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December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Nitiwul: Hold IGP Responsible for Electoral Security, Not the Government

Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul has stated that the government should not be held accountable for any security lapses during the 2024 general elections. He clarified that responsibility lies with the National Elections Security Task Force, led by the Inspector General of

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Woman Jailed For 5 Years For Stealing Over GH₵81,000 From GCB Using Fake Cheques

Jessica Oforiwa, a 35-year-old caterer and hairdresser, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her involvement in a fraudulent scheme that stole GH₵81,060 from GCB customers. Oforiwa was convicted on seven charges, including theft and abetment of crime, after

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Colleague During Clash At Funeral

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024, when a police officer accidentally shot and killed a fellow officer during a confrontation with mourners at a police barrier near Abease in the Bono East region. The incident escalated after a

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Fire Destroys Ballot Boxes At Kwashieman Cluster Of Schools In Ablekuma North

A fire that broke out early on Tuesday, December 17, at the Kwashieman Cluster of Schools in Accra has destroyed several ballot boxes from the Ablekuma North constituency. The fire is believed to have started in the school’s library, which had

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Bawku: Two Killed In Separate Attacks, Death Toll Rises To 35

By Ibrahim Abodey, December 16, 2024 Two individuals have been killed in Bawku following separate attacks by unknown gunmen at different locations. One of the victims, Moro Aziz, a man with mental health issues from the Gozesi area of Bawku, was

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Expresses Concern Over Churchgoers Being Deceived By Falsehoods

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, a respected and renowned Pastor, has sounded the alarm on the growing trend of deception within the church In a recent broadcast on AP Radio 105.7's "Ability To See" series, which was broadcast from Kaase in Kumasi,

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Calls For Archbishop Of York To Resign Over Mishandling Of Sex Abuse Case

Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is facing growing calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest, just days before he temporarily takes charge of the Church of England. As Bishop of Chelmsford, Cottrell allowed priest

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Seth Terkper Proposes Limiting Free SHS To Day Students To Ease Financial Burden

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has suggested that Ghana should limit its free senior high school (SHS) programme to day students in order to reduce the financial strain on the government. He drew comparisons to education systems in the United States

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

GNAT Demands Justice After Teacher Stabbed in the Eye by Student

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for justice after a teacher at Asuoso Senior High School in Offinso, Ashanti Region, was stabbed in the left eye by a student. The teacher, Ishmael Famous, reportedly lost his eye following

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Apaak Condemns Government’s GH¢118m Debt To WAEC

Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has strongly criticized the government for its failure to settle the GH¢118 million debt owed to the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC). He warned that the continued delay in payment has