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Man jailed after piercing teen’s heart with knife
Man jailed after piercing teen’s heart with knife. A man who pierced a teenager’s heart with a knife has been jailed. The victim, who was attacked as he celebrated his birthday in Nottingham city centre, was left fighting for his life. Mohammed Ahmed-Altey denied his involvement but was found guilty of wounding with intent and…
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Two arrested for attempting to bribe officials over SHS placement.
Two arrested for attempting to bribe officials over SHS placement. Two persons have been arrested for reportedly offering bribes and attempting to influence the Senior High School (SHS) placement of their wards. This was disclosed by the Deputy National Coordinator of the Free SHS Secretariat, Dr. Belinda Glover, who cautioned that any attempt to manipulate…
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Germany Work Visa Application Process and Requirements
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Germany Work Visa Application Process and Requirements. The system of work visas in Germany by 2025 is a great opportunity for a good professional in any part of the world. Germany is also among the best options to individuals seeking to establish a successful career in Europe due to…
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WHO warns of contaminated India cough syrups
WHO warns of contaminated India cough syrups. The World Health Organisation on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging authorities to report any detection of these medicines in their countries to the health agency. The WHO said the affected medicines are specific batches of Coldrif from Sresan…
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Former National Service boss charged with 14 counts of stealing, causing financial loss,
Former National Service boss charged with 14 counts of stealing, causing financial loss. Former Executive Director of National Service Authority (NSA), Osei Assibey Antwi has been slapped with 14 counts of stealing and causing financial loss to the state to tune of over GHC500 million. This is contained in a suit filed by the Attorney-General…
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Spain Work Visa Application Process, Types, and Eligibility Criteria
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Spain Work Visa Application Process, Types, and Eligibility Criteria. The Spain work visa procedure is a systematic but open pathway for professionals who are hoping to get new work prospects in Europe. From landing a job application to receiving a residence card, all the procedures must be done in…
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United Kingdom (UK) Charity Worker Visa Application Process and Requirements.
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. United Kingdom (UK) Charity Worker Visa Application Process and Requirements. The UK Charity Worker Visa is one of the opportunities that offer individuals who wish to make a difference by serving in the UK voluntarily. It will enable you to be affiliated with credible charities, have international experience, and…
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Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s Lawyer withdraws from $2m sky train case.
Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s Lawyer withdraws from $2m sky train case. The trial of former Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) Board Chairman, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, took an unexpected turn on Monday when his lawyer withdrew from the ongoing $2 million Sky Train case over a misunderstanding with his client. Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi and the fund’s Chief Executive Officer,…
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Police arrest 10 for creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud customers.
Police arrest 10 for creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud customers. The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested ten suspects for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting customers. The initial six suspects — identified as Wonder Sakpiti, Sedinam Amaglo, Godsway…
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Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) set to resume crude oil refining after nearly a decade of dormancy
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) set to resume crude oil refining after nearly a decade of dormancy. The Corporate Affairs Officer at Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and National Communications Team Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Mahama, has announced that the refinery is set to resume crude oil refining operations by the end of…
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GES to phase out double-track system by 2027
GES to phase out double-track system by 2027. The Deputy Director-General for Quality and Access at the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Munawaru Issahaque, has announced that the Service is working closely with leading university professors and the Minister of Education to phase out the double-track system by 2027. Speaking in an interview with Citi…
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15 dead, including 11 children, after boat capsizes on Volta Lake; Kete Krachi Oti Region
15 dead, including 11 children, after boat capsizes on Volta Lake; Kete Krachi Oti Region. The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has confirmed a fatal boat disaster on the Volta Lake near Kete Krachi, resulting in a devastating loss of lives. The incident is said to have occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at approximately 1:30…
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Keio University Japan ADB Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded).
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Keio University Japan ADB Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded). Do you want to study in Japan on a Fully Funded Scholarship? A rain of Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarships in Japanese Universities for International students. ADB offers a fully funded Master’s degree scholarship at Keio University. Candidates are requested to…
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Finland Aalto University Master’s Scholarships 2026 for International Students
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Finland Aalto University Master’s Scholarships 2026 for International Students. Are you planning to study in Finland? Aalto University, one of Finland’s top-ranked research institutions, is now opening applications for its Master’s programs starting in Autumn 2026. This guide explains everything you need to know about Aalto University Master’s admissions…
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Nurse queried over abusive remarks against the Health Minister.
Nurse queried over abusive remarks against the Health Minister. A staff nurse identified as Ms. Bernice Aboagye has been issued a query letter by her employers after she was captured in a viral video using abusive and inappropriate language against the Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh. According to the letter, the nurse’s conduct has sparked…
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China accuses the US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat.
China accuses the US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat. Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is “a typical example of US double standards”, China’s government has said. A Commerce Ministry spokesperson also said China could introduce its own unspecified “countermeasures” if the US President carries out his…
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2,470 Ghanaians in U.S. ICE detention awaiting deportation
2,470 Ghanaians in U.S. ICE detention awaiting deportation. A total of 2,470 Ghanaian nationals is currently being held in detention facilities across the United States awaiting deportation, according to new figures from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The number represents one of the highest on record for Ghana and underscores the growing impact of…
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Two arrested for robbery and killing of 20-year-old at Tweapease-Aboo
Two arrested for robbery and killing of 20-year-old at Tweapease-Aboo Police in the Ashanti South Region have arrested two men in connection with the robbery and murder of 20-year-old Kofi Mensah at Tweapease-Aboo. The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye were arrested following sustained intelligence-led operations. The police operation took place following a…
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School Feeding Programme to cover over 1,000 pupils in rural public basic schools
School Feeding Programme to cover over 1,000 pupils in rural public basic schools. In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing nutritional support for education, the National School Feeding Programme is set to broaden its reach to include over 1,000 students from non-beneficial public basic schools in rural communities nationwide. Currently serving more than four million…
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Juaboso Government Hospital to be expanded to 120-bed capacity.
Juaboso Government Hospital to be expanded to 120-bed capacity. Juaboso Government Hospital is poised for significant upgrades, with plans to expand its capacity to 120 beds. The announcement comes after a promise made earlier this year by the Minister of Health, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament for Juaboso. The government of Ghana,…
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How to apply for a loan using the Teachers Fund digital platform (Teachers’ Fund Mobile)..
How to apply for a loan using the Teachers Fund digital platform (Teachers’ Fund Mobile)… Application Process #01 Log in to the Teachers Fund app using your staff ID and PIN. Please, if you aren’t registered on the app, then you must register first before you can log in. Navigate to the loan section and…
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UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products
UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products. A new study conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has uncovered alarming levels of lead contamination in everyday products across Ghana, posing serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women. The…
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One dead, three injured in armed robbery attack on Metro Mass bus.
One dead, three injured in armed robbery attack on Metro Mass bus. A Metro Mass Transit bus traveling from Bunkpurugu to Tamale was attacked by armed robbers in the early hours of Friday, 10th October 2025, resulting in the death of one person and gunshot injuries to three others. The tragic incident occurred around 2:27…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Program: Apply Now to Join the Biggest Team in Football History
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Program: Apply Now to Join the Biggest Team in Football History. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Volunteer Program is officially open, offering football fans around the globe a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play their part in the world’s biggest sporting event. With three host countries…
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Peru Congress Impeached President Dina Boluarte, successor vows ‘war on crime’
Peru Congress Impeached President Dina Boluarte, successor vows ‘war on crime’ Peru’s lawmakers swore in Congress chief Jose Jeri as the country’s new president less than an hour after unanimously voting to remove President Dina Boluarte, amid growing anger over rising crime and accusations of corruption. One of the world’s least popular leaders was ousted…
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GTEC has instructed Mr Ken Ashigbey to cease using his ‘Dr’ title because it is invalid.
GTEC has instructed Mr Ken Ashigbey to cease using his ‘Dr’ title because it is invalid. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Kenneth Ashigbey, to immediately cease using the title “Dr.” after declaring his doctoral certificate from the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) invalid.…
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Tema Police bust human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate in Ashaiman.
Tema Police bust human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate in Ashaiman. The Tema Regional Police Command has dismantled what it says has been a major human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate operating from Peace Land in Ashaiman. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects and the rescue of seven Nigerian nationals who had…
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Allegation of corruption hits Computerized School Placement System
Allegation of corruption hits Computerized School Placement System. Allegations of corruption are once again casting a dark shadow over Ghana’s Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS). This time, it’s coming from within the labor front. The General Secretary of the Construction and Building Materials Workers Union (CBMWU), Richard Asamoah, is calling out what he describes as…
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NSS2025 Registration: Guidelines on how to resolve registration challenges of prospective national service personnel
NSS2025 Registration: Guidelines on how to resolve registration challenges of prospective national service personnel. The National Service Authority (NSA) has issued guidelines to help prospective national service personnel who are facing difficulty in registering for national service. The NSA on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 announced the opening of the National Service Portal, cancelling all registrations…
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Court convicts former police officer for false pretense
Court convicts former police officer for false pretense. The Ashaiman District Court has convicted 54-year-old Kofi Boakye Frimpong, a former public officer, for falsely pretending to be a police officer in active service. The court, presided over by Derick Pardden Eshun, convicted him on his own plea of guilty to the charge of falsely pretending…
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