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Blaze at Suame Magazine Destroys Shops and Vehicles.

A raging fire broke out at Suame Magazine in Kumasi, leaving devastation in its wake as 25 shops and 34 vehicles were reduced to ashes. The fire, which erupted around 10 p.m. last Friday, is believed to have started due to an electrical fault in one of the shops.Despite efforts by the Ghana National Fire Service, many traders lamented the delayed response, arguing that the absence of a nearby fire station worsened the situation. Victims are now counting their losses, with some artisans left without any means of continuing their trade.The Suame industrial area has seen multiple fire incidents over the years, with traders calling for urgent measures to prevent further disasters.

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Accra Academy Student Caught Flogging Mates with Machete Handed to Police.

The management of Accra Academy has handed over a student to the police after a viral video showed him flogging his classmates with a machete. The school has assured parents and guardians that investigations are ongoing, both by the police and the school’s disciplinary committee.According to a statement from the school, the incident took place on January 17, 2025, but only came to the attention of authorities when the video surfaced online. The students involved, all of whom are day students, have been identified, and their parents have been contacted. The main perpetrator, along with three others, has been asked to stay away from the school pending further investigations.The school emphasized that the machete used in the act was brought from home and not acquired from the school premises. The case is still under review, and stakeholders will be informed […]

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Tragic Crash on Ho-Accra Road Claims Four Lives.

A fatal accident on the Ho-Accra road near Anum-Asikuma has claimed four lives after a Toyota RAV4 collided head-on with a Toyota Hiace mini-bus on Saturday, February 1, 2025.The drivers of both vehicles, along with two passengers, died on the spot. One of the deceased was identified as Justice Adjei, also known as Bob Marley, while efforts are ongoing to confirm the identities of the others.Eleven injured passengers were rushed to Peki Government Hospital for treatment. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when the RAV4 attempted to overtake another vehicle but crashed into the oncoming mini-bus. The impact left both vehicles severely mangled.Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the victims.

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Guntingli’s Mounting Waste Crisis: Residents Fear Health Disaster.

For years, the Guntingli community in the Yendi Municipality has been plagued by uncollected refuse dumps, posing serious health risks to residents. The area has at least four massive dump sites that have become breeding grounds for diseases, attracting flies and producing a foul stench that spreads through the neighborhood.Children have been spotted playing near the refuse, while some residents resort to open defecation at the sites. The wind frequently carries plastic waste across the community, worsening the situation.Locals have raised concerns about the potential outbreak of sanitation-related diseases. Baba Huzaimatu, a resident, lamented that the waste was contaminating water sources, making daily life unbearable. Another resident, Musah Latifa, whose shop is near one of the dump sites, expressed frustration over the persistent odor, urging authorities to intervene before the situation escalates.Despite repeated complaints, Assembly Member Mohammed Mahi Darifu stated […]

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Afenyo-Markin Alleges Drone Spying by ORAL Team.

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, led by Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, of deploying drones to conduct surveillance on his private properties.Speaking on JoyNews' The Probe on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Afenyo-Markin claimed that suspicious drone activity had been reported near his residences in Winneba, Abelenkpe, and other locations. He stated that despite these observations, he chose to remain silent, asserting that he has nothing to hide and that his properties were legally acquired.The Effutu MP disclosed that before Ablakwa’s vetting on January 31, they had a private discussion, during which he advised him to reconsider some of his approaches. However, he alleged that drone surveillance continued even after their conversation.Afenyo-Markin further dismissed claims that some of his Winneba properties belonged to the state, describing such allegations as politically motivated […]

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Afenyo-Markin Apologizes to Ablakwa’s Wife Over Vetting Remark.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has publicly apologized to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, and his wife after making remarks during a press conference that upset her. During the vetting process, Afenyo-Markin had alleged that Ablakwa was not originally scheduled for vetting and had been “smuggled in” with the help of Majority members. He also claimed Ablakwa’s wife was similarly brought into the vetting room, a statement that Ablakwa later said had deeply affected her.Realizing the impact of his words, Afenyo-Markin took the opportunity during the vetting session to issue an unconditional apology, acknowledging that he would also feel hurt if someone made similar remarks about his own wife. His apology comes amidst ongoing political tensions between the Minority and Majority in Parliament regarding the vetting process.

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ActionAid Donates Desks to Bono Schools to Improve Learning.

ActionAid Ghana has donated 260 desks worth GH¢100,000 to four underprivileged schools in the Tain and Banda districts of the Bono Region. The donation, funded by Italian donors, aims to address the severe shortage of classroom furniture, which had forced some students to sit on the floor or lie on their stomachs to write.The beneficiary schools include Hiamankyene Primary and JHS, Wiasekrom Basic School, and Bepoase Basic School in Tain, as well as Bofie Basic School in Banda. Three of the schools received 190 desks, while Bofie Basic got 70.During the presentation in Nsawkaw, Bono Regional Programme Officer Kwame Afram Denkyira emphasized the dire conditions observed during ActionAid’s monitoring visits. He noted that many students were using kitchen stools and plastic chairs from home, while those without had to study on the floor.ActionAid’s Country Director, John Nkaw, highlighted the organization’s […]

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156 Ghanaians Facing Imminent Deportation from the U.S. – Ablakwa.

Ghana’s Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that 156 Ghanaians are currently facing imminent deportation from the United States. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Ablakwa debunked earlier reports of a mass deportation of over 6,000 Ghanaians under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, clarifying that official communication from U.S. authorities puts the number at 156.Among them, approximately 40 individuals are set for expedited removal. Ablakwa highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified operations since Trump’s inauguration, leading to thousands of arrests and deportations of undocumented immigrants.The minister-designate emphasized the importance of Ghana’s diplomatic missions offering consular support to affected citizens. He proposed the creation of a consular fund to provide legal and humanitarian assistance for deportees, urging the Finance Ministry to allocate resources in the […]

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DVLA Unveils High-Security 2025 DV Plates.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has officially introduced the 2025 DV plates across all its offices in Ghana. These new plates come with enhanced security features, including holograms, watermarks, and QR codes, to prevent counterfeiting and ensure authenticity.According to DVLA CEO Julius Neequaye Kotey, this update is part of the authority’s efforts to improve vehicle registration through technology. The new plates are now available to vehicle owners, automobile dealers, and other stakeholders nationwide.The DVLA, in partnership with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, has also issued a warning against the illegal production and sale of counterfeit DV plates. Authorities are actively working to track down and prosecute offenders.DV trade plates are issued to unregistered vehicles that need to be on the road for specific purposes. The DVLA emphasized that these plates are […]

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Hanna Tetteh Appointed UN Special Envoy to Libya.

Ghana’s Hanna Serwaa Tetteh has been appointed as the United Nations Special Envoy to Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), replacing Senegal’s Abdoulaye Bathily. The announcement was made by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, pending approval by the UN Security Council.Tetteh, a former Ghanaian Foreign Minister, takes on the challenging role at a time when Libya remains politically divided between two rival governments. She will focus on fostering stability, overseeing planned elections, and addressing humanitarian concerns in the war-torn country.With vast experience in diplomacy, including serving as the UN Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Tetteh has received strong backing from the EU and the Arab League, who trust in her ability to navigate Libya’s complex political landscape.

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