NEWS Articles

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Armed Robbers Attack Police Officers in Central Region: One Killed, Two Critically Injured

A tragic incident unfolded in Kwame Peprakrom, Upper Denkyira East Municipality, in the Central Region, where a police officer was killed, and two others were left critically injured following an armed robbery attack. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 28, 2024, between 12:00 am and 1:00 …

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Wanderlust Ghana Team Robbed During Dubai Journey

Kwabena Peprah, a member of the Wanderlust Ghana team, has reported a robbery during their journey from Accra to Dubai. The incident occurred in Krefeld, Germany, on the 13th day of their trip, where thieves broke into their Tacoma vehicle and stole belongings, including money and possibly travel documents. In …

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Man Who Vandalised Big Six Busts to Undergo Brain Scan

The Kwabenya Circuit Court has ordered Newell Gavu, the man accused of vandalizing the busts of the Big Six at the Airport Roundabout in Accra, to undergo a brain scan to assess his mental health. This decision follows Gavu’s second appearance in court on September 18. The scan results are …

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Inaki Williams and Abdul Mumin Nominated for Top La Liga Awards

Black Stars duo Inaki Williams and Abdul Mumin have been nominated for prestigious La Liga awards for their performances in August 2024. Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams is in the running for the La Liga Player of the Month award. He faces tough competition from Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, FC …

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Preparations Underway to Resume National Cathedral Construction – Board

Construction on Ghana’s National Cathedral is set to resume following the completion of an audit by Deloitte Ghana. Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of the Board of the National Cathedral of Ghana, announced this after a meeting on September 20, 2024, between the Board and auditors. The audit, covering the …

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WAEC Uncovers WASSCE Infractions, Vows to Sanction Offenders

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has detected several malpractices during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has pledged to penalize those involved. These infractions include photocopying and distributing answers to candidates, smuggling foreign materials and mobile phones into exam halls, and teachers aiding in these …

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No Pregnant Protester Was Arrested, Claims Are False – Police

The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the arrested protesters from the Democracy Hub demonstration, was pregnant at the time of her arrest and remand. Initial reports suggested that Gloria was four months pregnant, but the police have clarified through a statement that medical …

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Benin Arrests Three Men Over Suspected Coup Plot

Authorities in Benin have arrested three men, including a former minister and a key figure in President Patrice Talon’s security team, on suspicion of planning a coup. The arrests were confirmed by the state prosecutor on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Ex-sports minister Oswald Homeky was apprehended on Tuesday while allegedly …

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NIA to Begin Ghana Card Registration for Minors on October 7

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced plans to commence Ghana Card registration for minors aged 6 to 14 years, starting from October 7, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure every citizen is included in the national identification system. The first phase of the …

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Koforidua-Nkurakan Road Demo: Protesters Clash with Police

Residents of Ada, Magazine, Aboabo, Wawase, and Nkurakan clashed with personnel from the Counter Terrorism Unit of the Ghana Police Service during a protest over the poor condition of the Koforidua-Nkurakan road. The demonstration, which occurred on Thursday morning, saw residents blocking the road with tyres, logs, and wooden boxes …

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