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No one is above the law – IGP tells media

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has impressed on media associations to outline to their members the mandate of the police service including effecting arrests. According to a report by Graphic Online, the IGP at a meeting with members of the Ghana Journalists Association on Friday stated the …

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Connect FM journalist suffers eardrum damage following police assault

Eric Nana Gyetuah, a journalist with Connect FM, has suffered an injury to his right eardrum after being brutally assaulted by police. A medical report from the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region reveals that his eardrum has been perforated, according to a report by 3News. The journalist was assaulted …

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Man crushed to death at Kimotey

One person has died in a crash at Kimotey, a community near Chamba in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region. According to a Citinewsroom.com report, another person is in critical condition following the crash which occurred on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The incident is said to have involved …

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GBA slams “ignorant, reckless” Francis Sosu over attack on Judges

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has slammed the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu, for verbally attacking judges during the demonstration against the E-Levy on Thursday, February 10. Mr Sosu suggested in an interview during the Yentua demo that certain judges will be dealt with politically if the …

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Chief Justice didn’t respond to us – Police on why Vormawor was detained for 52 hrs

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sylvester Asare has explained to the Ashaiman District Court circumstances leading to the police detaining Lawyer Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormarwor for more than 48 hours. The accused, according to DSP Asare, has been detained for 52 hours beyond the “within 48 hours” allowed by the law. …

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Appiatse explosion: Pathologist completes post-mortem on 13 bodies

A post-mortem examination to provide useful information as to how 13 people who lost their lives in the Appiatse explosion has been completed at the VIP Mortuary at Ayensukrom No.1, near Bogoso in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality. Dr Paul Ossei Sampene, a Consultant Pathologist, from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital …

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Two persons arrested for stealing mattresses at Appiatse Relief Camp

Two males in their early 30s have been arrested by the security agencies at the Appiatse Relief Camp for allegedly stealing two mattresses. The suspects were arrested on Thursday at the security gate of the Camp when they made a brisk attempt to sneak out with the items. They have …

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Two police officers, four civilians dead in head-on collision on Asikuma-Kpeve highway

Two Police officers, three male civilians and female passenger on Sunday, January 13 died on the spot in a fatal accident on the Asikuma-Kpeve highway. On Sunday at about 8:15am Mr Asupah Kwame, 25, driver of a Ford transit bus with registration No. GJ 729-21 with 17 passengers on board …

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#FixTheCountry campaigners storm Police Station as Oliver faces court today

Scores of protesters and members of the Social activism group #FixTheCountry Movement have stormed the Ashaiman police district headquarters to show support to the Convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor as police prepare to arraign him today. Members of his social activism group were heard in a video captured from the scene chanting …

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Court slaps GHC40k damage on former PROTOA treasurer over Juju claims

The Koforidua High Court has awarded a Ghc40,000 punitive damage against a former Treasurer of Peace PROTOA Transport Union in Koforidua Kofi Sogah for maliciously labelling the Chairman of the union, Yaw Adogo, as “jujuman”. Additionally, the court also awarded Ghc10,000 against the former treasurer to pay as legal cost …

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