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Ghanaians warned against travelling to Gao

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has cautioned Ghanaians against travelling to the Gao Region in Northern Mali and its surrounding areas. The Ministry’s caution comes on the back of the abduction and execution of travellers, particularly, Christians in the francophone West African country. The Ministry has, therefore, …

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Terrorists abduct 30 passengers along Abuja-Kaduna highway

At least, 30 passengers have been abducted by terrorists along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, SaharaReporters learnt. An unspecified number of persons are said to have also been shot during the attack. The attack came barely two months after bandits derailed a Kaduna-bound train, killing scores and kidnapping several persons including pregnant …

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Afghanistan: Inside a secret school for girls

Hidden away in a residential neighbourhood is one of Afghanistan’s new “secret” schools – a small but powerful act of defiance against the Taliban. Around a dozen teenage girls are attending a maths class. “We know about the threats and we worry about them,” the sole teacher tells us, but …

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Mohammed Salisu set to honour Black Stars call-up

Southampton’s defender, Mohammed Salisu is set to honour call-up to play for the senior national team, the Black Stars. Over the years, Salisu, who is an influential addition to Southampton’s setup has declined call-ups under Coaches Kwesi Appiah, Charles Akonor and Milovan Rajevac due to personal reasons. However, information pieced …

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Stonebwoy as future MP for Ashaiman: Vim Lady defends her projection

Afia Pokua, alias Vim Lady, has projected that dancehall musician Stonebwoy will be a future Member of Parliament for the Ashaiman Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. The journalist posted a photo of formally-dressed Stonebwoy coming out of a car with the caption, “Future MP for Ashaiman! BHIM” before tagging the musician. Two of …

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Executive Director of AMEA Foundation backs Nkoranza Youth

It is with great shock that I received news on the alleged murder of Albert Donkor, a resident of Nkoranza whose death was reportedly confirmed in April 2022. I extend to his family and the good people of Nkoranza my sincerest condolences on the loss of such an enterprising man. …

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Nana Aba Anamoah reacts to Achimota Forest brouhaha

  On the back of reports that government has through an Executive Instrument (E.I), said Achimota Forest Reserve is no longer a forest reserve, various social media platforms have been inundated with reactions with many expressing disappointments in the Akufo-Addo administration for taking such an action. Like other tweeps, Nana Aba …

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PHOTOS: Benya FM attacked, presenter beaten

A local radio station in Elmina, Benya FM, in the Central Region, was attacked on Monday by unknown people. The radio station was discussing matters of non-availability of premix fuel for the fishermen and how those who are not fishermen were given the product to the detriment of fishermen who …

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Police release #FixTheCountry Convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor

The police have released the outspoken convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. This was after he was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, May 17, 2022, while on his way to court. Updating the public on what happened, especially since his lawyers said they were not aware of …

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Government releases portion of Achimota forest land for development

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has under Executive Instrument (E.I) 144, declared that five parcels of lands of the Achimota Forest should no longer serve as ecological forest. The parcels of land, totaling 361.50 acres, which lie at Achimota-Accra in the Greater Accra region, ceased to be a forest reserve …

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Nkoranza youth attack Police station; free suspects in custody

Some irate youth in Nkoranza in the Bono East region have attacked the Police station in the area freeing at least three suspects in custody. The youth who are protesting the death of  28-year-old trader, Alber Akwasi Donkor reportedly attacked some officers before setting the inmates free, Starr News has …

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Kumawood actor Osei Tutu is dead

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has paid tribute to late Kumawood actor, Osei Tutu, who has been confirmed dead by colleagues in the movie industry. Tutu was famed for his role in action movies and appearances in the comedy skits of actor Ras Nene. The MP …

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GNAAP Unveiled As A Professional Body

The Ghana National Association of Alternative Dispute Resolution-ADR Practitioners (GNAAP) has been unveiled as a professional body. The unveiling ceremony came off during the 9th GNAAP Annual General Conference held on the theme ‘ADR Practice As A Profession’ at the weekend in Accra. Addressing the annual conference, the President of …

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US agrees to ease Trump-era sanctions on Cuba

US officials have announced plans to ease tough sanctions imposed on Cuba by former President Donald Trump. Under new measures approved by the Biden administration, restrictions on family remittances and travel to the island will be eased. The processing of US visas for Cubans will also be speeded up. State …

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Man, 30, dies in girlfriend’s room after sleepover

A 34-year-old man, Mr Philip Arkoh, has died in his girlfriend’s room at Asawase in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti region.  The incident occurred on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The Assemblymember for the area, Mr Matthew Amissah, told Class 93.1 FM’s Elisha Adarkwah that the man visited the …

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Report illegal connection users – PURC to Ghanaians

Many people in Ghana are reported to be engaging in illegal connections to enjoy either free electricity and water or pay at a relatively cheaper price. These illegal connections have dire consequences on the utility companies as monies expected to be received move below the belt. It is for this …

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