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Early morning news bulletin in Akan

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Ghana Mourns Its ‘Iron Lady’ Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

10/23/2025
The death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings at age 76 marks the end of a defining era in Ghana’s political history. Known as the “Iron Lady,” she championed women’s rights and empowerment for decades. Her passing, nearly five years after her husband Jerry John Rawlings, leaves a deep void and symbolizes the close of a significant chapter in Ghana’s national story

Duration:00:20:01

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Ahwerease Chieftaincy Clash: One Dead, Several Injured and 34 Suspects Arrested

10/22/2025
At least, one person is reported dead while several others are injured following a bloody clash between the Abakomahene of Asona family and Baamuhene all of Ahwerease in the Eastern Region over who has the traditional right to lift the ban on noise making and herald the Ahwerease Odwira festival

Duration:00:20:02

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President Mahama Announces Enforcement of Weight Restrictions as He Breaks Ground For Takoradi–Cape Coast Dualisation Project

10/21/2025
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the strict enforcement of weight limits for heavy-duty trucks to prevent damage to Ghana’s highways. The move, revealed during the Takoradi–Cape Coast Dualisation Project launch, will involve consultations with key stakeholders for effective implementation.

Duration:00:20:01

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Woman Allegedly Stabs Husband Over Food Disagreement at Mamanso

10/21/2025
A 21-year-old woman, identified as Maafua, has allegedly stabbed her 29-year-old husband, Kofi, during a heated argument over food at Mamanso near New Abirem in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region A 21-year-old woman, identified as Maafua, has allegedly stabbed her 29-year-old husband, Kofi, during a heated argument over food at Mamanso near New Abirem in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region

Duration:00:16:57

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OSP Returns to Court With Fresh Wave of Corruption Cases

10/20/2025
Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that it is actively pursuing several corruption-related cases in court as the legal year resumes, with more prosecutions expected before the end of 2025.

Duration:00:17:20

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Democracy Hub Drags Government to Supreme Court Over ‘Secret’ Deal to Accept U.S. Deportees

10/16/2025
Democracy Hub has filed a writ at the Supreme Court of Ghana challenging the legality of a secret Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the government of Ghana and the United States for the reception and detention of involuntarily repatriated West African nationals

Duration:00:18:15

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Omanjor Okada Riders Clash With Ablekuma Fanmilk Residents After Motor Rider Hits Policewoman

10/16/2025
Okada rider from Omanjor knocked down a lactating mother, identified as Policewoman Rosemary, rendering her unconscious. Both the rider and the policewoman were rushed to the Mab Hospital at Ablekuma Fanmilk for medical attention.

Duration:00:18:09

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Government to Prosecute Canoe Owners and Operators Who Flout Safety Rules on Volta Lake

10/14/2025
Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has warned that the government will soon begin prosecuting canoe owners and operators who violate safety regulations on the Volta Lake. He added that investigations have been launched into last Saturday’s tragic accident, which claimed the lives of 16 people.

Duration:00:17:58

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Over 35,000 College of Education Students Sit For Licensure Exams

10/14/2025
As part of the government’s initiative to integrate the teacher licensure examination into the Colleges of Education curriculum, the first batch of students has commenced the exams. A total of 35,244 candidates are taking part in the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination across 60 centers nationwide

Duration:00:17:07

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Police Arrest Two Suspects For Alleged Plot To Assassinate Akyem Kwabenghene

10/12/2025
Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly plotting to assassinate a chief in the Eastern Region.

Duration:00:17:15

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There’s Strong Political Will to Tackle Galamsey – Ashanti Regional Minister

10/9/2025
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed government’s determination to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the region, emphasizing that this time, there is clear political will behind the fight

Duration:00:17:45

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Mahama Names 18 Deputy Mission Heads, Including Former Military Chief

10/8/2025
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed 18 Deputy Heads of Mission to serve in Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad. Among the notable appointees are former Chief of Defence Staff, General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, and former presidential spokesperson, Ben Dotsei Malor, both of whom have been assigned key diplomatic roles

Duration:00:17:24

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GPRTU Warns Of Potential Transport Fare Increase If Govt Increases Fuel Prices

10/7/2025
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has warned of potential transport fare increases if the government hikes fuel prices in the upcoming window. Deputy Public Relations Officer of GPRTU Samuel Amoah said this at a press conference in Accra.

Duration:00:16:07

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25-Year-Old Barber Escapes Death After Palm Wine Tapper Inflicts Cutlass Wounds at Akyem Afosu

10/6/2025
Williams Gboke, a 25-year-old barber, has been hospitalized and is fighting for his life after his brother-in-law, a palm wine tapper, allegedly inflicted multiple cutlass wounds on him at Akyem Afosu

Duration:00:18:24

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Galamsey: Wontumi to Honour CID Invitation – Lawyer

10/6/2025
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report to the head office of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. The businessman was publicly cautioned by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, on October 3, 2025, that he would be arrested if he failed to honour the CID’s invitation

Duration:00:18:44

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Government Secures ¥3 Billion JICA Grant to Transform Kumasi’s Inner Ring Road

10/5/2025
Government of Ghana has signed a ¥3 billion (Japanese Yen) grant agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to overhaul the Inner Ring Road in Kumasi.

Duration:00:19:47

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Three People in Critical Condition after Apam Road Accident

10/1/2025
Three people are in critical condition and have been rushed to the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital following a head-on collision at Gomoa Mampong on the Kasoa–Winneba Highway.

Duration:00:17:28

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Kwakye Ofosu Hails Mahama’s UNGA Address as Historic

10/1/2025
Felix Kwakye Ofosu has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as a historic moment that highlighted Ghana’s voice on the global stage

Duration:00:18:42

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Parents of Government-Sponsored Students Plead Over Delayed Fees

9/29/2025
Parents of Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships are appealing to the government to release funds for the payment of fees.

Duration:00:19:25

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Uphold the Highest Standards of Professionalism and Integrity – DVLA Staff Advised

9/28/2025
Bono Regional Minister, Lawyer Joseph Addae Akwaboah, has praised Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe for his leadership in transforming the DVLA into a modern, customer-focused institution. Speaking at the commissioning of the Dormaa Ahenkro DVLA office, he urged staff to uphold professionalism and integrity to deliver quality services that inspire public confidence

Duration:00:17:03