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July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Illegal Abortion Clinic and Unlicensed Pharmacy Exposed in Asokore Mampong Slum Raid

The Asokore Mampong Municipal Security Council has uncovered an illegal abortion clinic and an unlicensed drugstore selling pharmaceuticals unlawfully in a slum community at Asawase, Ashanti Region. The discovery took place on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, during a special operation led

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Experts Warn of Chaos Without Load-Shedding Timetable for July 13 Blackout

Key stakeholders in Ghana’s energy sector are calling on the government to publish a load-shedding timetable ahead of a scheduled nationwide power outage on Sunday, July 13. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the blackout is necessary

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

1D1F Programme Cancelled, Replaced with 24-Hour Economy Initiative – Minister

The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced the cancellation of the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) Programme, a flagship initiative of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. According to Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare, the ministry is now focusing on agro-processing

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Energy Minister Announces Nationwide ‘Dumsor’ on July 13 for Maintenance Works

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced a scheduled nationwide power interruption on Sunday, July 13, due to maintenance works by gas suppliers, ENI. The temporary shutdown of gas valves is aimed at increasing gas output

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Living in Sin Won’t Save You: Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Warns Pastors, Believers

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim has cautioned believers and church leaders that serving in church or performing prophetic duties does not guarantee salvation if one's life contradicts God's principles. In a recent edition of "The Ability to See" series, Dr. Ephraim emphasized

July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

Tragedy at KATH: Doctor Dies After Hospital Lacks Lab to Treat Heart Attack

A tragic incident has occurred at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana, where Dr. Kwame Adu Ofori, an Emergency Physician, died over the weekend due to a heart attack. Despite efforts by his colleagues to save him, they

July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

Fire-Related Deaths Surge by 33%, Injuries Nearly Triple in Ghana

Ghana is facing a disturbing increase in fire-related deaths and injuries, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). Between January and June 2025, 16 lives were lost to fire incidents, representing a 33% surge compared to the same period in

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Gov’t to Pay GH₵4bn to Clear Part of GH₵21bn Road Sector Debt

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed that the government owes road contractors a staggering GH₵21 billion in arrears. The Minister attributed the mass withdrawal of contractors from project sites to the government's prolonged failure to pay

July 9, 2025July 8, 2025

Chef’s Food Decoration At Chinese Pre-School Poisons 233 Children

More than 200 children are being treated in hospital with lead poisoning in north-west China after school chefs used inedible paint to decorate their food. Eight people have been arrested after tests showed the food samples from a kindergarten in Tianshui

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Stricter Gun Laws Urged After Firearms Mishandling Claims SHS Student’s Life

The misuse of firearms in Ghana continues to pose a significant threat to life and property. Recently, a Senior High School (SHS) student was tragically killed during a fire festival when firearms were mishandled. This incident has reignited concerns about the