Elvis Anokye

Armed robbers shoot and kill police officer in bullion van attack at Ablekuma

Armed robbers shot and killed a police officer at the Ablekuma Star Oil filling station during an alleged operation in the Greater Accra Region. The incident which occurred on Thursday, June 22, 2023, claimed the life of the police officer who can be identified as Amoah from his name tag. …

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These 4 African countries are currently granting ancestry-based citizenship

With over 50 nations worldwide offering some form of citizenship based on ancestry, the opportunity to move abroad, reconnect with ancestral roots, or obtain a second passport has become increasingly accessible. However, it’s important to be aware that the application process for dual citizenship can be time-consuming, complex, and hindered …

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5 popular African traditional dances you need to know

African traditional dances, like most cultural dances, are choreographed for specific times and purposes to reflect the heritage, customs, and history of specific tribes and ethnic groups. The dances, music, and attires are reserved for occasions, such as rites and ceremonies to commemorate and announce different events, including the coronation …

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Cameroon rejects planned visit by France’s LGBTQ ambassador

Cameroon has formally rejected a visit by France’s LGBTQ rights ambassador, with Yaounde stressing that homosexuality was criminalized under existing laws. Ambassador Jean-Marc Berthon was due to visit the Central African country from 27 June until 1 July to discuss gender rights, the BBC reports. But foreign minister Lejeune Mbella …

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‘China is here to stay; whether we like it or not’ – Ambassador Demuyakor to Ghanaians

Amidst assertions by some Ghanaians that the Chinese have taken over the country and are gradually destroying the natural reserves, the former Ghana Ambassador to China, Anani Okuminyi Demuyakor, has squashed those claims. According to him, Ghanaians need to erase the negative perceptions they have about the Chinese as “China …

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Public urged to be observant of food they consume

Emmanuel Yawlui, the Hohoe Municipal Environmental Health Officer, has advised the public to be cautious of where they buy food and what they eat. Yawlui, who spoke in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the environment in which cook foods were sold must be very clean and …

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‘Believe in me, whatever I say, I deliver’ – Kennedy Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong, flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Ghanaians to put their trust in him to tackle the persistent issue of unemployment in the country. Speaking after submitting his nomination forms at the party headquarters on June 21, 2023, Kennedy Agyapong said that previous politicians had failed to address …

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Judge warns Nyantakyi will be discharged if witness is not called to testify

High Court Judge, Justice Marie Louise Simmons has issued a notice stating that the former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwasi Nyantakyi, may be discharged if the state fails to present its case. This decision came after Assistant State Attorney, Derrick Ackah-Nyamike informed the court that the state is unable …

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Mahama to speak on corruption in Nigeria

Former President John Dramani Mahama has been invited as a Special Guest to the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ 53rd annual national conference in Ilorin, Kwara State. The conference, which began on June 19, 2023, will host John Dramani Mahama as a keynote speaker on Thursday, June 22, 2023. John Mahama’s address, …

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