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Cyber fraud surges to GH₵4.4million in first quarter of 2025
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has raised alarm over a significant rise in online fraud, with financial losses surging to GH₵4.4 million between January and March 2025. This marks a sharp increase from the GH₵2.4 million recorded during the same period in 2024.
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Energy Minister Jinapor to set up 3-member special committee to track ECG missing containers
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has proposed the formation of a specialised three-member committee to track the serial numbers of the Electricity of Ghana (ECG) containers that are said to have gone missing at the Tema Port, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) reports.
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Ho: Muslims pray for Vice President Opoku-Agyemang’s recovery during Eid-ul-Fitr
The Eid-ul-Fitr celebration in Ho took a solemn turn as members of the Muslim community fervently prayed for the speedy recovery of Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who fell ill last Friday, March 28.
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Pastors have no special security protocols in Ghana - Interior Ministry
The Ministry of the Interior has denied issuing directives for any special protocols allowing any groups or individuals, especially pastors to bypass security checks.
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Ghana’s Mobile Money transactions hit GH¢649.2 billion in early 2025
Ghana’s mobile money sector has recorded a surge in the first two months of 2025, reaching a total transaction value of GH¢649.2 billion, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG).
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WAEC releases 2025 Private Candidates’ results, warns against fraudulent result upgrades
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of provisional results for 12,452 private candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) – First Series.
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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers
Recruitment agents who scam foreign nationals applying to work in the UK care sector have been exposed by BBC secret filming.
One of the rogue agents is a Nigerian doctor who has worked for the NHS in the field of psychiatry.
The Home Office has acknowledged the system is open to abuse, but the BBC World Service's investigation shows the apparent ease with which these agents can scam people, avoid detection, and continue to profit.
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Bawumia urges Muslims to sustain kindness beyond Ramadan
Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on Muslims to continue upholding the virtues of generosity and compassion they demonstrated during Ramadan.
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Muntaka urges modesty and peaceful coexistence in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations
The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has urged Muslims, particularly the youth, to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with modesty and avoid actions that could disrupt national peace.
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President Mahama urges compassion, education, and unity during Eid-ul-Fitr celebration
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to extend kindness and support to the vulnerable as Muslims across the country mark Eid-ul-Fitr.
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No single artiste can take Ghana to the top, we need collaboration – Edem
Ghanaian artiste Edem has noted the importance of collaboration among musicians, stating that no single artiste can elevate Ghana's global standing alone.
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President Mahama pledges tough action on illegal structures, reckless driving during Eid
President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to crack down on illegal structures obstructing water channels, blaming the practice for recurrent flooding and widespread destruction of property.
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President Mahama calls for national unity and inclusive development at Eid-ul-Fitr celebration
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised that Ghana’s future prosperity will be determined by the unity of its people, not by divisions.
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We can't keep driving luxury cars while widows continue to suffer - McDan
The Chief Executive Officer of McDan Group, Dr Daniel McKorley has urged philanthropists, non-governmental organizations, and corporate institutions to expand their social responsibility initiatives to support widows across the country.
Dr McKorley emphasized that individuals who are privileged have a duty to assist the less fortunate, especially given the current economic challenges.
He pointed out that it is futile to drive luxury cars while widows continue to suffer in communities nationwide.
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Eid ul-Fitr festivities: Traders take advantage to increase prices
As Muslims across the country prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, some traders have taken advantage of the festivities to increase prices, starting with rice, cooking oil, African print fabrics, meat and other food items.
During a visit by The Mirror to the Makola and Madina markets in Accra last Tuesday and Wednesday, the products had seen increases in prices within the last week.
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Ashaiman: Police arrest two suspects in robbery of businessman
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for attacking and robbing a businessman at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region.
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Government cancels 2 deals by previous administration to sell diplomatic properties in Nigeria, Zambia
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that his ministry, with the full support of President John Dramani Mahama, has canceled two transactions initiated by the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government to sell Ghanaian diplomatic properties in Nigeria and Zambia.
In a post on his X account on Saturday, March 29, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that efforts are underway to recover an illegal partial payment made in one of the transactions.
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Tragedy at Bukom Boxing Arena: Nigerian boxer collapses in ring, declared dead in hospital
The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra became the scene of a devastating tragedy on Saturday night (March 29, 2025) when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed mid-fight against Ghana’s Jonathan Mbanugu.
The 40-year-old, known in the boxing fraternity as ‘Success,’ was rushed by ambulance to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where doctors fought desperately to revive him.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang to seek medical treatment abroad after sudden illness
Ghana’s Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was admitted to the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on Saturday after experiencing a sudden illness following her official duties on Friday, March 28, 2025.
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63 Nsawam prisoners graduate from UCC - Inmate serving 20 years named valedictorian
Sixty-three inmates from the Nsawam Medium Security Prison have graduated from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) after successfully completing studies in various disciplines under the Prison Inmates Tertiary Education Programme (PITEP).
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These are the top 20 major shareholders of MTN Ghana in 2025 (LIST)
MTN Ghana's ownership structure has seen notable changes in the past year, with its majority shareholder reducing its stake while several institutional investors increased their holdings.
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GOLDBOD: Parliament passes Ghana Gold Board Act to boost forex reserves and stabilise cedi
Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Act establishing the Ghana Gold Board, a regulatory body tasked with overseeing gold transactions and accumulating foreign exchange to stabilise the cedi.
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Ghanaian fishing vessel attacked: Three Chinese crew members kidnapped
Three Chinese crew members have been kidnapped following a suspected pirate attack on the Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel Mengxin 1 in Ghanaian waters yesterday.
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14 Arrested over missing ECG container saga
National Security which is leading investigations into the missing containers of goods and materials belonging to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has arrested 14 persons.
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Black Stars revival fires World Cup hopes - Otto Addo's bold decisions drive delivery
A revitalised Black Stars have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, and head coach Otto Addo credits their remarkable turnaround to a renewed sense of responsibility and a positive team attitude.