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October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Infant Sold In Sekondi For GHC 300, Investigation Underway

A disturbing incident of alleged child trafficking has surfaced in Sekondi, Western Region, involving a 35-year-old mother, Mena Efua, accused of selling her two-week-old infant for GHC300. The community is shaken, and widespread condemnation has ensued. Mena Efua's sister, Maame Esi,

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Ghana’s National Security Ministry Refutes Reuters Report on Terrorist Activities

The Ministry of National Security in Ghana has strongly denied a Reuters report claiming Islamist militants use northern Ghana as a logistical and medical hub for operations in Burkina Faso. The report alleged Ghanaian authorities ignore insurgents crossing from Burkina Faso

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Kasoa Teen Killer Jailed For Life

Nicholas Kini, one of the two teenagers who killed a 10-year-old boy at Kasoa in 2021 for money ritual, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in Accra. His co-accused (name withheld), who is minor was also convicted

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Minister of Education Highlights Importance of TVET in Africa’s Industrialization at 2024 Africa Skills Week

During his address at the 2024 Africa Skills Week in Accra, Minister for Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum emphasized the vital role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving industrialization across Africa. The event brought together high-level stakeholders

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

WAEC Releases 2024 BECE Results Amid Cheating Scandal, 41 Candidates’ Results Canceled

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), but the announcement is clouded by a serious cheating scandal. A total of 41 school candidates have had their results completely canceled

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Security Guard Shooting Leaves One Dead, Seven Injured in Kunsu

One person has been confirmed dead, and seven others injured after a security guard protecting an illegal mining site at Kunsu near Nyame Adom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region opened fire on some locals on

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

Father Brutally Flogs Daughter Over Broken Padlock

A 20-year-old woman, Esther Amoh Blankson, is hospitalized in critical condition after being severely beaten by her own father in Twifo Praso. The incident occurred after Esther broke into her home at 3 AM to gain entry, as her father had

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

Farmer Receives Eight-Month Jail Sentence for Stealing Plantains and Cassava

A 31-year-old farmer has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment by the Asante Abuakwa Circuit Court, for stealing foodstuff at Sepaase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality. Isaac Atimbisa was said to have stolen six bunches of plantain and two sacks

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Baby’s Body Recovered from VIP Bus Involved in Obuasi Accident

The body of a baby has been recovered from a VIP bus involved in an accident on the Kumasi-Obuasi highway, raising the death toll to fourteen. The discovery was made by towing service personnel tasked with removing the bus, which had

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Businessman Remanded After Allegedly Misappropriating $60,000

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded 48-year-old businessman Charles Nti Denkyira into police custody for allegedly misappropriating $60,000. Denkyira, who faces theft charges, pleaded not guilty and is set to reappear in court, presided over by Mr. Isaac Addo, on October