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March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Govt Inaugurates Second Fire Service Academy

Today, in Tano North Municipal Assembly in the Ahafo Region, the government has once again showcased its commitment to fire safety by inaugurating a new Fire Service Academy and Training School. This marks the second academy added by the government, following

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

50-Year-Old Man Killed In Gas Explosion Incident At Suame Magazine

A 50-year-old carbide welder was killed late Monday when a gas cylinder exploded and ripped his body apart at the Suame Magazine in the Ashanti Region. The deceased, identified as Kwabena Afriyie, a native of Offinso, according to information gathered, was

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

JHS 3 Students Decry Teachers Strike As BECE Approaches

Some Junior High School (JHS) students have expressed fear that their preparation for the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) may not be adequate due to the ongoing industrial action by their teachers. On March 20, the three teacher unions namely,

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

Manhyia Invites Media For Otumfuo’s Anniversary

THE MANHYIA Palace in Kumasi has asked for active media support to ensure the successful celebration of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s Silver Jubilee on the sacred Golden Stool of Asanteman. Likewise, the palace has passionately requested that the media,

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

369 People Perish In 2,260 Road Crashes In First Two Months Of 2024

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

College Student Beaten To Death Over Smartphone Charger In Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU: A hostel student is believed to have been beaten up to death over a misunderstanding at a vocational college in Lahad Datu. The 17-year-old was found unconscious at around 6.50am in one of the dorm rooms on Friday (March

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Ghanaians At Risk Of Purchasing Produce From ‘Galamsey’ Areas – Journalist Warns

Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview,

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Upper West: Six More People Die From Meningitis

Six more people have died from meningitis in the Upper West region, bringing the total number of fatalities from the condition to 10 since January this year. The Upper West regional health directorate has reported a total of 124 suspected cases

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Professor Benneh Killer Jailed 30 Years

A mason apprentice has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment in hard labour for his role in the murder of the late Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Emmanuel Benneh. Ebenezer Kwayisi, alias Junior, was standing trial before

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Kudus Pulls Out Of Ghana Squad

Ghana will be without the services of Mohammed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda this month. The talented West Ham midfielder will be sidelined due to a shoulder issue, ruling him out of contention for the matches.