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January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Gospel Musician Arrested with Severed Head

A shocking incident unfolded in Orozo, a border community between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State, Nigeria, on Sunday when Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a man reportedly a gospel musician, was arrested for possessing a decapitated human head. The event occurred

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Jacob Zuma Urges Africans To Be Proactive In Holding Leaders Accountable

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has called on African citizens to take a more proactive stance in holding their leaders accountable and demanding better governance. Zuma expressed concern over the lack of public outrage regarding poor governance in many African

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Taxi Driver Kills Colleague with Wheel Spanner in Agona Swedru After Heated Argument

A violent confrontation between two taxi drivers in Agona Swedru, Central Region, has ended in tragedy, with one driver fatally injuring his colleague. The victim, 26-year-old Evans Owusu, was struck in the head with a wheel spanner by fellow driver Alex

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Attorney General Nominee Pledges to Protect Ghana’s Interests in International Deals

Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice-designate, has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Ghana's interests in all international contracts and legal transactions. During his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, Dr. Ayine outlined plans to implement robust measures to

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A/R: Two Okada Riders Killed in Manso Watreso Robbery; Robbers Escape with GHC 11,000 and Gold

A tragic robbery incident occurred in Manso Watreso, located in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region, on January 13, 2025. Two Okada riders from Manso Kwabenaso were killed after being unknowingly hired by suspected armed robbers. Around 5:30 p.m.,

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Free SHS: Government to Meet CHASS Today Over Food Shortages

The government is set to convene today, January 13, to address the ongoing food shortages in some Senior High Schools (SHS), according to Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South. This comes after the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

13-Year-Old Girl Escapes Alleged Ritual Killing Attempt in Eastern Region

A 13-year-old girl narrowly escaped an alleged ritual killing attempt in Aburi-Kitase, Eastern Region. The incident occurred on Friday evening when the girl was abducted by four unidentified men while walking to buy food. The abductors reportedly tied her hands and

January 11, 2025January 10, 2025

Haruna Iddrisu Plans to Submit Recommendations on LGBTQ Bill to President Mahama

Haruna Iddrisu, the Tamale South Member of Parliament, has announced that he plans to submit recommendations regarding the controversial LGBTQ Bill to President John Dramani Mahama. While Iddrisu did not disclose the specifics of his proposed suggestions, he emphasized that his

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Three Killed in Police Shooting During Alleged Galamsey Operation in Ahafo Region

Three individuals were fatally shot by police officers while attempting to evade arrest for alleged illegal mining activities at the Newmont Ahafo South site in the Ahafo Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when police officers encountered a group of

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Two Miners Killed In Pit Collapse In Fanteakwa

Two miners tragically lost their lives after a mining pit collapsed in Osino, Fanteakwa South District in the Eastern Region. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, trapping seven miners underground. While three miners were rescued and hospitalized,