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January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Euroget Accuses Akufo-Addo of Illegality Over Sewua Hospital Commissioning

Euroget De-Invest S.A., the contractor responsible for the construction of the 250-bed Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua, has raised serious concerns following the official commissioning of the facility by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 4, 2025. While the president

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Devastating Fire Engulfs Kwadaso Wood Market In Kumasi

A major fire engulfed the Kwadaso wood market in Kumasi during the early hours of Saturday, January 4, 2025, causing significant damage and leaving traders facing substantial losses. Eyewitnesses reported the rapid spread of the blaze, which consumed stacks of timber,

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Vineyard Church Faces Lawsuits Following Pastor’s Abuse of Minors

The Vineyard Church in Duluth, Minnesota, along with its parent organization, Vineyard USA, and the parents of a convicted child sex abuser, are facing nine civil lawsuits. These lawsuits stem from the actions of Jackson Gatlin, a former youth pastor at

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025

2024 SONA: ‘Galamsey Fight Was My Toughest Battle’ – Akufo-Addo

In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Nana Akufo-Addo described the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, as the most difficult and challenging battle of his presidency. Reflecting on the sacrifices made in the battle to protect the

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Akufo-Addo’s Bodyguard Collapses During Last SONA

In a dramatic turn of events during President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA), his aide-de-camp, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, unexpectedly collapsed while standing at attention beside the President. The incident occurred midway through the highly anticipated speech, causing a

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

GES Rejects Calls for Postponement, SHSs to Reopen January 3

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reiterated that the 2024/25 academic calendar will proceed as planned, with Senior High Schools (SHS) set to reopen on January 3, 2025. In a statement issued on January 2, 2025, the GES clarified that SHS

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Montenegro Mourns After Mass Shooting Leaves 12 Dead

A gunman opened fire in the southern Montenegrin town of Cetinje, killing 12 people, including two children, before turning the gun on himself. The shooting spree began at a restaurant following a verbal altercation between guests. The gunman, identified as Aleksandar

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Massive Blaze Engulfs Kantamanto Market in Accra

A major fire has broken out at the Kantamanto market in Accra, with at least 13 fire tenders mobilized to battle the flames. The fire, which started around 1 a.m., has already caused extensive damage, destroying several shops within the market.

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

New Year, New Hope: Akufo-Addo’s Farewell Message Inspires Ghanaians

In his final address as President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered an inspiring New Year’s message to Ghanaians, urging them to face 2025 with renewed hope, unity, and determination. Reflecting on the challenges and accomplishments of his tenure, Akufo-Addo emphasized the

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Esereso Tragedy: Man Killed by Car During New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service

A tragic accident occurred in Esereso, Bosomtwe Constituency, Ashanti Region, on New Year's Eve, claiming the life of a man identified as Owura Kwame, who was in his late 30s. Kwame was struck by a car while crossing the road during