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7 busted over bus load of Niger-bound Indian hemp

Seven suspects, including a driver of a Nigerien-bound bus and a physically-challenged man have been arrested in Kumasi for attempting to transport 37 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp. The suspects include Ibrahim Mumuni, 35, the Ghanaian driver and two Nigerien accomplices Adamu Isaku-48, Abubakari Janilo, 32 …

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Police launch probe after gun found in FedEx package

Police in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province, said on Sunday that an investigation had been launched into a case involving a FedEx package containing a gun. The Public Security Bureau of Jin’an District said it had earlier received a report that a gun was found in a FedEx package sent …

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I like the way AMG record label operates – Fameye

A post from Criss Waddle concerning his meeting with Fameye has sparked rumors of record label deal on social media. Speaking to Ghanaweekend TV in an exclusive interview, Fameye revealed he likes the way AMG record label does their things and that the meeting was not about a label deal. …

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Army vs Police: Military issues strong warning to Nigerians

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against comments and actions that could pit the Nigerian Police Force against the Nigeria Army. The warning became necessary following the controversies and public criticism that greeted the killing of three policemen and a civilian last week by soldiers on the Ibi-Wukari Road …

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Mahama joins Ga Mashie people to celebrate Homowo

Former President, John Dramani Mahama basked in cheers as he joined the Ga Mashie community, in the Greater Accra region, mark its annual festival, Homowo. John Mahama who is also the 2020 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress shook hands, waved and beamed through the crowds that came round …

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Savannah Region: Two dead in violent clash at Lukula

Police in the Savannah Region have confirmed the death of two persons in a violent clash at Lukula, a farming community in the region. According to reports, the conflict broke out between two factions over the siting of a mosque in the town. Regional Minister Salifu Adam Braimah together with …

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Buhari told to review removal of Ex – IGP

Ambassador Eze N. Ebere has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to revisit the removal of former IGP Suleiman Abba who “former President Goodluck Jonathan angrily and illegally sacked for losing 2015 presidential election on the grounds that he went to welcome General Buhari at the airport”. Ebere pleaded with the President …

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Two PDS impostors caged

Two individuals who acted as staff of the Power Distribution Services (PDS) have been put in remand by the Kyebi Magistrate Court. The two, Okai Samuel, 26, a student at Coaltar Senior High School and Prince Owusu Ansah, 27, also a student of the Accra Technical University, were arrested by …

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Two dead in ethnic clashes

Two people have been reported dead in an ethnic clash between Gonjas and Mamprusis at Lukuli in the North Gonja District of the Savannah region. The clash, which occurred Thursday night, lasted for about 45 minutes residents say. Starr News sources indicate that Gonjas in the community want to construct …

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GAF vehicle in near-fatal crash; three injured

A vehicle belonging to Ghana Armed Forces has been involved in a near fatal accident at Teacher Mante New Town along the Eastern Region stretch of the Accra to Kumasi highway. The accident occurred around 3:37 pm Friday, 16 August, 2019. Three Military personnel onboard the vehicle sustained various degrees …

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NAGRAT unhappy with teachers’ early recall from vacation

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is unhappy with the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) directive to third-year students in Senior High Schools to return to school earlier than the planned reopening date for extra classes. The students, the first batch of government’s Free SHS program who were supposed to …

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Police arraign traditional ruler over alleged attempted kidnap

The Police Command in Enugu State has arraigned the traditional ruler of Obeagu Ugwuaji, Awkunanaw Autonomous Community of the state, Igwe Christopher Nyia for alleged attempted kidnapping, among other charges. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nyia, 60, was arraigned before an Enugu South Magistrates Court presided over …

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Otumfuo’s daughter succeeds Berla Mundi on GHOne TV

Daughter of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the King of Asante takes over from Berla Addardey Mundi, as the new host of GhOne TV’s ‘The Late Afternoon Show’, Management of EIB Network has confirmed. Berla Mundi divorced her relationship with the media conglomerate on Thursday August 15, 2019 and is heading …

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Desist from occultism – Students cautioned

Professor Paul Kwame Nyame, Chairman of the Medical and Dental Council, has counselled students to resist the temptation of indulging in occult practices. He advised students not be swayed into the practice as a result of the demanding nature of their academic expectations and the rising appetite for instant riches …

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Fake Policeman duping people as SPY recruitment agent arrested

A 45-year-old man who has been as a policeman and a recruitment agent for Supernumerary Police, SPY has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS of the Lagos State Police Command. The suspect, Mike Okojokwu, who was clad in full police uniform, had allegedly extorted money from …

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Fake PDS staff arrested for extorting bills from customers

Two electricians impersonating as workers of Power Distribution Service (PDS) have been remanded into Police custody by the Kibi District Magistrate Court today Friday 16 August 2019. The suspects were arrested at Teacher Mante in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region for extorting monies from postpaid customers with bill …

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BoG closes down Ideal, Midland, GN and others

Bank of Ghana has closed down 23 Savings and Loans companies, Starrfm.com.gh can reveal. Documents available to Starrfm.com.gh contain some heavy weights in the savings and loans sector such as Midland, Ideal, uniCredit and Global Access whose licenses have been revoked after a review exercise in the past months. According …

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No pupil will be sacked for not wearing new uniforms – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says no pupil will be sacked for not wearing the new school uniforms for Junior High School students when the academic year starts in September. Commenting on its implementation, the Director-General of GES, Professor Kwasi Opoku Amankwa said the old uniform will be phased out …

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GES shifts reopening for SHS 3 students to August 25

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has shifted the reopening of school for third-year Senior High School (SHS) students from Monday, August 19 to Sunday, August 25, 2019. A statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director-General of the GES, Prof Kwasi Opoku Amankwa, said the new date was arrived …

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