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January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Renewed Violence In Nkwanta Claims Three Lives In Oti Region

Three people have been reported dead, and several others injured, following a flare-up of violence in Nkwanta, located in Ghana's Oti Region. The clashes, which began on Wednesday, January 16, continued into Thursday night, leaving the community shaken and fearful. Eyewitnesses

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Akufo-Addo Responsible For 60% of NPP’s Defeat – Political Scientist

Dr. Jonathan Asante, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, has attributed 60 percent of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general election to the leadership of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. His comments

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Mahama Voices Concern Over Growing Terrorism In West Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has raised alarms about the increasing threat of terrorism in neighboring countries, highlighting the escalating security situation in the region. During a meeting with Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, President Mahama expressed his concerns about the

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Gunmen Ambush Military-Escorted Vehicle In Bawku

In a disturbing incident, a vehicle traveling from Kulungugu to Bawku township came under attack from unidentified gunmen. Despite being escorted by military personnel, the vehicle was ambushed, resulting in intense gunfire. While no casualties have been reported at this time,

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Man Kills Son, Later Shot Dead by Officer in Dormaa

A horrific incident occurred in Antwirifo, Dormaa Central Municipality, where a man fatally attacked his six-year-old son before being fatally shot by an immigration officer. Emmanuel Atta, 36, a farmer who had recently returned from Libya, reportedly experienced a mental breakdown,

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

GFA Confirms Changes to Black Stars Technical Team

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that changes are imminent within the Black Stars technical team. The FA is set to part ways with assistant coaches John Paintsil and Joseph Laumann. This move is part of the association's efforts to

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Mahama Ayariga to Succeed Ato Forson as Majority Leader in Parliament

AP Media can confirm that Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, will be appointed as the new Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament. Reliable sources within the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have revealed that this leadership change follows President

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Government to Release 31-Day Feeding Funds for SHSs – CHASS

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has announced that the government will release funds to cover feeding costs for senior high school students for the next 31 days. This emergency measure comes in response to widespread food

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Abla Dzifa Gomashie Appointed Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts

On January 16, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama announced the appointment of Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts. Gomashie, the Member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency, brings a wealth of experience and passion for the

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Fuel Shortages: COPEC Confirms Efforts to Restore Normal Supply

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has confirmed that efforts are underway to address the current fuel shortages affecting some regions in the country. These shortages have been attributed to the suspension of the gold-for-oil program and the operational halt of