A mobile money vendor in Lashibi, Greater Accra, exchanged gunfire with two armed robbers who stole GH¢140,000 from him on July 3, 2026. The vendor killed one suspect during the encounter, and police recovered the entire stolen amount after the second robber fled the scene.
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A fire at Adonten SHS destroyed the housemaster's office and a storeroom with educational and administrative materials; firefighters from Aburi and Akropong stations prevented the flames from spreading to the science block and other adjoining structures. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
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A major fire broke out at a warehouse in Tema Free Zones enclave on Saturday evening, prompting the Ghana National Fire Service to deploy more than 10 fire appliances from stations across the Tema Region. The cause has not been established, and investigations will begin once the fire is brought under control.
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The British Council advocates for inclusive, context-sensitive language policies in education, arguing that learners achieve better outcomes when education systems reflect their communities' linguistic realities. The institution stresses there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that countries should adopt policies suited to their unique social, cultural, political, and historical contexts, supported by adequate resources, trained teachers, and quality materials.
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The LLB Class of 2026 at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies has petitioned the Vice-Chancellor to reinstate 33 students omitted from the graduation ceremony scheduled for Saturday, saying they met all academic requirements and paid fees. The excluded students risk missing the September 2026 pre-Bar course intake under new regulations if not certified as graduates by the ceremony.
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A GARID Project assessment found that approximately 16 per cent of the mandatory 25-metre drainage buffer zones along major drainage channels across 16 Greater Accra MMDAs have been encroached upon by unauthorised developments. The study examined changes between 2022 and 2026 using geospatial data and field assessments, and found that the number of structures erected within protected drainage corridors continues to rise despite existing planning regulations.
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Ghana's National Disaster Management Organisation has confirmed 34 deaths from devastating floods on June 29, with 12 in Accra and the remainder across other affected areas; the toll could rise as missing persons are reconciled with recovered bodies. The floods affected seven regions and displaced 89,736 people, with relief distribution ongoing.
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The University of Professional Studies, Accra has commissioned the J.K. Horgle Transport and Logistics Centre of Excellence, named after a distinguished transport and petroleum haulage dealer, to offer specialised professional and executive education in transport and logistics, including courses in Petroleum Haulage and Fleet Safety and Compliance.
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An Operational Governance and Risk Management Expert has called for a shift from Ghana's reactive disaster response model to a proactive cycle of mitigation and preparedness, arguing that the country's handling of recurring Accra floods reveals weaknesses in planning and rescue readiness.
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Ghana's repeated seasonal flooding is a preventable consequence of human design rather than unavoidable nature, according to the article, which frames flood resilience as requiring structural change, collective responsibility, and lessons from global success stories.
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Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has dismissed claims that the disagreement surrounding the Kristo Asafo Mission relates to a struggle for leadership or her late father's estate, stating that her involvement is solely to ensure Apostle Kwadwo Safo's final wishes are respected. She denied any personal aspiration to lead the church or claim family property, saying the matter concerns amendments made to the church's constitution.
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Former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo has stated that her late father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo, left a valid will governing his estate and the Kristo Asafo Mission, contradicting suggestions that the ongoing dispute stems from disagreements over inheritance. She emphasized that the central issue is implementing the founder's final directives, not access to wealth or church property control.
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The newly appointed Eastern Regional Fire Commander completed a month-long tour of fire stations across the region and identified challenges including inadequate fire tenders, poor road networks, faulty hydrants, accommodation shortages, attacks on firefighters, and insufficient personal protective equipment. He outlined a six-point vision to address these issues and strengthen emergency response efficiency.
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Susan Adu-Amankwah, Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement, has criticised all successive Ghanaian governments for failing to find lasting solutions to recurring flooding that has persisted since the 1960s, calling on President John Mahama to take decisive action and hard decisions to resolve the issue.
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Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has warned that it is unlawful for individuals or institutions to claim ownership of Ramsar sites, designated wetlands of international importance. He argued that protecting these ecological areas from encroachment is essential to reducing flooding in urban centres like Accra, which is aggravated by wetland destruction.
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Samson Lardy Anyenini, host of JoyNews' Newsfile, says Ghansians need decisive leadership and law enforcement to prevent flooding disasters, not political promises or relief items. He argues that avoidable deaths and disease from uncollected waste are a responsibility of leaders who lack the "political backbone" to do their jobs.
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Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Minister for Finance and MP for Karaga, officially commissioned and handed over the Masjid Al-Noor mosque to the Muslim community as a contribution to promoting faith, knowledge and community development. The ceremony was attended by former Vice President Bawumia and other officials and religious leaders.
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Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commended MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam for constructing the Masjid Al Noor complex in Tamale, describing it as a multi-purpose facility for worship, learning, research, family guidance and community development.
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The Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement warned that the death toll from recent floods in Ghana could increase due to disease outbreaks in affected communities. She expressed concern that stagnant water and poor sanitation could create conditions for diseases like malaria, cholera, and typhoid, and called for authorities to address the underlying causes of recurring floods.
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The National Disaster Management Organisation will distribute relief items to flood victims starting Saturday, July 4, as part of the government's response to flooding that has claimed lives, displaced residents, and destroyed property, particularly in Greater Accra. The government minister said emergency relief supplies have already reached some worst-affected communities, with further distributions expected in the coming days.
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Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's 2028 presidential campaign, has lost virtually all his belongings after recent floods swept through his home in Accra, destroying his possessions and forcing his family to rebuild from scratch. The recent torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across Accra and other communities, displacing residents, disrupting transportation, and destroying properties.
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Susan Adu-Amankwah, Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement, has criticised successive governments for failing to find a lasting solution to Ghana's recurring flooding crisis, which she says reflects collective failure dating back to the 1960s. She called on the current government to take decisive action and implement permanent measures to prevent future flooding.
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Residents of Goaso in the Ahafo Region expressed disappointment that the Minister of Health did not visit the Goaso Municipal Hospital during a recent regional visit to launch the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative and distribute medical equipment, saying a personal inspection would have allowed him to better understand the facility's operational challenges and logistical needs.
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The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research has urged government to substantially increase waste management and sanitation funding, arguing that inadequate spending costs Ghana billions in healthcare and lost productivity. ISSER recommends aligning Ghana's sanitation spending with lower-middle-income country averages and targeting investment at densely populated urban and flood-prone communities.
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has presented 997 school desks to eight selected public schools across its three sub-metros to improve teaching and learning and create a more comfortable classroom environment. The desks were procured through the District Assemblies Common Fund and distributed among schools in Okaikoi South, Ashiedu Keteke and Ablekuma South.
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The Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement argues that addressing Accra's recurring floods requires more than engineering solutions like drains and culverts, pointing instead to weak policy controls, a broken land tenure system, and poor enforcement of planning rules as root causes. She calls for a realistic urban planning approach that incorporates resilient engineering designed to function even when residents fail to follow rules.
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The Ghana Education Service and Underground Mining Alliance Subika organised a reading competition in Asutifi North district featuring students from eight circuits, with Kenyasi Mmooho circuit winning prizes including educational materials and tablets.
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The Ashanti Regional Minister has announced an intensified campaign to tackle flooding and poor sanitation, launching a region-wide cleanup exercise on National Sanitation Day in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, NADMO, and district assemblies. Teams deployed to flood-prone areas including Airport Roundabout, Krofrom, and Kaase to desilt drains and waterways ahead of heavy rains.
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Established in 2016, HopeXchange Medical Centre in Kumasi has expanded to employ about 450 staff and operate more than 20 clinical, hospitality and administrative annexes, and has completed a new maternal and child health facility to meet demand for specialised care.
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Member of Parliament Ewurabena Aubynn donated mattresses, rice, cooking oil, detergents, blankets and other household items to residents and business owners affected by flooding in the constituency. She toured affected communities to assess damage and discuss both immediate relief and longer-term measures to address recurring flooding.
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