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Four die as Uganda police, local residents clash

Two police officers attached to Bukwo Central Police Station in Uganda’s Eastern region were on Thursday hacked to death by an angry mob in Kapkworos Sub County, Bukwo District. The incident happened as a team of police officers had gone to arrest a defilement suspect, when residents started fighting them …

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2,500 Zambians to be compensated by UK miner over water pollution

Over 2,500 villagers in Zambia are to be financially compensated by a British mining company for significant water pollution to the region’s waterways. In a joint statement issued late last month, the villagers, represented by Leigh Day solicitors, and Vedanta Resources Ltd said: “Without admission of liability, Vedanta Resources Limited …

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UK economy shrank 9.9% in 2020

The UK economy shrank by a record 9.9% last year as coronavirus restrictions hit output, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says. The contraction in 2020 “was more than twice as much as the previous largest annual fall on record,” said ONS deputy national statistician Jonathan Athow. In December, the …

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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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Work begins on construction of Nungua Traditional Council

The Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Council, Oboade Notse King Prof Odaifio Welentsi III, has cut the sod for commencement of construction of the Nunga Traditional Council.   At the sod-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Teshie in Accra, he said it has been his topmost priority to …

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UPDF helicopter crashes in Entebbe with two cadet trainees onboard

A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) jet ranger on Thursday crashed in Entebbe, near Lido beach moments after takeoff. Eyewitnesses said there were two occupants in the helicopter who were rushed to hospital after the accident. UPDF spokesperson, Brig-Gen Flavia Byekwaso said the helicopter was being piloted by two cadet …

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Pillars holding Accra Conference Centre very weak — Ayorkor Botchwey

Structural engineers have recommended the shutdown of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) to avert any potential disaster. Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, whose Ministry has oversight responsibility over the operations of the Centre, said steps were being taken to close down the …

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Pastor Chris reveals why most pastors are poor

Leader and Founder of the LoveWorld Incorporated popularly called Christ Embassy, Pastor Dr Chris Oyakhilome has given reasons why some pastors are financially broke and things seem not to be going well with them. He revealed that most pastors who struggle financially normally lack the grace of giving. “There are …

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12 more COVID-19-related deaths recorded in Ghana

Twelve more persons have succumbed to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana pushing the death toll to 494. The country has also recorded 554 additional cases since the last update on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Currently, Ghana has 6,948 active COVID-19 cases. The Greater Accra Region leads with the highest …

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Vaccines coming soon – Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey reassures

Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has reassured Ghana will soon procure vaccines in the country as she has engaged two countries for supply. These countries she mentioned are China and Russia. She said even though vaccines have become the most sought-after commodities at the moment, …

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Boy, 12, dies after being knocked down by bus at Adansi

The manner of death of a 12-year-old schoolboy has sent shock waves across Asante Akyem Adansi. The primary two pupil was knocked down by a Korea VIP bus as he walks on the pavement to school after successfully crossing the road. The bus is believed to have dragged him along …

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I know depression very well; Funny Face needs help – Mzvee

Ghanaian songstress, Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, popularly known as MzVee, has reacted to the recent public outbursts of actor and comedian Funny Face. Funny Face has said on many occasions that he rants more on social media when he is depressed. We are all witnesses to his action which led to him being arrested. The …

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