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January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Five Kidnapped Nigerian Sisters Released

Nigerian police say they have successfully rescued five sisters who were held hostage after being kidnapped in the country’s capital. The girls were freed in a joint police-army operation in a forest in northern Nigeria on Saturday night. They were taken from

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Nearly 90 Dead After Fierce Winter Storms Strike US

Nearly 90 weather-related deaths have been recorded across the US after the country was pummelled by ferocious winter storms for the past week. The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms.

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

AFCON23: Chris Hughton Calls For Re-Focus On Match Against Mozambique

Ghana’s Head Coach, Chris Hughton, has indicated that his team is disappointed after the draw with Egypt, just like every Ghanaian. Facing questions about his decision to substitute Osman Bukari after his error leading to the equaliser, Coach Hughton stressed that

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

New Jury Ready For Afoko’s 3rd Trial

A new seven-member jury has been empaneled to hear the case of Gregory Afoko who is accused of murdering the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Upper East Regional Chairman, Adams Mahama in 2015. The accused pleaded not guilty – the third time

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Taxi Driver Runs Over Police Officer At Agona Swedru

A 27-year-old taxi driver, Kofi Donkoh has been arrested by the Agona Swedru Divisional Police Command for driving over a police officer at Agona Swedru. The incident happened at the Agona Swedru Palace junction in the Agona West Municipality of the

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

3 More Killed In Bawku, Death Toll Now 5

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has reported that three more people were killed in Bawku. The legislator who shared this information said this brings the death toll to 5 within the past 48 hours. According to him, they

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

OSP Report: More Than 150 Corrupt Cases At Various Stages Of Investigation

The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is investigating over 152 cases of corruption at various stages. They include an investigation into contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, a company registered in Ghana, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Share Your Phone Password With your Spouse- Relationship Coach

Relationship coach Rev. Dr. Nanayaa Prempeh has emphasised the importance of spouses sharing phone passwords, deeming it a healthy practice for marriage that can prevent conflicts. She clarified that phone passwords are not to keep partners at bay but to safeguard

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Wildlife Society Calls For More Efforts To Protect Biodiversity

The acting Executive Director of the Ghana Wildlife Society (GWS), Prof. Erasmus Owusu, has called for more efforts to protect biodiversity, including the Mole ecological landscape. Given the rapid depletion of biodiversity through human activities, he said there was the need

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

AFCON 2023: Mohammed Kudus Scores Twice As Black Stars Draw Against Egypt

The Black Stars twice surrendered their lead to draw in their second group game against Egypt at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mohammed Kudus scored a brace in the fixture but individual mistakes from the team gave the three