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Russia-Ukraine war: How I walked for 12 hours to escape – Victim narrates her ordeal

An African who was refused a boarding pass to escape the escalating tensions following a war between Russia and Ukraine has revealed how she walked for 12 hours to escape to safety. Jessica revealed that Police from Ukraine warded off persons of African descent from fleeing the country by buses …

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Barker-Vormawor withdraws application upon SC judge’s advice

Lawyers of Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who is standing trial for treason felony, have withdrawn their application for a judicial review at the Tema High Court following advice by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court. President of the panel Justice Jones Dotse told counsel for the #FixTheCountry convenor to start the …

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Oil money project does not exist – PIAC

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), has indicated that a rural market project at Otu-Kwadjo in the Nsawam Adoagyiri Constituency in the Eastern Region, which was funded and executed with petroleum revenue, does not exist in the specified community. According to the independent statutory body mandated to promote transparency …

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Oliver Barker’s cell condition not fit even for an enemy – Prof Atuguba

The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Atuguba on Monday, delivered a lecture which he dedicated to embattled activist and #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Mawusi Barker Vormawor. Oliver Barker has been in custody since February 11, 2022, having been arrested. He is facing trial on charges …

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I was frightened by what I saw when entering Bawku – Haruna Iddrisu

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrissu has charged the Minister of Interior not to take the conflict in Bawku lightly due to the deteriorating situation. According to him, he was frightened by what he saw in the area during his last visit to the region, hence the need for security agencies to …

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Marriage statistics: Over 500,000 Ghanaians divorced, 400,000 separated – GSS findings

The rate of divorced persons to separated couples in the country is currently at 553,065 to 405,090, according to latest data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC). The data also showed that, of the separated people, females formed the majority, with a corresponding figure of 252,079 persons, while …

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Supreme Court throws out suit filed by Oliver Barker’s

A writ by #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vomawor challenging the jurisdiction of the Ashaiman District Court to try him has been thrown out by the Supreme Court. The apex court on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, rejected the application on grounds that lawyers for the embattled social activist failed to properly invoke …

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Ghanaian man arrested for smearing poop on woman’s face in New York

A 37-year-old man of Ghanaian origin has been arrested by the New York police for allegedly smearing human excreta on the face of a woman in a Bronx subway station attack. Holding a black plastic bag said to have contained human faeces, Frank Abrokwah on February 21, 2022, at about …

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Book on Endurance & Grace Launched

A book detailing the life journey of an accomplished woman to encourage and inspire people has been launched in Accra. The 203-book, titled Endurance & Grace Personified, by Madam Grace Amenyogbeli recounts her life experiences, trying moments, and how she was able to overcome those challenges. According to the author, …

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5 deadliest snakes in the world

Many of us get frightened at the mere mention of snakes even without seeing one. Although most snakes are poisonous but there are a few ones that are non-poisonous including the easter Kingsnake, Black Kingsnake, Black Speckled Kingsnake etc In this article, we will be looking at the 5 deadliest …

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