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February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Florida Supreme Court To Determine Fate Of Abortion Amendment

WASHINGTON – Stakes are high in Florida as the state's Supreme Court considers whether Floridians should get to vote on a new state measure enshrining abortion access in the state's constitution. This is one of several states where abortion could be

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Newborns To Receive Ghana Card Numbers – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that Ghana card numbers will soon be issued to newborns in Ghana. In his address at the UPSA auditorium, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), outlined his visionary initiative

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Father Jailed 20Years For Impregnating Daughter

The Aflao Circuit Court in the Volta Region, presided over by Joseph Ofosu Behome has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Klutsey Korledzo to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour for having sexual intercourse with his daughter and getting her pregnant. The accused

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Interior Ministry Renews Curfew In Bunkpurugu

The Ministry of Interior has renewed curfew in Bunkpurugu and its surroundings in the North East Region through an Executive Instrument. This decision comes in response to recurring clashes among factions in Bunkpurugu, leading to loss of lives and property damage.

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Blood Of Any Journalist Killed Will Be On Your Head– GJA Warns Media Houses

The umbrella body of journalists, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has made a blacklist declaration on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, banning all media houses to make their platforms available to the lawmaker. According to the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Health Alert: Accra’s Air Quality Is Unhealthy, Prioritise Remaining Indoors, Says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public especially those with respiratory diseases to prioritise remaining indoors amidst the deterioration in air quality in the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns about the escalating health risks associated with air pollution

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Youth Clash With Police Leaves 2 Dead At Kwahu

Two individuals have reportedly lost their lives after being struck by stray bullets allegedly fired by the police during a confrontation with an agitated crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The incident unfolded at the chief's palace,

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Businessman Charged With Fraud And Forgery Of KMA Letters Remanded

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded into Police custody a businessman accused of defrauding two persons of $27,000 under the pretext of securing them USA visas. Bernard Oduro Takyi is accused of forging the embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Otumfuo To Grace KNUST Event Marking 150th Anniversary Of “Sagrenti War”

All roads lead to the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II graces a special event marking the 150th anniversary of the Sagrenti War, also known as the Sir