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Two arrested for trying to hijack a fuel tanker

Free State police arrested two foreign nationals for attempting to hijack a fuel tanker on the N5, outside Paul Roux, at midnight on Thursday. The men, aged 35 and 44, are expected to appear in the Senekal Magistrate’s Court on Monday. They face charges of attempted truck hijacking and another …

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Why Africa prints money in Europe

At least 40 African countries print their money in the UK, France and Germany — decades after independence, raising questions about self-sufficiency. DW examines what prompts them to outsource their currency production. Last July, a delegation from The Gambia visiting the Nigerian Central Bank asked if the Gambian dalasi could …

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Akufo-Addo to give 28th COVID-19 address tonight

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to, today, Sunday, March 27, 2022, give his 28th Address to the Nation on measures aimed at managing the spread of COVID-19. As announced by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkruamah recently, the President will tonight announce the date for the reopening of Ghana’s land …

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Gov’t engaged in business with antigen test at KIA – Akandoh

The Ranking Member on the Committee on Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says government appears to be in business with its continuous antigen test at the airport despite the opposition against it. Speaking to Lily Mohammed on Starr Today, Mr. Akandoh indicated  lot of countries are doing without the testing at the …

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VIDEO: Land guards allegedly assault Reggie Rockstone’s wife

Legendary Ghanaian rapper, Reggie Rockstone has alleged that the Afua Sutherland Children’s Park in Accra has either been sold or is being sold to a private developer. According to Reggie, a daughter of the renowned playwright who the park is named after, Esi Sutherland-Addy, contacted him to come on board a campaign …

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Nursing mother declared wanted for abandoning baby over unpaid bills

A 32-year old nursing mother, Irene Osei Acheampong has been declared wanted by the Koforidua-Effiduase Police in the New Jauaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region for allegedly abandoning her weeks-old baby boy for inability to settle the medical bills after delivery. The suspect, a resident at Asokore-Dabi Asem, reportedly …

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How Otto Addo convinced Jose Mourinho on the use of Felix Afena-Gyan

AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho was impressed with Otto Addo’s in-depth knowledge of Felix Afena-Gyan ahead of his impressive international debut for the Black Stars. The two coaches met on 10 March 2022 in the Netherlands before the Italian giants faced Vitesse Arnhem in the UEFA Europa Conference League round of 16 first …

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Here’s what ensued between KiDi and Cina Soul at 3Music Awards

Among the performances that stunned patrons and viewers of the 3Music Music Awards ’22 was KiDi and Cina Soul’s. Rumoured to be in an amorous relationship, the two singers, looking elegant on the night, performed together amidst cheers from a section of the audience. Prior to this, Akwaboah Jnr had performed his …

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By-elections looming at Assin North?

The Assin North Parliamentary seat was won by James Gyakye Quayson in the 2020 elections when he polled some 17,498 votes representing 55.21% against his New Patriotic Party (NPP) contender, Abena Durowaa Mensah who polled 14, 193 votes, representing some 44.79%. Since then, questions about the eligibility of the MP to occupy that position has …

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Odumase police raid notorious ghettos, 17 arrested

The Odumase District Police Command of the Ghana Police Service in the Eastern Region on Friday arrested 17 suspected criminals at different ghettos in various suburbs of the District. The swoop was undertaken at Odumase and Atua by the security agency during the day as part of efforts to clamp …

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How much fuel will now sell for after 15p reduction

There’s been an increase in petroleum products from the start of this year to March. While Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) review their prices upwards, drivers; public and private express worry about the incessant increment. Commuters, on the other hand, bear the rippling effect of the increase in fuel prices as …

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Thieves burgle Apostolic Church, steal musical instruments

Thieves have reportedly broken into a local branch of the Apostolic Church and have made away with some musical instruments belonging to the church. The thieves according to a report by Daily Guide sighted by GhanaWeb, broke into the auditorium of Asenma Akuapem Apostolic Church and stole an amplifier, mixer …

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MoMo agent shot by gunmen in Sawla

A Mobile Money vendor in Sawla, Abdul Razak, has been shot by unknown gun men in the late hours of Saturday March 26. The suspects allegedly bolted with huge sums of money belonging to the victim. According to some eye witnesses, the alleged robbers used a motorbike to execute their …

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