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January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Maurice Ampaw Declines Manhyia Palace’s Summons Over Alleged Insults

Private Legal Practitioner, Maurice Ampaw, has opted not to attend the invitation extended by the Kumasi Traditional Council, following allegations of making derogatory remarks against the Asantehene. Alongside the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership, Mr Ampaw had been given a one-week

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Two Jailed 90 Years For Robbing And Raping Woman

Two persons who robbed and raped a married woman at gunpoint at Oyibi during a robbery operation have been sentenced to 45 years imprisonment each by an Adentan Circuit Court. The convicts, both electricians, are Kelvin Logan Lonny Bless, 28, and Eric

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Accra: Building Collapses On Firefighters At Westland

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has announced the collapse of a building on firefighters during a fire incident at Westland in West Legon. According to the GNFS, the incident occurred when the fire service personnel tried to douse a fierce

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

GFA Announces Five-Member Committee To Search For New Black Stars Coach

The Ghana Football Association has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

‘Please Pray with Us’: Parents of Infant Facing Heart Transplant Complications Make Urgent Plea

The parents of a seven-week-old infant fighting for his life after receiving a heart transplant are requesting more urgent prayers. Augustus Elliott Joubert, better known on social media as Gus, received a new heart just 11 days after being put on

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Jehovah ’s Witness Sues Country For Receiving Life-Saving Blood Transfusion Against Her Will

A Jehovah's Witness has taken the country of Spain to the European Court of Human Rights for administering her a blood transfusion during surgery against her will. Rosa Edelmira Pindo Mulla, an Ecuadorian woman living in Spain, claims to be a

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

“Burkina Faso Army Strikes Killed Dozens Of Civilians”, Says HRW

International watchdog Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday accused the Burkina Faso army of killing at least 60 civilians in drone strikes which the government said targeted armed groups. The deaths occurred in three military drone strikes since August, two at

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Grants Extension For GRA/SML Probe

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has granted an extension for KPMG to complete its audit on the transaction between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). The initial deadline of Tuesday, 16th January

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

MoFA Advocates Collaborative Effort To Fix Inefficiencies In Food Value Chain

The Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Tanko Bagbara, has highlighted the pressing need to tackle inefficiencies along the food value chain. He advocated that collective efforts are needed to address challenges impacting negatively on supply

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Man Remanded For Allegedly Robbing 2 Victims At Gun Point

The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 27-year-old mason, for allegedly robbing two people of their mobile phones and money, at gun point. Victor Amidon, a Nigerian, charged with two counts of robbery, pleaded not guilty, saying he