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September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Galamsey: Declaring A State Of Emergency “Draconian and Far-Reaching” – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.” He stressed that while the fight against galamsey remains one of the

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Woman Dies While Giving Testimony in Lagos Church

A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically passed away during a church service in Lagos. According to reports, the deceased had gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed.

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Efua Ghartey Elected First Female President Of GBA

Mrs Efua Ghartey has made history by becoming the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election took place at the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s history. Mrs

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

I’m Not Affiliated To Any Political Party – Asamoah Gyan

In a significant move, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has declared his exit from politics, distancing himself from any future affiliations with political parties. Gyan’s brief involvement in politics began in February 2024, when he attended the campaign launch of

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

CAF Withdraws Approval For Baba Yara Sports Stadium

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium Sports in Kumasi, Ghana, due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field. The decision was made after observations made by CAF during the recent Africa

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Galamsey: All Seized Excavators Will Be Returned If NPP Wins Election 2024 – NAPO

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice-presidential candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has pledged that a future NPP government would return all seized excavators confiscated during the crackdown on illegal mining. Speaking to the chiefs and residents of Prestea Huni Valley and

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Government Announces Cumulative Increase In Producer Price Of Cocoa By 129.3% For 2024/25 Crop Season

Government has announced a cumulative increase in the producer price of cocoa by 129.36% for the 2024/25 crop season. At the start of the 2023/2024 crop season, a bag of 64kg of cocoa beans was sold at GH¢1,300 and was subsequently

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Arsenal’s Odegaard Set For At Least Three Weeks Out

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to be out for at least three weeks with an ankle injury, according to Norway's team doctor. Ola Sand said there is "probably no fracture" to Odegaard's left ankle, which he injured while playing for

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

This Day In History: September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks On US Soil

On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American planes, leading to a devastating attack that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Two of the hijacked planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City‘s World Trade Center, causing both towers to collapse.

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Pius Hadzide Pledges to Provide World Cup Opportunities for Ghanaian Youth in 2026

Pius Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman, has made a bold promise to his constituents. He urged them to vote for him if they want their children to travel to the United States for the 2026 World