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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

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali To Decide Fate Of Ghanaian Traders Following ECOWAS ‘Exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take a final decision on whether to allow Ghanaian traders and other West African nationals to do business

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Namibia’s New President Mbumba Sworn-In Hours After Predecessor Dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor. Hage Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Kwahu Bepong: Police Arrest 25 For Attacking Officers

Twenty-five people have been arrested in connection with attack on police officers and the destruction of some properties in Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region In a terse statement on Sunday (4 February), the police said it has restored calm in the area, adding that efforts are underway to arrest

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

First Batch Of Looted Asante Artifacts Arrive In Ghana, Otumfuo To Receive Them On February 8

The first batch of seven objects looted during the third Anglo-Asante War of 1874 has arrived in Ghana. Arriving aboard a United Airlines flight, they will be formally presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Thursday, February 8th. This