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Police nab three galamsey suspects and seize their kit
Police caught three people doing illegal gold mining at Diaso and took away their equipment. Officers arrested Prosper Quansah, Chrispin Nartey, and Owusu Gambra during raids on Friday June 20th. The Ghana Police Service hit two different mining spots called Adeade and Nikanika. They found the men moving a big digging machine on a truck trailer. The special task force works hard to stop people from destroying rivers and farms. The first raid happened at Nikanika where cops found nobody working. They discovered one loaded gun and three water machines that miners use for digging. Police took all the equipment away as evidence. The officers moved to another place called Adeade for the second part of their mission. That location had active...
Ghana teams up with Chinese uni for student swaps
Chinese university leaders visited Ghana's Education Ministry on Friday to talk about working together. Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak met with the team from Fujian Jiangxia University. He welcomed them and said Ghana feels happy that the Chinese school picked Ghana as a partner. Dr. Apaak told the visitors that Ghana stays peaceful and stable. He said both countries can help each other learn new things. Mr. Ling Qidan leads Fujian Jiangxia University and brought four other people with him. Professor Zhang Yongpeng, Professor Zheng, Secretary Jiang, and Dr. Samuel Kofi Darkwa came along for the trip. Mr. Ling explained that his university teaches Chinese language very well. The school also does great work with farming...
Committee gets rolling on free uni fees for PWDs
Education leaders met Friday to plan free college money for students with disabilities. Minister Haruna Iddrisu asked the team to create a plan that helps disabled people go to university without paying fees. The meeting happened at the Education Ministry building on June 20th where eight committee members talked about the new program. Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak leads the group with disability advocate Joseph Atsu Hormadzi. Dr. Apaak told everyone that his department wants all students to have equal chances at learning. He promised the government will keep President Mahama's word about giving free higher education to people with disabilities. Mr. Hormadzi thanked the president for caring about disabled students who...
Ghana gets its first shaman and spiritual healers
Soul Travel Ghana held its first graduation ceremony for people who studied spiritual healing. The event happened at Kasoa-Opeikuma on Saturday June 21st where five students finished their training. Ola Maame leads the group and watched one person become a full Shaman. Four others became Spiritual Healers after studying for five years. Many community members came to watch the special ceremony. The students and their teacher ate kolanuts and salt during the event. Ola Maame explained this ritual creates a promise between all of them. She said it stops people from working against each other. The ceremony helps everyone support each other rather than cause problems. This tradition protects the group from harmful actions. Ola Maame gave...
Gyampo says he just texted Agyebeng about state funds
Professor Ransford Gyampo fights back against claims made about his contact with Ghana's Special Prosecutor. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Shippers Authority says accusations against him are wrong. Kissi Agyebeng's office had said Gyampo tried to interfere with their investigation. The Special Prosecutor was looking into former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and his deals with Strategic Mobilisation Limited. Gyampo wants to set the record straight about what really happened. The Office of the Special Prosecutor had claimed Gyampo called them during a search at SML's offices. They said he was trying to stop their corruption investigation. But Gyampo says this story is completely false. He explains that he never called...
OSP says Gyampo way off base on Ofori Atta probe
The Special Prosecutor office shot down claims from Professor Ransford Gyampo about their investigation. Gyampo works as the acting head of Ghana Shippers Authority and teaches political science. He went on TV3 Keypoints show Saturday and said Lawyer Kissi Agyebeng acts from personal revenge. The professor thinks the Special Prosecutor has hidden motives against Ken Ofori-Atta. His comments upset the investigation team who responded quickly. The prosecutor office released a statement Sunday defending their work methods. They said corruption charges drive their investigation into the former Finance Minister. The team focuses on abuse of office for money and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited contract problems. Ofori-Atta faces serious...
Akosua Sika Gold snags innovation award in Accra
Television host Victoria Beeko Danso won a special award last Saturday at a big ceremony. People know her as Akosua Sika Gold when she works on the morning show Anopa Bosuo. She also reads news for ATV channel every day. The Africa Innovation Awards happened at Clogsag headquarters around Accra. Many people came to watch the event that celebrated hard workers. The ceremony honored people from many different jobs and careers. Artists and fashion designers received recognition for their creative work. Music makers and movie creators also walked away with awards. Media workers and traditional leaders joined the celebration that night. Everyone felt proud to see their communities represented at the event. King Prof. Odaifio Welentsi III...
Gyampo says he never called OSP to sway probe
Professor Ransford Gyampo fights back against accusations from Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. The Ghana Shippers Authority leader says he never tried to mess with the Ken Ofori-Atta case. Gyampo sent a clear message to Agyebeng about what really happened between them. He contacted the prosecutor directly through his personal phone and text messages. The professor wants everyone to know he supports the investigation completely. Gyampo reached out to warn Agyebeng about protecting Ghana from money problems during the probe. He sent text messages asking the prosecutor to stay careful about the country's finances. The professor heard rumors about Agyebeng having personal reasons for the investigation. He wanted to make sure the Special...
Body Washes Ashore in Anloga Volta
People at Atsugbor found a dead man on their beach Friday afternoon. The body came from the ocean around 1345 hours near Anloga District. Locals felt scared and worried about what happened to the man. Assembly Member James Fiati got a phone call from village elders telling him about the discovery. He rushed to the spot with other community members to see if anyone knew the dead person. Fiati learned that some fishermen from Ada had gone missing after their boat sank at Fuveme. The fishing accident happened close to Anloga town where many boats work daily. Officials believe the dead man might be one of those missing fishermen from Ada. Community leaders sent word to Ada fishing groups asking them to come identify the body. Nobody from...
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