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Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years. The 69-year-old said that “by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity.” Speaking …

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22-Year-Old Drowns in Abandoned Galamsey Pit at Juaboso

A 22-year-old man, Jebril Hamidu, has been found dead after reportedly drowning in an abandoned galamsey pit in Juaboso, Western North Region. According to police reports, on the morning of June 1, 2025, at about 9:00 AM, Hamidu Azumah and Abednego Anyim, both residents of Sefwi Antobia, informed the Juaboso …

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Chairman Wontumi visits National Headquarters of NPP

A video has emerged of the embattled Chairman of the NPP for the Ashanti Region, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, in a hale and hearty mood. The embattled regional chairman was released yesterday after meeting a 50 million bail condition by EOCO after spending five days in their custody. While in custody, …

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Lightning kills four children at Awaso

A lightning strike at Awaso in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality this evening has resulted in the tragic death of four children, with one other critically injured. According to Kennedy Ayitey Wisdom, Assembly Member for Awaso Centre, the children were playing football on a ceremonial ground at the Awaso Compound …

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OSP dismisses purported medical report on Ken Ofori-Atta

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has discredited a purported medical report suggesting that former Finance Minister Mr. Kenneth Ofori-Atta is medically unfit to travel.   The office has stated categorically that it has not received any such report from Mr Ofori-Atta or his legal representatives. The disputed document, …

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KMA vows strict enforcement of 15% transport fare reduction

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has launched a citywide enforcement exercise to ensure full compliance with the newly approved 15% reduction in public transport fares, following an agreement between transport operators and the Ministry of Transport. Speaking to the Kumasi Mail, Randy Wilson, KMA’s Urban Transport Director, emphasized that the …

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Anger as Zimbabwe leader approves new radio levy for motorists

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all motorists to buy a radio license before acquiring vehicle insurance. There has been an outcry from some motorists as they will now have to pay $92 annually in order to listen to the radio in their …

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2,637 missing ECG containers traced at Tema Port – Investigation reveals

2,637 missing ECG containers traced at Tema Port—Investigation reveals A joint investigative committee has traced a total of 2,637 previously unaccounted-for containers consigned to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), far exceeding the initially reported 1,300. In an interview with 3News.com, the Spokesperson and Head of Communications for the Ministry …

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Govt to extend free SHS policy to private schools next academic year

This was disclosed during the announcement of the revised guidelines for the selection of schools for candidates preparing to write the upcoming Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Under the new guidelines, candidates will now be allowed to select seven schools, up from the previous six choices. The selection process is …

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Woman who stole church TV at Military barracks jailed 12 months

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 24-year-old woman to 12 months’ imprisonment for stealing a 50-inch television (TV) at Teshie Military Barracks in Accra.   Mawuena Tamakloe was convicted and sentenced after she pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful entry and stealing a TV valued at GH¢8,900. The court …

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Wontumi picked up by EOCO on his way from CID interrogation

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as “Wontumi,” has been arrested by officials from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO). This came shortly after leaving the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra. Chairman Wontumi had been at the CID headquarters for further questioning …

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Chairman Wontumi granted bail after CID interrogation

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has been released by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.   Chairman Wontumi, as he is popularly known, left the premises of the security agency accompanied by his lawyers. The party official told …

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Anti-galamsey swoop in Samreboi nabs 17, including 7 Chinese nationals

17 Suspects, including 7 Chinese nationals, were arrested in the Samreboi anti-galamsey operation The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of 17 individuals, including seven Chinese nationals and ten Ghanaians, in connection with illegal mining activities (galamsey) in Samreboi, located in the Western Region.   The arrests were made …

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Two toddlers drown in an abandoned pit in the Central Region

  In a heartbreaking incident, two toddler siblings, 4-year-old Kwame Cobbinah and 2-year-old Kwame Essiam, have met their untimely deaths after drowning in an abandoned water-filled pit at Assin Yaw Boamah, near Assin Homaho in the Assin South District of the Central Region.   According to their grandmother, Agnes Baidoo, …

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KMA MAYOR PROMISES TO REKINDLE KOTOKO’S FAN BASE

The Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang, also known as King Zuba, paid a surprise visit to the Asante Kotoko dressing room after their 4-1 victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the players and technical team …

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