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January 18, 2025January 18, 2025

Israel Approves Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal

Israel's government has formally approved the recently negotiated ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, paving the way for its implementation on Sunday. The decision followed hours of intense deliberations within the security cabinet, with two far-right ministers dissenting. Earlier,

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Bawumia Donates Roofing Sheets To Aid Kantamanto Market Reconstruction

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated 250 packets of roofing sheets, amounting to 5,000 individual pieces, along with ridge caps to support the rebuilding efforts of traders affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market. The donation was presented

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Sammy Gyamfi Appointed Acting PMMC MD To Oversee Ghana Gold Board Establishment

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC). This appointment, effective immediately, signifies the government's commitment to establishing the

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Man Utd Reject Napoli’s £40m Approach For Garnacho

Manchester United have rejected an offer from Italian side Napoli for winger Alejandro Garnacho. Napoli, who have identified the 20-year-old Argentina international as their top target, had hoped to use funds from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s expected move to Paris Saint-Germain to facilitate

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Renewed Violence In Nkwanta Claims Three Lives In Oti Region

Three people have been reported dead, and several others injured, following a flare-up of violence in Nkwanta, located in Ghana's Oti Region. The clashes, which began on Wednesday, January 16, continued into Thursday night, leaving the community shaken and fearful. Eyewitnesses

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Akufo-Addo Responsible For 60% of NPP’s Defeat – Political Scientist

Dr. Jonathan Asante, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. His comments

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Mahama Voices Concern Over Growing Terrorism In West Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has raised alarms about the increasing threat of terrorism in neighboring countries, highlighting the escalating security situation in the region. During a meeting with Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, President Mahama expressed his concerns about the

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Gunmen Ambush Military-Escorted Vehicle In Bawku

In a disturbing incident, a vehicle traveling from Kulungugu to Bawku township came under attack from unidentified gunmen. Despite being escorted by military personnel, the vehicle was ambushed, resulting in intense gunfire. While no casualties have been reported at this time,

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Man Kills Son, Later Shot Dead by Officer in Dormaa

A horrific incident occurred in Antwirifo, Dormaa Central Municipality, where a man fatally attacked his six-year-old son before being fatally shot by an immigration officer. Emmanuel Atta, 36, a farmer who had recently returned from Libya, reportedly experienced a mental breakdown,

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

GFA Confirms Changes to Black Stars Technical Team

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that changes are imminent within the Black Stars technical team. The FA is set to part ways with assistant coaches John Paintsil and Joseph Laumann. This move is part of the association's efforts to