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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed international media reports suggesting that the United States plans to deport a Salvadoran national, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, to Ghana. Several foreign outlets reported on Friday, October 10, 2025, that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intended to deport Abrego Garcia, who was previously wrongly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the U.S., to Ghana after earlier considering Eswatini and Uganda. However, in a Facebook post, Mr. Ablakwa clarified that Ghana will not be accepting Abrego Garcia, stressing that the country’s position on the matter has…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged parents and guardians to prioritize the health of their children by consenting to the ongoing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. The vaccine, which targets girls aged 9 to 14, is designed to protect against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Mr. Akandoh’s appeal follows reports that some parents have refused to sign consent forms for their children to receive the vaccine. He emphasized that the government has made significant investments to ensure all Ghanaian women are protected against the disease and encouraged parents to…

The Lead Counsel for Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has confirmed that his client is expected to be released today, October 10, after meeting all bail conditions. According to the lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the only outstanding requirement, the transfer of Wontumi’s passport from the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) to the court registrar, is being finalized. “We have met all the bail conditions, except a transfer of his passport from EOCO to the registrar of the court. The officials at EOCO promised to deliver them tomorrow. So, God willing, by tomorrow morning, we’ll…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged parents and guardians to prioritize the health of their children by consenting to the ongoing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. The vaccine, which targets girls aged 9 to 14, is designed to protect against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Mr. Akandoh’s appeal follows reports that some parents have refused to sign consent forms for their children to receive the vaccine. He emphasized that the government has made significant investments to ensure all Ghanaian women are protected against the disease and encouraged parents…

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has directed the prosecution of 37 business operators and individuals who allegedly defied orders to close their shops and participate in last Saturday’s citywide clean-up exercise under the relaunched National Sanitation Day initiative. Those cited include Samir Engineering, Vision Transport, and several traders located at Abossey Okai, Kaneshie, Agbogbloshie, and Korle-Bu. The offenders, according to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), ignored a directive requiring all shops and markets to remain closed during the exercise, a move the Mayor described as “a blatant disregard for lawful authority.” During an inspection tour of the Central…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has informed attorneys that it now intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Ghana, reversing earlier plans that had slated him for deportation to Eswatini or Uganda. Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, was previously deported in March to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, despite a 2019 court order that barred his return there on grounds of potential persecution. He was subsequently brought back to the U.S. in June to face charges of human smuggling in Tennessee, to which he has pleaded not guilty. After his return, he was released to the custody…

A BBC investigation has uncovered disturbing incidents of very young children taking knives into primary schools across England and Wales. Police in Kent recorded an assault involving a four-year-old pupil, while officers in the West Midlands reported a six-year-old bringing a flick knife to class. The findings come as part of a wider probe that identified 1,304 knife-related offences at schools and sixth form colleges in 2024, with at least 10% involving primary-school-aged children. The mother of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, who was fatally stabbed by a fellow pupil in Sheffield earlier this year, described the findings as “shocking” and urged…

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The 40-year-old Portugal captain and Al-Nassr striker has been listed with an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion (£1.04 billion), making him one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. Bloomberg’s assessment factors in Ronaldo’s career earnings, investments, and endorsement deals. The report states he earned more than $550 million (£410 million) in salary between 2002 and 2023, alongside lucrative sponsorships, including a decade-long deal with Nike worth nearly $18 million (£13.4 million) annually. Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr…

A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles that killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 homes in January, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The suspect, identified as Jonathan Rinderknecht, was taken into custody in Florida on Tuesday, October 7, and charged with destruction of property by means of fire. Officials say additional charges, including murder, may follow. Authorities allege that Rinderknecht deliberately set the fire near the Skull Rock Trailhead in Pacific Palisades after completing a ride as an Uber driver on New Year’s Eve. Though the…

Five people have been detained in Ecuador following an alleged assassination attempt on President Daniel Noboa, the government has confirmed. Officials say about 500 protesters attacked the president’s convoy with rocks during a visit to a community affected by ongoing protests. The country’s Energy and Environment Minister reported “signs of bullet damage” on Noboa’s vehicle, though the president was not injured. A video shared by the president’s office shows demonstrators throwing rocks and what appear to be bullet holes in one of the car windows. According to the government, those arrested will face charges of terrorism and attempted assassination.…