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August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Ashaiman MCE Denies Illegal Evictions, Says Exercise Is for Decongestion and Public Safety

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ashaiman, Freeman Tsekpo, has dismissed accusations that the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly is unlawfully evicting members of the Peaceful Settlement Association, clarifying that the ongoing activity is a decongestion exercise—not a land seizure or demolition This

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Contractors Resume Work on Pokuase-Nsawam Road, Easing Traffic Congestion

Construction crews have returned to the Pokuase–Nsawam road, resuming long-delayed repair works and bringing much-needed relief to motorists who have endured weeks of severe traffic congestion. The return to site comes just days before a one-week ultimatum issued by the Ghana

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Nkawkaw Helicopter Landing Due to Bad Weather — Not Mechanical Failure, Says Volta River Aviation

Volta River Aviation has clarified that the helicopter that made an unexpected landing in Nkawkaw on Wednesday, August 13, did so solely due to poor weather conditions — not because of a mechanical issue. In a statement released by the company’s

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Unpaid Nurses and Midwives Protest Nationwide Over 8-Month Salary Arrears

More than 7,000 nurses and midwives working in public health facilities across Ghana have staged a nationwide protest, demanding the immediate payment of eight months’ worth of unpaid salaries. The demonstrators, united under the banner of the Coalition of Unpaid Nurses

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Myanmar to Hold First Election Since 2021 Coup Amid Conflict and International Criticism

Myanmar’s military government has announced it will begin general elections on 28 December 2025, marking the country’s first vote since the junta seized power in a coup more than four years ago. The election will be conducted in phases, with future

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Meta Faces U.S. Senate Probe Over AI Chatbots Engaging in Inappropriate Conversations with Children

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation into Meta Platforms following the leak of an internal document that allegedly reveals the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were allowed to engage in "sensual" and "romantic" conversations with children. The leaked document,

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Blames Mahama for Rising Unemployment, Cites Scrapped Policies

The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sharply criticized the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, accusing it of worsening Ghana’s unemployment crisis by abandoning key economic policies introduced under the previous Akufo-Addo government. Speaking at

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

GoldBod Begins Nationwide Enforcement of Mandatory Receipts for Gold Buyers

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially commenced nationwide enforcement of the mandatory use of GoldBod receipts by all licensed gold buyers in the country, as part of a broader effort to strengthen transparency and accountability in Ghana’s gold trading sector.

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Warns: Demons Behind False Theories, Reject Their Lies

Preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, in his Ability to See series, has issued a strong warning that demons are distorting humanity’s understanding of creation. He explained that their goal is to prevent people from recognizing God’s intelligence and giving Him the

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

President Mahama Begins Official Visits to Japan and Singapore to Boost Investment and Bilateral Ties

President John Dramani Mahama will depart Ghana on Sunday, August 17, for an official visit to Japan and Singapore, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and attract foreign investment into Ghana. In Japan, President Mahama will attend the