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April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Open Cocoa Secretariat

Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire have finally established a common secretariat to maximise their potential in the production of cocoa. The two countries produce 65% of the entire world’s cocoa, making them the biggest producers. The decision to therefore come together

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

2 Arrested In Connection With Murder Of US National In Ghana

In a bizarre development, the Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the death of a United States national at Nyinasen near Cape Coast in the Central Region. The two suspects, Wisdom Sete, a Togolese, and Yussif Afrim,

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Armed Robbers Strike Akroma Mine, Injure Workers, Steal Gold

The Nkawkaw Divisional Police Command launched a manhunt for about 20 armed men who attacked and robbed Akroma Gold Mining Company located in Esaase, within the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The heavily armed men who attacked the company’s

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Driver Of Truck Involved In New Train Accident Jailed 6 Months

Abel Dzidotor, the driver allegedly responsible for the train accident, has been sentenced to a six-month jail term. According to Citi News’ Benjamin Aklama, Dzidotor admitted guilt to three out of the four charges levelled against him. These charges include inconsiderate

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Winneba: Baby Dies In Acid Bath, Mother Suffers Severe Burns After Husband Poured Acid On Them

A nine-month old baby has died after his biological father bathed her with acid at Pomadze in the Winneba Municipality of the Central Region. Her mother is also receiving critical treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Philomina Owusu, 29,

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

NAGRAT Issues One-Week Ultimatum To Govt Over Unpaid Pensions For 700K Workers

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed deep concern over the government’s alleged failure to pay mandatory contributions for over 700,000 Ghanaian workers. NAGRAT President, Angel Carbonu, accused the government of financial misconduct during a press conference on Thursday,

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Ashanti Region Hit By Power Cuts, Residents Demand End To ‘Dumsor’

Residents in the Ashanti region on Wednesday, April 17, held a vigil to express their frustrations over the ongoing power crisis. Dubbed the “dumsor vigil,” participants, including traders, expressed concerns about the negative impact of the power outages on their businesses

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

It’s A Shame ‘galamsey’ Issues No Longer Make Headlines – Sam Jonah

The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Sir Sam Jonah, has expressed concern over what he perceives as a decline in media coverage of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. The senior statesman lamented the lack of attention

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Man Remanded For Robbing Matilda Amissah Arthur, Others

A man accused of robbing high-income personalities including Matilda Amissah-Arthur, the wife of late Vice President Kwasi Amissah-Arthur, and mother-in-law of renowned architect David Adjaye has been arraigned and charged with 26 counts of robbery and money laundering. The accused, Yahuza

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

Rising Cost Of Fuel: GPRTU Pushes For 30% Increment In Transport Fares

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is advocating for a 30 percent increment in transport fares in a bid to address the escalating operational expenses faced by its members due to hikes in fuel prices. The Deputy Public Relations Officer,