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Support Gov’t to Fight COVID-19 New Juaben South MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of New Juaben South, Isaac Appaw-Gyasi, has appealed to the citizenry to support the central government’s efforts in fighting the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19).   “So far the Akufo-Addo government has been very proactive in our nation’s battle against the coronavirus epidemic in …

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Ghanaian musician gets 24 years jail term for rape in the UK

Grime artist Solo 45 has been jailed for 24 years for raping four women and holding them against their will. The 33-year-old, whose real name is Andy Anokye, was found guilty at Bristol Crown Court of 30 charges relating to a two-year period. These were 21 rapes, five counts of false imprisonment, two counts of …

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Bawumia’s in TROUBLE Over Dual Citizenship Allegation

Some Ghanaians are calling for the arrest of Vice President(VP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over what is allegedly described as a crime for the possession of dual citizenship despite holding such a key position in the country. According to those calling for the arrest of the Vice President, it is a crime for a …

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A/R: Teenager pays thugs to kill his brother

A young man identified as Kofi Acquah but known to those in his area as Labista, has been murdered in cold blood by thugs allegedly hired by his teenage brother. The incident occurred at Akokoamong, a town near Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti region. Reports indicate the suspect, named Owura, …

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COVID-19: 10 local plants saving Ghanaian lives

The importance and usefulness of herbal medicines haven’t been more profound than this period of the global health crisis. In an era where the strength of one’s immune system holds the key to the person’s survival, the patronage of herbal medicine has witnessed a dramatic rise. In Ghana, health experts …

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VIDEO: Galamsey feeds my people, we will not stop – DCE

President Akufo-Addo’s resolve maybe to stop illegal mining popularly referred to as galamsey but this vision of his is certainly not shared by all his appointees. One such appointee is the District Chief of Executive of Amansie West who has vowed to ensure the perpetuation of galamsey despite its devastating …

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ExCo appoints Ad hoc Compensation Committee

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), in the exercise of the powers prescribed under Article 42(2) of the Statutes 2019, has appointed an Ad hoc Compensation Committee. Article 42(2) of the GFA Statutes provides that: ‘The remuneration of members of the Executive Council shall be proposed by …

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Kidnapped child, 8, found murdered, suspect arrested

The body of an 8-year-old Limpopo girl who had been missing since Monday was found in the early hours of Thursday morning. She had been brutally murdered. A man has been arrested for the murder and the possible rape of the girl.   The remains of Mabareki California Molamudi, who …

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Amputee Wee Peddler Arrested

A 33-year old disabled man is in the cells of the Sege District Police for possessing 107 wrapped substance suspected to be Indian hemp aka ‘wee’. The suspect, Jerry Sheriff, a motorbike mechanic was arrested in a targeted swoop conducted by the police. Deputy Superintendent of Police George Aboagye, Commander …

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Trump calls for delay to 2020 US election

Donald Trump has called for November’s presidential election to be postponed, saying increased postal voting could lead to fraud and inaccurate results. He suggested a delay until people can “properly, securely and safely” vote. There is little evidence to support Mr Trump’s claims but he has long railed against mail-in …

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Gov’t Hands Over 100 Buses To Schools

Government has handed over 100 buses to senior high schools in the country. The schools are drawn from the North Eastern, Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West, Oti, Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions. The buses were handed over in fulfilment of a promise made in March 2020 during the …

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We are all guilty, make asset declaration public – Majority leader

Asset declaration has been a useful tool in the fight against corruption identified among public officials. In Ghana, all information on asset declaration is only made known to the Attorney General, however, the majority leader in parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu believes that asset declaration which is kept at the “safekeeping …

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University of Cape Coast to train Ghana Police investigators

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) which is located in the Central Region has been chosen by the Ghana Police Management Board to train Investigators of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Service. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the materialization of this initiative was signed yesterday, July 29 at …

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NPP’s Abronye DC ‘most abusive on radio’ – MFWA report

A language monitoring report by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has cited the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, for excessive use of abusive language on radio. The report also identified Happy FM’s Nana Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah and the …

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Policemen rape woman multiple times for not wearing face mask

The Rivers State Police Command have been charged by a human rights activist identified as Prince Wiro to investigate and prosecute its operatives accused of arresting and raping a widow over alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols. Recall that a 32-year-old widow (name withheld) alleged that policemen attached to the Sakpenwa Police …

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