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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has revealed that a total of GH¢112,209 has been lost through two hundred and twenty-six (226) online blackmail/sextortion cases recorded so far in 2024. According to the authority, following the March 2024 alert, which noted a 254% year-on-year increase in online blackmail cases for the …
Read More »Leopard attacks men at South Africa Air Force base
A leopard attacked two men at a South African Air Force base that borders the world-famous Kruger National Park. One of the men, a uniformed Air Force member, was attacked while out for a run.The other, a civilian working at the base, encountered the leopard while on a walk, an …
Read More »Fuel prices to fall between 2% and 4% in coming days – IES
The prices of petroleum products are expected to fall between 2% and 4% for petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, beginning tomorrow August 1, 2024. This follows the slowdown in the depreciation of the Ghana cedi during the second half of July 2024 and the favorable international market dynamics. …
Read More »Afenyo-Markin petitions Bagbin to recall parliament
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reassemble parliament. This follows the Majority caucus’ discontent with the Speaker’s decision to indefinitely adjourn the session on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.In a letter addressed to Mr Bagbin on Wednesday, July 31, Mr Afenyo-Markin highlighted the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo ‘adds’ Mahama to his administration, quickly retracts
President Akufo-Addo caused a brief stir at the launch of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) on Wednesday. The initiative, which is expected to begin in earnest, is primarily funded by the District Assembly Common Fund. It aims to repair and smoothen deplorable roads across the country. Addressing dignitaries during …
Read More »Wechiau Hippos Sanctuary at Risk as Galamseyers Takeover
The Wechiau Hippos Sanctuary, which established in 1998 by a community-based initiative born from the collaborative efforts of local chiefs, landlords, queen mothers, and the people of over 40 communities in the Wa West District is now facing a dire threat from illegal mining activities. The serene Hippos sanctuary, nestled …
Read More »Bernard Mornah vows to lead PNC to victory in December polls
The former chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has vowed to lead the party to victory in the December polls and break the NPP-NDC duopoly. According to Mr. Mornah, he will put the youth at the front and center of his presidency, ensuring the creation of jobs …
Read More »WA MUNICIPAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE DONATES TO BAHASS FOUNDATION TO ACCOMMODATE MENTALLY ILL PEOPLE
The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, has on Wednesday 31st July,2024 presented a cheque of GHC25,000.00 to support Bahass to acquire a temporal accommodation for the mentally retarded persons within the wa municipality. Bahasa Foundation, an NGO in the Wa municipality that is into supporting and caring …
Read More »18 out of 19 dies as plane bursts into flames during takeoff; only pilot survives
18 out of 19 dies as plane bursts into flames during takeoff; only pilot survives The ill-fated flight, which was enroute to Pokhara for a routine maintenance check, was carrying 17 employees of the airline, including technical staff, and two crew members. The crash occurred at approximately 11:15 local time …
Read More »Ghana loses GH¢1bn to illegal lottery operators
In spite of the estimated GH¢1.8 billion yearly value of Ghana’s lotto industry, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) rakes in about GH¢800 million, leaving the remaining GH¢1 billion in the hands of illegal lotto operators dotted across the country. The Director-General of the NLA, Sammi Awuku, who disclosed this in …
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