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August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Nigeria’s President Calls For End To Protests Against Economic Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Support Police To Combat Misinformation, Disinformation – Dampare

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has appealed to the public to support the Police when they take action against people peddling disinformation and misinformation. He said the fight against the modern-day canker requires the concerted effort of all

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Plastic Waste Menace: Afenyo-Markin Proposes Action Plan For Solution

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the state must significantly invest in innovative waste management strategies and turn the associated challenges into opportunities. The state, he said, must also enhance enforcement against illegal fishing practices

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

50,000 Flock To Angel Stadium For Life-Changing Harvest Crusade 2024

Thousands of people filled the seats at Angel Stadium Sunday to participate in the Harvest Crusade. There were so many people at the event, that the fire marshal forced the group to close the doors. "Despite this, people outside stayed and joined

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Devastating Fire Razes Kwadaso Market

A devastating fire has razed parts of the Kwadaso market in the Ashanti region, consuming over 40 shops with their contents. The fire began in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024. The traders at the M line of the

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