The Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has demanded answers from the government over the transportation of waste and house flies from Agbogbloshi to the Adipa area, citing lack of engagement with affected communities and resident concerns about foul odours, flies, and water pollution.
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The Minority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has demanded answers from the government over the transportation of waste and house flies from Agbogbloshi to the Adipa area, citing lack of engagement with affected communities and resident concerns about foul odours, flies, and water pollution.
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The Right to Information Commission convened stakeholders from public institutions, media, civil society, and diplomacy to examine the RTI Act's effectiveness and challenges, including delays in responding to requests and institutional compliance gaps. Participants proposed measures to strengthen implementation and address misinformation in the digital age.
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The Member of Parliament for Prestea Huni-Valley says he will petition the EOCO to investigate the handling of thousands of bags of cement, iron rods and other building materials donated following the Apiatse disaster, to establish what was received, how it was accounted for, and whether it was used as intended. The MP raised concerns that some donated materials may have been sold to contractors rather than used directly for reconstruction.
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ADC politician Kenneth Okonkwo says he was misled when he defended Peter Obi against claims that he left debts as Anambra State governor, and has changed his position after receiving new information from the Anambra State Government.
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OpenAI will not release its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, which performs tasks like web browsing and app use independently, due to safety concerns. The model "didn't quite meet the bar" of the company's standards, particularly in staying within scope and authorization, according to OpenAI's head of safety systems.
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Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, a social and environmental advocate and farmer, has called for a radical overhaul of Ghana's agricultural sector, arguing that the country should draw lessons from countries like Israel that have used technology, irrigation, innovation, and research to transform their agriculture and improve food security.
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The Ghana Education Service says it is working to resolve outstanding teacher payment issues and prevent disruption to the academic calendar. About 59,000 to 60,000 teaching staff are affected, and GES is working with the Controller and Accountant General's Department to provide required documentation and input forms.
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The Ghana Education Service has called on government agencies involved in teacher payments to stop blaming each other and work together to resolve payment delays. GES has been directed to provide documentation for about 58,000 teachers to the Controller and Accountant General's Department by next Monday.
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The Ghana Police Service arrested three people — Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai — in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, who went missing on September 22, 2026. Investigators say Tefe attacked Kyere at his Teshie Agbleza residence, causing injuries that led to Kyere's death; his body was later transported and burnt in a bush, discovered on September 21.
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Osei Adutwum Senior High School has been handed a borehole by SOTA International's Divine Intervention Borehole project, commissioned by the American NGO's founder Dr. Kelli Ducloux. The project aims to construct 50 wells across Africa and is expected to improve sanitation and hygiene for the school's 644 female students.
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Benjamin Daniel, a 33-year-old professional dancer, is attempting to dance non-stop for 168 hours to surpass the current world record of 127 hours set by Indian dancer Srushti Sudhir Jagtap in 2023. Young people have gathered at Freedom Park in Lagos to watch his attempt, which began on 22 September.
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Moroccan referee Mustapha Kechchaf has been appointed to officiate Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Cote d'Ivoire. Kechchaf will be assisted by fellow Moroccan officials Lahsen Azgaou, Yassine Saadaoui and Amir Loucif.
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Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.
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Jonathan McKinsey, 40, a director of engineering for the New York Times, was fatally shot in a car park in Dublin, California on Saturday; his parents-in-law, both 77, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
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New York state prosecutors announced they will reopen a criminal inquiry into an alleged rape at Cornell University in October 2024, after a woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The Tompkins County District Attorney said the case will be presented to a grand jury once appropriate charges are determined.
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Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo II, a 56-year-old long-serving anchor and editor at Uganda's state broadcaster, is being crowned king of the Tooro kingdom following the death of the previous king from cancer last month. The coronation involves traditional ceremonies including a 4km walk to the royal palace, a mock fight, and blessings from the royal Babiito clan before the crown is placed on his head.
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The Nigerian Bar Association in Plateau State alleged that terrorists attacked communities in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Bokkos Local Government Areas despite government-imposed curfews, resulting in deaths and displacement. The association accused the government of failing to adequately protect residents and called for stronger security operations, improved border surveillance, and better coordination among security agencies.
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The Chronicle editorial supports President Mahama's call for a national conversation on regulating TikTok and other social media platforms, arguing that stakeholders including media organisations, civil society, legal experts, and users—not just politicians—should help determine appropriate rules that protect freedom of expression while addressing misinformation, threats, and incitement to violence.
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