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The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters has sentenced a 23-year-old fisherman to eight years imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl at Chorkor in Accra. Joseph Armah, also known as Asaa, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Dora Eshun, convicted Armah on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the complainant is a boxer residing at Lantemaamli-Chorkor. He is an uncle to the victim, aged four. The accused person, now a convict, also resided at Chorkor. On November 29, 2024, at about 1500…

According to the association, there is an urgent need to facilitate immediate reconstruction The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association has appealed for more public and corporate support towards the reconstruction of the Kantamanto Market, which was recently razed by fire.According to the association, comprising used clothing importers, there is an urgent need to facilitate the immediate reconstruction of the market to alleviate the plight of affected traders and boost economic activities.”We are appealing to the good people out there who are yet to respond to the victims that Kantamanto is burnt; they should come to our aid. Those who have…

Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has made history as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at just 13 years old. With an outstanding A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Melchizedek’s decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physics seemed like a natural step for the prodigious student. While he finds Physics fascinating, Mechanics is his favourite aspect of the subject. “I love the calculations and the mechanics. When you perform experiments, you get to feel them. Even though with electricity, you perform…

Ghana’s health sector is the hardest hit with the 90-day suspension of the United State of America’s development section, United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Already, a leaked letter from the Regional Directorate to the Director General of the Ghana Health Service acknowledged that the suspension had significantly disrupted the health supply chain, particularly in the Northern, North East, and Savannah Regions, which rely on the Northern Regional Medical Stores for commodity distribution.“The halt in distribution services poses a severe risk of stockouts for essential medicines, vaccines, and other critical health commodities… commodities including maternal and child health, malaria prevention…

President John Dramani Mahama says that Africa’s economic prosperity cannot be achieved without good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra on February 2, Mahama stressed that stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law are critical for attracting investors and ensuring sustainable economic growth. “Investors and businesses thrive where there is stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law,” he stated. President Mahama expressed concern over the frustration and disillusionment of African youth due to limited economic opportunities. He pointed out that Africa’s commitment to democratic governance was meant to deliver tangible development,…

Researchers surveying Ghana’s Mole National Park have found three critically endangered vulture species nesting there.In Ghana and elsewhere across Africa, vultures are threatened by poisoning, habitat loss, hazards including power transmission lines, and hunting for “belief-based” trade.This is the first observation of nesting hooded vultures in the park and the first white-backed and white-headed vulture nests seen anywhere in the country.The researchers say as well as greater efforts to prevent poaching, education and enforcement aimed at curbing illegal trade in vulture parts is needed to protect these scavengers.See All Key Ideas Researchers recently reported finding three critically endangered…

19 matchdays of undiluted Ghana Premier League action have so far been served. Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways while Kotoko’s chaotic game with Nsoatreman ended with the demise of a Kotoko fan. After the dust has settled, 3Sports takes a look at five talking points from the weekend’s action. Kotoko-Nsoatreman marred by hooliganism as fan loses life It was not supposed to end this way. After loads of pushing and shoving seven minutes into the second half, the game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko was put on hold. Three players were sent off in the aftermath of…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies, and governance worldwide. AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, allowing them to learn, reason, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. This technological revolution is significantly altering the way businesses operate, governments function, and societies interact. The global AI market was valued at approximately $136.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030, reaching an estimated $1.8 trillion by 2030 (Grand View Research, 2023).…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced plans to reintroduce the toll collection system for bridges to generate revenue for road maintenance and related infrastructure improvements.In a press release issued on Thursday, the Ministry stated that it would implement an open, transparent and competitive procurement process to develop the new toll system.”The Ministry is committed to introducing a system that addresses the current tolling and road maintenance funding challenges of the country,” the statement said.The government aims to establish a driven toll collection mechanism to support ongoing road infrastructure development and maintenance efforts.The Ministry has assured the public of…

Frank Annoh-Dompreh is the Member of Parliament of Nsawam/Adoagyiri The Member of Parliament of Nsawam/Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has warned that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will face unrest in Parliament if they prevent the Electoral Commission (EC) from re-collating the results of the December 2024 Ablekuma North parliamentary election. He issued a one-week ultimatum for the EC to declare the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Akua Afriyieh, as the winner of the December 7 election. In a video shared by GHOne TV on Facebook on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the Minority Chief Whip emphasised that failure to allow the re-collation…