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Farmer, 38, commits suicide by drinking weedicide

A 38-year-old farmer, Kwasi Anim, has allegedly committed suicide by drinking weedicide. The incident occurred at Krabo-Kese, a farming community in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern region. Information gathered indicates that the deceased drunk gramaxone weedicide on March 13, 2019, and was rushed to the Nsawam Government Hospital where …

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Man jailed five years for attacking 102-year-old woman

A 27-year-old graphic designer who attacked a 102-year-old woman in his bid to rob her has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Joel Mawuli Mensa, who was charged with causing harm pleaded guilty. Mensa told the court that he thought that the old woman had …

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Audio: Sir John reacts to reports about his ‘sack’

Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie has reacted to reports that he has been asked to step down. According to him, per the rules of engagement governing his appointment, he is supposed to receive letters notifying him of any action to that effect, but no such …

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Bawku ethnic conflict factions to smoke peace pipe April 13

Feuding factions in the long-standing inter-ethnic conflict in Bawku in the Upper East Region have unanimously resolved to cease hostilities towards each other and live in harmony with a traditional ceremony slated for Saturday, April 13, 2019. The ceremony which is called the “Burial of the Okro Stick” would involve …

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ATEBUBU: Fakwasi Presby Basic School pupils study on floor

Students of Atebubu Fakwasi Presby Basic School in Atebubu/Amantin Municipality of the Bono East region are compelled to write on the floor due to lack of tables and chairs, especially those at KG 1&2. The school, established 17 years ago has not electricity power and has not seen any renovation; …

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Police Arrest Two Students Over UEW Disturbances

The police have arrested two students of the University of Education, Winneba, over their refusal to vacate campus after clashes with the police on Thursday. Central regional police spokesperson DSP Irene Oppong said the duo have been handed over to the Winneba Police Command. “We went round to close the …

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Pass consumer rights bill now! – Kofi Kapito

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Kapito has called on the government to pass the consumer rights bill to protect consumers in the country. The call comes as Ghana Joins the world in celebrating the World Consumer Day, a day set aside to promote consumer …

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Joseph Yamin slams Ofosu Ampofo

Former Ashanti Regional Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) Joseph Yamin has accused the National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo of stabbing him in the back in the wake of a disclaimer issued against him by the party. According to him, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo whom he helped …

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3 arrested for defrauding market women of GHC220,000

Information reaching DGN indicates that three persons have been arrested for allegedly defrauding several market women in Tamale. The suspects are Fuseini Adams, aged 49; Alhassan Karim, 54, and Saharatu Adams Lizy, 39. They are reported to have bought maize and beans amounting to Ghc 220,000 from the market women …

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New Black Stars management committee named

  Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Commission, Dr Kofi Kodua Sarpong has been appointed to head a five-member committee to manage the activities of the senior national team, Black Stars. The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko Chairman will be assisted by Deputy Youth and Sports Sports Minister, Perry …

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Kennedy Agyapong ‘assaults’ Central Regional Police Commander

  The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has once again courted controversy after clashing with a police officer. The legislator, who is known for his outspoken and confrontational nature, was involved in a heated exchange with the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Paul …

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NDC disowns Yammin over vigilantism comment

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has dissociated itself from claims by one of its key members Joseph Yammin that the party will not disband vigilante groups associated with them. Mr. Yammin, who is a former deputy sports minister, according to media reports says the main opposition will not heed to …

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Rawlings mourns Dr. Kwabena Adjei

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has tweeted his condolences to the family of the late Dr. Kwabena Adjei. The former National Democratic Congress (NDC) national chairman passed away Tuesday morning after battling ill-health. He was 76. In a brief tweet, Rawlings, founder of the NDC, described the late Dr. Kwabena …

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