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Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk, legally known as Durk Devontay Banks, has been arrested in Broward County, Florida, on a murder-for-hire charge, as reported by CBS News and the BBC. The 33-year-old artist, held without bail, was detained following recent charges against five associates linked to his hip-hop collective, Only …

A fire broke out at The Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant in Labone, Accra, on the evening of October 26, around 5 p.m., causing damage primarily to the restaurant’s kitchen. Thanks to a swift response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze was contained, preventing extensive damage to other …

Alhassan Sayibu, a 28-year-old motor fitter from Yendi in the Northern Region, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a woman, Tabal-Tuo Vida, of GH₵5,000 and for sexual assault. The case involved a fake money-doubling scheme, in which Sayibu posted a video on Facebook claiming he could …

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the 40th edition of Ghana’s National Farmers’ Day will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024. This year’s event is scheduled to be held at the Alisa Hotel in North Ridge, Greater Accra Region, starting at 4:00 p.m. According to a press release …

The University of Ghana has dismissed allegations made by Rev. Lawrence Tetteh, who claimed a high prevalence of HIV among students at the institution. Rev. Tetteh voiced these concerns on GTV’s Breakfast Show on October 24, sparking a response from the university, which called the claims “baseless” and “lacking credible …

The University of Ghana (UG) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has voted against the National Executive Committee’s (NEC) directive to end its strike, which was initiated to protest illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. The strike, which began on October 10, addresses concerns over the government’s …

Two brothers, aged between 8 and 10, have tragically drowned in a dam at Grupe, a farming community in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region. According to reports, the boys left their home after school on Thursday to play with friends but did not return. Concerned relatives began …

A 35-year-old woman, Mena Efua, is alleged to have sold her two-week-old baby for GH₵300 in Nkotompo, a community in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region. The shocking incident was confirmed by the suspect’s sister, Maame Esi, during an interview with Connect FM. Esi explained that she had assisted …

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to embark on a nationwide strike in November if their long-standing demands are not met. The association, representing mortuary workers across the country, is pushing for better wages, improved working conditions, and the provision …

Dr. Frank Bekoe, the Director of Public Health at the GHS, confirmed the figures and outlined ongoing efforts to manage the outbreak. “We have 37 confirmed cases from Ada East and six from Ada West. Since the outbreak began, we’ve recorded two deaths. We are working to ensure early detection …