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January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is new CDS of Ghana Armed Forces

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This is part of changes in the military hierarchy made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police Await AG’s Advice In Siblings’ Death Linked To Bedbug Pesticide

Police prosecutors have disclosed that they are awaiting advice from the Attorney General’s Office following the conclusion of investigations into the deaths of three siblings suspected to be caused by an insecticide used for bedbug control. The victims were found unconscious after

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Upper East Region: REGSEC Probes Alleged Killing By Military In Bawku

The Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has begun investigations into alleged killings of civilians by the military in Bawku in the Upper East Region. Bawku has seen renewed fighting this month. Two persons have been confirmed dead, and several others injured

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Changing December 7 Election Date Has Nothing To Do With SDA’s Petition- EC Clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says its push for a change in the December 7 election date is unrelated to the petition submitted by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. The SDA church, about a week ago, petitioned EC to consider changing the date

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Members Of Striking Senior Staff Association,TEWU Clash With Police At UG

Some members of the striking Senior Staff Association and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), clashed with the police during a demonstration at the University of Ghana. The group was ordered to end their protest because they did not observe

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

C/R: Father Arrested For Alleged Money Ritual Murder Of 3-Weeks-Old Baby

A 21-year-old man, identified as Bright, has been apprehended by the Awutu Bereku District Police Command for the suspected murder of a three-week-old baby. The man who is in fact the father of the baby is alleged to have used the

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Five Killed, Several Others Injured After Attack In Binduri

Five people comprising two men and three women have been killed at Atuba, a suburb of Binduri District of the Upper East Region by unknown gunmen on Monday (22 January 2024). Many others have also sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Government Procures 12 Modern Trains From Poland

Government has acquired new trains for the country's railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

PIAC Concerned About Delayed Payments For Oil-Funded Projects

The Public Interest and Accountability (PIAC) has expressed concern over persistent delays in releasing funds for oil-funded projects across the country, highlighting its detrimental impact on timely completion of these crucial projects. PIAC’s concern follows the inspection of projects partly financed

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024

Reforms To Global Governance Architecture Vital In Bridging Divide – Says UN

Antonio Guterres, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has called for deep reforms to the global governance architecture to help rebuild trust among nations. “The institutions and frameworks of global governance, from the Security Council to the Bretton Woods system, were created