Elvis Anokye

More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says

More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN. Masses of prisoners broke out of Munzenze prison last Monday, after fighters from the M23 rebel group began to take over the city. Between 165 and …

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E/R: Margins group staff enstooled as chief of Apapam-Esaase

The Western North regional manager for the Foreigners Identity Management Systems (FIMS), a subsidiary of the Margins group, Mr. George Nana Effah Boadu (King Bobo) has been enstooled as chief of Apapam-Esaase under the Kyebi Traditional Council in the Eastern region with the stool name, Baffour Nana Kwaku Sono Sikabede …

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Footballer found dead in the sea after night out with teammates

Tragedy has struck Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot as they mourn the loss of 24-year-old player Jakov Jelkic, whose body was discovered after he went missing in Alicante, Spain. Jelkic had been in the city with his teammates for a tournament. According to reports, Jelkic was last seen leaving a …

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Government considering using revenue from betting for sports development – Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the government is exploring ways to raise revenue from betting to develop sports in the country. He indicated that the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) promise to establish a sports fund could be achieved by generating funds from lottery and betting. The …

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Ghana likely to experience scarcity of bush meat – Fire Service

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the country is likely to experience scarcity of bush meat very soon. This is basically due to the rapid extinction of wild animals in the country, the Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADOI), Kwame Adomako, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the …

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Bushfire sets another yam barn ablaze, farmers appeal for help

A destructive bushfire has razed down another yam barn at KpareKpare, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving farmers in the area counting their losses. The deadly incident which happened on Monday, February 04, 2025, has brought the total number of yam barns destroyed …

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Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas. “On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed …

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Bodies exhumed after tidal waves ravage Salakope, Agavadzi

Residents of Salakope and Agavadzi in the Volta Region have begun exhuming dead bodies after tidal waves swept through their towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction. According to the residents, the tidal waves started about a week ago. Homes have been submerged, properties lost, and livelihoods disrupted, with residents …

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Minority vows to petition IMF over Mahama’s appointment of new BoG Governor

The Minority in Parliament has hinted at its decision to petition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the Minority raised concerns about his nomination, questioning the legality of his actions and the integrity of his appointment. …

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Pooley died before Nsoatreman scored – Atta Poku reveals details of Nsoatreman incident

Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has shared further details about how popular Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley lost his life at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In an interview with GhanaWeb, Atta Poku revealed that, contrary to reports that Pooley passed away at …

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