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June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Suspension of Social Events Does Not Affect Lectures – University of Ghana Clarifies

The University of Ghana has clarified that its recent suspension of social gatherings on campus does not extend to academic lectures. The Dean of Students Affairs, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten, emphasized that lectures are not classified as social events under the university’s

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Nigerian Gospel Singer Ajayi Sentenced to Death for Murder of Girlfriend

In a landmark judgment that has captivated the nation, a Nigerian court has sentenced well-known gospel singer Ajayi to death by hanging for the premeditated murder of his girlfriend. The court concluded that Ajayi acted with clear intent during the fatal

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Sekondi Court Remands Two Over Brutal Caning of 12-Year-Old Boy

A Gender-Based Violence Court in Sekondi has remanded two suspects, Sulema Abdullah Rashid and Issah Morro, for allegedly tying up and severely caning a 12-year-old boy. Appearing before Her Honour Mrs. Naa Armerley Akowuah, the accused were formally charged with child

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Energy Ministry Pushes for Electric Vehicles for All Ministers to Drive Green Transition

ACCRA, GHANA – The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is proposing a significant shift in government transportation, with Minister John Jinapor revealing plans to submit a proposal to Cabinet to acquire electric vehicles (EVs) for all ministers for use in

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Air India Crash Linked to Pilot Seat Malfunction, Preliminary Report Reveals

A preliminary investigation into the tragic Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 270 people has identified a critical mechanical failure in the captain’s seat as the primary cause of the disaster. According to the initial findings, the locking mechanism of

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Warns Against Spiritual Decline in the Church

On the latest episode of The Ability to See series aired on AP Radio 105.7, preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim delivered a powerful and sobering message on the current spiritual condition of the modern church. Dr. Ephraim expressed grave concern over

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Government Committed to Robust Tax and Fiscal Reforms – Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to shifting Ghana’s development model from reliance on foreign aid to sustainable, domestic revenue generation. Speaking at the Ghana Civil Society Forum in Accra on June 25, she outlined several

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Asiedu Nketia Demands Dismissal of Jean Mensa and EC Officials Over Mismanagement

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has issued a strong call for the removal of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) top leadership, accusing them of gross mismanagement and failing to ensure credible elections in Ghana. “There has to

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

University of Ghana Suspends Social Gatherings Amidst COVID-19 Resurgence

ACCRA, GHANA – The University of Ghana has immediately suspended all social gatherings on campus following a recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases. This decisive action comes after the university confirmed a rise in infections on Monday, June 23, urging the community

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

FIFA Cracks Down on GFA Over Hearts of Oak Dispute, Threatens Funding Cut

ACCRA, GHANA — The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is facing disciplinary action from FIFA for failing to fully comply with a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling. This could lead to a 20% reduction in the GFA's next FIFA Forward