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Four Suspects in Viral Video Claiming to Be Armed Robbers Arrested

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals who appeared in a viral video claiming to be armed robbers and threatening to harm anyone they encountered at night. The suspects, identified as Isaac Ampong (alias Bullet), Emmanuel Buah (alias Network), Festus Agyei, and Asaana Isaac, were apprehended on July 12, …

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Ghana Health Service Issues Alert Over Dengue Fever Outbreak in Eastern Region, Nine Cases Confirmed 

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed an outbreak of Dengue Fever in several districts within the Eastern Region. According to a statement from the GHS, nine cases have been verified following testing at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR). Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of GHS, noted that …

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Overturned Fuel Tanker on Kumasi-Accra Highway Causes Major Traffic Delays

Firefighters, police, and other agencies have been dispatched to Fulanikrom to address an overturned fuel tanker that has been blocking traffic on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway since Friday morning, July 12, 2024. The tanker from Burkina Faso, fully loaded with fuel, collided with a sedan, resulting in the tanker overturning and …

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Barniekrom: House of Fetish Priest Set Ablaze For Allegedly Shooting 3 Individuals

The house of a fetish priest, Osman Majeed, has reportedly been set ablaze by unidentified individuals at Barniekrom, located in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. This incident follows the alleged shooting of three people by Majeed on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Majeed is accused of …

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Police Arrest One Suspect in Attack on Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office

The Ghana Police Service has apprehended Judith Trisy, suspected of being involved in the assault on the Ayawaso West Wuogon office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on July 7, 2024. Trisy is currently in police custody and aiding in the investigation. Authorities are continuing their efforts to apprehend the …

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VRA Announces Plans for Potential Water Spillage from Akosombo Dam

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced plans to consult with relevant stakeholders regarding a potential release of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. In a communication addressed to over 40 stakeholders, including the Minister for the Interior and all assemblies within the dam’s catchment areas, VRA’s Deputy Chief Executive …

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Over Half a Million Students Commence 2024 BECE Today

Today, 569,095 students are starting the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) across 2,123 centers nationwide. The exams will conclude on Monday, July 15, 2024. The Ghana Education Service (GES) commended the students for their diligence and resilience in a statement released on Sunday, July 7. The GES also expressed …

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Botho University Launches First West African Campus in Ghana

Botho University of Botswana has inaugurated its first West African campus in Ghana, aiming to deliver high-quality and accessible education across Africa. This new campus marks Botho University’s fifth on the continent and underscores its commitment to educational excellence. Accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), the university strives …

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WAEC Uncovers New Exam Malpractice Trend Involving Bribes and Pleas

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has identified a new form of examination malpractice where candidates conceal money and contact numbers in their answer booklets to influence examiners. These contact numbers are often accompanied by inscriptions such as “call me,” “help me,” and “call my mom,” aimed at appealing to …

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Accra to Face Severe Congestion by 2030 – GSS

Accra, the vibrant capital of Ghana, is anticipated to confront severe congestion by 2030 due to substantial population growth, as indicated by recent statistics from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The GSS’s latest projections from 2021 to 2050 reveal a significant rise in population throughout the Greater Accra region. By …

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