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How a proposal refusal turned to a curse – Woman narrates story

A young Ghanaian woman, whom for the sake of this interview will be called Eunice, has shared how she believes she’s been cursed by a stranger who once proposed to her. Sharing her story, she mentioned that some years ago one young man proposed to her and she refused because …

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Here are five government critics who have gotten into trouble recently

A number of government critics have had a harsh last few days, from those in the media to activists – who serially lash out at the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government. One sentenced to jail, two others arrested and charged to court, and the fourth; picked up and being held …

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Ghana Card as e-passport for citizens flying back starts on March 1 – GACL announces

The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has announced to all airlines in the world through the International Air Transport Association (IATA), that the Ghana Card, will from March 1, 2022, be recognised as an international travelling identity document, otherwise called e-passport for all Ghanaian holders travelling to Ghana. The GACL, …

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Kenkey is now GHC3; fix the economy, stop the jargons – Pratt slams govt

The Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has asked the ruling government to find practical ways of reducing the hardship Ghanaians are facing. Contributing to a panel discussion on Peace FM morning show ‘Kokrokoo’, Kwesi Pratt said: “talk of GDP, KWZ… but the majority of Ghanaians are …

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NPP Council of Elders to meet over Adwoa Safo’s absence

Dome-Kwabenya Constituency Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Theophilus Abu Larbi, has disclosed that the Council of Elders of the party in the constituency will, in coming days, take a decision on Sarah Adwoa Safo, who has been ‘dormant’ for a while now. In an interview on Joy …

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GACL writes to all airlines, airports to allow GhanaCard holders board flights to Ghana without visa

The Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has written to all airports and airlines to allow persons holding valid GhanaCard to board flights to Ghana without the need for visa. A statement issued by the GACL on Saturday February 12 said “Following a key ceremony at the Headquarters of the …

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Family and lawyer have had access to Barker-Vormawor – Police

The Ghana Police Service on Saturday, February 12, 2022, dismissed a report that detained #FixTheCountry activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, cannot be found despite confirmation of his arrest by Police. A statement posted on their social media handles reiterated that he was in the custody of the Tema Regional Command. “In line …

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Stop the re-introduction of criminal libel regime – CSOs to Gov’t

A section of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country have expressed worry over what they describe as a re-introduction of the discredited criminal libel regime. According to them, their call is based on a series of recent arrests and prosecution of persons for statements made or published in the …

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PHOTOS: Over 50 suspected criminals arrested at Tamale Aboabo forest

As part of efforts to fight against crime, the Northern Regional police command has arrested over 50 suspected criminals at the Tamale Aboabo forest reserve. The suspects were arrested at different places within the forest close to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. The police retrieved substances suspected to be weed, …

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Oliver’s lawyers, family can’t locate him 20 hours after his arrest – #FixTheCountry

Social activism and pressure group, #FixTheCountry Movement has stated that the whereabouts of one its leading conveners, Oliver Barker-Vormawor is unknown some 20 hours after police reported his arrest. In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the group said several attempts by the family and lawyers of the activist to locate him …

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