The city of Takoradi, often abuzz with vibrant radio waves and the spirited energy of morning commuters, fell into collective mourning on Friday, June 6, 2025. The day began like any other, until a devastating road traffic incident claimed the life of one of its most cherished media voices: Isaac Bonaray, known across the Western […]
In a striking and unapologetic commentary that has reignited political discourse within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has publicly questioned the legitimacy of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s continued aspiration to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. His remarks, made in a widely circulated video on June 8, 2025, underscore what
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The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam and a profound spiritual journey for millions of Muslims worldwide, was marred this year by a solemn tragedy involving the Ghanaian delegation. The Ghana Hajj Board has officially confirmed the deaths of seven Ghanaian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
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In a dramatic turn of events, the Court of Appeal has acquitted and discharged Yaw Asante Agyekum, a man who spent over 20 years in prison for allegedly conspiring with infamous Ghanaian armed robber Ataa Ayi. The court’s decision overturns a 35-year sentence handed down in December 2002. Agyekum, a mechanic by profession, was convicted
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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a final warning to all unlicensed gold traders: register by June 21, 2025, or face immediate legal action. GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, announced during a stakeholder meeting that there will be no further extensions after the already-extended deadline. The move is part of government efforts to clean up
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Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Accra West Region, is taking bold steps to eliminate illegal water connections, announcing plans to prosecute offenders who failed to regularize their usage. A recent audit uncovered nearly 1,500 illegal connections across 12 districts between late 2024 and early 2025. Despite a grace period and several reminders, over 800 individuals have
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Ghana’s campaign against illicit drugs has taken a significant leap forward with the graduation of a new batch of Narcotics Control Commission recruits from the Naval Recruit Training School at Nutekpor in the Volta Region. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, emphasized the critical role the graduates will play in
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At just 17, Akwasi Alhassan was a rising football star from Kwesimintsim, a suburb of Takoradi, dreaming of representing Ghana on the world stage. Today, at 53, he remains locked away in the Nsawam Medium Security Prison—a man forgotten by time, serving a life sentence for a grave mistake made in his youth. “Pray for
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A nationwide strike by nurses and midwives in Ghana is causing major disruptions in healthcare delivery across public hospitals, leaving thousands of patients without care. The strike, led by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has resulted in abandoned posts at hospitals and clinics, especially at Outpatient Departments (OPDs), where patients are being
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The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has voiced strong opposition to the government’s recent announcement to include private senior high schools in the Free SHS Programme. The government says the move is intended to expand access to secondary education and reduce overcrowding in public schools, but GNAT believes it could strain already limited educational
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