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2021 BECE: Private schools demand re-marking over alleged discrimination

The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNCOP), has called for an independent probe into the marking of scripts of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from private schools. Candidates in private schools often do much better than their counterparts in public schools, but the Council argued that private school …

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Four nabbed in GH¢200,000 SIM swap fraud – EOCO

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested four persons who have been engaged in SIM swap fraud. The action was undertaken by the EOCO in collaboration with the Ghana Association of Banks. According to hdfc.com, SIM swap fraud means changing mobile SIM cards. If this is done without …

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Mining company security guard shot in the head while on duty

Gunshot wounds suffered by a security guard with Adamus Resources Limited, a mining company in the Western Region, have left a victim battling for his life in a hospital. Paul Gyetuah according to a report by Myjoyonline, suffered gunshot wounds in the head, eye and shoulder when he was shot …

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Military bus carrying military personnel rolls over on N1

An Accra-bound military bus carrying some military personnel has, today, Wednesday, 6 April 2022, been involved in a single accident between the Ajei-Kojo and Tema Abattoir stretch of the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway (N1). Police accident (MTTD) Personnel are currently at the scene managing traffic flow. The road Safety Management Services …

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‘Mmore Koko’ getting babies drunk – GHS cautions mothers

Porridge prepared from sieved maize, otherwise known as ‘Mmore Koko’ in the local parlance has the tendency of getting babies who are fed with it drunk, the Ghana Health Service has revealed. The pudding that has over the years been the ideal meal for babies due to its easy-to-prepare nature …

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Tema: Fire guts Timber market; several shops destroyed

Fire has gutted the Timber market in Tema destroying several shops and properties worth thousands of Ghana cedis in the process. The fire which started around 12 pm on Wednesday quickly spread to different parts of the market according to eyewitnesses. Videos obtained by Starrfm.com.gh showed helpless personnel from the …

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Thief who dresses like Catholic priest lynched

A 24-year-old suspected thief has been beaten to death at Fijai in the Sekondi Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region. The deceased,who has been identified as Nana Kojo Dua and popularly known as Power, was found lying in a pool of blood in the early hours of Wednesday, April 6. …

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Three killed as bandits attack Taraba mosque during Iftar

Three people have been killed by bandits who attacked a mosque while worshippers were breaking their fast on Tuesday April 5. Daily Trust reported that the gunmen numbering about 50, killed three persons inside the mosque and also abducted many villagers who were taken to an unknown location. The incident …

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‘South Africa’s youngest serial rapist’ handed 30-year sentence

A Gauteng teenager dubbed “South Africa’s youngest serial rapist” by police has been handed a 30-year prison sentence. The teen was found guilty of raping three boys. The 17-year-old was recently sentenced in the Palm Ridge Regional Court. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said: The teenager is believed to be the …

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OB Amponsah exposes Israel Laryea’s wife

After Louisa Laryea launched scathing attacks on OB Amponsah for sharing a joke about her husband, Israel Laryea, the comedian has dug into her archives and brought up a post she made about the need for people to “appreciate humour and not take things too personally”. In a post Louisa …

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CLOGSAG to strike April 21 over neutrality allawa

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has served notice to embark on a nationwide strike from April 21 over non implementation of Neutrality Allowance. According to the group payment of the Neutrality Allowance has not been effected as agreed in spite of official reminders and follow …

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Girl, 11, burnt to death in domestic fire outbreak

An 11-year-old girl Tuntaya Abdul-Samed has been burnt to death in a domestic fire outbreak at Meduma in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred around 1:57 pm Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The regional Public Relations Officer for the Ghana National Fire Service, DOIII Peter Addai …

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Unidentified man found dead at Pokuase Saw Mill

An unidentified man, believed to be in his late 20’s has been found dead at Pokuase in the Ga North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. According to reports, the yet to be identified body was found lying motionless and unwounded in the early hours of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, …

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52-year-old Imam jailed three times for smoking

52-year-old Imam, Tamimu Mohammed has been jailed on three separate occasions for engaging in drugs and in illegal mining. In an interview with Crime Check TV GH, he said he was an experienced weed smoker who started smoking when he was in class six. Mohammed said whiles working with a …

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‘I will not let my fans down’ — Black Sherif

Sensational Ghanaian singer Black Sherif says he is determined to remain at the top and make his fans proud as he targets to produce more hard-hitting songs. Black Sherif’s recent single “Kwaku the Traveller” has been making waves since its release on Thursday making its way to the top ranked songs …

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