements, the lecturers claim they have struggled with persistent delays in the promotion process, leading to frustration …

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