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November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Bawumia Denies Claims of Farmland Damage by Fulani Herdsmen, Calls NDC Allegations Propaganda

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed allegations that his presidency would lead to Fulani herdsmen damaging farmlands, calling these claims propaganda from the National Democratic Congress (NDC). While campaigning in Ejura Sekyedumase on November

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Professor Gordon Opposes Lethal Force Against Illegal Miners, Advocates For Sustainable Solutions

Professor Christopher Gordon, former Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana, has strongly opposed calls to authorize security forces to use lethal force against illegal miners as a means to combat galamsey. His comments

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Mahama Blasts NPP for Mismanagement, Cites PBC Crisis and Unpaid Workers

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its alleged role in the decline of the Produce Buying Company (PBC), Ghana's largest indigenous cocoa-buying firm. Mahama pointed to PBC

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Six Individuals Appear in Court for Assaulting JoyNews Crew Investigating Illegal Mining

Six individuals have appeared before the Bekwai Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region, accused of assaulting a JoyNews crew investigating illegal mining activities in Manso Asumenya. The defendants—Felix Amankwah, Akwasi Frimpong, Frederick Afful, Josuah Ofori, Mumumi Musah, and Daniel Appiah—are employees

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024

Asokwa District Court Remands Two Juveniles in Connection with Murder of 16-Year-Old

The Asokwa District Court has placed two juveniles in custody following their alleged involvement in the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Anloga, located in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on November 4, 2024, during an

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Referees’ Chief Howard Webb Says West Ham’s Penalty Should Not Have Been Awarded

Howard Webb, the chief of referees, has stated that West Ham should not have received a penalty during Erik ten Hag's final match as manager of Manchester United on October 27. The penalty was awarded after video assistant referee (VAR) Michael

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

National Media Commission’s George Sarpong Voices Concern Over Attack on Joy News Journalists

George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission, has expressed deep concern regarding the recent assault on Joy News reporter Erastus Asare Donkor and three of his colleagues by armed illegal miners in the Ashanti Region. In a statement, Sarpong

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Former Kotoko Striker Saddick Adams Criticizes Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum

Saddick Adams, a former striker for Kumasi Asante Kotoko, has expressed his concerns about head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum’s abilities following the team's recent performance. Adams noted that Ogum has a background as a professional teacher, specifically in Physical Education (PE),

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

MTN Ghana Tours Boot Camps In The Ashanti Region

As part of a broader initiative to ensure that the younger female generation is well-equipped with essential Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) skills, leading telecommunication network, MTN Ghana has set up Boot Camps. MTN Ghana in collaboration with Ministry of Communications

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Violence Erupts In Bawku’s Daduri Suburb, Leaving Two Dead Amid Rising Tensions

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, clashes in the Daduri suburb of Bawku resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries from gunfire. The violence included a gun battle and the burning of two homes, further worsening the ongoing security crisis in the