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02 Apr

Woman Who Allegedly Abandoned Baby At Zebilla Market Arrested

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The Bawku West District Police have arrested a young lady for allegedly abandoning her four-day-old baby at the Zebilla market. The suspect and her accomplice, who are siblings, were arrested at Kuloko, a suburb of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region. The Assembly Member for the Kuloko electoral area, Joseph Anaba, confirmed the arrest in an interview with Accra-based Citi News. Mr. Anaba revealed that the suspect conceived months earlier without knowing the identity of the father. The baby was found behind some shops on Friday, March 28, 2025, after a customer heard a cry while shopping. The…

01 Apr

Family Of Policeman Shot Dead At Abease Disappointed At Pace Of Justice

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The family of Police Constable Kennedy Ofori Boateng, who was shot dead at a police barrier at Abease has expressed disappointment in the Ghana Police Service over the pace used in their request to seek justice. The family is of the view that Kennedy’s murder has not been treated with much seriousness almost four months after the incident. The family has therefore urged the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohonu to expedite investigations into Kennedy’s death. Kennedy’s father, Nana Kyei Baffour Bosomprah, made the appeal during a press briefing at Fawohoyeden in the Ahafo Region. Nana Bosomprah…

01 Apr

Nkwanta conflict: Adele Queens, Women Appeal To Gov’t For Immediate Resolution

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The Adele Traditional Queens and women have appealed to the government to take immediate and decisive steps to resolve the ongoing conflict in the NKwanta Municipality of the Oti Region. Nkwanta conflict, which has escalated over the past three years, has led to significant unrest among the three main ethnic groups in the area: the Adele, Akyode and Challa. The Queen mothers emphasize that war brings only pain, especially for women and children, who suffer the most during such times. Speaking at a press conference, they acknowledged the impact of the conflict on women, who are vital to their families and communities,…

01 Apr

Jospong Group Explores Austria’s Waste-To-Energy And Apprenticeship Models

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A team from the Jospong Group of Companies has undertaken a knowledge transfer programme in Austria focused on waste-to-energy solutions and a national apprenticeship programme aimed at facilitating skill-based capacity building and training. The team which comprised researchers, circular economy experts, and learning & development professionals conducted a study tour of major recycling plants producing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) that meets the required standards for energy generation and as a substitute for fossil fuels. *Austrian Apprenticeship Programme* The team also understudied Austria’s apprenticeship model, a dual education system where students receive 80% hands-on training within companies and 20% vocational school instruction.…

31 Mar

Ashaiman: Police Arrest Two Suspects In Robbery Of Businessman

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The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for attacking and robbing a businessman at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region. One of the suspects, Karim Fatao, was apprehended on 26th February 2025, the same day as the robbery. The second suspect, Wonder Babanawo, who had been on the police wanted list for a series of robberies within Ashaiman and parts of Tema, was arrested on 29th March 2025. A statement signed by the Tema Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Stella Dede Dzakpasu, stated that a search on the suspects led to the retrieval…

31 Mar

Eid Ul-Fitr Festivities: Traders Take Advantage To Increase Prices

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As Muslims across the country prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, some traders have taken advantage of the festivities to increase prices, starting with rice, cooking oil, African print fabrics, meat and other food items. During a visit by The Mirror to the Makola and Madina markets in Accra last Tuesday and Wednesday, the products had seen increases in prices within the last week. The traders attributed the hikes mainly to increased demand and transportation costs, noting that currency depreciation, which used to be a major factor, had been stable for a while. A trader at the Makola Market, Amanda Yaovi,…

29 Mar

Suspected Pirates Attack Ghanaian Fishing Vessel, Capture Captain, Others

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The Ghana Navy has launched an investigation into a suspected pirate attack on the Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel, MENGXIN 1, which occurred in Ghanaian waters on the evening of Thursday, 27 March 2025. According to a press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces on Saturday March 29, the attack took place at approximately 5:53 PM when seven armed individuals boarded the vessel and fired warning shots. The sudden assault forced several crew members to seek refuge in a safe area on the ship. The pirates remained on board for about three hours, during which they assembled the crew on deck…

29 Mar

Parliament Passes Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025

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Despite criticism from the minority caucus, Parliament has passed the Ghana Gold Board Bill 2025, establishing the Gold Board on Friday, March 28. The Goldbod is seeking to regulate the gold industry, enhance transparency and traceability, and boost foreign exchange earnings. It will oversee the purchase, sale, and export of gold, generating revenue to stabilize the cedi. The Minority had argued that the bill promotes illegal mining activities, also known as ‘galamsey’, the house approved the bill by a majority decision. The Majority Leader Maham Ayariga, said on the floor of Parliament that “Mr. Speaker, this is a landmark legislation. And…

29 Mar

Bank of Ghana Will Soon Clean Up Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Sector – Dr Asiama

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The Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs) sector of Ghana’s financial sector needs to be cleaned up, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has said. Dr Asiama says that the BoG is currently in talks with the Ministry of Finance to ensure the sector is cleaned up. Answering questions during the 123rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press conference in Accra on Friday March 28, Dr Asiama said “You asked about the SDIs sector, yes, there has to be a cleanup of that sector, and we are engaging the Ministry of Finance, we are having some talks with…

28 Mar

Ashanti Region “Relegated” Under NDC Government – Paul Yandoh

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Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Yandoh, has launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing them of neglecting the Ashanti Region. Speaking on Wontumi Morning Show on Wontumi TV, Yandoh expressed disappointment and frustration over the region's treatment, citing the recent allocation of GH¢500,000 to support victims of an incident in Konongo Odumasi, compared to GH¢200 million donated to the Volta Region for tidal wave relief efforts. "This is a clear indication of the NDC's lack of interest in the welfare of the Ashanti Region. It's unacceptable that the region…