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July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

2024/25 SHS First-Year Students To Report On September 27 – GES Announces

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that first-year senior high students for the 2024/25 academic year are expected to report to school on Friday, September 27. School heads and parents are urged to take note and ensure their wards are

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Security Was Tight, So How Did Trump Gunman Slip Through?

Questions have swirled about how police officers and agents tasked with securing Donald Trump's rally allowed the gunman to get as close as he did. Thomas Matthew Crooks was able to access the roof of a building near the outdoor event

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Catholic, Civic Leaders Call For Peace, Unity Following Trump Assassination Attempt

Catholic and civic leaders called for peace and unity in the hours after former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a spectator was killed July 13 in an assassination attempt during the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s campaign rally

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

GHS Issues Alert Over Dengue Fever Outbreak; Nine Cases Confirmed

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of the Eastern Region. According to the GHS, a total of nine cases have been confirmed after samples were sent to the

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

‘There Are No Secret Security Recruitments’ – Majority To Minority

The Majority in Parliament insists that the current exercise undertaken by the Interior Ministry is not a secret recruitment. This comes on the back of the Minority claims that the government is subtly infiltrating the services with its own people. The

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

BECE: We Don’t Doctor Results To Please Any Govt – WAEC

Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John K. Kapi, has refuted allegations that WAEC manipulates examination results for political purposes. According to him, his outfit ensures fairness and upholds strict standards in their marking schemes.“It’s untrue

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Expedite Investigation On Ahmed Suale Murder – GJA Tells AG

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years. This call comes on the back of the recent

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

IGP Assures Of Thorough Probe Into Death Of 24-Year-Old At Hotel In Takoradi

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Lois Abena Koranteng

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Jakpa Subpoenas Bagbin, Top Military Officials In Ambulance Trial

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ambulance case has filed processes to compel two former Health Ministers Alban Bagbin and Alex Segbefia as well as Chief of Defence Staff Lt. General Oppong Peprah and others to testify in the

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

National Malaria Elimination Task Force Inaugurated

A National Malaria Elimination Task Force has been inaugurated as part of the country’s efforts to enhance collaboration and effectiveness in combating malaria. The task force has a mandate to provide strategic guidance and technical support to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)