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Upper West Regional Minister Apologizes After Backlash Over Comments on Islamic Prayers

The Upper West Regional Minister, Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has publicly apologized after sparking outrage among the Muslim community for comments deemed “blasphemous” and disrespectful to Islamic practices. In a widely circulated video, the Minister was heard making remarks that belittled the importance of the five daily Islamic prayers. He …

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Police Investigate Viral Video Showing Assault on Young Man

‎The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a viral video in which some men are seen physically assaulting a young man accused of stealing equipment. ‎In a statement released, the Police urged anyone with credible information about the individuals involved to report to the nearest police station to …

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President Mahama Appoints Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur as Acting GCAA Director-General

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Reverend Stephen Wilfred Arthur as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), signaling a significant shift in leadership within Ghana’s aviation sector. Rev. Arthur, an accomplished aviation economist and policy expert with over 30 years of experience, steps into the role …

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Two Arrested for Illegally Wielding Guns at a Funeral in Western North Region

Police in the Western North Region have arrested two men for the illegal possession and discharge of firearms during a funeral ceremony held in Attakrom near Bibiani on March 14, 2025. The suspects, identified as 41-year-old Frank Afoko and 31-year-old Kojo Agyapong, were seen in a viral social media video …

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Police Officer Drowns in River Offin During Anti-Galamsey Operation

A tragic incident occurred in Assin Asaman, where a police officer, Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, drowned in the River Offin during an anti-illegal mining (galamsey) operation led by the Central North Regional Police Command. According to sources, Constable Dogbe accidentally fell into the river while on duty. His body was …

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Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Replace Most Jobs, Except in Three Key Professions

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reiterated his stance on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market, predicting that AI will eventually replace humans in most tasks. However, he emphasized that certain professions will remain reliant on human expertise despite technological advancements. Gates, who has been vocal about …

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Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration Turns Violent in Kasoa; 3 Injured, 1 Critical

Muslims praying during Ramadan

The altercation occurred between groups from Walantu and Odupongkpehe Zongo, two Muslim-dominated communities in Kasoa, who had an existing feud. According to a relative of one of the victims, tensions had been simmering but were suppressed during the fasting period and through the intervention of community leaders. However, a street …

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Africa’s Popular YouTuber Wode Maya Joins BuzstopBoys to Clean up the Streets of Accra

Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Berthold Kobina Ackon, widely known as Wode Maya, joined the BuzstopBoys on Friday, March 28, 2025, for a cleanup exercise at Okponglo, Accra. The initiative aimed at clearing gutters and addressing sanitation issues contributing to flooding in the area. The cleanup, organized by BuzstopBoys, a non-profit environmental …

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Deadly Earthquakes Hit Myanmar and Thailand, Triggering States of Emergency

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, killing at least three people in Bangkok and trapping dozens under rubble in Thailand. The tremors have also led to widespread destruction in Myanmar, where a state of emergency has been declared in six regions. The initial …

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Pope Francis Discharged from Hospital After Five-Week Stay

Pope Francis has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after a five-week stay, during which he faced two life-threatening health episodes, doctors revealed. Appearing at his hospital window before leaving, the 88-year-old pontiff offered a blessing to the crowd gathered outside. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, one of his treating physicians, confirmed …

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