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August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Floods In Nigeria Kill At Least 49, Displace Thousands

At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba,

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

NIA Withholds Over 110,000 Ghana Cards Over Double Registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has revealed that more than 110,000 Ghana Cards have been withheld due to double registration issues. While the authority has successfully issued over 18 million cards to Ghanaians, approximately 150,000 cards are still pending printing. Appearing

August 26, 2024

WASSCE: Seven Labone SHS Students Barred From Exams Hall Over Lateness

Seven students at the Labone Senior High School were barred from taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on Monday, August 26, 2024, due to lateness. According to the school authorities, this is the second time the

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Twenty-One Civilians Killed In Mali Drone Strikes: Separatist Group

At least 21 people, including 11 children, have been killed in drone attacks in the town of Tinzaouaten in northern Mali. A spokesperson for the coalition of Tuareg-majority groups fighting for independence in northern Mali said on Monday that the drones

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Kasoa Collapsed Building Kills 3

A devastating building collapse in Kasoa has claimed the lives of three people, including two young female students and a carpenter. The incident has raised concerns about the state of construction in Ghana and the need for stricter safety measures. According

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

USDA Warns of Dire Climate Change Impacts on Ghana’s Agriculture

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a stark warning about the severe consequences of climate change on Ghana's agriculture sector. The Department forecasts that the country will need to invest at least US$160 million annually to mitigate these

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Two Dead, Several Others Injured In A Road Crash At Nangode

Two people have reportedly died with several others sustaining injuries of varying degrees after the bus they were travelling in crashed and overturned at Nangode in the Nabdam district of the Upper East region. Reports indicate that the driver allegedly handed

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Taiwan Jails Spies ‘Seduced By Money’ To Work For China

A court in Taipei has jailed eight Taiwanese soldiers for spying on behalf of China in exchange for money. Retired military officers bribed active duty soldiers with as much as 700,000 Taiwan dollars ($21,900; £16,700) to join a spy network, the

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

WAEC Won’t Have A Future In Ghana If Funding Challenges Continue – Nortsu Kotoe

WAEC won’t have a future in Ghana if funding challenges continue – Nortsu Kotoe Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has expressed concern about the fact that the committee is forced to annually intervene before the West Africa Examination

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Police Clash With Protesters Over Indonesia Law Change

Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government's attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Scenes of chaos have unfolded outside parliament as a handful of