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Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing

A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The report released by the Biden administration says the prince approved a plan to either “capture or kill” Khashoggi. The US announced sanctions on dozens of …

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Akyem Asafo accident death toll rises to 19

Three more people have died from the Akyem Asafo accident that occurred Friday dawn. This takes the death toll to 19. The crash, which was between two VIPs on the Accra-Kumasi highway, claimed 16 lives on the spot. Some of the bodies were dismembered. About five ambulances rushed to the …

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Funny Face’s family clashes with Kwaku Manu on live radio

Sister of Funny Face, Mrs. Lydia Boateng in an altercation with Kwaku Manu warned the actor to desist from meddling in their family issues. During a back and forth on Peace FM’s Entertainment Review show on Thursday, February 25, 2021, Lydia accused the actor of taking advantage of his brother’s …

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GES announces release of SHS placement

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the 2020 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) will be released on Sunday, February 28. A statement issued by the Service on Friday said a total of 494,530 candidates out of 533,693 candidates qualified to be placed into Senior High Schools …

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VIDEO: Maxwell allegedly threatens to divorce Nana Ama McBrown

Much-loved actress and United Showbiz host Nana Ama Mcbrown is allegedly on the verge of losing her marriage with Maxwell Mensah. United Showbiz which is aired on UTV has become an abode of controversies since the inception of 2021. Starting from Bulldog’s arrest, MzBel’s Nae-We saga and the recent one, …

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Be circumspect in handling LGBTQ+ cases – IGP urges officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh, has urged officers of the Ghana Police Service to enforce the laws in cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) persons. This comes in the wake of the closure of an office space for a group, LGBTQ+ Rights Ghana …

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Okudzeto Ablakwa clashes with ‘angry’ Joe Wise over follow up question

The vetting of the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen is ongoing and as usual, members of parliament are required to ask the minister-designate some questions to know whether or not he’s fit for the job before approved. During today’s section, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who wanted to do …

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SHS final year student commits suicide in Ashanti region

A 22-year-old final year student of Toase Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, identified as Kwame Boadu, has allegedly hanged himself. The incident is reported to have occurred at Barekese in the Atwima Nwabiabya North District of the Region. The student, according to reports, was found hanging dead in …

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Two battle for their lives after police shoot into rioting crowd

Two persons are in critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after a confrontation between police and some residents of Adwumakaase-Kese in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region. There was disagreement between the police and the residents on Thursday, February 25 when the youth demanded the …

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PHOTOS: Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services

A number of domestic departure passengers are stranded at the Airport following a strike by Kotoka International Airport general staff. A staff member explained to stranded passengers that unless the strike is called off, they would have to make alternate arrangements. The Managing Director, Yaw Kwakwa’s office was locked and …

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16 dead in fatal crash involving two Buses at Akim Asafo

Sixteen (16) passengers comprising 13 males and 3 females have died in a fatal head-on collision between two Kia Granbird Buses on the Akyem Asafo Stretch of the Accra to Kumasi Highway. Many other passengers are in critical condition and have been rushed to Suhum government Hospital and Akyem Asafo …

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Second batch of coronavirus vaccines arrives today

The second batch of COVID-19 vaccines, which is to help the country fight the raging pandemic, is expected to be delivered today. The Emirates flight transporting the vaccines will land at the Kotoka International Airport at about 7: 30hrs on Friday. The quantity of vaccines onboard is not yet known. It would …

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Commuters stranded as parts of Accra get flooded after heavy downpour

Parts of Accra have been flooded following a heavy downpour, Thursday. The over one hour downpour has displaced sellers, residents and commuters around the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange and adjoining communities. Many residents were left scooping water from their compounds with commuters being stranded in traffic. Vehicular traffic has also …

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BoG Unveils Sandbox Pilot

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox pilot. According to the Bank in a release, the launch took place on Thursday, February 25, 2021. The release indicated that the launch was in collaboration with EMTECH Service LLC. “This is in line with its commitment to …

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