CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Student Sentenced to death for Smuggling Squid game into North Korea

A man has reportedly been sentenced to death in North Korea for smuggling copies of Netflix’s blockbuster series “Squid Game” into the country. According to Radio Free Asia (via Variety), authorities were led to the man after they caught high school students watching the series. The report states that “Squid Game” was smuggled …

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IGP cause arrest of police officer for allegedly harassing female victim

General Lance Corporal Victor Antwi Yeboah has been arrested for allegedly harassing and “violating the dignity” of a female victim. Dr George Akuffo Dampare, Inspector-General of Police, has reached out and spoken to the victim and assured her of thorough police investigations and any other necessary Police support, including psychological …

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Methodist Bishop, two others in court for destroying palm farm

A Bishop of the Methodist Church in Goaso, Bishop O.S.K Boakye, and two other individuals have been dragged before a High Court in Sunyani for unlawfully entering into a palm farm and alleged destruction of some cash crops and several foodstuffs. Plaintiff, Amma Serwaa, also of Goaso, through her lawyers …

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FDA retrieves 270 cartons of expired Charme Sparkling juice

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has retrieved some 270 cartons of Charme Sparkling non-alcoholic red and white grape juice from the market. According to the Authority, these cartons are expired, thus, were retrieved with the help of the Police Service after a tip off from a vigilant member of …

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3 brothers jailed for fraud

Three brothers have been found guilty of fraud by the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Emmanuel Udofa, Thank God Udofa, and Jonathan Udofa on one count charge of false representation. The brothers were caught pretending to be Chinese …

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JHS pupils construct own classroom block

The pupils and teachers of St Paul Roman Catholic Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroano in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, have begun the construction of a four-unit classroom block to enhance teaching and learning. The construction, which is a mud structure, follows several failed attempts to …

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YELLOW FEVER: Death toll now 32

Three more persons have succumbed to the yellow fever virus, bringing the total number of deathsin the Savanna Region to 32.  This was disclosed by the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Chrysantus Kubio on Thursday, 25 November 2021 at a press conference held in Damango, the …

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Greece donates AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana

The Greece Government on Thursday donated 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 to Ghana. The donation was to compliment Ghana’s efforts in the fight against the pandemic and attain herd immunity. Mr Nikolaos Dendias, Greece Foreign Minister, who presented the vaccines, said until COVID-19 management resources were shared at the global …

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N/R: One reportedly shot dead in Bimbilla

One person has allegedly been shot dead by armed military men who reportedly stormed Bimbilla in the Northern Region in search of weapons. The deceased believed to be in his late 30s after is said to have sustained gunshot wounds in his abdomen. Sources in Bimbilla say, a joint military, …

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Police arrest suspect for brandishing weapon with threats on social media

The Police Intelligence Directorate, yesterday, Monday, November 22, 2021, arrested suspect, Nii Ponponsuo, after seeing a viral video in which the suspect was captured loading a pump-action gun with cartridges and making threatening utterances. The Police after reviewing the video conducted a special exercise that led to the suspect’s arrest …

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Meet the 2 adults aged 55 and 63 who sat for BECE 2021

MyNewsGh.com has confirmed the participation of two adults who sat for the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the country. The two who are aged 55 and 63 respectively were sat for the exam in the Upper East and Ashanti Region respectively. 1. Akusiak Despite being a father who …

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Police arrest 14-year-old, four others

Suspected robbers arrested on November 16, 2021 Gang of five, including a female and a juvenile, robbed commuters on highways in the Bono and Ashanti regions Suspected robbers highway identified by victims Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested five highway robbery suspects including a juvenile. The suspects, according to …

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3 uses turmeric powder for your skin

Treatment for acne Clears dark circles Lightens scars and marks People around the world have likened turmeric to be the best root vegetable with its acne healing properties effective in ways the mind cannot comprehend. The rhizome that looks bright, yellow-orange is made available by drying the small pieces of …

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Massive jubilations as 2021 BECE ends smoothly in Ashanti region

The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) ended smoothly across all centres in the Ashanti region with wild jubilation by candidates for completing Junior High School (JHS) education. The examinations, which commenced on Monday, November 15, 2021 and ended on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a total of 111, 432, …

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Weija: Four suspected armed robbers arrested; One Pistol retrieved

The Police during a special intelligence-led operation, have arrested four robbery suspects who broke into the residence of their victims at Ajasco Red Top, Kokrobite, and made away with their personal effects on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The suspects, Benjamin Otoo alias Dada Joe, Tony Mensah Yedu alias Big Joe, …

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