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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Akropong-Dabaa: Five Persons Dead After Vehicle Veered Off Into Owabi River

A tragic accident has occurred on the Akropong-Dabaa road, where a vehicle lost control and plunged into the Owabi River. Five occupants of the vehicle, including a mother and her child, were confirmed dead after they pulled from the river. The

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Chief Justice Shuts Down Courts In Upper East Over Bawku Conflict

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has ordered the immediate closure of courts in the Upper East Region due to the escalating Bawku conflict. This decision comes after court staff and judges expressed concerns about their safety and security. The closure will

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Human Rights Watch Calls for Urgent Action to Safeguard Civilians in Burkina Faso Amid Armed Group Attacks

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Burkina Faso to urgently focus on the protection of civilians amidst the escalating violence from armed groups. In a report released on Tuesday, the NGO condemned the government's handling of a recent attack by

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Mahama Calls for Peace and Restraint Amid Bawku Chieftaincy Conflict

John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised significant concerns about the erosion of peace under the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) administration, particularly in light of a renewed chieftaincy conflict in Bawku. The longstanding dispute

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Ministry of Education Announces 2024/25 Placement Results for Senior High Schools and TVET Institutions

The Ministry of Education has announced the placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the Ministry's statement, of the 563,339 results received from the West African

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Assemblyman George Agyei Frempong Dies from Electrocution While Fixing Streetlight

George Agyei Frempong, the Assemblyman for the Oguaa electoral area in New Juaben South municipality, tragically died from electrocution on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred while Agyei Frempong, believed to be in his late thirties, was attempting to fix a streetlight

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Bawku Conflict Claims 15 Lives As Lawyer Criticizes Attorney-General Over Rival Chief’s Return

Agbambilla Ziyerley Maxwell, the lawyer representing the Bawku Naaba, has reported that at least 15 people have recently lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, a violent attack occurred when assailants set up roadblocks in

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Man Sentenced To Five Years For Defrauding Woman In Fake Money-Doubling Scheme

A 28-year-old man, Alhassan Sayibu, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a woman of GH₵5,000 and for sexual assault linked to a fake money-doubling scheme. Sayibu, a motor fitter from Yendi in the Northern Region, was found

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Gunfire Erupts at Agona Swedru Rally, One Injured and Several Others Hurt

One person was shot, and several others sustained minor injuries during a mini-rally in Agona Swedru when gunfire erupted through a crowd. According to reports, supporters of Chris Arthur, a parliamentary candidate, were returning from a campaign launch in Otinkorang, located

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Curfew Imposed On Sampa Township Over Chieftaincy Disputes

Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has imposed a curfew on Sampa Township in the Bono Region to maintain peace and order. Effective October 24, 2024, the curfew will run daily from 10 pm to 6 am until further notice.