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90 Dead in Tragic Ferry Disaster off Mozambique’s North Coast

  A devastating ferry sinking off the north coast of Mozambique has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in Nampula province, saw only five of the 130 people believed to have been on board rescued. Reports indicate that those on …

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Serwaa Amihere Files Lawsuit Against Henry Fitz and 2 other Individuals for Sharing Intimate Video Without her Consent

Serwaa Amihere, a well-known media personality, has lodged a complaint against three individuals for sharing her intimate video without her consent. The accused individuals are identified as Edem Saviour Ketti, a 29-year-old filmmaker from Adjiringano, Acera; Candylove Kwakyewaa Ababio, a 31-year-old trader from Achimota Kingsby; and Henry Amponsah, also known …

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Transport Unions to Increase Fares Effective April 13

In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% …

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Nduom School of Business and Technology First Graduates Receive $1,000 Each

The first graduates of the Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), located in Ayensudo, Central Region, Ghana, were awarded $1,000 each by the school’s founder and Chairman of the Governing Board, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The cash award was given to the initial eight students admitted to NSBT during …

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Ghana Cocoa Board Increases Producer Price of Cocoa by 58.26%

In a bid to boost the income of cocoa farmers, the Government of Ghana, in consultation with stakeholders, has announced a significant increase in the Producer Price of cocoa for the remainder of the 2023/24 cocoa season. The Producer Price has been raised by 58.26%, from GH¢20,928 per tonne to …

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Fuel Prices in Ghana Rise Above 14 Cedis per Litre Following NPA Levy Suspension

Fuel prices in Ghana have exceeded 14 Cedis per litre, marking a significant increase for petroleum consumers. This surge comes after the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) opted to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products, resulting in higher costs for consumers. The NPA’s decision, outlined in a …

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I Nearly Broke My Arm While Trying to Touch the Kaba – Akuapem Poloo

Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, is currently on a Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca after converting to Islam in August 2022. Throughout her pilgrimage, she has been sharing her transformative experience on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Akuapem Poloo recounted how she nearly injured her …

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Ghana’s Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin Chosen as 3rd Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Ghana’s Majority Leader in Parliament, has been elected as the 3rd Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. His election brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been actively engaged in parliamentary affairs both domestically and at the ECOWAS Parliament for a significant period. The inauguration …

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Two Arrested in Connection with Fraudulent WASSCE Registrations

In a joint effort, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Security Intelligence Unit have foiled an illegal scheme involving the registration of ineligible candidates for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC). The operation led to the arrest of two individuals, Robert …

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Tiger Eye P.I. Denies Nyantakyi’s Allegations of Bribery in Number 12 Exposé

Tiger Eye P.I., the investigative team led by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has vehemently denied allegations made by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi. Nyantakyi claimed to have paid $100,000 to Anas Aremeyaw Anas through a lawyer to prevent the release of the explosive “Number 12” documentary. In …

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