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Vehicle Destroyed in Fire at Labone; No Casualties Reported
A vehicle was completely destroyed by fire at Labone in Accra on Sunday evening, July 5, 2026, prompting a swift response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). According to the GNFS, the Trade Fair Fire Station received a distress call through the Fire Maintenance Centre (FMC) at 7:11 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched a minute…
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GFA Denies Allegations of Pay-for-Call-Up Scheme, Threatens Legal Action
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has strongly denied allegations that it demands money from players in exchange for selection to the Black Stars, describing the claims as false, malicious, and damaging to the reputation of the country’s football governing body. In a statement, the GFA dismissed reports suggesting that players are required to pay for…
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Police Crack Down on Unauthorized Sirens and Illegal Vehicle Modifications in Ashanti Region
The Ghana Police Service has intensified its enforcement campaign against the unauthorized use of sirens, horns, strobe lights, improvised headlamps, and the illegal use of road shoulders and verges in the Ashanti Region. The special operation was carried out by the Ashanti Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at the Airport Roundabout and Santasi…
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Mahama Chairs National Security Council Meeting on Flood Response
Accra, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday chaired a meeting of the National Security Council to review the government’s response to the recent floods that affected seven regions across the country. According to a statement shared on the official Facebook page of Jubilee House, the Council received updates from the Post-Flood Mitigation Task…
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Vice President Calls for Citizen-Centred Public Service Delivery at Book Launch.
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on public institutions to place citizens at the centre of governance, urging public servants to ensure that service delivery reflects the Government’s Reset Agenda through professionalism, fairness, and responsiveness. The Vice President made the call when she joined well-wishers and stakeholders to launch Citizen Experience: A Reset…
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Roads Minister Says 28km of Peki Stretch on Eastern Corridor Road Must Be Rebuilt
PEKI, Ghana — July 8, 2026 Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agbodza has expressed disappointment over the condition of the Peki section of the Eastern Corridor Road, revealing that 28 kilometres of the road will have to be reconstructed despite the work having already been paid for. According to the Minister, the section failed to…
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UniMAC Makes Historic Move as Ernest Ofori Sarpong Becomes First-Ever Chancellor
In a landmark decision set to reshape its future, the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has appointed Special Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer Ernest Ofori Sarpong as its first Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment marks a major milestone in the university’s history, as UniMAC welcomes a prominent Ghanaian business leader…
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BREAKING: University of Ghana Issues Travel Ban on South Africa Over Rising Xenophobic Violence
The University of Ghana has issued a travel advisory restricting all staff and students from travelling to South Africa until further notice, following concerns over increasing reports of xenophobic violence. In a notice to the university community, authorities urged members of the institution to suspend any planned trips to South Africa as a precautionary measure…
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Ghana Declines Ramaphosa State Visit Over Xenophobic Attack Concerns.
The Government of Ghana has reportedly declined a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following the killing of a Ghanaian national and renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. According to Citi Newsroom, the decision comes after the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, who Ghanaian authorities say was…
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Champions Research-Led Development, Commends Progress of National Research Fund
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Champions Research-Led Development, Commends Progress of National Research Fund