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September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Police Arrest Suspect Who Threatened Public Officials

The Ghana Police Service has successfully arrested Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspect who made threats against public officials in a viral video. A GH¢50,000 reward was offered for information leading to his arrest after he was declared wanted on September 9. In

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Austrian Neurosurgeon Under Investigation for Allowing Daughter to Drill into Patient’s Skull

An Austrian neurosurgeon is facing investigation for allegedly allowing her 13-year-old daughter to participate in a brain surgery, including drilling a hole into a patient's skull. The incident occurred in January when a 33-year-old man was admitted to the University Hospital

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Media Coalition Urges Government to Declare State of Emergency for Water Bodies

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has issued a stern warning to the government to take immediate action to end illegal mining in Ghana. He emphasized the impending water crisis if the situation persists, citing the ongoing

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

GJA Demands Commitment to Fight Galamsey from Presidential Candidates

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour, has challenged all presidential candidates from various political parties to publicly pledge their commitment to combating illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). During a press conference in Accra, Mr. Dwumfour outlined several demands

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Ghana Faces Water Importation Crisis Amidst Galamsey Menace

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a dire warning about the country's impending water importation crisis if illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, continue unabated. Dr. Hilda Manteebea Boye, the Society's President, sounded the alarm, emphasizing the devastating impact

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Galamsey: Declaring A State Of Emergency “Draconian and Far-Reaching” – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.” He stressed that while the fight against galamsey remains one of the

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Woman Dies While Giving Testimony in Lagos Church

A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically passed away during a church service in Lagos. According to reports, the deceased had gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed.

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Efua Ghartey Elected First Female President Of GBA

Mrs Efua Ghartey has made history by becoming the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election took place at the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s history. Mrs

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Government Announces Cumulative Increase In Producer Price Of Cocoa By 129.3% For 2024/25 Crop Season

Government has announced a cumulative increase in the producer price of cocoa by 129.36% for the 2024/25 crop season. At the start of the 2023/2024 crop season, a bag of 64kg of cocoa beans was sold at GH¢1,300 and was subsequently

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

This Day In History: September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks On US Soil

On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American planes, leading to a devastating attack that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Two of the hijacked planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City‘s World Trade Center, causing both towers to collapse.