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Man in custody after alleged murder of teenage brother following misunderstanding
The Kwesimintsim District Police Command in the Western Region has arrested a suspect, Anthony Acquah, in connection with the murder of his 17-year-old brother, Francis Mensah, at Manpong-Pepease, a suburb of Sekondi.
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Trump administration says it’s reviewing all 55 million US visa holders
The United States Department of State has said that it’s reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid US visas for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules.
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Shatta Wale released by EOCO after bail was reduced to GH¢5 million
Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been released to go home after he was able to meet the revised bail condition set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
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Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's 4-day funeral to start from Sept 14
The final four-day funeral rites [Doteyie] of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, will be held from September 14 to Thursday September 18, 2025.
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(VIDEO) Shatta Wale’s arrest is witch -hunt - Bullet
Artiste manager and musician, Bullet has defended Shatta Wale, following the latter's arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Wednesday, August 20, saying the arrest was nothing but a witch hunt, designed to suppress the creative industry.
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GMA probes Elmina Harbour marine incident, rules out fatalities
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has attributed the marine incident that occurred at the Elmina Fishing Harbour on August 18 to operator error, citing speeding and subsequent loss of control as the cause.
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Health Minister launches 24-hour call centre for patient complaints, directs hospitals to display numbers
The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the establishment of a 24-hour call centre to handle patient complaints across hospitals in the country.
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DVLA to abolish displaying year of registration on vehicle number plates in 2026 and replace it with zonal codes
Ghanaian vehicle number plates have been using the current system since January 2009, which features a two-letter region code, followed by a four-digit numeric code, and a two-digit year code.But the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has said it will abolish displaying the year of registration on vehicle number plates from January 1, 2026.
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Shatta Wale claims he bought Lamborghini from the “street” as EOCO grants GH¢10m bail
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has granted dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, bail in the sum of GH¢10 million with two sureties to be justified.
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Methodist Church Ghana initiates moves to ensure rev ministers do not use 'unearned doctoral' titles
The Methodist Church Ghana, has initiated moves to ensure that reverend ministers and lay persons in the church do not use unearned doctoral titles.
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UTAG urges GTEC to intensify crackdown on fake degrees
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed its strong condemnation of the growing trend of individuals acquiring and parading honorary doctorate degrees and fraudulent academic certificates, often from unaccredited and questionable institutions.
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One week observance of the passing of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
Bogyawe at the Manhyia Palace is the centre of attraction today as thousands of mourners converge for the one-week observance of the passing of the 14th Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
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PAC sitting: Office of the Head of the Civil Service cited for infractions - Ordered to refund GH¢175,000
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked the Office of the Head of the Civil Service (OHCS) to refund an amount of GH¢175,000 within 30 days into the recovery accounts of the Auditor-General (AG).
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Shatta Wale granted GH₵10m bail after EOCO detention over Lamborghini case - Management
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has been granted bail of GH₵10 million with two sureties after being detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with a yellow Lamborghini Urus vehicle.
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Elmina’s second-largest fishing boat sinks, all crew survive
An inshore fishing vessel sank on Monday [August 18] at the Elmina coast shortly after setting off from the harbour for an expedition.
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WASSCE for School Candidates takes off smoothly
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC) yesterday (Wednesday) took off in earnest seamlessly for all candidates in second-cycle schools across the country with Oral English.
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PAC slams Office of Government Machinery - Officials arrive late at sitting
The Office of Government Machinery (OGM) came under heavy criticism from members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament for what the committee described as a poor representation of the Presidency during its consideration of the Auditor-General’s 2024 report.
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'Nicest judge in the world' Frank Caprio dies aged 88
US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said.
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Explosion of fake degrees - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Currently ongoing is an exercise by a Headmaster, who has decided to crack the whip on the widespread abuse of academic titles.
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Shatta Wale detained by EOCO over tax inquiry on luxury vehicle
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, known privately as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., was on Wednesday detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in connection with an inquiry into the tax obligations of a yellow Lamborghini.
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GAF receives $1m women’s body armor donation from U.S.
The United States government has donated women’s body armor valued at over $1 million to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) in a move aimed at strengthening the safety and effectiveness of female peacekeepers deployed in high-risk missions worldwide.
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BoG unveils tougher forex rules aimed at boosting cedi stability, confidence
The Bank of Ghana, has in a bid to strengthen currency stability and protect inward remittances, unveiled a tougher enforcement regime for the foreign exchange (FX) and remittance market, signalling a significant shift in how banks and payment service providers manage cross-border transactions.
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Africa must unite to facilitate economic growth - Jacob Zuma
A former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has urged countries on the continent to come together to chart a sustainable path to development and prosperity for their citizens.
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COCOBOD insists Ghanaian farmers earn the highest cocoa price in West Africa
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has dismissed suggestions that cocoa farmers in Ghana earn less than their counterparts in Côte d’Ivoire, stressing that Ghana currently pays the highest farmgate price in West Africa.
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National Service Person and beautician face court after abusive TikTok attack on President Mahama
Two women have appeared before an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly making offensive and abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama.