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February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

KNUST Final-Year Student Found Dead; University Launches Investigation

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has pledged to ensure the safety of its community following the tragic death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year Biological Sciences student. Her lifeless body was discovered near the KNUST Disability and

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Mahama Announces Crackdown on National Service ‘Ghost Names’ Scandal, Assets to Be Frozen

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to take decisive action against those implicated in the National Service ‘ghost names’ scandal, a massive case of financial fraud that has drained millions of cedis from the public purse. In his State of the

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

“There Will Be No Secrecy In How Much Government Spends On The National Team” – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has made a bold move toward transparency in Ghana’s sports funding. During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, 2024, the President emphasised that the budget for the Black Stars, must be made public, as it

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

‘The State of Our Nation is Not Good’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a sobering evaluation of Ghana’s current state, declaring that the country is in the midst of a crisis. In his first State of the Nation Address of his second term, presented to Parliament on Thursday,

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

I’ll Reduce Presidential Staffers Drastically – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced his intention to significantly reduce the number of presidential staffers in his administration. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in his second term on Thursday, 27th February, in Parliament, he emphasised

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Gas Explosion Rocks UG’s Bush Canteen, Shops Destroyed

A suspected gas explosion at the University of Ghana's Bush Canteen has caused significant damage, destroying several shops and triggering widespread panic. The incident, which occurred Wednesday evening, sent plumes of smoke billowing into the air as fire engulfed multiple structures

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Bagbin Orders Probe into MP’s Alleged Galamsey Involvement

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has initiated an investigation into allegations that a Member of Parliament (MP) is involved in illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey." Bagbin made the announcement at a conference focused on developing a strategy for responsible small-scale

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim Stresses Importance Of Proper Church Leadership

Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim, in a recent sermon on AP Radio 105.7, emphasized the importance of proper church leadership, highlighting the critical characteristics required for effective shepherding of the faithful. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:1-7, he cautioned congregants about the dangers

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Upper West Meningitis Outbreak Escalates: 16 Dead, 173 Infected

The cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Ghana's Upper West Region has intensified, with 173 cases and 16 deaths reported. Health authorities are working to control the spread of the disease, with four new confirmed cases and 38 suspected cases recorded in

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Afenyo-Markin Says He Was Victimized for Attempting Reforms at Ghana Water Company Limited

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has shared his experience of being targeted for attempting reforms at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWL) during his tenure as Board Chair. He revealed that his efforts to implement necessary changes in the sector were met