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We will not allow NAM1 to go scot-free – Menzgold customers

The Coalition of aggrieved customers of embattled gold dealership company, Menzgold say they will not relent in their efforts to retrieve their monies from the company. According to the customers, although no significant progress has been made in their quest to retrieve their locked up cash, they are resolute in …

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Audio: I know those behind the De-Eye Group – Nii Lante Vanderpuye

Member of Parliament for Odododiodio constituency, Nii Lante Vanderpuye says he knows members behind the private security firm, De-Eye Group. He said many of the men were recruited from his constituency and were used to cause mayhem in his constituency during the 2016 elections. According to him, about 50 percent …

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Ghana Armed Forces staff calls for probe into mysterious death of wife, Ruffina Selalinam

Staff Sergeant Eric Ganyo-Dekpey of the Ghana Armed Forces is asking six questions to unravel the circumstances which led to the death of his wife Ruffina Selalinam Ganyo-Dekpey Damalie. In an open letter to the President and Commissioner of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Service, the bereaved husband said …

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Yaa-Naa to send delegation to Chereponi over Konkomba-Chokosi war

The King of Dagbon Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama II, has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between konkombas and Anufors (Chokosis) in Chereponi. The Yaa-Naa is extensively worried about the deadly communal strife in that part of his traditional territory and has decided to intervene. Secretary of …

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Court refuses to halt trial of Opuni, Agongo

Seidu Agongo, the businessman accused of fraudulently selling substandard fertiliser to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), with the alleged assistance of Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni, a former Chief Executive of COCOBOD, has failed to halt his trial at the Accra High Court. In a ruling yesterday, the court, presided over …

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You are to advise us, not to overtake us – Otumfuo warns Queen mothers

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu has warned queen mothers in Ashanti Kingdom against the formation of associations that are intended to undermine the authority of chiefs. He said he has observed recent developments where queen mothers form associations and then travel to Accra to meet government officials for validation. Addressing …

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Police, military brutalities on journalists: No prosecutions since 2006

No single security person has been prosecuted for the attacks on more than 25 journalists and media employees since 2006. Although the perpetrators in some of the cases are identified, the cases are settled sometimes with apologies. In most cases, however, no compensation is paid, while the security organisation involved …

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Farmer, 38, commits suicide by drinking weedicide

A 38-year-old farmer, Kwasi Anim, has allegedly committed suicide by drinking weedicide. The incident occurred at Krabo-Kese, a farming community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern region. Information gathered indicates that the deceased drunk gramaxone weedicide on March 13, 2019, and was rushed to the Nsawam Government Hospital where …

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Owusu Bempah is a disgrace; claims to be a man of God – John Mahama

The former President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has refuted claims that he has intentions of planning evil against some government officials as stated by the founder and leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah. According to the former president, the man of …

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Bawku ethnic conflict factions to smoke peace pipe April 13

Feuding factions in the long-standing inter-ethnic conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region have unanimously resolved to cease hostilities towards each other and live in harmony with a traditional ceremony slated for Saturday, April 13, 2019. The ceremony which is called the “Burial of the Okro Stick” would involve …

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