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July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Two Burnt In Tanker Explosion At Bunso Junction

A fully loaded fuel tanker, which broke down at Asiakwa Junction close to Bunso on the Accra to Kumasi Highway in the Eastern Region evening exploded killing two persons. The fuel tanker had developed a faulty brake and parked at Asiakwa

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Third Child Succumbs To Injuries Following Southport Dance Studio Stabbing

A nine-year-old girl has become the third child to die after the Southport stabbings, Merseyside Police say. She died from her injuries in the early hours of this morning. Merseyside Police revealed that the two victims who died in the attack

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Jakpa Was Not Honorably Released From The Military – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has provided testimony regarding the status of the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa. During cross-examination by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame on Monday, July 29, 2024,

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Government To Hire 15,000 Healthcare Workers

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of 15, 200 nurses and midwives, effective Monday, August 5, 2024. In a statement released on Friday, July 26, 2024, the MoH confirmed that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted the

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Embracing STEM Education Crucial For Job Creation, Says Education Minister

Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, emphasized the importance of embracing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in educational institutions. He stressed that Ghana must strategically position itself to benefit from the fourth industrial revolution by providing modern facilities

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Mum Jailed For Forcing Daughter Into Fatal Marriage

A mother has become the first person to be jailed under Australia’s forced marriage laws, for ordering her daughter to wed a man who would later murder the 21-year-old. Sakina Muhammad Jan, who is in her late 40s, was found guilty

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Two Persons Who Allegedly Burgled John Kumah’s Widow Refused Bail

The Accra Circuit Court Two on Friday refused bail to two persons who allegedly stole money, electrical gadgets and other items from Lillian Kumah, the widow of John Kumah, a former Deputy Minister of Finance. Adams Sanogo, trader, and Kwame Dunga,

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Govt Procures Heavy Duty Road Construction Machines For MMDAs

In a notable display of stability and strategic economic foresight, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has opted to retain the policy rate at 29%, as reiterated by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under the astute leadership of Governor Dr. Ernest Addison.

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Fire Destroys Nine-Bedroom Hostel At KNUST

A devastating fire engulfed a two-storey hostel at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), leaving students in a state of shock and despair. The blaze consumed the entire second floor of the nine-bedroom apartment, rendering the affected students

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024

Parliament Approves €1.5m Waiver For E-Learning Laboratories In SHSs

Parliament has approved a tax waiver of €1.5 million for the supply and installation of integrated e-learning laboratories in Senior High Schools. This follows an €11.5 million commercial contract between the government and Televic Group N.V. for phase two of the