President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence in the state of the nation as he prepares to leave office, declaring that he is leaving behind “a Ghana that is working.” He made this statement during his final State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament on Friday, 3 January,Continue Reading
The Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a tiler to 22 years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. Stephen Otu, 32, popularly known as Atta, pleaded guilty to the charge raised against him and begged the court to have mercy on him. However, the court presidedContinue Reading
National Security has issued a strict ban on drone operations in and around Black Star Square on January 7, 2025, the date of the Presidential Inauguration. The Ministry of National Security has announced a strict prohibition on the operation of all drones, including recreational and commercial drones, within the BlackContinue Reading
GCB Bank has announced the temporary closure of its Liberty Branch in Accra due to a fire outbreak at the Katamanto market. The decision is to prioritize the safety of bank staff, customers and assets. In a statement, GCB Bank assured its customers that measures have been put in placeContinue Reading
Thirteen fire tenders have been deployed in the Greater Accra Region to combat a fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market. The fire, which began around 1:00 a.m., has ravaged numerous shops within the market, causing significant destruction. Firefighters are working tirelessly to bring the situation under control and prevent furtherContinue Reading
In the early hours of January 2, 2025, a devastating fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, leaving traders in despair as they counted their losses. The market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of goods, was reduced to ashes in a matter of hours. The sceneContinue Reading
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has clarified its response to the devastating fire that engulfed the Kantamanto market, destroying over 100 shops. According to the GNFS, the close proximity of the shops made it easier for the fire to spread rapidly, resulting in extensive damage. This explanation comes inContinue Reading
The Koforidua Divisional Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl at Aberewa Nkwanta in the New Juaben South Constituency of the Eastern Region. The young girl drowned in a swimming pool at the Tonyx Hotel near Aberewa Nkwanta in Koforidua on Sunday while atContinue Reading
Marathon singer Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum was among those who visited the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace during the inaugural Awukudae celebration of the year on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. This visit served as an expression of gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Otumfuo duringContinue Reading
The Tema Region of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has suffered from a fire incident that has gutted parts of its major cables running behind the Lube Oil Company in Tema, in the Greater Accra Region. The fire, which was reportedly seen around 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024,Continue Reading