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January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah Takes Helm at EOCO as Acting Executive Director

Accra, Ghana – Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah has been appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as the Acting Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The appointment, effective Monday, January 27, 2025, was officially announced in a letter dated

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Radja Nainggolan Arrested In Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

Brussels, Belgium - Belgian footballer Radja Nainggolan has been arrested as part of a large-scale investigation into cocaine trafficking. The 36-year-old was among several individuals apprehended by Belgian police during raids conducted across the country on Monday morning. The Brussels prosecutor's

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

NDC to Focus on Ashanti Region’s Development in First Three Years – Dr. Amoakohene

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Minister nominee for the Ashanti Region, has committed to prioritizing the region's development during the first three years of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. In a bid to foster progress and gain support in a region

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Former Premier League Referee David Coote Reveals He Hid His Sexuality Due to Fear of Abuse

London, England - Former Premier League referee David Coote has revealed that he hid his sexuality throughout his career due to fears of homophobic abuse. Coote, 42, who officiated over 100 top-flight matches, stated that the pressures of his job

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Two Soldiers Jailed for 10 Years in Miner Kidnapping and Robbery

Bekwai, Ghana - Two Air Force personnel have been sentenced to 10 years of hard labor each by the Asante Bekwai Circuit Court for the kidnapping and robbery of a small-scale miner. Lance Corporals Alfred Mensah, 33, and Matthew Amoako, 28,

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Clash of Titans: Ivory Coast to Face Cameroon in Thrilling Afcon 2025 Group F Showdown

Ivory Coast, the defending champions, are set to face off against Cameroon in a highly anticipated group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), scheduled to be held in Morocco. The draw, held in Rabat, placed the Elephants

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Ahenema Kokoben: 25-Year-Old Allegedly Sets Family Home on Fire After Heated Dispute

A devastating fire has destroyed an eight-bedroom house in Ahenema Kokoben, Kumasi, leaving numerous tenants homeless. The blaze, which engulfed the single-story structure, is believed to have been sparked by a heated argument between two brothers. Eyewitnesses say the younger brother,

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

“Embracing God Is Foremost Need In Life, Not Physical Possessions” – Dr. Kuuku Dadzie

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, Founder and General Overseer of Action Power of Faith Ministries Worldwide, has cautioned that an overemphasis on physical possessions can lead individuals astray from their spiritual path. Speaking on AP Radio 105.7's "Ability to See" series, Dr.

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Bawumia: True Democracy Must Address Poverty, Not Just Institutions

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has warned that one of the greatest threats to democracy in Africa today is the ongoing struggle for survival, which he refers to as "the Next Meal." He stressed that democracy must do

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Mahama Calls for AU Financial Independence and Empowerment of Youth and Women

President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the African Union’s (AU) continued dependence on external funding, arguing that it hampers the organization’s ability to set its own priorities and exercise full autonomy. Speaking at the opening session of the retreat