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The Bank of Ghana has released a public notice to clarify the responsibilities and limitations of a Next-of-Kin in relation to bank account operations, addressing a widespread misconception that a Next-of-Kin automatically inherits the funds in a deceased person’s account. The central bank emphasized that the term “Next-of-Kin” is often …

South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as the richest person in Africa, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, who controls the luxury goods conglomerate Richemont—known for brands like Cartier and Montblanc—saw his net worth increase by $1.9 billion to reach $14.3 billion. This …

The Wenchi Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Issah Abdul Wahab, has remanded three individuals into police custody on charges of theft. The accused, Adu Joel (18), Appau Richmond (21), and Patrick Boateng (21), face multiple charges including conspiracy to commit a crime, causing unlawful damage, unlawful entry, and …

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. This decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26, 2024, at the Manhyia Palace. The destoolment is a direct result of the trio’s involvement …

The ongoing drought in northern Ghana has significantly impacted 435,872 farmers, who cultivate approximately 871,745 hectares of land, according to the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong. The affected crops include maize, rice, groundnut, soybean, sorghum, millet, and yam. During a press briefing in Accra on August 26, 2024, …

The Ghanaian government, led by Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul, has announced the deployment of security personnel to border towns across the country, particularly in the northern regions, to prevent the smuggling of grains to neighboring countries. This decision follows the recent ban on grain exports, a measure taken to mitigate …

The Ghanaian government has enacted an immediate ban on the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans, in response to the severe drought affecting the Northern regions of the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, during a press briefing in Accra …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed the tragic deaths of three individuals following the collapse of a two-storey building near the Timber Market in Kasoa on Saturday, August 24, 2024. A joint rescue operation by the Kasoa Fire Service Station and the GNFS Headquarters successfully retrieved four survivors …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has responded to John Dramani Mahama’s recent call for a “reset” of Ghana. During the NDC’s manifesto launch, Mahama urged voters to choose him to bring about significant change, claiming that the country is “bleeding” and in desperate …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to reopen investigations into several unresolved electoral cases if elected in the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto in Winneba on Saturday, August 24, Mahama criticized the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for neglecting …