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October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Prosecutors Delay Galamsey Cases, Not Judges – Chief Justice

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has responded to Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame’s recent comments, clarifying that it is the work of prosecutors, not judges, that is causing delays in the handling of illegal mining (galamsey) cases. On Wednesday, October 2, Attorney

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Bernard Monarh, 10 Others Were Disqualified On Fair Grounds – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to disqualify several presidential hopefuls from contesting in the upcoming December 7 elections, stating that it is fully prepared to face any legal challenges. On September 20, the EC disqualified 11 presidential candidates,

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Election 2024: Ignore NDC’s Propaganda Against Voters Register – NPP

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to provide evidence to support its claims of a bloated voter register during an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting held on October 1. The meeting,

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024

Ghana Records 603 Rabies Cases

Ghana has recorded 603 rabies cases in the last four years, with Ashanti, Greater Accra, Upper East, Western and Central regions recording the most reported outbreaks, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Yaw Fenteng Danso has stated. According to him, between

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

GAF Withdraws Soldiers From GBC

In a significant development, the Ghana Armed Forces, acting through its 64 Infantry Regiment, has issued a notice to withdraw its troops deployed to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) effective Tuesday, October 1, 2024. It’s unclear as to why such a

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Gauff Through After Osaka Withdraws At China Open

Fourth seed Coco Gauff is through to the quarter-finals of the China Open after Japan's Naomi Osaka was forced to retire injured in their last-16 match. The match was level at one set all when Osaka, who appeared to be struggling

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Boy’s Heart Stops On Disney World Ride As Mum Forced To Hold Limp Body For Two Minutes

A little boy went into cardiac arrest on a ride at Disney World and his mum was forced to hold his limp body until they could get off. The family trip to Walt Disney World in Florida turned into horror when

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Ex-husband Of Obaapa Christie,Pastor Love Sentenced To 48 Months Hard Labor For Theft

A Circuit Court in Accra has handed down a 48-month prison sentence with hard labor to Pastor Hammond Love for stealing. The verdict comes after a seven-year trial. Pastor Love, formerly married to gospel musician Obaapa Christie, was found guilty of

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Election 2024: Peace March Held In Ashanti Region

Religious leaders in Ghana took to the streets of Kumasi on October 1 to promote peace ahead of the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. This peaceful march, comprising pastors and imams, aimed to intensify calls for calm before, during, and after

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Mahama Rejects LGBTQ+ On Religious Grounds

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made his stance on LGBTQ+ issues clear, pledging to intensify efforts to combat LGBTQ+ activities if elected in the 2024 elections. Speaking to clergy members in Accra, Mahama emphasized