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Attorney General’s call for fresh polls in Buem ‘a joke’ – Kofi Adams

The Member of Parliament for the Buem Constituency, Kofi Adams, has described the Attorney General’s call for the annulment of the Buem Constituency results of the 2020 polls as a “joke.” According to him, the call clearly shows that we have an incompetent government running the country. “This clearly shows that …

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Taking 2 police robbery suspects to hideout bad judgment – Security expert

President of the Institute of Security Disaster and Emergency Studies has bemoaned the decision of the Ghana Police Service to take the two police bullion van suspect robbers to a field operation that got them killed. Dr Ishmael Norman said that the two suspects could have communicated with the police …

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Police to flush out bad cops

The Director-General of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Kwesi Ofori, has revealed that the top management is working diligently to flush out corrupt police officers. He has indicated that the Service is determined to eliminate the police officers whose operations dent and downplay its integrity. DCOP Kwesi …

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10 students were illegally admitted into the Ghana School of Law – GLC

A report by a committee of inquiry set up by the General Legal Council (GLC) has established that 10 students were illegally admitted into the Ghana School of Law. The Committee is therefore recommending their withdrawal from the school. Admission into the only school running the professional law programme remains …

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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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