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VIDEO: Fire ravages Labone SHS girls’ dormitories; No casualties reported
Fire swept through three girls' dormitories at Labone Senior High School in Accra on Sunday afternoon, leaving one completely destroyed and two others partially damaged.
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Dampare should have retired voluntarily to preserve his dignity – Prof. Agyeman-Duah
Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah has criticised the handling of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare’s removal, arguing that he should have retired voluntarily to maintain his dignity.
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President Mahama’s X account hacked, used to promote crypto scam
The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that President John Dramani Mahama’s official X account (@JDMahama) has been hacked.
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See the full details of Ken Ofori-Atta's suit against the Special Prosecutor over 'wanted' declaration
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has taken legal action against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over its decision to declare him wanted.
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Ken Ofori-Atta takes legal action against OSP for declaring him wanted
Former Finance Minister Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has filed a lawsuit against the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and its head, Kissi Agyebeng, accusing them of unlawfully declaring him a wanted person.
The lawsuit, submitted to the Accra High Court on Thursday, March 13, 2025, seeks compensation and a declaration that the OSP’s actions infringed upon his fundamental human rights.
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Aggrey Memorial students sleeping in hallways: Call for urgent infrastructure
STUDENTS 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 facilities, noting that some students had resorted to sleeping in corridors which posed security challenges.
She said the congestion also left the students prone to communicable diseases.
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One person dead, another rescued from fatal accident at Gomoa Assin
A tragic accident on the Apam-Mankessim Highway at Gomoa Assin has resulted in one fatality, with another person rescued after being extricated, according to the Central Region Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).
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13 out of 100 Ghanaians have some form of kidney disease — Dr Tannor
There is a growing concern about the increasing rate of kidney diseases in Ghana with 13 out of 100 people believed to be having some form of kidney disease.
This translates to about four million of the over 30 million Ghanaians living with kidney diseases, a situation that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders.
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Ghana, Japan sign $13.44 million Grant agreement to improve power supply in Tamale
Ghana and Japan have signed a $13.44 million grant agreement aimed at improving power supply stability in Tamale and its surrounding areas.
The funding will be used to construct a primary power substation, which will help stabilize the power supply in the region.
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How Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy is changing treatment for joint pain, neuropathy and sexual health
Imagine a treatment that uses your body’s healing power to fix joint pain, improve movement, boost sexual health and ease nerve pain.
This is the promise of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a ground-breaking natural and safe approach that is changing how joint pain, nerve issues, erectile dysfunction (ED) and low libido in women are treated.
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New security heads appointed
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new security chiefs for the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
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Police need urgent reforms - President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms within the Ghana Police Service to address rising crime and to restore public trust in law enforcement.
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5 Die in clash between illegal timber loggers
A fatal confrontation between two alleged illegal timber-logging groups in the forest area of Sefwi Agyemadiem in the Juaboso District of the Western Region has resulted in the death of five people.
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Gender Ministry calls for swift justice on death of KNUST female student
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has condemned and unequivocally expressed its reservations about the death of Joana Deladem Yabani, a final-year Biological Sciences student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
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UEW withdraws 38 Students for poor performance
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has withdrawn 38 Level 100 students for failing to meet academic standards.
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COCOBOD — State control or full liberalisation?
The cocoa sector highlights in the just-presented Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget are extremely worrying.
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Weekend Talk: True love hurts
A lawyer wanted to know what the greatest commandment was.
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Vanuatu Kava: Natural remedy for stress, anxiety
Recently, I wrote extensively on how Sobolo could be developed to improve heart health and also generate revenue for Ghana.
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Dr Akuffo Dampare expresses gratitude to Ghanaians following exit as IGP
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians, the government, and the Ghana Police Service following the announcement of his replacement by COP Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
In a statement issued on March 14, 2025, Dr Dampare shared his deep appreciation for the overwhelming support he received from well-wishers across the country and beyond, especially in the 24 hours following his removal.
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Ugandan UN judge Lydia Mugambe convicted of trafficking at Oxford Crown Court in UK
A United Nations judge has been convicted of forcing a young woman to work as a slave.
Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe "took advantage of her status" over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment while forcing her to work as her maid and provide childcare for free.
The 49-year-old, who is also a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of conspiring to facilitate the commission of a breach of UK immigration law, facilitating travel with a view to exploitation, forcing someone to work, and conspiracy to intimidate a witness.
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New IGP Yohuno pledges integrity, transparency, and community engagement
The newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has affirmed that his leadership goes beyond holding a title, emphasising that it is a solemn responsibility requiring unwavering vigilance, integrity, and decisive action to ensure the security and well-being of citizens.
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Pastor Otabil urges strict law enforcement for national devt
The Chancellor of Central University, Rev. Dr Mensa Otabil, has said that the country’s laws must be enforced rigorously to engender discipline and positive results in the efforts at national development.
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Motivate staff to deliver on mandate — GJA
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on media organisations to adopt innovative measures to keep their respective staff motivated to deliver their critical mandate as the fourth estate of the realm.
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Mahama continues shake-up in security services; Replaces Heads of Fire, Prisons, and Immigration Services
President John Dramani Mahama has intensified his restructuring of Ghana’s security sector with the appointment of new heads for the Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), and Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).
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Auditor-General’s recoveries hit GH¢31.5m - Money transferred to Consolidated Fund
The Recoveries Account created by the Auditor-General to streamline the collection of disallowed unearned salaries and other recoverable funds has accumulated GH¢31.5 million as of the end of last month.