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April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

COVID-19 Levy to Be Abolished in Next Budget, Ablakwa Announces

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that the government will abolish the COVID-19 levy in its upcoming budget. Addressing Ghanaians living in Benin, Ablakwa stated that this will be the final of four taxes introduced by the previous administration

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police Constable Dies in River Offin During Anti-Galamsey Operation

A police officer, Constable John Kwabena Dogbe, has tragically drowned in the River Offin during an operation aimed at curbing illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Central North region. The incident occurred earlier today. Constable Dogbe's body was recovered after a

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police and Immigration Rank as Most Corrupt Institutions in Ghana – Global InfoAnalytics

The latest National Tracking Poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that the Ghana Police Service and the Immigration Service are viewed as the most corrupt institutions in the country. The poll, which gauged public perception of corruption across various sectors, placed

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Police Investigate Murder of Kyidomhene of Brofoyedru

The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of the Kyidomhene of Brofoyedru in the Mampong traditional area. The body of Nana Osei Bonsu was discovered in a pool of blood near his vehicle on the

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

C/R: SHS Graduate Arrested for Fatal Attack On Spiritual Healer

A 27-year-old Senior High School graduate, Kweku Twia, has been arrested in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District for allegedly murdering a 75-year-old spiritual healer and injuring three others in Twifo Kwame Alerk, Hemang-Lower-Denkyira District of the Central Region. Eyewitnesses report that

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Renowned Preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Urges Caution Against Judging by Popularity

In a powerful message, Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim emphasized the importance of true faith, warning against the dangers of judging individuals and institutions based on their popularity or fame. Dr. Ephraim stressed that God's power and presence can be found in

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Galamsey Coalition Calls for State of Emergency After Enchi Court Ruling

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey is urging President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, following a controversial court ruling in Enchi. The Enchi District Court granted bail to individuals arrested for mining in the

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

EPA Warns Politicians: Galamsey Involvement Will Not Be Tolerated

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has firmly stated that politicians involved in illegal mining ("galamsey") will face the full force of the law, just like any other citizen found violating environmental regulations. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the EPA, Prof. Nana

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Mpasatia: Two Dead, Several Trapped Following Mining Pit Collapse

A tragic mining pit collapse in Mpasatia, Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with several others feared to be trapped underground. Rescue operations have been ongoing since Tuesday morning, but as of

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Brofoyedru Kyidomhene Allegedly Murdered Near Mampong

Nana Osei Bonsu, the Kyidomhene of Brofoyedru in the Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region, has been tragically found dead, allegedly murdered by unidentified assailants. Richard Nketiah, the Assembly Member for the Mprim Electoral Area, reported that the 48-year-old sub-chief was