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International Human Rights Commission Honours Hassan Zein

  The globally Reputable Human Rights body, International Human Rights Commission has honoured Ghanaian businessman, Mr Abu Zein at its 4th Youth World Summit underway in the Pakistani Capital city of Islamabad. The recognition was for his selfless contribution to the socio-economic development of society carefully observed by the local …

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Immigration Officer crashed to death; driver on the run

An Immigration Officer identified as ICO Mark Adaako has been crashed to death. This was after he was run over by an articulated truck between Segru and Puffien on the Nandom Hamile road. The remains of the Junior Officer aged 34 is said to have been mutilated as a result …

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VIDEO: ‘He took our £195m away’ – How some Ghanaians reacted to Nkrumah’s overthrow

On Thursday, February 24, 1966, Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown through a National Liberation Council (NLC) coup d’état. The coup was led by Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka. “Operation Cold Chop” was its code name. Kwame Nkrumah, who had led Ghana’s independence struggle and had won the hearts of …

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Labianca case: Don’t behave like ‘Konongo kaya’ – NPP MP tells Martin Amidu

Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, MP, Asante-Akim Central, has indicated that Martin Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, should be the last Ghanaian to speak about the modus operandi employed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, OSP, in their quest to fight corruption. According to him, the former Attorney General was given the opportunity …

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VIDEO: 66-year-old man mango hawker begs for help

While at age 60, one would retire from active work and enjoy the fruits of his labour, 66-year-old Isaac Antwi has just started life. He tells crimecheckghana.org, that he has suffered in his lifetime. According to him, after dropping out of Secondary School, life has not been kind to him. …

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Irate youth descend on Fulani herdsmen, kill several cattle

The irate youth of Adoe, a farming community in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, has descended on Fulani herdsmen in the area and killed several cattle. The aggrieved youth, who wore red headgear and armbands, said the influx of the nomads in the area had been worrying …

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We’ll attend the funeral regardless of your invitation -GJA President assures

The President, Ghana Journalists Association, Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has assured the bereaved family of the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, that come 10th September, 2022, he, together with all the GJA executives, will attend the burial and funeral of the latter’s late …

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Truck driver crushed to death by timber log

Driver of an unidentified truck carrying timber logs has been crushed to death in an accident. The accident happened at a junction that links Sankore, Kwapong, Kokooso and Abuom. According to reports, the timber truck driver lost control while negotiating a curve, leading the truck to somersault. According to one …

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PAC orders Zoomlion to refund GH¢517,500 for failure to execute fumigation contract

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has ordered Zoomlion Ghana Limited to refund GH¢517,500. 00 into government chest for failure to execute a fumigation contract awarded to it by government during the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The contract was for the fumigation of schools, markets, and other public institutions in the Kintampo …

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Ghana’s economic crisis: Churches should improve social support systems – Dr Stephen Takyi appeals

Policy and planning lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Stephen Takyi, has suggested to churches to improve on their social support systems for the members. In the midst of economic challenges confronting the country, he suggested among other things to the managements of the …

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