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US-based Ghanaian faces 50 years in jail over fraud, money laundering

  A 31-year-old Ghanaian, by name Abdul Inusah, has been convicted in the United States (US) for defrauding individuals in multiple states. According to a statement issued by the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of West Virginia, Inusah was convicted by a federal jury for his role in …

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2 injured, one killed as robbers attack Goil station

A dawn attack on one of the branches of Goil Fuel Station has left two persons injured and one person dead. The deceased identified as Prosper Dotse Kugbleafe is a retired army officer and a security guard at the station. The sad incident happened at the Wassa Akropong Goil Fuel …

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Residential consumers to pay more than cold stores, barbering shops, salons, others as PURC increases tariffs

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission has announced that residential utility consumers will now pay more for electricity and water. According to PURC, this is to help preserve jobs and livelihoods while promoting economic development. “The Commission gave considerable thought to the role of small and medium-scale enterprises in the country’s …

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Police officer pursuing illegal chainsaw operators crashed to death

A Ghanaian police officer has been killed while on duty at Mpasaso No. 2 in the Ashanti region. On arrival at the Tepa Government Hospital, he was pronounced dead when a tree fell on him at the Mpasaso No. 2 forest reserve. Only identified as Officer Tony, and reported to …

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People ask – who is Akufo-Addo supporting as favorite of Kenyan President loses

  The Kenyan Vice President, William Ruto, who was not supported by the outgoing President has won the general election. Mr Raila Odinga who was supported by the President Uhuru Kenyatta has lost. Odinga lost Kenya’s despite enjoying all the support from Kenyatta. Upon all the machinations by the powers …

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Galamsey Fight:  Chief threatens to kill Catechist of the Catholic Church

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has launched full investigations into allegations of threats of death on Catechist of the Catholic Church at Danso, a farming community in the Bosome Freho District. Nana Kyei, a former Assemblyman and opinion leader allege he has received death threats from the Odikro of the …

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Ghanaian taxi driver beaten to death in America

A 52-year-old Ghanaian taxi driver has been beaten to death by a group of rogue passengers in a suburb of New York City – United States of America. Gyimah Kutin was dropping off five passengers at Beach 54th Street and Arverne Boulevard in the Rockaways when the situation turned violent …

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NPP looks for compromise candidate as Alan and Bawumia camps fight

    There is a growing call by the rank and file of the NPP to ignore Alan and Bawumia and chose another candidate. In a statement issued by friends of Akoto Osei called on well-meaning NPP members to ignore teams Alan Kyerematen and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s “desperate tribal and …

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President praises Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Hon Godfred Dame for the establishment of two Statutory Funds: The Legal Aid Commission Fund and the Law Reform Commission Fund

    The President has praised the AG, Godfred Dame for ensuring that the Legal Aid Commission Fund and the Law Reform Commission Fund have been established. The President, Nana Akufo Addo, said this at the launch of the Funds in Accra at the Law Court Complex Accra, on August …

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Captain Smart attacked by armed robbers

Media General’s Captain Smart was attacked by armed robbers during the weekends at Ada. As narrated by the astute and vociferous journalist, the armed robbers who broke into his car took away his cash, tablet and other valuables including his slippers and shoes. Captain Smart who strongly believes the armed …

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