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WOMEN TAKE TO THE STREETS OF ACCRA, DEMANDING JUSTICE OVER WHAT THEY DESCRIBE AS AN UNLAWFUL ARREST.
Women took to the streets of Accra to demonstrate in support of Salomey Awity Bafoh, calling for her release as her legal case continues. The demonstrators used their voices and presence to draw public attention to the case and express their support for Salomey.
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Teachers’ Strike Hits Schools Today! Students Sent Home as Schools Feel the Impact — What’s Happening on the Ground?
The teachers’ strike continues to affect schools, as some students who arrived at school were asked to return home because teachers were not available to teach. As stakeholders meet to discuss the situation, attention is now focused on whether the meeting will produce a solution and bring teachers back to the classroom
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Cocaine issue should not be politicised-Rev. Ntim Fordjour
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has called for a serious and non-partisan approach to Ghana’s growing cocaine and drug-trafficking concerns. He stressed the need for transparency, accountability and decisive action to tackle the issue and protect Ghana’s reputation
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Cocoa Farmers Await New Producer Price as Government Set to Make Announcement
Cocoa farmers across Ghana are waiting for the government’s announcement on the new producer price for cocoa for the 2026/27 season, with expectations that the new price will address concerns about farmer income and production costs.
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Drama at Accra High Court as EOCO officials allegedly attempt to arrest Manhyia South MP
Manhyia South MP and lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, says he drove away from the Accra High Court after an alleged attempt by an EOCO official to take him into custody. The MP says he requested identification and an arrest warrant before leaving the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation
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Fighting Drug Trafficking in Ghana
Our borders, our waters, and our communities are the first line of defence against the illegal drug trade strengthening security at entry points, conducting proper background checks, and paying closer attention to activities along Ghana’s coastline. It also highlights the role fishermen and coastal communities can play in helping keep illegal drugs out of our communities
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3.9 TONNES OF COCAINE BUST: IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GOVT TO BRIEF NATION SO SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO ITS WORK – SECURITY CONSULTANT
Fraud Prevention Expert and Security Consultant, Richard Kumadoe has rejected calls for government to comment on the recent cocaine bust in France attributed to have come from Ghana. According to him, it is not the standard practice for governments to comment on issues like that but agencies mandated to do so. French News agency Reuters reported on September 10 that French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of €225 million ($261.45 million) at the northern port of Dunkirk on Thursday, the French organized crime prosecutor’s office said.
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Nurse Remanded For 2 Weeks After Being Charged With Attempting To Overthrow Government
Nurse Salomay Bafor Awiti, suspected to be an accomplice of the person behind the TikTok account “Ghana Jollof,” has been remanded for two weeks after being charged with attempting to overthrow the government together with the individual behind the account.
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Democracy Has Never Helped Ghana – Janet Nabla Fumes
Founder of the People’s National Party, Janet Nabla, says democracy has never helped Ghana’s development. Her comments come as the world marks the International Day of Democracy, with political parties reflecting on how Ghana’s 24 uninterrupted years of democratic governance have served the country
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NPP and NDC Are the Problems of This Country, Hence Lack of Development – Alan Kyerematen
Founder and Leader of the United Party (UP+), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has taken aim at Ghana’s two dominant political parties, the NPP and NDC, blaming their long-standing dominance for many of the challenges confronting the country
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NACOC Arrests 3 Suspects Linked To Notorious ‘Bolle Jos’ Drug Network
Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three suspects for allegedly acting on behalf of and facilitating the activities of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, popularly known as “Bolle Jos,” in Ghana.
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Interior Minister’s Comments Demoralising To Teachers – Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association
National Communications Director of the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana, Kingsley Anyimadu, has described comments by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as disrespectful and demoralising to teachers and the Ministry of Education
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Education Ministry Seeks Parents Over Alleged School Placement Changes
Ministry of Education is seeking parents and individuals linked to viral videos alleging that students’ school placements have been changed during the ongoing rectification exercise
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Adansi Asokwa NPP Grassroots Reject Proposed Re-Run of Party Executive Elections
Polling station executives and electoral area coordinators of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Adansi Asokwa Constituency of the Ashanti Region have protested against plans allegedly being pushed by some elements within the party hierarchy to conduct a re-election for polling station executive and electoral area coordinator positions
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Minority Demands Breakdown of GH¢49m South Africa Evacuation Cost
Minority in Parliament is demanding a detailed account of the GH¢49 million reportedly spent by the government to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa
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Over 54,000 Candidates With Grade 9 In English Or Maths To Do Self-Placement – Government
Over 54,000 BECE candidates who failed to secure SHS placement after obtaining Grade 9 in English or Mathematics have been clarified not to be disqualified. The Education Ministry says they can access SHS through self-placement
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Afenyo-Markin, A-Plus Unite To Restore Peace After New Winneba Clashes
Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed concern over the recent attack at New Winneba, stressing that leaders in the area are committed to restoring peace and ending the tensions between Effutu and Gomoa
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Mahama May Have Unknown Reasons Behind Dissolution of Nine State Boards – Governance Expert
Governance expert Baffour Agyemang Duah says there could be reasons unknown to the public behind President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to dissolve the governing boards of nine state institutions
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Expert Punches Holes in Profit Declaration by Some SOEs
Kwaku Kyei Nyamekye is calling on SIGA to clarify its report on profits declared by some State-Owned Enterprises in 2025, describing the figures as confusing and raising questions about the inclusion of certain agencies
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Okuapeman SHS Clash: Parents Demand Urgent Action As Students Are Injured, School Block Burnt
A parent of Okuapeman Senior High School in the Eastern Region is calling on the Ghana Education Service, the Inspector-General of Police, the Ministry of the Interior and other relevant authorities to intervene over growing security concerns at the school
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Using Mosquito Coils at Food Joints Poses Health Risks to Consumers — Public Health Expert
A Public Health Expert at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Joseph A. Asitanga, has warned food vendors who light mosquito coils at food joints, stressing the serious health consequences for customers
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Ancestors Won’t Forgive Government Officials and Chiefs for the Destruction of Water Bodies and Our Forests — Asiedu Nketia
NDC National Chairman, Asiedu Nketia, is pleading with Nananom (Chiefs) to partner with the government to address the environmental degradation affecting the country’s water bodies and forests
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Ayariga Targets Over Gh¢20 Billion In Annual Revenue From State Properties In Major Local Government Reform Agenda
Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has announced an ambitious plan to generate over GH¢20 billion in annual revenue from government properties as part of his priorities if approved by Parliament
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Minority Demands Full Expenditure on SA Evacuation, Files Right to Information Request
Minority in Parliament is asking the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to publish the full expenditure incurred in evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa following the xenophobic attacks
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Sammy Gyamfi is Experiencing Karma — Nana B
National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, says the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, cannot falsely accuse people in opposition and expect to escape accountability while in power
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PTA Calls For Swift Justice For Bolgatanga SHS Student
PTA has condemned the authorities of Bolgatanga SHS for allegedly deboardinising a 14-year-old student after she was allegedly defiled by two security personnel
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Court Remands Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Four Daughters
Kasoa Ofaakor Court has remanded into police custody a 44-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his four daughters at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region
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Energy Expert Blames Lack of Prioritization of Transmission System for Persistent Blackouts
Energy Expert, Benjamin Nsiah, says the persistent nationwide blackouts are a result of the failure to prioritize investment in Ghana’s Interconnected Transmission System, which he says has been operating for more than 60 years without adequate investment to match the country’s growing population and increasing electricity demand
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62 Ghanaians Killed, 15 Missing In Russia-Ukraine War – Ablakwa
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that 62 Ghanaian citizens have been killed, while another 15 remain missing after travelling to Russia amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war
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GOLDBOD Losses: Minority Calls For Probe Into Gh¢22 Billion Loss
Minority in Parliament has questioned the basis of the huge loss recorded on the books of GOLDBOD, describing it as a result of policy and institutional failure
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Kasoa Traditional Leaders Invoke Deities Against Kasoa MCE Over Landguard Claims
Traditional leaders of Awutu Odupong have invoked their deities against the Municipal Chief Executive for Awutu Senya East, Seth Sabah Serwonoo-Banini, over allegations that he described them as landguards
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Offankor Streetlights Not Working Despite Mayor’s Claim — Adom News Verifies
Adom News checks on the Accra-Nsawam Road following the Mayor’s denial that malfunctioning streetlights may have contributed to the fatal Offankor crash, and finds several streetlights along the stretch not working
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11 Dead As Families Referred To Police To Identify Relatives In Ofankor Accident
Eleven people have been confirmed dead, while three others remain in critical condition following the gory accident at Ofankor Barrier in Accra. The accident reportedly involved a Sprinter bus that was parked along the road with passengers on board when a truck crashed into it
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Believers Pray Against Achimota Forest Gate Fee Increment
Some believers who remain unhappy about the increase in the Achimota Forest gate fee from GH¢1 to GH¢10 have gathered to pray for God’s intervention
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Prayers Alone Won’t Fix It: Ghanaians Demand Bold Action Against Galamsey Kingpins
Executive Director of Help Foundation Africa, Kwadwo Kyei Yamoah, has backed Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams’ call for national prayers to restore Ghana’s polluted water bodies and degraded lands, stressing that both spiritual and physical action are needed, as past and current government efforts have failed to yield the desired results
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No Law Stops Lawyer From Marrying Client's Former Wife – Esq. Gyamfi
Lawyer Esq. Clement Opoku Gyamfi says Ghanaian law does not prevent a lawyer from marrying a client's former wife after their divorce has been legally finalized by the court.
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Three Arrested For Illegal Mining At Asomdwoe Along Birim River
Three individuals have been arrested for engaging in illegal mining activities at Asomdwoe along the Birim River, a suburb of Akyem Oda in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region, as authorities intensify efforts to combat environmental degradation caused by illegal mining
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Whether Parliament Agrees or Not, We Will Not Pay the GH¢10 Gate Fee – Ghana United Pastors Association PRO
Public Relations Officer of the Ghana United Pastors Association, Prophet Samuel Asare, says the Forestry Commission's decision to maintain the new prayer ground levy could create insecurity in the country. He argues that preventing pastors from accessing prayer grounds hinders their ability to pray for the nation
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Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities Give Government One-Week Ultimatum Over GES Recruitment
Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities has given the government a one-week ultimatum to recruit qualified persons with disabilities who applied during the recent Ghana Education Service (GES) recruitment exercise, warning that failure to address their concerns will lead to a picket at the Jubilee House, the Ministry of Finance, and the GES headquarters
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Parliament Approves Reintroduction of Enhanced Road Tolls
Parliament has approved a concession agreement between the Ministry of Roads and Highways and a Special Purpose Vehicle to be incorporated by Rock Africa Limited for the reintroduction of road and bridge tolls in Ghana under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement
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Mourners Gather at Gomoa Mpota for Apostle Safo Kantanka’s Funeral
Hundreds of mourners have converged at Gomoa Mpota in the Central Region to honour the late founder of the Kristo Asafo Mission, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, despite an interim injunction from the Accra High Court seeking to halt the funeral ceremony
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Anxiety Heightens As Former Dome MP Insists On Holding Father’s Funeral Despite Family Opposition
Tension is rising as the former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and daughter of the late Apostle Dr. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka insists on holding her father’s funeral despite opposition from some family members
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Alarming: 58 Road Accidents Recorded In Six Months — Kwabenya Police To Launch Major Crackdown
Kwabenya District Police Command has announced plans to launch a major enforcement exercise targeting unroadworthy vehicles, invalid vehicle documentation, and dangerous driving practices following a sharp rise in road accidents within the district
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Teenage Pregnancies on The Rise as JHS Girls Rely on Men For Sanitary Pads — Headmistress Raises Concern
Headmistress of Patasie D/A Junior High School in the Jacobu District of the Ashanti Region, Esther Nyame, has expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancy in the community, attributing the situation partly to the financial difficulties many schoolgirls face in accessing sanitary pads
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Xenophobic Attacks Targeting African Migrants In South Africa Worrying To AU – AU CHAIR
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, says the recent xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants in South Africa are a major source of concern for the African Union, describing the situation as deeply worrying for the continental body
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Chairman Wontumi Appears In Court From Prison Over Tano Nimire Forest Case
Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appeared in court today over the Tano Nimire Forest case. This comes two days after he began serving his 20-year prison sentence in the Samreboi case
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NSS Personnel Call on EOCO, OSP, AG and CID to Investigate Alleged GH¢60 Deductions From Their Allowances
Some National Service personnel are calling on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Attorney General’s Office (AG), and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to investigate the alleged deduction of GH¢60 from their monthly allowances without their knowledge or consent
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Chairman Wontumi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
Accra High Court has sentenced the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region.
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12 Dead, 44 Injured in Three-Vehicle Accident at Konongo
Twelve people, comprising nine males and three females, have died in a gory accident involving three vehicles at Konongo, near the Anglican Basic School. Forty-four others sustained injuries, with 30 reported to be in critical condition
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GUM Leader Says Tiktoker Camilla Alhassan Deserved a Longer Jail Term
Founder and Leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, says Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan should have received a prison sentence of more than two years, arguing that the one-year jail term handed down by the Accra Circuit Court was too lenient
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