NEWS Articles

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Tidal Waves Destroy Homes in Ketu South Municipality, Displacing Residents

Several homes in Salakope, Amutinu, and neighboring communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region have been destroyed by tidal waves, forcing around 15 households to seek refuge in churches. The devastating impact of the annual high tides along Ghana’s Eastern coast has resulted in significant damage to …

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Police Arrest 487 QNET Ponzi Scheme Members in Kumasi

On September 2, 2024, the Ghana Police Service conducted an intelligence-led operation in Kumasi, leading to the arrest of 487 suspects involved in the QNET Ponzi scheme. The operation took place at a house in Adwuman near Kenyasi, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Among the arrested were …

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Soldier Arrested for Alleged R@pe of 18-Year-Old in Bolgatanga Guest House

A military officer is under investigation following allegations of r@ping an 18-year-old woman at the Siim Lina Guest House in Soe, a suburb of Bolgatanga Municipality. The incident, which occurred on Monday, September 2, 2024, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about the conduct of security personnel. According …

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Final Year Student of O’Reilly SHS Stabbed to Death By a Colleague During Argument Over Whose Father is Richer

A tragic incident at O’Reilly Senior High School in Accra on Monday, September 2, 2024, resulted in the death of a final year General Arts student, Edward Borketey Sackey. The 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow student following a heated argument that reportedly stemmed from a debate …

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Two Electricians Arraigned Over Theft of Analgin Injections Worth GHC223,200

Two electricians, Stanley Smith Mensah, also known as Moni, and Daniel Nyarko, also known as Benzima, have been brought before an Adentan Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the theft of 279 cartons of Analgin injections, valued at GHC223,200. The theft took place at Habmay Pharmacy Limited’s warehouse located …

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DopeNation Surprises Physically Challenged Student at Serwaa Nyarko SHS with Electronic Wheelchair

Ghanaian musical duo DopeNation recently brought immense joy to Serwaa Nyarko Senior High School by surprising Philipa, a physically challenged student, with a brand-new electronic wheelchair. Philipa had recently gained widespread attention on social media for her spirited dance moves to DopeNation’s hit single “Zormizor,” despite her physical challenges. The …

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Virgin Atlantic to Resume Accra-London Flights in May 2025

Virgin Atlantic has announced its return to Ghana with the reintroduction of daily flights between Accra and London Heathrow, starting in May 2025. This marks the airline’s first operation on this route since 2013, aiming to enhance competition and offer more travel options for passengers. The new service is a …

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Self-Proclaimed Native Doctor Kills Client While Testing Bulletproof Charm

A 19-year-old self-proclaimed native doctor, Timothy Dauda, has been taken into custody in Edo State after fatally shooting a client during the testing of a bulletproof charm he had prepared. The tragic incident unfolded when Dauda, known for crafting protective charms against firearms and cutlasses, attempted to prove the effectiveness …

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Former Leeds and Cardiff Defender Sol Bamba Dies at 39

The football world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, the former Ivory Coast defender who played for clubs such as Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian. Bamba passed away at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and inspiration both on and off the …

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Tarkwa: 18-Year-Old Miner Sentenced to 10 Years for Stealing Mining Equipment

An 18-year-old small-scale miner, Mohammed Razak, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for stealing mining equipment valued at GH¢11,990. This is Razak’s second conviction for a similar offense within a short period. The court, presided over by Mrs. Hathia Ama …

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