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Kia Rhino Involved in Accident on Dambai-Asukawkaw Highway

Dambai: A Kia Rhino vehicle with registration number GS4379-12 was involved in an accident on the Dambai-Asukawkaw Highway at Anyabor No.2. Madam Janet Nkrumah, a passenger, recounted the incident to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), stating that it occurred when a motorcyclist, attempting to overtake their vehicle, dropped his phone. According to Ghana News Agency, the motorcyclist stopped to retrieve his phone, and in an attempt to avoid hitting him, the Kia driver crashed into a gutter. Madam Nkrumah reported that several passengers sustained injuries and were taken to a health facility in Dambai for medical treatment. Police officers from

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Embrace AI for Greater Efficiency – Dr Ayiku Urges Media Organisations

Accra: Dr Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, a communication expert and Artificial Intelligence (AI) consultant, has called on journalists and media organisations to adopt AI tools to enhance efficiency and remain relevant in the evolving media landscape. Speaking at the opening of a three-day training session for reporters and editors of the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, Dr Ayiku noted that avoiding AI would mean missing out on transformative opportunities in journalism. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Ayiku emphasized that AI is not a replacement for journalists but a tool to enhance their work. He explained that the real

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GTA CEO Champions Early Breast Cancer Screening and Detection

Accra: Mrs Maame Efua Houadjeto, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), has made a heartfelt appeal to women across the nation to prioritize their health by engaging in regular medical check-ups, with a strong focus on cancer screening. Speaking at a breast cancer awareness and screening exercise organized by the GTA in Accra, Mrs Houadjeto highlighted the critical importance of early screening for the timely detection of breast cancer. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs Houadjeto emphasized the urgency of early detection in combating breast cancer, stating, “Some people don’t even get the urgency to come and

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Moroccan Sahara: Poland Considers Autonomy Plan as the ‘Serious, Realistic, Pragmatic Basis for Lasting Solution’

Accra: Poland considers the autonomy plan, proposed by Morocco in 2007, as ‘the serious, realistic and pragmatic basis for a lasting solution’ to the regional conflict over the Moroccan Sahara. According to Ghana News Agency, Poland’s new position was expressed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radoslaw Sikorski, in a Joint Communiqu© issued, on Tuesday, following a phone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. Poland’s support for the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative follows the support of several European Union (EU) member countries. So far, 23 EU member countries and

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Shooting Incident in Nkwanta South Leaves Three Injured, One in Critical Condition

Nkwanta south: A shooting incident has occurred at Keri, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving three people injured, with one in critical condition. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bright Akoto, the Municipal Director of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), confirmed the incident. Mr. Akoto, who is also a resident of Keri, stated that the victims include two individuals from the Kabre tribe and a Konkomba woman and her son. He reported that the people were allegedly ambushed by unknown gunmen while on their way to farm on motorcycles. Mr. Akoto revealed that

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NCCE Empowers Women to Lead Fight Against Corruption

Nabdam: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Nabdam District has held a civic engagement session to empower women’s groups with the knowledge and skills needed to fight corruption and promote the rule of law in their communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the event brought together 60 women, including dressmakers, hairdressers, traders, and representatives of faith-based and community-based organizations, as well as young women from the informal sector. The engagement formed part of a nationwide initiative under the project ‘Civic Engagements on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption,’ being implemented by the NCCE with

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Eight Teenage Girls Arrested for GHC20,000 Theft in Nkwanta South

Nkwanta south: Nkwanta South District Police Command have arrested eight teenage girls, aged 13-17, for allegedly breaking into a home and stealing over GHC20,000 in cash and valuables. The identity of the money’s owner, who has fallen victim to a series of robberies, remains unknown. This situation has raised concern among neighbours who are now on high alert in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the suspects, both students from schools in the Nkwanta South Municipal area, are currently in police custody assisting with the investigation. The girls have admitted to being part of gangs that monitored the victim’s

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