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September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

NDC Demands Response To Petition Submitted To EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to write to the Electoral Commission (EC) today, Wednesday, September 25 to demand a response to their petition. During its 'Enough Is Enough' demonstration, the party presented a petition to the elections management body.

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Couple Accuses Hospitals of Stealing Newborn Triplets

A shocking scandal has unfolded in Ghana as a couple from Mallam Kokroko alleges that their newborn triplets were stolen from two prominent hospitals. Hilda Ninson and Patrick Gyasi, the parents of the triplets, claim that their babies were taken from

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Hundreds Die From Cholera As War Rages In Sudan

More than 430 people have died from cholera in the past month, Sudan's health ministry says, as civil war continues to ravage the country. The number of infections has risen to about 14,000, it said in a statement. It said it

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Chief Justice Angered By Acts Of Manipulation By Court Staff

Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo has expressed serious concerns about the handling of land litigation cases by some staff members within the Judicial Service, accusing them of exploiting the system for personal gain. She revealed that some court officials

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Breaking News: Chieftaincy Dispute Turns Violent in North East Region

Tragedy has struck in the Bunkpurugu district, where a long-standing chieftaincy dispute has escalated into deadly violence. One person has lost their life, and several others have been injured in clashes between Naniik and Binbagu communities. Eyewitnesses report widespread destruction, with

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

Sports Minister Criticizes NSA for Stadium Rental Ahead of AFCON Qualifier

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has expressed his disappointment with the National Sports Authority (NSA) for renting out the Baba Yara Stadium just weeks before Ghana's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The stadium was rented out for a five-day religious program

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

1.8m Housing Deficit Remains A Dark Cloud

The country faces a housing supply deficit of 1.8 million units, driven by demand far exceeding supply – with the situation set to worsen due to incessant rises in price of building materials. The deficit, according to Patrick Ebo Bonful, President-Ghana

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

Lebanon’s Football League Postponed Amidst Escalating Violence

In light of the escalating violence in Lebanon, the Lebanese Football Association (LFA) has indefinitely postponed all domestic football matches. The decision comes in response to recent attacks by Israel in southern Lebanon, which have heightened fears of an all-out war.

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

Trafigura Escalates Debt Dispute with Ghana

Global oil conglomerate Trafigura has escalated its long-standing dispute with the Ghanaian government over a $134 million judgment debt. The company has petitioned Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam to settle the debt immediately, warning of further legal action if the

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

Rich Countries Can Unlock $5 Trillion Annually For Climate Action

A newly released study published today by Oil Change International has shown that rich countries can mobilize over $5 trillion annually for domestic and international climate initiatives by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies, implementing pollution tariffs on major emitters and reforming inequitable