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Two Officers Injured as Mob Attacks Anti-Galamsey Task Force in Bonteso

Two police officers were injured and four individuals — including a local assemblyman — were arrested following a violent clash between illegal miners and members of the Special Anti-Galamsey Task Force on Tuesday, August 13, in Bonteso, Amansie South District of

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U/W Minister Proposes Night Curfew for Minors to Curb Rising Drug Abuse

The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has proposed the imposition of a night curfew for minors under 18 as part of a broader strategy to combat the growing drug abuse crisis among youth in the region. Speaking during a

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Newcastle Agree £40m Deal to Sign Aston Villa Midfielder Jacob Ramsey

Newcastle United are on the verge of completing a £40 million transfer for Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, with an agreement in principle now in place. As reported earlier by BBC Sport, the two clubs had entered advanced negotiations over the

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Commercial Drivers Threaten Protest Over Deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam Road

Commercial drivers are threatening to stage a massive protest over the worsening condition of the Pokuase–Nsawam road, describing it as a serious hazard to motorists, commuters, and residents. In a joint statement issued on August 14, the drivers said the road

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State Funeral: Stan Dogbe Urges Journalists to Maintain Decorum

Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has appealed to journalists and accredited guests to uphold decorum during the state funeral for the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, August 14,

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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Joins NPP Flagbearer Race Ahead of 2026 Primary

Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, has officially picked up nomination forms to contest in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer elections scheduled for January 2026. A prominent figure in the Akufo-Addo

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Tottenham Condemn “Cowards” Behind Racist Abuse of Mathys Tel

Tottenham Hotspur have strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at forward Mathys Tel following the club’s UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 20-year-old French forward, who came on as a substitute in the 79th minute, was one of two

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Government Announces State Funeral Plans for Helicopter Crash Victims

The government has announced official arrangements for the state funeral of the victims of the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 in Adansi Akrufuom. The funeral will take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, and will be a full

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Cardinal Appiah Turkson Urges Prophets to Pray Before Announcing Prophecies

His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and Social Sciences at the Vatican, has called on prophets and members of the clergy to exercise spiritual caution and prayerful discernment before publicly declaring prophecies—especially those

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Ashigbey Urges Mahama to Dismiss Local Officials in Galamsey Hotspots

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convenor of the Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately remove from office all Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and Police Commanders in areas where illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—continues to thrive. Dr.