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VIDEO: Footage of midnight highway robbery caught on CCTV drops online

A chilling video that gives an account of a highway robbery that took place at night in an undisclosed location has surfaced on the internet. The fast trending video captures a gang of men numbering about seven emerging from their hideout in a nearby bush and ambushed cars caught up …

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U.S. Embassy issues travel caution to its citizens traveling in northern Ghana

The United States Embassy in Ghana has issued a security alert to all its citizens living and working in northern Ghana, urging them to be careful since they may be targeted for kidnapping for ransom. This was contained in a statement on the Embassy’s official website and dated March 9, …

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‘A unanimous 7-0? Shocking but not surprising’ – Mahama reacts to Supreme Court ruling

Former President John Dramani Mahama has reacted to recent ruling by the Supreme Court affirming that a presiding Deputy Speaker is allowed to vote. According to the 2020 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, the decision was “shocking but not surprising.” He described the 7 – 0 decision by …

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Forest reserves threatened by Fulani herdsmen in Bono region

Tens of thousands of cattle have virtually taken over five out of the seven forest reserves within the Sunyani forest district, contrary to Forest Protection ACT 1974, (ACT 243) as amended by the Forest Protection ACT, 2002 (ACT 624). Per the ACT, it is completely illegal for any domestic animal …

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Oliver Barker-Vormawor allegedly rushed to hospital

#FixTheCountry movement has announced that its lead convener, Oliver Barker Mawusi-Vormawor who is currently in police custody, was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday morning due to health complications. According to the social movement, Oliver who has been in custody for over three weeks had been experiencing minor health challenges. …

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You have given your ruling but we are masters of our procedure – Sam George to Supreme Court

Ningo Prampram lawmaker, Sam Nartey George has criticized the Justices of the Supreme Court for ruling that a Deputy Speaker can vote. He said the ruling, instead of bringing clarity on the matter, has rather brought confusion. “They have given their ruling we have heard but I believe that there is a …

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Deputy Speakers of Parliament have voting right – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that Deputy Speakers of Parliament have the right to vote in decision making while presiding over proceedings in the House. In a unanimous decision, the apex court, presided over by a seven-member panel led by Justice Jones Dotse held that upon a true and proper …

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Ex-gratia should be cancelled – Kusi Boafo

Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo, has proposed that the government should consider paying the ex-gratia given to members of parliament (MPs) and other political appointees only once and not every four years. He refuted suggestions that the number of government appointees is one of …

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Sefwi Amoaya youth vandalize Chief’s palace over his alleged involvement in galamsey

Some irate youth of Sefwi Amoaya in the Bodi District of the Western North Region have attacked the community’s Chief Palace and some opinion leaders over their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in his traditional jurisdiction. The chief of Sefwi Amoaya, Nana Bukure Asiedu II, and the assemblyman for …

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