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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has launched a GH¢100,000 emergency rent fund to aid victims of the Akosombo dam spillage. The disaster, which occurred in October 2023, affected over 12,000 residents, many of whom are still struggling to find accommodation. Ablakwa emphasized the urgency of …

The Chamber of Agribusiness has announced plans to stage a demonstration in response to the extensive destruction of agricultural farmlands by illegal mining, also known as “galamsey.” The Chamber claims over 1.2 million hectares of farmland have already been ravaged by these activities, threatening the livelihoods of farmers and agribusiness …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate and comprehensive ban on all illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. In a strongly worded statement issued on September 9, 2024, UTAG condemned the government’s previous anti-galamsey efforts and threatened nationwide industrial action if a total …

The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who set her on fire during a brutal attack, has also died from the burns he sustained. Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner over a land dispute, doused her with petrol, and set her ablaze as she returned home from church. …

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has scored his first-ever goal for the Black Stars in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Niger during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers held in Berkane, Morocco. Seidu, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes, opened the scoring for Ghana in the 44th minute. After …

Michael Smith, a 52-year-old singer from North Carolina, has been arrested by the FBI for earning over $10 million in music-streaming royalties through a scheme that involved AI-generated tracks and fake streams. According to an unsealed indictment, Smith published thousands of tracks weekly on streaming platforms, which were played billions …

In a disturbing incident near Dansoman Roundabout, Accra, some residents attacked fire service personnel after they arrived at the scene of a fire without the necessary equipment to extinguish the blaze. The fire had engulfed a residential building, and the officers’ inability to control the situation infuriated the residents. A …

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended three individuals linked to a robbery incident that occurred in East Legon, Accra, on August 18, 2024. The arrests were made through a coordinated, intelligence-led operation. The suspects, identified as Isaac Brena Eshun, Peter Amuzu, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were captured in a series of …

The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the posting of 106,223 university graduates for the 2024/2025 national service year. The placements cover graduates from all accredited universities across the country, as well as Ghanaians who have completed studies abroad, defaulters, and private applicants who registered for national service. In a …

A 37-year-old man, Uwombornyi Bado, has been fatally stabbed by his friend, Alhassan Merasa, in Zongo-Machire, a farming community near Chinderi in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region. The incident occurred when Merasa reportedly used a stick to stab Bado in the stomach. Bado was rushed to a …