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October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Chief Justice Rebuffs Attorney General’s Call to Expedite Galamsey Cases

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has pushed back against Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame's recent call for judges to expedite galamsey cases, asserting that prosecutors, not judges, are primarily responsible for delays in these proceedings. The clarification comes in response to Dame's

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

BREAKING: GHS Confirms Monkeypox Case, 230 Suspected Cases Across 88 Districts

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Bia West District of the Western North Region. The case involves a 15-year-old male who sought treatment at a district government hospital on September 25, 2024, presenting with

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Galamsey: Reclaim Your Land After Mining Or Lose It Forever – Okyenhene Warns Residents

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has announced plans to reclaim all lands affected by mining activities and left with abandoned open pits, returning them to the stool. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and the people of the Gyaase division in

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Avoid Politics Of Insults, Focus On Policies – Otumfuo Tells Alan

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, to avoid engaging in politics of insults and instead focus on promoting his policies as he campaigns ahead of the December

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Prosecutors Delay Galamsey Cases, Not Judges – Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has responded to Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame’s recent comments, clarifying that it is the work of prosecutors, not judges, that is causing delays in the handling of illegal mining (galamsey) cases. On Wednesday, October 2, Attorney

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

Ghana Records 603 Rabies Cases

Ghana has recorded 603 rabies cases in the last four years, with Ashanti, Greater Accra, Upper East, Western and Central regions recording the most reported outbreaks, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Yaw Fenteng Danso has stated. According to him, between

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

GAF Withdraws Soldiers From GBC

In a significant development, the Ghana Armed Forces, acting through its 64 Infantry Regiment, has issued a notice to withdraw its troops deployed to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. It’s unclear as to why such a

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Boy’s Heart Stops On Disney World Ride As Mum Forced To Hold Limp Body For Two Minutes

A little boy went into cardiac arrest on a ride at Disney World and his mum was forced to hold his limp body until they could get off. The family trip to Walt Disney World in Florida turned into horror when

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Election 2024: Peace March Held In Ashanti Region

Religious leaders in Ghana took to the streets of Kumasi on October 1 to promote peace ahead of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. This peaceful march, comprising pastors and imams, aimed to intensify calls for calm before, during, and after

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Mahama Rejects LGBTQ+ On Religious Grounds

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made his stance on LGBTQ+ issues clear, pledging to intensify efforts to combat LGBTQ+ activities if elected in the 2024 elections. Speaking to clergy members in Accra, Mahama emphasized