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.

EC to Release Provisional Voter Register on August 16 

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will provide the provisional voter register for the upcoming December 7 general elections to political parties on Friday, August 16. This decision comes after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) called for the immediate release of the provisional register. Dr. Omane Boamah, the …

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Catholic Priest Apologizes for Singing King Paluta’s “Aseda” During Mass

Rev. Father Peter Kusi Twumasi, the acting rector of St. Stephen Rectorate in Bodomase, Ashanti Region, has issued a formal apology to the Catholic community after leading his congregation in singing King Paluta’s song “Aseda” during a church service. A video of the incident shows members of the congregation energetically …

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Lands Minister Confirms Release of 262 Acres of Achimota Forest to Owoo Family

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has confirmed an agreement to release 262 acres of the Achimota Forest to its original owners, the Owoo family. This follows a previous decision to return 362 acres, which was later reduced to address environmental concerns. The controversy began when …

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Nigerian Foodie Breaks Guinness World Record for the Highest Number of Restaurants Visited Within 24 Hours

A 22-year-old Nigerian content creator and culinary advisor, Munachimso Brian Nwana, has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of fast food restaurants visited within a 24-hour period. Brian visited an impressive 150 different fast food venues, surpassing the previous record of 100, which was held by …

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Libyan Driver Arrested for Reportedly Smuggling Six Nigerian Women

A Libyan driver was arrested on Tuesday in the Bishr area of Libya for attempting to smuggle six undocumented Nigerian women. The arrest occurred during a routine police patrol, which intercepted the vehicle carrying the women. According to Migrant Rescue Watch, an organization that monitors migrant activities, the driver tried …

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Legacy Rise Sports: Sharaf Mahama Launches Sports Management Company

Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, officially launched his sports management company with a grand event over the weekend, drawing together some of Ghana’s most prominent sports figures. The event showcased the company’s commitment to promoting local talent through a series of exciting boxing matches featuring rising stars like …

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High Court Orders FDA to Pay GH¢93 Million to Tobinco Pharmaceuticals

Elder Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, CEO of Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited, has expressed satisfaction with a recent Accra High Court ruling that completely exonerated him from allegations of importing fake drugs into Ghana. The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, ruled that Tobinco Pharmaceuticals and its chairman, Dr. Tobbin, …

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Ghana Announces Ambitious Plan to Launch Rocket into Space

The Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) has revealed Ghana’s intention to launch a rocket into space in the near future. However, this ambitious plan will require collaboration with other countries, particularly those that are members of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). This announcement comes during the 2024 IAU …

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Kejetia Market Faces Another Power Disconnection Over GH¢7 Million Debt

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has once again cut off electricity supply to the Kumasi City Market, popularly known as the New Kejetia Market, due to unpaid arrears amounting to more than GH¢7 million. According to ECG, the market’s management had previously agreed to a payment plan but has …

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NDC’s Proposal to Scrap Academic Fees for First-Year Students May Cost GH¢300 Million Annually – Clement Apaak

Clement Apaak, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee on Education, has defended the party’s proposal to eliminate academic fees for all first-year students in tertiary institutions. The policy, announced by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s youth manifesto launch on August 12, 2024, aims …

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