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August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Cousins Caged Over Colleague’s Death In Ho

A chilling tale of greed, violence, and tragic loss has unfolded in Ho Sabong Zongo, where two cousins stands accused of brutally murdering their roommate, Marwan Alhassan, over a disputed theft allegation. According to court testimony, the cousins’ deadly rage was

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

PROF. OPPONG CAN BE SC JUDGE EVEN AS A DUAL CITIZEN – TUAH YEBOAH.

The Deputy Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah says the nomination of a dual citizen as a Supreme Court judge does not violate the laws of Ghana. According to him, the Supreme Court has ruled against sections of the

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Lover Kills 18-Year-Old Girlfriend In Nkawkaw

An 18-year-old woman has been tragically murdered by her lover in the Kwahu West Municipality. The deceased, identified only as Adwoa, was allegedly killed by her partner, Kwaku Siaw, a washing bay attendant. The suspect is currently on the run following

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

‘Renounce Your Canadian Citizenship’ – Minority To ‘Dual Citizen’ Supreme Court Nominee

The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised concerns over the nomination of a dual citizen for a Supreme Court position, emphasizing that such individuals should not be eligible for key governmental roles, especially as judges on the highest court.

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

UN Slams Venezuela Repression and Lack Of Transparency

A group of United Nations experts has said that Venezuela's presidential election lacked "basic transparency and integrity". The UN panel of experts has echoed the criticism levelled by the Carter Center, whose independent observers said earlier that the election "could not

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

North Darfur’s Remaining Hospital Risks Closure As Sudan’s Civil War Intensifies

The last operating public hospital in Sudan’s North Darfur state is at risk of closure, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned Wednesday, amid fierce fighting between the country’s rival military factions that have left more than 18,000 people dead and 33,000 injured.

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Private School Teachers Consider Boycott Of Upcoming Election

The National Council of Private Teachers has threatened to boycott the 2024 general elections unless the government addresses the educational sector’s challenges. The Council is lamenting the plethora of issues affecting private teachers, including exorbitant taxes on private schools and the

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Chaos As Minority Attempts To Stop Vetting Of 2 Supreme Court Nominees

Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee of Parliament when the Minority sought to halt the vetting of two nominees selected by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were scheduled to appear before

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Azumah Inspires Youth With ‘Zoom Zoom Clinics’

Boxing great, Azumah Nelson, has ended the inaugural edition of his ‘Zoom Zoom Clinics’, a juvenile boxing and mentorship programme at the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) in Accra. The last eight weeks have seen Azumah Nelson and his team engage

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

GHS, Private Sector Sign Health Promotion MoU

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Health Promotion Division has signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with seven Ghanaian private sector organisations to invest GH¢4.2 million to support health promotion activities across the country. The MoU which was signed at the National