CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Ebola Alert: GMA Warns Against Virus Resurgence in Ghana

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged the Ghanaian public on the resurgence of the Ebola virus after confirmed cases were reported in Guinea and Nigeria. The GMA in a letter dated February 15, 2021, cautioned the public of their lifestyle as 7 cases of the virus confirmed by sister …

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Armed robbers devise new trick on Bolgatanga roads

Some residents of Bolgatanga say armed robbers have worked out a new way of stealing from motorists on the roads of the Upper East regional capital. The gangsters, according to them, stand well-dressed by the roadside and, with pistols concealed under their clothes, draw closer in a friendly manner to …

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Ghana Health Service issues Ebola alert

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has received confirmation of seven cases with three fatalities of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Guinea. The Service has, therefore, informed all Regional Directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Teaching Hospitals and all stakeholders in the health sector to be on high alert. The Director-General …

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Fire razed-down 3-unit JHS block, office and storeroom at Tarsor

A 3-unit Junior High School block together with a storeroom and teachers’ office has been razed down by fire at Tarsor/Kulfuo Basic School in the Sissala East Constituency. It was one of the newly commissioned facilities in the last adminstration. The incident, according to sources, happened in the early hours …

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Abandoned 44-yr-old KATH maternity block to be demolished

A 44-year-old abandoned maternity block at the Komfo Anokye Hospital is set to be demolished to pave way for construction of a new building. This follows a test report from Contracta, a construction firm responsible for the completion of the project saying the structure must be pulled down. According to …

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“Cash and carry system” back at Eastern regional hospital

The Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua is reintroducing the abolished cash and carry system of healthcare services. The Hospital has directed that all patients going on admission must make upfront payment of their medical bills before being admitted except elective cases. Management of the hospital has directed that effective February …

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Coup plot: ACP Agodzor, Mac-Palm, others begin treason trial today

The Commercial Division of the Accra High Court is expected to commence the trial in which Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agodzor, Dr Frederick Yaw Mac-Palm and eight others are standing trial for alleged treason. The rest of Colonel Samuel Kodzo Gameli, Donya Kafui, Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, Johannes …

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STEM Education priority to gov’t – Adutwum

The Minister-designate for Education says the Akufo-Addo government will improve Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs to better prepare students for the job market. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum said the initiative will be a priority in Ghana’s education in the second term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to help all students …

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Police investigates death of a woman in boyfriend’s room

Police on Monday said Christine Mensah, 44, who passed on whilst visiting her boyfriend on the night of February 5, this year, allegedly died unnaturally. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr Alexander Yeboah, Acting Ho Municipal Police Commander, who confirmed this to the Ghana News Agency, said, the deceased boyfriend, …

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GHS 10 lands man in police cell, another dead

A misunderstanding over GHS10 has left one dead and another behind bars at Pakyi No1 in the Amasie West Constituency. The suspect, identified as Yaw Isaac alias Mystical, is said to have murdered his friend, Pounds Sterling, after losing a bet worth GHS10. Per eyewitness’ account, the friends were gambling …

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Sex coach talks about the difference between sex and love

Sex coach Dzifa Sweetness has talked about love and sex and she elucidates that, sex can’t create love but love can create sex. Speaking with Justice Boakye Danquah (Adwen) on e.TV Ghana’s In Bed With Adwen, She explained love as a special kind of feeling which you feel for someone …

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BREAKING NEWS: Funny Face arrested again[SAD VIDEO]

Benson Nana Oduro Boateng popularly known as ‘Funny Face’ who was recently released from police custody has been re-arrested and summoned before the Ofankor Circuit Court. Although not clear what exactly his offense was, the comedian on February 15, 2021, shared a video of himself in handcuffs being transported to …

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65-year-old woman gang-raped, killed in Juba

The police in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has confirmed that a 65-year-old woman was gang-raped and later killed by armed robbers in the city’s Hai- Referendum residential area on Wednesday night. Police Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Daniel Justin, told Radio Tamazuj Friday that a group of armed robbers broke into the …

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Over 11,000 students refuse admission to UDS

Out of the 16,763 applications offered by the University for Development Studies (UDS) to applicants to study various undergraduate programs in the 2020-2021 academic year, only 5,518 honoured the admission to study in the university. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor of the UDS, Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye at the …

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Police in Esiama foils robbery attempt on Ecobank

The Police at Esiama in the Western Region have foiled a robbery attack on Ecobank Esiama branch. The Police in a statement said it responded to a distress call to the effect that robbers numbering about five had attacked the bank. Police proceeded to the scene where the robbers opened …

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PHOTOS: Students beg for water as shortage hits Damango

Students of Damango Senior High School (SHS) in the Savannah Region are calling on the authorities to help with water supply after an acute water shortage hit the community. The students now have to pay GHS1.50 to get a jerrycan of water or spend about two days searching for water …

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Police guns down suspect in escape attempt at Prampram

The police in Tema have shot and killed a robbery suspect in their custody, who attempted escaping while touring his weapon lairs with the law officers. Joseph Mensah, popularly known as ‘Sharp’, was arrested on Wednesday, 10 February 2021 during investigations regarding a highway robbery involving GH¢900,000. The robbers attacked …

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Suspected robber shot dead while fleeing police custody

Police in Tema have shot dead a robbery suspect, Joseph Mensa, who was in their custody but attempted to escape. Police sources explained the deceased was arrested on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in connection with a highway robbery. His gang was reported to have attacked a sprinter mini-bus with registration …

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Trader in court over UK visa Fraud

A 66-year old trader who allegedly collected GHC32, 200.00 from three complainants under the pretext of securing for them UK visas but failed, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Esther Kai Lomotey who has been charged with three counts of defrauding by false pretences pleaded guilty with an explanation. …

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Driver’s mate remanded into custody for possessing ammunition

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) court has remanded a driver’s mate into prison custody for allegedly possessing ammunitions without lawful authority. Kwaku Asare Ansah, pleaded guilty to the charge and would reappear before the court presided by Abdul Razak Musah, on February 18, this year. Prosecuting, Police Chief Inspector Michael …

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2 Nigerians pose as Bruno Mars to scam granny $100k

Two Nigerians who worked with other alleged scammers and succeeded in duping a 65-year-old woman to the tune of $100,000 by pretending to be Bruno Mars, a popular American entertainer on social media have been arrested by police in Houston. Basil Amadi and Chinwendu Azuonwu have been charged with money …

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