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GBA to provide legal aid to flogged victims of leaked sex tape

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) says it has taken over the incident involving the flogging of two persons alleged to have had a sexual encounter, recorded and leaked the video on social media. The Association’s Women and Minors Rights Committee has been tasked to “closely monitor and offer the necessary …

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Record-breaking events under Akufo-Addo that will go down in history

There is a history in all men’s lives; William Shakespeare’s once said, and such history has definitely been created with some events that have happened during the 6-year term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From fracas between individuals, to the construction of projects, to controversies by government appointees, President Nana Addo …

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Land guards attack Chiefs at Awutu Bereku with machete

Thugs numbering over 10 have attacked the Chief of Awutu Oshimpo, Nai Kofi Okyere, and the Ankobeahene of Awutu Traditional Council Nai Oshimpo Acheampong with cutlasses and other weapons. The incident happened at Awutu Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, …

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Gold Fields to acquire Yamana Gold for US$6bn

Multi-listed Gold Fields is set to acquire Canadian-based Yamana Gold in a deal worth more than $6 billion. Yamana is a leading precious metals producer with significant gold and silver production, development and exploration stage properties and land positions throughout the Americas, including Canada, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The all-share …

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Minority calls for public inquiry into COVID-19 expenditure

The Minority in Parliament has accused President Akufo-Addo of presiding over what they describe as “gargantuan fraud in the spending and disbursement of COVID expenses”. According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority is vindicated by the fact that a leading member of the NPP disclosed publicly to the effect that, COVID Funds …

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NAPO meets the National Association of Queen Mothers

The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has charged queen mothers in the country to join the call of putting in place comprehensive and viable plans to cater for the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The minister noted that as traditional leaders, they are in better and strategic …

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UN Ambassador consoles Ghanaian family over UK mass killing

United Nations Ambassador and Founder of Zoe Christian Centre in the United Kingdom, H.E Rev Atta Badu Snr, has commiserated with the family of four persons who were gruesomely murdered by a knifeman in Bermondsey, South East London on April 25, 2022. The family of the deceased victims, Dolet Hill, …

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I don’t want to see my wife again because of Zionfelix – Patapaa

Just about a week ago, the news went rife on the internet that Swedru-based Hiplife musician, Patapaa Amisty has parted ways with his German wife, Liha Miller. Following the emergence of the disturbing news on the internet, Patapaa granted an exclusive interview on Kastle FM to set the records straight once and for all. …

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5 ladies’ fashion essentials that never go out of style

Fast fashion has easily become a favourite part of the fashion industry lately. A lot of people are buying clothes with short life cycles and with an even shorter consumer-garment relationship. However, we still believe in fashion as an investment. Sometimes personal and sometimes, even generational. I’m still holding on …

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Former Miss France charged over ex-Gabon president’s US$750K gift

A former Miss France, Sonia Rolland has been indicted in a corruption enquiry involving former Gabonese president Omar Bongo. The French portal, Le Parisien, reports that Sonia is being held over the case of the “ill-gotten gains” of the Gabonese presidency. Ms Rolland is a Rwandan-French actress and was Miss …

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Europe becoming a cocaine-trafficking hub, says Europol

Europe is becoming a hub in the cocaine trade, according to an analysis by the European policing agency Europol, More cocaine is being shipped to Europe from South America and is also being transported onwards, Europol spokesperson Jan Op Gen Oorth told dpa in The Hague. Record quantities of drugs …

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Tunisia president sacks 57 judges

Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked 57 judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists. In a television address, he said he had given the judiciary multiple opportunities and warnings to “purify” itself. Among the sackings announced in the government’s official gazette was Youssef Bouzaker, the former head of the …

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SA ex-spy chief sues president over alleged crimes

A former head of South African intelligence agency has sued President Cyril Ramaphosa for alleged crimes that include “kidnapping” and bribing robbers who stole millions of dollars from one of his properties. Arthur Fraser accuses the president of concealing a theft incident in which alleged criminals entered Mr Ramaphosa’s property …

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Wa flogging: 18 arrested as youth clash with police

The youth of Wa in the Upper West Region on Wednesday evening clashed with the police over the arrest of three persons who allegedly instigated the public flogging of two lovers whose sex tape leaked on social media. Eighteen of the rampaging youth were arrested after they besieged the Upper West Regional Police headquarters …

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Methodist Church leader shares harrowing kidnapping experience

The head of Nigeria’s Methodist Church, Samuel Kanu has said a ransom of 100m naira ( $240,000, £193,000) was paid to secure his freedom and two other priests who were kidnapped with him. Dr Kanu was kidnapped on Sunday on a highway while returning from a church event in the south-eastern part …

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Only two sachet water producers certified in Tamale – GSA

Only two out of the many sachet water producers in the Tamale Metropolis are registered and certified with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) – a situation authorities say pose health risks to consumers. According to the GSA, most producers use filters and other machines that are not approved, hence, the …

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Two pupils killed, 8 injured after minibus veers off bridge

Two pupils were killed and eight others seriously injured after a minibus they were travelling in veered off a bridge before plunging down an embankment in the North West on Wednesday morning. The two children, aged six and seven, died on impact. The provincial education department said the minibus, belonging …

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