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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.

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Famine Looms In Sudan As Civil War Survivors Tell Of Killings And Rapes

Civilians caught up in Sudan’s civil war have given graphic accounts to the BBC of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. Our journalists have managed to make it to the front line of the fighting close to the capital, Khartoum. Top

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Singapore: Woman Who Lied To Police That Her Mobile Phone Was Snatched Gets Jail

A woman lied to the police that a man she did not know had snatched her mobile phone in Geylang when, in fact, her boyfriend was in possession of the device at the time. The prosecution said that she dropped the

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

World Celebrates Water Day

World Water Day is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of fresh water. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each year focuses on topics relevant to clean water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), which is in line

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Keep Schools Open Despite Strike By Teachers – GES Tells Headteachers

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed headteachers of junior and senior high schools to keep schools open and also ensure the safety of students, despite the ongoing strike by three teacher unions. Three teacher unions, including the Ghana National Association

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Anti-Gay Bill: Akufo-Addo’s Directive A Grave Threat To Ghana’s Democracy – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has expressed significant concerns regarding President Akufo-Addo’s decision to reject the transmission of the proposed anti-gay legislation. The Office of the President in a letter dated March 18, 2024, requested Parliament to refrain from sending

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Anti-Gay Bill: Parliament Suspends Approval Of New Ministers And Deputies

Parliament has suspended the consideration of the nomination of ministers and deputy ministers amid the confusion over the signing of the anti-gay bill into law by President Akufo-Addo. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Wednesday (20 March) said an interlocutory