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February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

No Room For Galamsey: Ashanti Regional Minister Issues Two-Week Ultimatum To Illegal Miners

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has given illegal miners operating in water bodies and forest reserves a two-week deadline to vacate, warning that failure to comply will lead to legal consequences. At his inaugural media briefing, Dr. Amoakohene emphasized the

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Back On The Road: Tolls Return With Advanced Collection System

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls to generate revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure projects. In a statement released on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Ministry outlined plans to implement a modern,

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

E/R: 10-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Forced to Eat His Own Feces

A shocking case of abuse has emerged in Topremang, Denkyembour District, Eastern Region, where a 10-year-old boy was allegedly forced to ingest his own feces. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, involved the young boy, Abekah Andrews,

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Police Arrest Akosua Black Chinese In Connection With Pooley’s Murder Case

The Ghana Police have confirmed the arrest of Elizabeth Akosua Ntiriwaa, better known as Akosua China, as the prime suspect in the murder of Nana Pooley, an ardent Asante Kotoko supporter. The arrest was officially announced in a statement on Thursday,

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

25-Year-Old Shot Dead While Returning from Farm in Akyem Dokyi-Tetekasom

A 25-year-old man, Kwame Asamoah, also known as Kwame Ketewa, was tragically shot dead while making his way back from his farm in Akyem Dokyi-Tetekasom, near Akyem Takyiman in the Eastern Region. Kwame had left his home early on Monday morning

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Farmer Jailed for Stealing Assembly Member’s Goat in Abrewankor

A 38-year-old farmer, Abalu Gershon, also known as "Bayie," has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for stealing a goat belonging to the Assembly Member, Honorable Christen Ndinki, in Abrewankor. The theft, which caused an uproar in the community, led

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Court Imposes Movement Restrictions On Former Minister Ignatius Baffour-Awuah

A District Court in Sunyani has imposed movement restrictions on Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, the former Minister for Employment and Labour Relations. As part of his bail conditions, Baffour-Awuah, who is also the owner and financier of Nsoatreman Football Club, is prohibited from

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Govt to End Feeding Allowances for Teacher Trainees – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced the government's decision to halt the provision of feeding allowances to teacher trainees in colleges of education across Ghana. This decision was revealed during a meeting with college principals in Accra. Iddrisu explained that the

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Minority Caucus “Washes Hands” Off Ablakwa’s Approval

Accra, Ghana – The Minority Caucus in Parliament has distanced itself from the approval of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, citing concerns over his conduct and responses during the vetting process. During Tuesday's parliamentary session, Minority Leader Alexander

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

WAEC Defends Delay in WASSCE Results Release

Accra, Ghana – John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has defended the delay in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, citing ongoing investigations into alleged malpractice. Kapi emphasized the