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February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

We Can’t Be Blamed For Akosombo Dam Spillage – Ghana Meteo Insists

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023.

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Disregard DCOP Waabu’s “Exclusion Of Military In Elections” Comment, Say Police

The Ghana Police Service has distanced itself from comments by DCOP Gabriel Prince Waabu concerning security arrangements for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in December. DCOP Waabu, during a panel discussion on Accra-based JoyNews, indicated that the Ghana Police Service had learned lessons on

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Lion Kills Zookeeper At Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University

A zookeeper at a Nigerian university has been killed by one of the lions he had been looking after for close to a decade. Olabode Olawuyi, who was in charge of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) zoo, was attacked as he was feeding the lions, the OAU said. His

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

30% Of Africa’s Sovereign Reserves Should Be Invested Locally – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has called on African Heads of State and governments to consider taking a collective decision to invest up to thirty percent (30%) of their foreign sovereign reserves in African financial institutions to boost their balance sheets and their ability

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Let Us Sustain The Prevailing Peace In Ghana – NCCE Chairperson

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Kathleen Addy, has appealed to the citizenry to help sustain the prevailing peace in the country. “We want peace in Ghana, because we don't have anywhere to go,” she said. Mr

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Fire Fighters Escape Mob Attack In Konongo

A crew of six firemen from the Konongo Odumasi Fire Station in the Ashanti region narrowly escaped a mob attack on their way to respond to an emergency. According to the report, this is the second time they were nearly attacked

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Papua New Guinea Ambush: More Than 50 Shot Dead In Highlands Region

At least 53 people have died in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region. The victims were shot dead during a tribal dispute in the Enga Province over the weekend, a national police spokesman told the BBC. Authorities have

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024

Make Maternal Mental Health A Priority – Report

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO-UK) have launched a report highlighting the need for a broader national policy to help address issues of maternal mental health disorders.

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Bawumia To Launch “Tap And Go” Digital Transport Payment System

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is launchin a groundbreaking digital initiative for the transport sector in Accra. Dubbed “Tap and Go,” this innovative payment system aims to revolutionize the way Ghanaians pay for transport fares. Similar to the popular Oyster Card

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Minister Launches Education Booster

The Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has launched the Communities of Excellence Programme (CEP). The novelty aims at fostering collaboration between all stakeholders to improve the quality of education in the country. The initiative is to build a strong network