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‘Even in your death, I won’t let you have peace’ – IGP warns Krobo troublemakers

Ghana’s police chief has warned troublemakers in the Krobo areas of the Eastern Region that he will make sure they do not have peace even in their death. That part of the country has been plunged into darkness for the past few days following the relocation of the Somanya office …

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There’s no hardship, complaining Ghanaians are living above their means – Northern Regional Minister

Complaints of economic hardship rife in Ghana Ghanaians living better under Akufo-Addo, Northern Regional Minister Minister cites government policies to defend to parry economic hardship complaints. READ ALSO: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it Northern Regional Minister, Shani Alhassan Saibu, …

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A/R: 38-year-old man electrocuted while repairing faulty streetlight at Kona

An electrician has died while fixing a faulty streetlight at Kona in the Ashanti Region. Police in the area said the incident was reported at about 5p.m., Friday. Kwadwo Banahene, 38, had climbed a wooden electric pole located behind the Kona mosque to work, his brother Kwame Owusu had told …

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Woman knocked down by hit-and-run driver on N1 Highway

A middle-aged woman has been knocked down to death by a speeding vehicle on the N1 Highway. She was reportedly knocked down at Hongkong, near Abeka Lapaz in Accra. According to reports, she was knocked from one side of the road to the other plane. The driver is currently on …

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Mourners involved in fatal crash; six in critical condition

Six persons are in critical conditions after a Ford transit bus crashed at Nkwanta South in the Oti Region. The driver, Denise Boafo, according to passengers, was speeding, causing the vehicle to run over a police barrier and somersaulted after hinting barricades. The vehicle with  registration number GE 59 26-09 …

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Road safety education without stringent enforcement is entertainment – Supt. Obeng

The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to ensuring road safety during the festive season. Speaking on Saturday, December 11, 2021, during Newsfile, the Director of Public Affairs for the Service, Superintendent Alexander Kweku Obeng stated that Police officers have been adequately trained to enforce road safety regulations as well as …

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Policeman commits suicide, ask colleagues to use funeral contributions to settle his debt

A police man attached to Changamwe Police Station in Mombasa, Kenya, has reportedly committed suicide. In a letter addressed to Officer Commanding Station (OCS), the police officer stated that his death should be considered natural as he no longer wants to live. The officer, whose identity has not been made …

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Group demonstrates over lack of development in Lambussie

Members of a group calling itself the Concerned Sissala Movement in the Lambussie District of the Upper West Region have embarked on a demonstration over what they describe as neglect of development by the successive governments for the past 16 years. The Lambussie District which was created in 2007 is …

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A/R: Fire ravages over ten stores at Buokrom

At least, ten (10) stores have been burnt down into ashes to inferno at Buokrom Estate, B Line park opposite Baptist Church in the Manhyia North Constituency of the Ashanti Region. The unfortunate incident happened today, Friday, December 10, 2021 at about 7:30am. Unit Committee Chairman of the area, Mr. …

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Full list of winners at maiden GhanaWeb Excellence Awards

The first edition of the GhanaWeb Excellence Awards was on December 11, 2021, held at the Accra City Hotel after several months of various stages of implementing the first-ever website-initiated people choice awards in Ghana. The black-tie event was climaxed with a total of 20 personalities and organisations taking home awards …

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