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National Security seizes stash of US dollars, gold bars/counterfeit currency in warehouse   
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National Security seizes stash of US dollars, gold bars/counterfeit currency in warehouse   

The National Security has busted and seized a large, unspecified amount of United States dollars and Ghana Cedis, including counterfeits, hidden in 12  20-footer shipping containers.    A statement issued by the National Security, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the containers were tracked to a warehouse in Ofankor, Ga South Municipality, where a special operation was conducted after a tip-off.   It noted that the cleverly concealed currency, mostly bundles of US dollars, was found in wooden boxes filled with cement.    It said other boxes opened in the warehouse during the sting operation revealed extra currencies stashed in the boxes that were barricaded with plywood and ceiled with charcoal.    According to the ...
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Berekum Police investigate ‘Thursday Market’ robbery
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Berekum Police investigate ‘Thursday Market’ robbery

Police in Berekum are investigating a robbery that took place at a shop at the Berekum 'Thursday Market' in the Bono Region. Thieves broke into the provision shop and made away with undisclosed sums of money and other valuables on Thursday night February 6, 2025. A police source who confirmed the incident told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that no arrest had since been made and police investigations were on-going. Madam Grace Ama, the shop owner, told the GNA that the thieves also damaged the shop’s ceiling, and appealed to the public to provide any information they received in connection with the theft to aid police investigations. She also appealed to other traders and residents around the market to remain watchful and report people with strange movements and suspicious charact...
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Be good ambassadors of University of Ghana – Matriculants told
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Be good ambassadors of University of Ghana – Matriculants told

Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ghana (UG), has urged newly admitted students to uphold the university’s values and maintain its reputation as they embark on their academic journey. In a speech read on her behalf at the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony in Accra, Prof. Amfo said their actions and inactions would reflect the image of the premier university, emphasising the need for discipline, excellence and integrity in all aspects of their lives. “As students, you are now ambassadors of the University of Ghana. Wherever you go, remember that your actions and inactions reflect the reputation of this esteemed institution. I urge you to uphold the image of the University and actively participate in its academic, social, and cultural life,” she said. ...
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Pediatric Society of Ghana honours Sefa Kayi for Kokrokoo incubator project
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Pediatric Society of Ghana honours Sefa Kayi for Kokrokoo incubator project

The Pediatric Society of Ghana, has honoured renowned broadcaster, Mr Kwami Sefa Kayi, for his contributions towards infant healthcare through his Kokrokoo Charities Foundation’s incubator project. The Association presented a citation award to him in recognition of his commitment to saving preterm babies through his incubator donations to hospitals across the country. The Association made the presentation during its 2025 Annual General and Scientific Meeting in Accra on the theme: “Universal Health Coverage: Bridging Gaps and Building Resilience in Child Healthcare Delivery across Ghana.” The event, which brought health professionals in pediatric service together, rewarded members and non-members of the Association, including Professor Afua Hesse, a Pediatrician Surgeon, and Afia ...
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A mother’s faith and bravery saved son from owl attack 
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A mother’s faith and bravery saved son from owl attack 

A remarkable incident has occurred at KpareKpare, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, where a mother's swift action and faith saved her five-year-old boy from an owl attack.  Madam Sena Gamade, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that her son had been experiencing mysterious ailments, including swollen faces for over two years, despite trying various medications.  She said after trying various medications with no improvement, her son suffered a further setback when he dislocated his thigh and desperate for a solution, she sought the help of a traditional bonesetter at Okuma-Akura, a community closer to KpareKpare.  However, it was not until someone directed her to Pastor Emmanuel Nyande of the Christ Mountain Power Ministry that she found ...
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CEDEPA Ghana scales up project to empower communities, safeguard child rights
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CEDEPA Ghana scales up project to empower communities, safeguard child rights

The second phase of the Promoting Child Rights and Equal Opportunities for Children in Street and other Vulnerable Situations project has been launched in Tamale. This second phase, being implemented in Bagliga, Yipeligu and Kpilo communities in the Tamale, Tolon, and Kumbungu Assemblies, focuses on creating more awareness around child rights and safeguarding principles in the communities and schools. The first phase of the project was implemented between 2021-2024 in three communities namely Kotingli, Gbrimani and Zangbalun in the Tamale, Tolon, and Kumbungu Districts. It is being implemented jointly by the Centre for Development and Policy Advocacy (CEDEPA Ghana) an NGO in Tamale, and Safe Child Advocacy, an NGO in Kumasi with funding from Misereor in Germany and Adamfo Ghana in...
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Tema Region Fire Service celebrates 23 retired senior officers.
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Tema Region Fire Service celebrates 23 retired senior officers.

The Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), has held a send-off ceremony for 23 senior officers who have retired from active service. The event was held to honour the contributions of the officers who have played a crucial role in ensuring fire safety and emergency response in Ghana. Dr. Albert Brown Gasie, past Chief Fire Officer of the GNFS, who chaired the ceremony, said the work of the fire service was “risky and dirty;” therefore, there was a need to honour officers who were able to endure for years. He advised the retirees to get regular health checks as the work put officers at health risk, saying such check-ups would ensure they live long, saying, “It’s a good feeling to live long.” He added that being retired did not mean they we...
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GWCL restores water supplies to Ho and its environs  
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GWCL restores water supplies to Ho and its environs  

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has successfully restored water supply to Ho and its environs, bringing the much-needed relief after more than a month of water shortages.    The water began flowing from household taps in parts of Ho, early on Sunday, February 9, 2025, following extensive repairs on the faulty pump at the Kpeve Headworks.   During the outage, many residents struggled to secure water.    Mr Ebenezer Wornyo, a resident of Lokoe, told the Ghana News Agency that he woke up early, filled all his storage containers, and prayed that the pump would remain unharmed.    Similarly, Mr Hope Demanya, expressed his relief, explaining that he had arranged for borehole water on the previous Saturd...
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Use of mosquito nets on food can lead to contamination
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Use of mosquito nets on food can lead to contamination

Mr Anderson Obeng Amoako, Ada-East District Malaria Focal Person, has warned the public against using malaria nets for fishing and covering of food since it can contaminate the food. Mr Amoako explained that the chemicals used to manufacture the mosquito-treated nets could pose serious health risks to those who consume such foods. He expressed concern over the growing misuse of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), which are designed to protect people from mosquito bites and reduce malaria cases, indicating that they were increasingly being used for unintended purposes, such as fishing and food storage. He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview that the nets were treated with long-lasting insecticides to repel and kill mosquitoes, saying although the chemicals were ...
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 Snub Sissalas in Ministerial Appointments – Sissala Youth Forum
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 Snub Sissalas in Ministerial Appointments – Sissala Youth Forum

The Sissala Youth Forum has appealed to President John Mahama not to overlook the people of Sissala in the formation of his ministerial team. They said he must adhere to all inclusive governance by ensuring that a son of the Sissala was appointed to help facilitate the development of the area. Mr Mumuni Sidiki, the President of the Youth Forum in a press conference organised in Tumu at the weekend expressed disappointment and regarding the lack of representation of Sissala individuals in the current formation of government. He said, "We, the youth of Sissala land, are deeply disappointed and concerned about our lack of representation. Despite our trust in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), not having at least one of our sons in your ministerial team may weaken the strong foll...
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