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Ghana Blind Union Members empowered at 7th New Year party in Takoradi
Posted on with No CommentOnline news portal 233times.net has once again reaffirmed its commitment to social responsibility and inclusive development with the successful hosting of the 7th edition of the New Year Party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (Western Region Chapter) in Takoradi. The event, held … Read more →
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GOLDBOD uncovers GH¢120m gold smuggling syndicate
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD) says it has uncovered a gold smuggling syndicate valued at more than GH¢120 million, describing it as the most elaborate operation since the Board was established. The Chief Executive Officer of GOLDBOD, Mr Sammy Gyamfi, … Read more →
GES releases 2025 SHS placement, students to report to school from October 18
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the official release of the the 2025 senior high school placement. All placed students are to report to their schools from October 18, 2025, a circular dated September 17, 2025, signed by the … Read more →
Trump confirms US-China deal to keep TikTok running as Oracle-Led Investors step in
Posted on | CommentA deal has been made between the US and China to keep TikTok running in the US, according to President Donald Trump. “We have a deal on TikTok, I’ve reached a deal with China, I’m going to speak to President … Read more →
Former CJ Gertrude Torkornoo challenges her removal at the High Court
Posted on | CommentFormer Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has filed an application challenging her removal by President John Mahama from both the office of Chief Justice and as a Justice of the Supreme Court. She contends that the President’s use of the warrant … Read more →
Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’ is dead
Posted on | CommentThe leader of Christo Asafo Church, Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo ‘Kantanka’ is dead. This has been confirmed by the Safo family and the church who have given details that, the celebrated philanthropist, inventor and man of God joined the ancestors … Read more →
10,000 international students in UK receive warnings over visa overstay
Posted on | CommentThe U.K. Home Office has directly contacted about 10,000 international students and their families, warning they could face deportation if they overstay their visas. In a message sent last week, the agency said that applications to remain in the country … Read more →
Tullow Oil appoints Ian Perks as CEO
Posted on | CommentTullow Oil plc has announced the appointment of Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 15, 2025. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Perks, who brings over three decades of experience in the … Read more →
Acting NSS Boss Felix Gyamfi reassigned to Finance Ministry
Posted on | CommentThe Acting Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance with immediate effect. The decision takes effect less than seven months after his appointment as head of the Authority in January … Read more →
IMF Staff Mission expected in Ghana at end of September for 5th Programme Review
Posted on | CommentAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission is expected in Accra at the end of September 2025 to assess Ghana’s economic progress and conduct the 5th review under the Fund programme. The visit follows Ghana’s completion of the 4th review … Read more →
Nkrumah Memorial Park replaces ‘Akwaaba’ and ‘Woezor’ with ‘Oobake’
Posted on | CommentControversy continues to surround the “Welcome” signage at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, following claims by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) boss that the Akan and Ewe greetings had not been replaced with the Ga word “Oobake.” Recent checks, however, … Read more →
Police arrest University dropout for allegedly hacking betting firm and stealing millions
Posted on | CommentKenyan authorities have arrested 26-year-old former university student Seth Mwabe for allegedly hacking into the payment system of a top betting firm and siphoning off KSh 11.4 million (over US$88,000). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed the arrest following … Read more →
Contractor for Takoradi Market Circle demands €30m because of suspension of project
Posted on | CommentThe Mayor of Sekondi Takoradi, Frederick F. Faidoo, has revealed that the contractor working on the Takoradi Market Circle reconstruction project, Contracta Construzioni Italia S.R.L, is claiming an amount of €30 million in fees for costs incurred due to the … Read more →
Nestlé Fires CEO Laurent Freixe over undisclosed relationship with subordinate
Posted on | CommentNestle has fired its chief executive after just one year in the job because he failed to disclose a “romantic relationship” with a “direct subordinate”. The Swiss food giant, which makes Kit Kat chocolate bars and Nespresso coffee capsules, said … Read more →
Gertrude Torkornoo was punished for following the rules – Former AG
Posted on | CommentFormer Attorney General and lawyer for Gertrude Torkornoo, Ayikoi Otoo, has hit back at President John Mahama’s decision to remove the Chief Justice from office. The former ambassador to Canada described it as punishment for nothing more than following laid-down … Read more →
COCOBOD expecting over $4bn inflows before end of year – BoG Governor
Posted on | CommentBank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has revealed that COCOBOD is expecting over $4 billion in inflows before the end of this year. He explained that the funds are part of a new financing arrangement introduced by COCOBOD to … Read more →
Declaring state of emergency in galamsey could endanger our democracy – Asiedu Nketiah
Posted on | CommentNational Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has rejected calls for a state of emergency in the fight against illegal mining. He warns that such a move could plunge Ghana into chaos and erode democratic rule. … Read more →
Nigeria deports 60 Chinese, 39 Filipino convicted in crypto romance scams
Posted on | CommentNigeria has deported 102 foreign nationals, including 60 Chinese and 39 people from the Philippines, who were convicted of “cyber-terrorism and internet fraud”, according to the country’s anticorruption agency. The announcement by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on … Read more →
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
Posted on | CommentPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom “while its calls for peace are not heard,” in a defiant address to the nation on its independence day. “We need a just peace, a peace where our … Read more →
‘Our eyes are red’ – IGP Yohuno vows police readiness for Akwatia by-election
Posted on | CommentInspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has given firm assurance that the Ghana Police Service is fully prepared for the upcoming by-election in the Akwatia constituency, scheduled for Tuesday, 2 September 2025. He emphasised that police personnel are … Read more →
Countries with highest paternity fraud rates – Global Statistics explained
Posted on | CommentPaternity fraud, sometimes referred to as misattributed paternity, occurs when a man is incorrectly identified as the biological father of a child. Although it is a global issue, the extent to which it occurs varies significantly from one country to … Read more →
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