NEWS Articles

News Articles category contains news of events both locally, within the African regions, and globally. This category will cover all necessary events that will be of interest to our readers.

Ghana FA Received Over $260,000 for Pitch Maintenance – FIFA

FIFA has confirmed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) received more than $260,000 for the maintenance of natural grass pitches in the country. The funds were allocated for the installation of boreholes and water tanks to improve pitch conditions, aiming to meet minimum club licensing standards. This revelation comes amid …

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21,552 Male Condoms Distributed at Oguaa Fetu Afahye

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) distributed 21,552 male condoms during the 2024 Oguaa Fetu Afahye in Cape Coast. The event, which attracted thousands of visitors, saw an increase in social activities, prompting efforts to promote safe sex practices. In collaboration with the Cape Coast Youth Action Movement (YAM) …

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Accountant Sentenced to Two Years for Stealing from Ghana Police Church

An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced Edward Unicorn, a 32-year-old accountant, to two years in prison for stealing GH¢40,433.50 from the Ghana Police Church. Unicorn, who was addicted to online betting, admitted to using the stolen money to wager bets on an online game called Aviator, losing the entire sum …

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Ghana Armed Forces Opens 2024 Recruitment, Public Advised to Report Fraud

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially launched the 2024 recruitment drive for the Regular Career Officer Course and Short Service Commission Officers. In an announcement regarding the enlistment process at the Ghana Military Academy, GAF made it clear that they do not work with intermediaries and do not charge …

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Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Julius Ansah Passes Away at 74

Retired Supreme Court Justice Julius Ansah has passed away at the age of 74, four years after retiring from the bench following 41 years of distinguished public service. Justice Ansah’s legal career began at the Attorney-General’s Department in Koforidua, where he served as a National Service Person after being called …

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UK Increases Financial Requirements for International Students from January 2025

The UK Home Office has announced new financial requirements for international students applying to study in the UK, effective January 2025. Under the new guidelines, students will need to demonstrate higher savings amounts to secure a visa. From January 2, 2025, students planning to study in London must prove they …

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Eminent Clerics, Led by Archbishop Duncan-Williams, Call for Temporary Ban on Galamsey

A group of prominent Ghanaian clerics, known as the Apostolic Fathers, has called for an immediate and temporary ban on all small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. The clergy, led by Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, expressed deep concern over the severe environmental damage caused by illegal mining activities, emphasizing the …

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Suspect Arrested for Threatening to Harm Public Officials

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspect who threatened to harm public officials in a viral video. Identifying himself as “Kanawu” in the footage, Mohammed issued threats against government officials and anyone who would oppose him. A reward of GH¢50,000 was offered for information leading to his …

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Cocoa Producer Price for 2024/2025 Season Increased by Over 120%

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has announced a significant 129.36% increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 cocoa season, effective from Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The price has surged from GH¢20,928 per tonne at the beginning of the 2023/2024 season to GH¢48,000 per …

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Efua Ghartey Becomes First Female President of the Ghana Bar Association

Mrs. Efua Ghartey has achieved a historic milestone by being elected as the first female President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election was held during the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in the Association’s history. Her victory is seen as …

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