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Hwidiem attack on NAIMOS team: Asutifi North MP denies inciting youth
The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has denied claims that he incited young people during an encounter between residents and a military team from the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat in Hwidiem on Saturday [November 1, 2025].
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Ghana and Germany agree on stronger regional response to terrorism in West Africa
President John Dramani Mahama has called for the creation of a new platform to engage Sahel states in joint security efforts against violent extremism, describing instability in the sub-region as “a cancer” that will spread if not tackled collectively.
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Germany commits €65 million to support youth employment and energy projects in Ghana
Germany has pledged €65 million [about GH¢823 million], to support Ghana’s development cooperation in youth employment, renewable energy, and technical training.
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Compound interest on student loans unfair to jobless graduates; government to review policy – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the compound interest charged on student loans as unfair to unemployed graduates and said the government is reviewing the repayment structure to ease their financial burden.
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Upper East: Immigration officer killed, another injured in armed attack at Tempane
A tragic armed attack on Sunday night at Nangani in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region has led to the death of one officer from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS). Another officer is in critical condition.
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Robbers kill taxi driver at Ngleshie Amanfro near Kasoa
Some unknown persons at Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, suspected to be armed robbers, have killed a taxi driver.
The incident happened last Friday at an area known as American Farm at Nglehsie Amanfro.
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Hwidiem attack on NAIMOS boss, team: IGP directs CID headquarters to take over investigations
The Inspector General of Police has directed that the CID headquarters should take over investigations in the attack on the boss of NAIMOS and his team at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region at the weekend.
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EOCO, Minerals Commission probing mining companies over revenue leakages:
The Minerals Commission is embarking on an audit of top mining companies across the country to tighten regulatory oversight and recover potentially lost revenue.
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Why brushing teeth twice a day is not always best
We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure.
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Trust in Cedi crucial for economic stability — Veep
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has underscored the need for citizens to build trust in the national currency, the cedi, in order to sustain the economic gains that have been achieved.
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Volta’s quiet success vs Nile’s noisy stand-off - What Ghana can teach about transboundary water
If climate change is the stress test for international river governance, West Africa’s Volta Basin Authority (VBA) is quietly passing, and the world should take note.
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Students Loan Fund urges tertiary institutions to admit PWDs without demanding fees
The Students' Loans Trust Fund (SLTF) has asked public tertiary institutions to admit eligible persons with disabilities (PWDs) without demanding fees.
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German President in Ghana for three-day state visit
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Accra on Sunday evening for a three-day state visit to Ghana.
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The church should be bold to take direction on who leads Ghana — Ken Agyapong
The church should be bold to come out and take directions on who should lead this country, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Ken Ohene Agyapong has said.
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Two arrested over murder of 15-year-old housekeeper at Aduman
The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the robbery and murder of a 15-year-old housekeeper at Aduman in the Kodie Municipality.
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Ghana Armed Forces extends recruitment deadline
The Ghana Armed Forces has extended the deadline for its ongoing recruitment exercise by one week following technical challenges on its online recruitment portal.
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Relationships: Fear, the unseen killer
Today, majority of partners are in painful and lifeless relationships because they live in fear, a protective mechanism of the unconscious mind against what may go wrong with you.
This includes harm, isolation, depression, neglect and abuse.
Studies show there are five top failures in relationships. The first is the fear of rejection or break up.
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Is it mandatory to keep fire extinguishers?
DEAR Mirror Lawyer, Is it mandatory for owners of commercial and private vehicles to fit fire extinguishers, a first aid kit, and an advanced warning triangle in conspicuous parts in their vehicles?
I am asking this question because the Police on some of our major roads have taken to harassing drivers without this equipment, even where they are placed in the boot of the vehicles.
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Sacks of cassava rot at CMB market due to low sales
For the past seven months, cassava sellers at the CMB Market in the Central Business District of Accra have experienced low sales, leaving many of them with bags of unsold cassava.
Sellers from various parts of the city, who frequent the market to buy on a wholesale basis, said many families were no longer eating fufu as they used to.
This disruption in sales was revealed during three days of interaction between The Mirror and some cassava traders at the CMB market, starting last Wednesday.
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New national school leadership standards developed
The Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Education Prof George K.T. Oduro has touted Ghana’s commitment to efficient educational leadership in the school environment.
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FDA bans Omama Herbal Mixture after tests revealed dangerous drug adulteration
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revoked the marketing authorisation of Omama Herbal Mixture after laboratory analyses confirmed that the product had been adulterated with prescription-only medicines.
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NPP condemns Asante Akim MP over tribal comment against Bawumia
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned what it describes as a “despicable and divisive” comment made by the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim South, Kwaku Asante Boateng, against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
In an interview with Adom TV, the MP reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Dr Bawumia, insisting he is unfit to lead the party.
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People and Places: The Awomefia; Togbi Sri III
In the heart of the Anlo Traditional Area in the Volta Region stands the Awomefia, a revered institution embodying ancient tradition and modern leadership.
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Digital Realty opens large data center in Accra
Digital Realty, a global real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates carrier-neutral data centers worldwide, has commissioned Ghana’s first and largest data center, ACR2, in Accra.
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New L.I. to stop mining in forest reserves laid in Parliament
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has laid a new legislative instrument (L.I. 2505) in Parliament to prevent mining in forest reserves.