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A video circulating on social media has raised concerns about the water quality at the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East region of Ghana.  The video indicates that the water at the popular tourist attraction has been contaminated due to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey. However, the …

Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has firmly stated that Ghana will introduce a virtual high school at the beginning of the upcoming academic year. He stated that the Virtual Senior High School(SHS) will initially enroll 10,000 students nationwide. He announced this at the unveiling of the Ghana Knowledge …

The government has declared the cancellation of the mining contracts of FGR Bogoso Prestea Mining Limited, based on advice from the Minerals Commission and the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, issued a statement on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, declaring the …

Ghanaian hiplife star, Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru NKZ, has secured a significant victory in the University of Ghana Student Representative Council (SRC) presidential elections. Guru, alongside his running mate Jeffery Adu-Yeboah, garnered 9,455 votes out of a total of 18,659 valid votes cast, winning 50.7% of the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other important parties that they are aware of its dedication to creating a trustworthy and strong list of voters. After receiving a petition from the NDC leadership following their protest, the Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations at …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has fired the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect, according to JoySports. According to reports, the decision comes after CAF revoked the license of Baba Yara Sports Stadium for hosting international matches. JoySports reported on Monday that President …

A report by the Bank of Ghana(BoG) on Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions(SDIs) has revealed that more and more of their staff are involved in fraudulent activities. According to graphic.com.gh, the 2023 Fraud Report shows an increase in the number of fraud cases involving workers; staff-related fraud from banks and …

The President of the National Fisheries Association, Richter Nii Armah Amarfio, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will look into any unlawful and dishonest activities occurring in the premix fuel value chain. He alleged that in 2017, members of the NPP diverted premix fuel, but no one has been …

The music mogul was arrested in Manhattan on Monday following a grand jury indictment. The indictment charges Combs with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. In relation to Diddy’s racketeering charges, the indictment states that law enforcement officers seized “Freak Off supplies,” including narcotics and more …

Following their expulsion by the university, four Ghanaian students at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, USA, were taken into custody by the Northampton County Corrections Department. They are accused of obtaining false documents, stealing services, and uttering counterfeit documents. The students—named Otis Opoku, Evans Oppong, Henry Dabuo, and Cyrilstan Nomobon Sowah-Nai—appeared …