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E-Levy Case: Minority were present when E-Levy was passed – AG to SC

The Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice has told the Supreme Court that, “the quorum requirement as provided in Article 104(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana was satisfied” when the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) was passed. The AG also argued that, all minority members of Parliament were present in …

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Only two sachet water producers certified in Tamale – GSA

Only two out of the many sachet water producers in the Tamale Metropolis are registered and certified with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) – a situation authorities say pose health risks to consumers. According to the GSA, most producers use filters and other machines that are not approved, hence, the …

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Stones, teargas and warning shots as Wa youth demand release of ‘sex tape’ floggers

News emerged late Wednesday evening that hundreds of young people had thronged a local Police station demanding the release of three persons arrested in connection with the flogging of two persons captured on a leaked sex tape. A Citi News reporter reported that the police contingent comprised about 200 men …

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Two pupils killed, 8 injured after minibus veers off bridge

Two pupils were killed and eight others seriously injured after a minibus they were travelling in veered off a bridge before plunging down an embankment in the North West on Wednesday morning. The two children, aged six and seven, died on impact. The provincial education department said the minibus, belonging …

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Ghanaians react to Black Stars 3-0 win over Madagascar in AFCON 2023 Qualifiers

Ghanaians have heaped praises on the Black Stars of Ghana for their emphatic victory over Madagascar AFCON 2023 Qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium. The Black Stars defeated their opponents by 3-0 to record their first win in 2022 under coach Otto Addo. After a barren first half, midfielder Mohammed Kudus broke the deadlock in the 52nd …

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South Africa pilot dies in crash at Zimbabwe airshow

A Cape Town aviator’s life ended tragically in Harare, Zimbabwe, as he crashed to his death on Tuesday night during an airshow. One witness said: “Four planes were taking part in a sunset aerobatics display for the Mashonaland Flying Club when tragedy struck.” Another said the plane had spun several …

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IGP vs. UK High Commissioner ‘row’: Sam George’s threat to beat Australian High Commissioner pops up

Samuel Nartey George’s altercation with the former Australian High Commissioner over his alleged involvement in the promotion of homosexuality in the country has come up in the wake of the Inspector-General of Police and the British High Commissioner’s row. Sam Nartey George is on record to have threatened to beat Gregory …

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June 4 armed demo: Captain Smart ‘exposed’ by WhatsApp conversation

Captain Smart, host of Onua FM Morning Show, is on record to have said he is not aware of any letter by his group, #FixTheCountry Movement, notifying the Ghana Police Service of a planned demonstration on Saturday, June 4, in which they [protestors] requested to hold weapons and to hire …

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Foreign Ministry intervenes in Dampare-Harriet controversy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has intervened in the seeming tension between the Inspector-General of Police and the UK High Commissioner to Ghana. In a statement issued hours after Dr George Akuffo Dampare’s response to Madam Harriet Thompson’s tweet, the Ministry said it has contacted both factions …

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Ghana target Callum Hudson-Odoi has failed to convince Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel

Ghana target Callum Hudson-Odoi has failed to convince his coach at Chelsea Thomas Tuchel but the club cannot sell him too. The winger who burst onto the scene with some much promise has failed to shine or get near close to what is potential could be. At a point Chelsea had to …

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