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April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Avedzi Demands Jail Time, Not Just Refunds, for Corrupt Officials

Former Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman James Klutse Avedzi has criticized the practice of merely recovering stolen public funds from corrupt officials, arguing that it encourages impunity. Avedzi, now Director General of the Securities and Exchanges Commission, stated that while recovering

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Nitiwul Calls for Inquiry into Tema Port Security After ECG Container Disappearance

Former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has raised serious concerns about the security architecture at the Tema Port, following the disappearance of over 1,300 ECG containers filled with electrical equipment. An investigative report revealed that out of 2,491 uncleared ECG containers at

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Gas Explosion in New Juaben Claims One Life, Leaves Two Hospitalized

A gas explosion at a home in Oyoko, a suburb of the New Juaben North Municipality in the Eastern Region, has tragically resulted in the death of a young woman and left a boy and another woman with severe burns. The

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Ashanti Prisons Service Seeks Public Assistance Amidst Overcrowding and Feeding Challenges

The Ashanti Regional Prisons Service is implementing resourceful strategies, including relocating inmates to farming stations, to manage severe overcrowding and inadequate feeding allowances within its facilities. CSP Tachie Kofi, the Acting Officer-in-Charge of the Kumasi Central Prisons, highlighted the long-standing issues

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Opoku’s Stoppage-Time Goal Sends Asante Kotoko to MTN FA Cup Semifinals

Kwame Opoku struck a dramatic 93rd-minute winner as Asante Kotoko edged past True Democracy 2-1 to secure their place in the semifinals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup. The Porcupine Warriors showed resilience in a tightly contested match and will

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Ghanaian Fishing Vessel Attacked by Suspected Pirates; Captain and Others Kidnapped

The Ghana Navy is investigating a suspected pirate attack on the Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel MENGXIN 1, which occurred in Ghanaian waters on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025. According to the Ghana Armed Forces, seven armed individuals boarded the vessel

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang to Seek Further Medical Treatment Abroad After UGMC Visit

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will travel abroad for further medical treatment after receiving urgent care at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). A statement from the Presidency revealed that the Vice President fell ill after work on Friday,

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Tragedy at Bukom Arena: Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing

Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has tragically died after collapsing during a boxing match in Accra on Saturday. The 40-year-old Nigerian veteran was competing in an undercard bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

KATH Reports Rising Patient Satisfaction Driven by Equipment Upgrades

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has announced a consistent rise in patient satisfaction, attributing the improvement to the strategic use of internally-generated funds (IGF) for acquiring vital medical equipment and implementing patient-focused initiatives. Key equipment purchased through IGF includes ventilators,

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

Couple Arrested for Chaining and Abandoning 9-Year-Old Son in Bush

Police in Awutu Bereku have arrested a couple for allegedly chaining and abandoning their nine-year-old son in a bush at Gomoa Nkwantanan. The motive is still under investigation, but sources suggest the boy was punished for alleged stubbornness. James Mensah, a