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U.S. donates $6m worth of armoured vehicles to GAF to boost national, regional security
Posted on with No CommentThe United States Government has donated 14 mine-resistant, ambush-protected armored personnel carriers (APCs) valued at over $6 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The official hand over, which took place on Wednesday at Burma Camp in Accra, symbolized the … Read more →
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Almost 70,000 South Africans interested in US asylum
Posted on | CommentClose to 70,000 South Africans have expressed interest in moving to the US following Washington’s offer to resettle people from the country’s Afrikaner community, a business group has said. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) said … Read more →
Eliminating gold smuggling impossible but… – Sammy Gyamfi
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that while gold smuggling cannot be entirely eliminated, the right policies and systems can significantly reduce it. “No one can totally eliminate smuggling. It is … Read more →
Pope Francis no longer using oxygen mask, showing signs of improvement – Vatican
Posted on | CommentPope Francis, 88, is no longer using an oxygen mask at night, and his doctors believe he will continue to improve, according to a Vatican statement on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The pontiff had been using noninvasive mechanical ventilation overnight … Read more →
Trump announces release of JFK assassination files today
Posted on | CommentU.S. President, Donald Trump, has announced that his administration will release 80,000 pages of files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy today.Speaking at the Kennedy Center on Monday, President Trump described the upcoming release as “a lot of … Read more →
GH?20million worth of opioid drugs intercepted at Tema Port
Posted on | CommentA joint operation by regulatory and intelligence agencies at Tema Port has led to the interception of opioid drugs worth an estimated GH?20 million, which were purportedly in transit to Niger. The shipment was seized following a coordinated inspection involving … Read more →
LIST: See the African countries considered for Trump’s potential new travel ban
Posted on | CommentThe administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing new travel restrictions on citizens from several countries, including a number of African nations, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. According to a leaked internal memo seen by Reuters, the … Read more →
Police arrest suspect in Ahmed Suale’s murder
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. The suspect, identified as Daniel Owusu Koranteng, also known as Akwasi Amakye, is a close friend of the deceased and has been … Read more →
‘We’ll reduce fares if fuel drops to ¢12 per litre’ – GPRTU assures commuters
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has assured the public that transport fares will be reduced if fuel prices drop to around ¢12 per litre. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, March 18, the Deputy Public Relations … Read more →
Your training doesn’t make you soldiers – Naval officer tells River Guards
Posted on | CommentCommodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo, Flag Officer Commanding the Western Naval Command, has urged the newly recruited 460 River Guards to focus on their mandate and responsibilities. These personnel are set to undergo one month spercialised training at the Ghana Navy … Read more →
Adwoa Safo opens up on NPP mistreatment, justifies stance against E-Levy
Posted on | CommentFormer Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has opened up about the alleged maltreatment she endured from her own party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during her last two years in Parliament. In an interview with Asempa … Read more →
Truth prevails: Anas celebrates US court victory against Kennedy Agyapong for defamation
Posted on | CommentInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has expressed a deep sense of vindication after securing a significant legal victory in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, USA. The court delivered a unanimous verdict, holding Kennedy Agyapong, a former Ghanaian … Read more →
Ashanti Region set to become power generation hub – Jinapor
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the Ashanti Region is poised to become a significant hub for power generation, with several key energy projects set to deliver an estimated 700 megawatts of electricity … Read more →
Voice of America staff put on leave
Posted on | CommentThe Voice of America may not live up to its ambitious name for much longer. Michael Abramowitz, the director of VOA, said in a Facebook post on Saturday that he was placed on leave, along with “virtually the entire staff” … Read more →
Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways
Posted on | CommentSTUDENTS of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion School have raised concerns about the congestion in dormitories and called for urgent infrastructural support. Reiterating the call, the Girls’ Prefect of the school, Maame Doku Blay, lamented the severe congestion in the boarding … Read more →
Drivers’ union announces 20% fare increase over rising costs
Posted on | CommentThe Alliance of Drivers Ghana has announced a 20 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, March 17, citing rising fuel prices, escalating engine oil costs, and the increasing prices of vehicle spare parts. Speaking to Citi News, the group’s … Read more →
Ashanti Region records 1000 maternal deaths between 2020 and 2024
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that between 2020 and 2024, a total of 1,000 women lost their lives while giving birth in the Ashanti Region. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of maternal mortality in the region, despite … Read more →
‘Hunger and anger defeated NPP as Otumfuo’s warning was unheeded’ – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Posted on | CommentFormer Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has recalled an unheeded warning from the Ashanti overlord, which was a contributory factor to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s abysmal showing in the 2024 elections. He told Nhyira FM that a significant warning had … Read more →
Fire guts 3 female dormitories of Labone Senior High School
Posted on | CommentThree girls’ dormitories of Labone Secondary School in Accra caught fire on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The incident is said to have occurred in the afternoon around 1 pm. No casualties were recorded. Student mattresses, chop boxes, learning materials, and … Read more →
Rev. Kusi Boateng dismisses reports of his arrest; denies allegations of misusing Cathedral funds
Posted on | CommentA prominent member of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees and founder of Power Chapel in Kumasi has refuted claims that he has been arrested or embezzled project funds intended for the National Cathedral. Rev. Boateng addressed his congregation in a video during … Read more →
94 Ghanaians deported from US in 2024 – Ablakwa
Posted on | CommentThe Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that 94 Ghanaians were deported from the United States in 2024 as part of the US government’s intensified immigration crackdown. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Mr Ablakwa stated … Read more →
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