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Loan apps cyberbullying on the rise, avoid signing up – Cyber Security Authority warns

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the general public against signing up for digital lending mobile applications (Apps) following a resurgence in cases...

Mop up of one teacher one laptop distribution underway, 280,000 distributed so far

The government has so far distributed a total of 280,903 laptops to teachers across the country. This means 34,562 laptops are yet to be distributed...

Ambulance case: Why Richard Jakpa was dismissed from Armed Forces

In the ongoing ambulance trial at the High Court in Accra, evidence has been introduced regarding businessman Richard Jakpa's dismissal from the Ghana Armed...

Former KNUST Publishing Studies Head honoured by German State Parliament

The German State Parliament has honoured the former head of the Department of KNUST Publishing Studies for his immense contribution to the promotion of...

China finds something strange in sample retrieved from moon

Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analysing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020. They found naturally occurring "few-layer...

Majority Leader warns NPP against infighting over Bawumia’s running mate selection

Parliament's Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and supporters to avoid internal conflicts as the party...

Richard Jakpa’s 2007 military dismissal letter cited as evidence in ongoing ambulance trial

It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in...

Masked robbers attack cocoa clerk, steal GH¢ 100,000 cash and electronics

A cocoa purchasing clerk, Lucas Osei, 41, is fighting for his life at St. Francis Xavier Hospital after a brutal robbery at his home...

2024 BECE: Education Director calls on WAEC to stem leakage questions

The Sunyani West Municipal Director of Education in charge of Sports and Culture, Joe Appiah, has called on the West African Examination Council (WEAC)...

Mr Logic in court over fraud

Christopher Nelson, aka Mr Logic, a musician, has appeared before a Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding an American of $21,000 and GHC48,000. Nelson is...

Ambulance case: Tape was not recorded at Justice Kulendi’s house – Jakpa claims

Businessman Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, has clarified that the alleged tape recording involving himself and the Attorney...

AG lacks character, he’s concerned about the end – Richard Jakpa

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, has said the Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, lacks integrity. According to him, a close...

GRIDCo apologises for power cuts, blames it on major system disturbance

The Ghana Grid Company LTD, (GRIDCo) has notified the public that the current power cuts experienced in Accra and other parts of the country...

Ambulance trial: Protestors besiege Law Court Complex to support Ato Forson

On Thursday, June 27, a protest took place at the High Court in connection with the ongoing ambulance purchase trial involving Minority Leader Dr....

NDC’s Anim Piesie survives near fatal accident [Audio]

A communication team member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bernard Anim Piesie was involved in a near-fatal accident on the Aburi-Accra road. According to...

Deputy AG urges ‘all hands on deck’ approach to combat human trafficking

Poverty, lack of education, and interference from persons in high offices, including traditional authorities and politicians, have been identified as major factors hindering Ghana’s...

MP calls for justice in Keta landlord’s death case

The Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has urged the Keta Divisional Police Command, the Municipal Chief Executive, the Interior Minister,...

‘Dumsor’ interrupts Thursday’s Ambulance procurement trial

In an unexpected turn of events, the ongoing ambulance procurement trial suffered some disruptions due to frequent power outages, commonly known as "dumsor." The intermittent...

Photos from ambulance purchase trial

Prosecution is cross examining the 3rd accused, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing ambulance purchase trial. The Minority leader of Parliament Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is...

NSMQ2024: ADISCO are champions of Central Region; third time in a roll

Adisadel College is the new National Science and Maths Quiz champion of the Central Region. It is a hat-trick performance for the zebras. They have defeated...

A/R: Murder of Otumfuo’s Akyempimhene, 8 other cases affected by Jurors’ strike

The murder case involving Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s Akyempimhene and eight other murder and rape cases at the High Court in Kumasi have ground to...

Ambulance case: Court admits into evidence Jakpa’s ‘dismissal’ letter from the army

In a significant development in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, the Deputy Attorney General (AG), Alfred Tuah-Yeboah on Thursday, June 27, tendered into evidence...

10,000 farmers in 3 districts enrolled on PFJ phase II

Over 10,000 smallholder farmers in the Sekyere South, Ejura Sekyedumasi and Atebubu-Amantin districts in the Ashanti and Bono East regions have partnered with Integrity...

Ambulance case: Jakpa denies approaching Big Sea for purchase of ambulances after parliamentary approval

In the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa, the third accused person, has refuted allegations that he approached Big Sea for the purchase of...

Man jailed 10 years for banking fraud

A man who operated a financial institution without a license from the Bank of Ghana and defrauded many people of huge sums of money...

Godfred Dame takes over cross-examination of Jakpa

Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken over the cross-examination of the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa from his...

Lighthouse Chapel defamation suit: Manasseh Azure undergoes cross examination

Manasseh Azure, an investigative journalist, received a barrage of queries in court regarding his journalism training, his legal knowledge and multiple allegations he made...

Nhyira FM’s Obra Show rescues lady from despair

Nhyira FM, a leading radio station based in Kumasi, has rescued an 18-year-old lady from her state of despair in burying her late mother. Benedicta’s...

Chief of Kwawu Kwamang declares war on illegal miners

Chief of Kwawu Kwamang, Nana Owusu Sasu Bediatuo II has declared war against illegal miners who invade the community’s lands. Kwawu Kwamang, in the Kwawu...

Accra College of Education students lament as CETAG strike takes a heavy toll

Students at the Accra College of Education are enduring the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). The strike, declared...

NSMQ 2024: Apam SHS painfully defeats Mfantsipim; Wesley Girls and Ghana National all qualify to C/R regional finale

Apam Senior High School (SHS) has defeated the one-time Regional champion and two-time National champion, Mfantsipim Senior High School. Mfantsipim’s contest against four other schools;...

Family blames Suhum Hospital for miner’s death, allegedly assaults staff

The Police have initiated an investigation into an alleged attack on the staff of Suhum Government Hospital by the family of a deceased patient. The...

Yango and Guinness launch a nationwide ‘’Don’t Drink and Drive’’ Campaign

International ride-hailing service, Yango has partnered with Guinness Ghana PLC to launch a nationwide “Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign, aimed at promoting road safety...

Prosecution to continue cross examination of Richard Jakpa

Prosecution will this afternoon continue to cross-examine the 3rd accused person, Richard Jakpa in the ongoing ambulance procurement case for which the Minority Leader...

It was horrible – Nii Lante Vanderpuye on Kenya protest

Member of Parliament for the Odododiodioo Constituency, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has given a first-hand account of the moment anti-tax protesters in Kenya invaded...

Prosecution in Lilwin’s case awaits advice from A-G

The Asokore Mampong District Court hearing the case involving actor, Kwadwo Nkansah popularly known as Lilwin has adjourned the matter to July 29, 2024. When...

Accident survivor gives chilling account [Video]

https://youtu.be/b3nGLpobMVQ?t=5703 Grace Akosua Asamoah, a survivor of an accident on the Jukwa-Cape Coast Highway in the Central region has given a chilling account. The accident she...

Policeman killed in robbery at Ahodwo

The Ghana Police Service has announced the death of an officer in a robbery incident that occurred at Ahodwo, a suburb of Kumasi in...

Increase ¢1.5bn bailout – Aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers appeals to govt

Customers of the Aggrieved Customers of defunct Gold Coast Fund Management (ACGCFM) have lauded the steps initiated by the government to pay victims of...

One arrested in connection with robbery that led to death of policeman

One person has been arrested in connection with the robbery incident at Ahodwo in the Ashanti region that claimed the life of a Policeman. The...