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PHOTOS : Suspected ritualist arrested with human parts

The police in Osun State have arrested a 40-year-old suspected ritualist, Adeboye Moshood, with human parts. The suspect was arrested by a Joint Task Force (JTF) on Tuesday, February 16, in his house at Gbayarin, in Gbongan community, Ayedaade Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that one of …

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Why John Boadu will not contest NPP chairmanship

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has said he is not interested in becoming a party chairman for now. According to him, he is happy with being the General Secretary in view of the tremendous change that had taken place. “Contesting as a chairman will mean …

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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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Fire destroys Yamah orphanage at West Mamprugu

Fire has destroyed an orphanage at Yamah, a village in Walewale in the West Mamprugu district of the North East Region. There are reports that the orphanage known as Yamah Orphanage and recreational centre serves as home for about 45 people. It was built by a philanthropist to support needy …

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124 people displaced by rainstorm at Adaklu Kpogadzi

Some 124 people have been displaced by rainstorm that struck the Adaklu-Kpogadzi area in the Volta Region on Sunday, February 14, ripping the roofs off 30 buildings and causing extensive damage to property. The affected persons, now living with relatives and friends, are appealing for support to reroof their buildings. …

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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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Hearts of Oak sack team manager Sabahn Quaye

Hearts of Oak’s Team Manager, Sabahn Quaye has been reportedly sacked by the club, information reaching footballghana.com has revealed. The Ghanaian giants in the last few days have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Earlier this morning, an official club communique announced that they have parted ways …

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Trump attacks “dour” leader McConnell

Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing personal attack on fellow Republican Mitch McConnell. “Mitch is a dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack,” said Mr Trump, “and if Republican Senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again.” Mr McConnell, who led the Senate for years, …

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Covid: South Africa variant now ‘dominant’ in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe says the coronavirus variant first discovered in neighbouring South Africa now makes up more than 60% of cases within its borders. It is the first country outside of South Africa to report that the so-called “501.YV2” variant is the dominant strain. Botswana, Zambia, Ghana and the Gambia have also …

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Nollywood actor found dead in his apartment

A 72-year-old Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Decker, has been reported dead. The actor was found dead in his apartment on Monday, February 15, 2021. According to reports, Mr Decker’s decomposing body was found on a couch in his apartment by his neighbours. His neighbours had not seen him for days …

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Social media users react to SC ruling on NDC’s subpoena application for Jean Mensa

The seven-member Supreme Court of Ghana panel hearing the 2020 presidential Election Petition has ruled against the petitioner’s application to reopen his case. The decision by the court essentially indicates the highly held expectation that the Electoral Commissioner of Ghana, Madam Jean Mensa would be allowed to mount the witness box will not materialize. The petitioner …

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Lawyer wants Franklin Cudjoe summoned before parliament on comments against Dan Botwe

A private legal practitioner, Ibrahim-Anyass Muhammed is calling on the Privileges Committee of Parliament to summon Imani president, Franklin Cudjoe, over some allegations he made against the Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development Minister-nominee Daniel Kweku Botwe. This comes after Franklin Cudjoe accused Daniel Kweku Botwe, the Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development Minister-nominee of …

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Suspected suicide cases: Cops under pressure must get help – Director

The Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Sheila Kessie Abayie-Buckman, has urged police personnel to seek professional medical help whenever they experience symptoms of depression. She reminded them that accessing medical help from psychologists and psychiatrists was free under their service conditions, just as for any …

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