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June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Daystar Television Cuts Ties with Robert Morris After Sex Abuse Allegations

The Texas-based Christian network Daystar Television has removed Gateway Church founder Robert Morris from all its programming in light of a woman’s allegation that he sexually abused her in the 1980s starting when she was 12 years old. “We are deeply grieved and saddened by the recent

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Ashanti Region Cracks Down On Land Guard Violence

The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is taking a stand against the rising threat of land guards operating in the region. These criminal groups, hired for land disputes, often use violence, disrupting public safety. Traditionally, the Ashanti Region has enjoyed relative

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

‘Terror Attack’ On Synagogue, Churches In Russia’s Dagestan As 19 Have Been Killed

At least 19 people were killed after armed men attacked a synagogue, churches and police post in Russia’s Dagestan region on Sunday. The region has announced three days of mourning starting Monday. Here’s what we know about the attacks in Dagestan and why

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

HIV Infections Surge Due To Non-Disclosure Among Couples – AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has identified the failure of couples to disclose their HIV status to each other as a major contributor to the rising HIV infection rates in the country. According to Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director General of the Commission,

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Cocoa Farmers Blame ‘Galamseyers’ Over Decline In Cocoa Production

Cocoa farmers in Segyimase in the Abuakwa South Municipality and Osino in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region have attributed the continuous indiscriminate illegal mining activities and forceful takeover of cocoa plantations by illegal miners popularly known as ‘galamseyers’

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

I’D LIKE TO MEET JESUS, SAYS ACTOR PAUL RUDD

Ant-Man star Paul Rudd has confessed he would most like to meet Jesus if given the chance. The 55 year old, who is Jewish, chose Jesus when asked by a reporter for IGV Presents who he would most like to speak

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

SECURITY ON HIGH ALERT AT KNUST

Security has been put on high alert at the KNUST following threats by members of the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) of Ghana to disrupt a Council meeting to elect a Vice-Chancellor. TEWU-Ghana claims it is been sidelined by university management

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024

WE DID NOT SAY THERE WOULD BE ‘DUMSOR’ FOR 3 WEEKS – DEPUTY ENERGY MINISTER CLARIFIES

Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister for Energy has clarified a joint statement issued by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) warning Ghanaians of an interruption in the power supply, known as ‘dumsor’, due to

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

Violence Erupts At SHS Girls Soccer Final In Kumasi

A violent incident marred the 3-day 2024 Senior High School (SHS) Girls Soccer Final held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. According to police reports, a fight broke out between students from Armed Forces SHS and Islamic SHS during

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024

ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY CALLS FOR END TO VIOLENCE IN SUDAN

The Archbishop of Canterbury is calling for an end to the violence in Sudan. Most Rev Justin Welby made the comments after Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a major attack on el-Fasher in North Darfur. It came a day after