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We’ve not announced any new recruitment exercise — Ghana Pol...
Modern Ghana
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The Ghana Police Service has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming the Service is currently undertaking a recruitment exercise. In a press release dated June 23, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace...
U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right – Embassy in Ghana
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has reiterated that American visas represent a privilege that can be revoked at any time, not an entitlement. In a post on its official Facebook page today, the embassy stated: "Breaking U.S. laws can have serious...
Breaking U.S. laws can lead to deportation, future bans – Embassy in Ghana warns visa holders
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has warned visa holders that violating U.S. laws could result in visa revocation, deportation, and permanent ineligibility for future travel to the United States. In a post on its official Facebook page today, the embassy...
CEO of Magmens Coutre in Obuasi wins Global Woman Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer of the Obuasi-based Magmens Couture, Marian Gifty Mensah, has once again added to a plethora of recognitions due to her exceptional contributions to the fashion industry in Ghana. The highly esteemed fashion designer...
US Tennis star Katrina Adams launches “Own The Arena” book in Accra
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Former US tennis player and sports leader Katrina Adams has launched her book Own The Arena in Accra. The event which is part of a week-long public engagement organized by AFRICA 10 is to inspire and connect with young people through sports....
Health experts strengthen Ghana’s blood care system to tackle cancer, sickle cell, and donation myths
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Survival rates for childhood cancer and sickle cell disease in Ghana remain below 50%, largely due to late diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and a shortage of trained haematology professionals. In response, World Child Cancer has launched...
Entertainment personalities who have strongly reacted to the 'FBI raid'
GhanaWeb
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June 23, 2025
Lately, the media has been abuzz with news on high-profile individuals arrested by the U.S. FBI over their alleged involvement in multi-million-dollar romance and inheritance scams. Notable personalities such as Joseph Boateng, also known as Dada...
Break U.S. laws and risk deportation, visa ban – Embassy warns Ghanaians
Business Insider Africa
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June 23, 2025
In a statement posted on the embassy’s official Facebook page, officials stressed: “Breaking U.S. laws can have serious consequences for your visa.” The message added: “If you are arrested or violate any laws, your visa may be revoked, you may be...
‘Flower Power; An Arewa Story from the South’ opens at Worldfaze in Accra
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Worldfaze is pleased to present ‘Flower Power; An Arewa Story from the South by Al Hassan Issah for our first exhibition of the year 2025. The exhibition is an initiative to expand the scope of Worldfaze in creating a platform that supports local...
World Child Cancer Ends Training Project, Strengthens Paediatric Cancer Care in Ghana
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
The World Child Cancer (WCC) organisation has officially concluded its nationwide haematology training project in Ghana, which trained over 300 healthcare professionals in safe blood transfusion practices and the management of transfusion-related...
Ghana Targets Loan Defaults with Data-Driven Credit Scoring
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
Ghana’s banking sector faces significant pressure to reduce its high non-performing loan (NPL) ratio, currently at 23% according to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The central bank aims to cap NPLs at 10% of gross loans by December 2026. Local fintech...
Unpacking the Lions: Key themes emerging from the 2025 Cannes media jury
Mumbrella
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June 23, 2025
It’s important to appreciate the sheer scale of the task. Our journey began with over 2,000 entries from 67 countries, with each judge reviewing 600 submissions before even arriving in Cannes. Once there, our jury of nine faced a rigorous process:...
Meet the Ghanaian actors and actresses who were appointed by President Mahama during his administration
Ghlagatin
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June 23, 2025
The number of actors and actresses appointed by President John Dramani Mahama in his government has increased following the recent appointment of Kalsoume Sinare Baffoe. President John Dramani Mahama, since taking office in January 2025, has...
Ghana and India Advance Wellness Ties on Yoga Day
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
Ghana and India strengthened their wellness partnership during the 10th International Day of Yoga celebration at Accra’s Osu Christianborg Castle. Under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the event gathered government officials,...
Ghana’s KOKA Petitions US Embassy Over Rapper Chris Waddle’s Wealth
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
Ghanaian personality Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu, known as KOKA, has formally requested the United States Embassy in Accra to investigate the source of rapper Chris Waddle’s wealth. KOKA announced his intention to petition US authorities,...
Ghana Journalists to Receive First ID Cards in Decade
News Ghana
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June 23, 2025
Margins Group will begin printing identity cards for Ghana Journalists Association members this week following finalized negotiations with sponsorship from KGL Group. The initiative ends a 10-year stall in ID issuance due to past technical and...
Tinubu Defended June 12, Says Dele Alake + Shettima ‘Snubs’ Ganduje + Wike & His Music Band – Trending With Ojy Okpe
Arise News
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June 23, 2025
A Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Justice Umokoro, was kidnapped in Yenagoa over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Presidency has refuted claims by former Governor Sule Lamido that President Tinubu supported the June 12, 1993, election annulment,...
Being a storyteller is about service, not fame - Leila Djansi tells Ghanaian filmmakers
GhanaWeb
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June 23, 2025
Ghanaian-American filmmaker Leila Djansi has stated that Ghanaian filmmakers need to focus more on their audience, stay humble, and remember that storytelling is about service, not fame. Her comments come after her colleague Shirley Frimpong-Manso...
Ghana and India celebrate unity and wellness at the 11th International Day of Yoga
GhanaWeb
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June 23, 2025
The historic Osu Castle in Accra became the vibrant backdrop for a special celebration of peace, unity, and wellness as Ghana and India came together to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga. Dignitaries, yoga practitioners, and citizens...
We plan to make tourism the second-largest contributor to Ghana’s GDP — GTA CEO
Modern Ghana
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Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Marilyn Maame Efua Houadjeto, says the Authority is working to make tourism the second-largest contributor to Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). She made the statement on Monday,...