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Goodbye to Her Ladyship Chief Justice Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo

Friday, December 20, 2019, marks the end of Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo’s tenure as Ghana’s 13thChief Justice since independence and the 6th Chief Justice under Ghana’s 4th Republican Constitution. Quite unfortunately, there seems to be a growing notion that Her Ladyship the Chief Justice has not acquitted …

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Tackie Tawiah I, the Accra king who defied British order to steal the Golden Stool

The Ga-Dangme of Ghana revere their ancestor-king Abiasuma King Tackie Tawiah I immensely and for good cause. King Tawiah l was the overlord of the Ga people of Ghana, who reigned during the “Golden years” of Accra (1862-1902) and still acclaimed as the most illustrious, progressive and enterprising of all …

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So many fraudsters becoming bankers – Bank of Ghana advises employers

The Bank of Ghana has advised financial institutions to do proper background checks before employing their workers in view of the rising fraud perpetrated by their own workers especially bankers. “…When you are employing, you have to do Know Your Employee (KYE ). Know the person you are recruiting. Make …

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Christmas lights can trigger fire outbreaks – Fire Service warns

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has warned that the blinking treaded lights heavily used during Christmas, otherwise referred to as Christmas lights, must be kept away from combustible materials to prevent fire outbreaks. It explained that when the electric-powered Christmas lights came into direct contact with combustible materials such …

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SAD VIDEO: MMT bus driver’s brakes fail whilst descending Aburi Mountain

Scores of people suffered various injuries at the Ayi Mensah toll booth area in Greater Accra on Saturday afternoon, when the brakes of a Metro Mass Transit (MMT) bus traveling from Aburi towards Accra failed and rammed into several vehicles. The accident happened around 3 pm. The MMT bus as …

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PHOTOS+VIDEO: Woman CAUGHT Nak3d with a spiritualist looking for MARRIAGE

A surprising trend that has been sighted in most religious settings in Africa has it that most females who are of age and not yet married have started doing anything possible to find their soul mates. If you go to churches, you’ll find girls with the pictures of their boyfriends, …

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Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama wants Council of State scrapped

The Overlord of Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama ll, has proposed the establishment of an upper chamber to replace the Council of State. He stated that the chamber should be made up of eminent chiefs and distinguished Ghanaians with the power to consider certain bills before they are sent …

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SHS teacher allegedly slaps student for waving at Agona East MP

A teacher at the Agona Namanwura Senior High School in the Central Region has allegedly slapped a student for waving at the Member of Parliament for Agona East, Maame Pokuah Sawyer. The MP who was on tour of the school to wish the students the best of luck in their …

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Two Ghanaian Justices Sworn In As Judges In The Gambia

The President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow on Thursday, December 12, 2019 swore into office two new Ghanaian judges to the High Court of The Gambia. These Ghanaian justices: Justice Alexander Osei Tutu and Justice Francis Apangabuno, are both High Court judges in Ghana as well. Source: Peacefmonline.com

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Four Ghanaians join UK House of Commons

Four Ghanaians have found their way into the UK House of Commons after securing a win in the elections held on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The four, made up of two females and two males, won on the tickets of the Labour Party and the Conservative Party respectfully. While, Abena …

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