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Man admits to rape, murder of US tourist in Germany

A US man has confessed to raping and killing a fellow American tourist near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein Castle last June. Troy Philipp B faces several charges, including one count of murder over a 21-year-old woman’s death, and attempted murder of the victim’s friend, a 22-year-old woman. The 31-year also admitted …

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Wife of Haiti’s assassinated president indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, among others in his killing. Dozens of suspects were indicted in the 122-page report issued by Walther Wesser …

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Fuel prices may rise for next 2 to 3 months – Duncan Amoah

Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah has hinted that prices of petroleum products may continue to rise for the next two to three months. Oil Marketing companies over the weekend made upward adjustments to the prices of fuel at the pumps by between 3% to …

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Majority leadership reshuffle halted for deeper consultations

The proposed reshuffle of the Majority leadership in Parliament has been temporarily suspended. This pause is strategic, allowing President Nana Akuffo-Addo and the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to undertake thorough consultations with the Majority Caucus. The decision to temporarily halt the intended changes underscores the necessity of …

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ECG disconnects Accra Academy from power grid over debt

The Accra Academy Senior High School (SHS) is currently without power due to disconnection by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over alleged unpaid arrears. Citi News‘ Fauzu Masawudu reported that as of 8:40 pm when he arrived, the entire campus was in darkness, with students using torchlights in their …

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Three busted for stealing rail tracks at Nsawam

Three suspects have been picked up by the Nsawam Municipal Police Command for stealing rail tracks. The suspects are, Ibrahim Adamu, Abdul Kadril, and Japharu Haruna. The three who were on board a Hyundai Mighty truck with registration number GS-3201-09, fully loaded with quantities of railway lines, were arrested by …

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FULL LIST: Campaign team for Bawumia unveiled

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has put together a campaign team to steer the party’s march towards “Breaking the Eight” – that is retaining power for a third consecutive term. The campaign team comprises senior members with experience in campaigning and political strategies, who are lined …

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PNC Women’s Organiser resigns

The National Women’s Organiser of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Madam Hidaya S. Ibrahim has officially announced her resignation from the party, effective immediately as of Tuesday, February 20th, 2024. Her decision, she explained, stems from thorough consultation and self-reflection concerning her political growth and development. In a press release, …

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2024 polls: EC reverses decision to eliminate indelible ink

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its decision to eliminate the use of indelible ink in the upcoming elections following widespread objections from Ghanaians and various political parties. Dr. Eric Asare Bossman, the Deputy Electoral Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services, emphasized the importance of building trust and consensus ahead …

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