26 h. ago NSS scandal: Richard Sumah urges NIB to act swiftly against Gifty Oware

Leading member of the Movement for Change and business consultant, Richard Sumah, has called on the nation’s security agencies to take immediate action in the National Service Scheme (NSS) scandal, as a key suspect, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has returned to the country.

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34 h. ago NDC officials resist seizure of galamsey equipment as government team faces hostile reactions

A government advisory team on a fact-finding mission to assess the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) faced stiff resistance in parts of the Western and Central regions as they immobilised and seized equipment.

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46 h. ago 66 galamseyers arrested in joint operation at Tilli forest reserve in Upper East

About 66 illegal miners have been apprehended in a joint military and police operation at the Tilli Forest in the Upper East Region.

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63 h. ago Aban Papa Aba Ampa – Netizens React as Roads Minister Orders Closure of ‘Death Trap’ Atwima Mponua Bridge

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has ordered for the closure of a ‘death trap’ bridge in the Ashanti Region that recently went viral on social media. A viral video from last week showed the Atwima Mponua Bridge which traverses the Offin River. Residents of the area complained about the sorry state ... Read more The post Aban Papa Aba Ampa – Netizens React as Roads Minister Orders Closure of ‘Death Trap’ Atwima Mponua Bridge appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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3 d. ago Illegal miners block River Ankobra, turn it into a stagnant pool

Illegal miners have blocked the River Ankobra at multiple points in Prestea-Hemang and Awodua, Western Region, preventing its natural flow.

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5 d. ago WHO says water contamination suspected in Congo village hit by illness 

Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it's too early for a definitive conclusion.

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5 d. ago Prime Suspect in KNUST Student’s Murder, Daniel Tuffuor Remanded Into Custody Until March 17th

Daniel Tuffuor, the 21-year-old Level 400 Biological Sciences student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been remanded into custody following his first court appearance at the Prempeh District Court. Tuffour, the boyfriend of deceased student Joana Deladem Yabani, is the prime suspect in her tragic murder. At the first court ... Read more The post Prime Suspect in KNUST Student’s Murder, Daniel Tuffuor Remanded Into Custody Until March 17th appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago Mahama Demands Arrests, Asset Freezes in NSS Fraud Scandal as Suspects Flee Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/President John Dramani Mahama has ordered law enforcement agencies to pursue and arrest individuals implicated in a massive National Service Scheme (NSS) ghost-name scandal, warning that suspects believed to have fled the country will face international warrants. In his first State of the Nation Address to Parliament, Mahama also directed authorities to freeze all assets […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-arrests-asset-freezes-in-nss-fraud-scandal-as-suspects-flee-ghana/

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6 d. ago Suspected killer of KNUST student remanded in prison custody for 2 weeks

The suspect in the alleged murder of a final year student of KNUST has been remanded in prison custody for two weeks.

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6 d. ago Mobile Money Vendor Fatally Ambushed in Ashanti Region Night Attack

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-vendor-fatally-ambushed-in-ashanti-region-night-attack/A 33-year-old mobile money operator, Augustine Mensah, was stabbed and shot dead late Tuesday in a suspected targeted attack at Manso-Asaman, Ashanti Region, sparking fear among residents and traders. The assailants ambushed Mensah moments after he responded to a customer’s transaction request near the Danyame River, leaving his body bloodied and abandoned in the darkness. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mobile-money-vendor-fatally-ambushed-in-ashanti-region-night-attack/

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6 d. ago Deadly illness in Congo may be malaria, health officials say

A condition that has killed at least 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo this month is suspected to be malaria or food poisoning, local health officials said on Thursday.

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6 d. ago Mahama Orders Nationwide Manhunt, Asset Freezes in NSS Corruption Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/President John Mahama has launched a sweeping pursuit of suspects implicated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) financial scandal, directing security agencies to declare fugitives wanted and freeze their assets. During his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, Mahama vowed that those responsible for siphoning state funds would face “swift and unrelenting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/

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6 d. ago Madina NDC Congratulates Kenzo, Praises Mahama for Choosing Competence and Experience to Man Affairs of VRA

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/madina-ndc-congratulates-kenzo-praises-mahama-for-choosing-competence-and-experience-to-man-affairs-of-vra/The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Madina Constituency has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Kenzo on his appointment as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority (VRA). The party also commended president John Dramani Mahama for his commitment to selecting competent and experienced individuals to lead critical national institutions. In a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/madina-ndc-congratulates-kenzo-praises-mahama-for-choosing-competence-and-experience-to-man-affairs-of-vra/

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7 d. ago Kpebu, Ashigbey renew calls to prosecute Akonta Mining, Chairman Wontumi

Anti-Galamsey campaigners Martin Kpebu and Ing. Kenneth Ashigbey, have re-petitioned the Director General of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Ghana Police Service for an update on investigations into the illegal mining activities of Akonta Mining Ltd and calls for the prosecution of its directors.

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7 d. ago Western Region GJA damns attack on journalists by illegal miners at Breman Adomanya Forest

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Western Region Chapter has expressed full solidarity with Theophilus Akwasi Agyei Annim of Citi News, Henry Emil Fynn of Angel TV, and Jacob Adu-Baah of ABC News GH/Rok FM, following the violent attack they endured while reporting on the destruction of the Breman Adomanya Forest by illegal miners (galamsey) on […]

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7 d. ago Court remands suspect in fatal shooting at Nungua enstoolment ceremony

The District Court has remanded suspect Samuel Adjei into police custody in connection with a fatal shooting incident that occurred during an enstoolment ceremony at Nungua on Saturday, February 22.

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7 d. ago Renewed galamsey fight: Make your presence felt – Veep to MPs from mining communities

The Vice President of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has commissioned the Members of Parliament, particularly those from mining areas, to make their presence felt urgently in the government’s renewed fight against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.

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8 d. ago Tree Crops Authority meets Bono Regional Minister to boost cashew industry, tackle galamsey

The minister emphasised that those caught engaging in illegal mining activities would face the full force of the law and reaffirmed his commitment to combating galamsey in order to protect farmlands and ensure the long-term sustainability of tree crops in the region.

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8 d. ago Sokoban Krofrom Palace in Ashanti region raided, black stool stolen

Suspected robbers have invaded the Sokoban Krofrom Palace in the Ashanti Region, bolting with the traditional ‘black stool’ and other valuable items.

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8 d. ago Civil Society Group dismisses claims of mismanagement and corruption against VRA

The Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG) has refuted allegations against the Volta River Authority (VRA) and its Acting CEO, Ing. Edward Obeng-Kenzo, stating that their independent investigation has found no evidence to support claims of corruption, financial mismanagement, or discrimination at the organization.

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