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February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

KNUST Student Arrested In Connection With Girlfriend’s Death

Police have arrested Daniel Tuffuor, a 21-year-old final-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in connection with the death of his alleged girlfriend, Joana Deladem Yabani. Yabani, also a final-year student in Biological Sciences, was found dead

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

KNUST Final-Year Student Found Dead; University Launches Investigation

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has pledged to ensure the safety of its community following the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year Biological Sciences student. Her lifeless body was discovered near the KNUST Disability and

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Gas Explosion Rocks UG’s Bush Canteen, Shops Destroyed

A suspected gas explosion at the University of Ghana's Bush Canteen has caused significant damage, destroying several shops and triggering widespread panic. The incident, which occurred Wednesday evening, sent plumes of smoke billowing into the air as fire engulfed multiple structures

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Stresses Importance Of Proper Church Leadership

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, in a recent sermon on AP Radio 105.7, emphasized the importance of proper church leadership, highlighting the critical characteristics required for effective shepherding of the faithful. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:1-7, he cautioned congregants about the dangers

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Upper West Meningitis Outbreak Escalates: 16 Dead, 173 Infected

The cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Ghana's Upper West Region has intensified, with 173 cases and 16 deaths reported. Health authorities are working to control the spread of the disease, with four new confirmed cases and 38 suspected cases recorded in

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Sudan Military Plane Crash Kills 19 Near Khartoum

A Sudanese military plane has crashed in a residential area near Khartoum, resulting in at least 19 deaths, including military officers and civilians. The crash occurred late Tuesday during takeoff from the Wadi Seidna military airport in northern Omdurman, part of

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Claims Dozens in Sudan’s Kosti

A severe cholera outbreak has resulted in 58 deaths and nearly 1,300 infections in the southern Sudanese city of Kosti within just three days, overwhelming already strained healthcare facilities. The rapid spread of the disease is attributed to contaminated water, a

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Fighting in Eastern DRC Claims Over 7,000 Lives Since January, Prime Minister Reports

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in the deaths of more than 7,000 people since January, with a “significant” number of civilians among the casualties, according to Prime Minister Judith Suminwa. Speaking to the United Nations

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Historian Supports Removal Of Kotoka’s Name From Accra Airport

Historian Kwaku Darko Ankrah has publicly supported the movement to remove Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka's name from Ghana's international airport. This follows a legal challenge brought by Democracy Hub and the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to the Supreme Court. The lawsuit

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

Gov’t Installs Equipment To Ensure Stable Oxygen Supply At 37 Military Hospital

The government has successfully installed new equipment at the 37 Military Hospital, ensuring a stable and sufficient oxygen supply after the hospital’s oxygen plant went out of service. The plant’s failure had put at risk the delivery of essential medical oxygen