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November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Six Individuals Appear in Court for Assaulting JoyNews Crew Investigating Illegal Mining

Six individuals have appeared before the Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region, accused of assaulting a JoyNews crew investigating illegal mining activities in Manso Asumenya. The defendants—Felix Amankwah, Akwasi Frimpong, Frederick Afful, Josuah Ofori, Mumumi Musah, and Daniel Appiah—are employees

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Asokwa District Court Remands Two Juveniles in Connection with Murder of 16-Year-Old

The Asokwa District Court has placed two juveniles in custody following their alleged involvement in the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Anloga, located in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on November 4, 2024, during an

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Referees’ Chief Howard Webb Says West Ham’s Penalty Should Not Have Been Awarded

Howard Webb, the chief of referees, has stated that West Ham should not have received a penalty during Erik ten Hag's final match as manager of Manchester United on October 27. The penalty was awarded after video assistant referee (VAR) Michael

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

National Media Commission’s George Sarpong Voices Concern Over Attack on Joy News Journalists

George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, has expressed deep concern regarding the recent assault on Joy News reporter Erastus Asare Donkor and three of his colleagues by armed illegal miners in the Ashanti Region. In a statement, Sarpong

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Former Kotoko Striker Saddick Adams Criticizes Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum

Saddick Adams, a former striker for Kumasi Asante Kotoko, has expressed his concerns about head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum’s abilities following the team's recent performance. Adams noted that Ogum has a background as a professional teacher, specifically in Physical Education (PE),

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MTN Ghana Tours Boot Camps In The Ashanti Region

As part of a broader initiative to ensure that the younger female generation is well-equipped with essential Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) skills, leading telecommunication network, MTN Ghana has set up Boot Camps. MTN Ghana in collaboration with Ministry of Communications

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Violence Erupts In Bawku’s Daduri Suburb, Leaving Two Dead Amid Rising Tensions

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, clashes in the Daduri suburb of Bawku resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries from gunfire. The violence included a gun battle and the burning of two homes, further worsening the ongoing security crisis in the

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Ecuadorian Footballer Marco Angulo Dies at 22 Following Car Accident

Ecuador international Marco Angulo has tragically passed away at the age of 22, just over a month after sustaining serious injuries in a car crash, his club LDU Quito announced. The midfielder had been hospitalized since the incident on October 7

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Archbishop of Wales Andrew John Addresses Resignation of Justin Welby

Archbishop of Wales Andrew John described the situation surrounding Justin Welby's resignation as "an acutely painful issue for all involved." In his statement, he expressed compassion for everyone affected by these events over the years, saying, "We hold all those impacted

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Dutch Police Arrest Five More in Connection with Violence Following Israeli Football Match

Dutch police have arrested five additional men in relation to the violence that erupted after a match involving Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam on Thursday night. The suspects, aged between 18 and 37 and all from the Netherlands,