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Two friends died in ‘wee’ fight at Kotwi

Two friends have been reportedly died in violent fight over “cannibis” at Kotwi in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.   Reports say, the suspect, a 24 year old Sherrif is said to have “pulled a knife and stabbed the deceased who has been identified by the residents as Mr Boakye, 26 …

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A/R: Man, 41, electrocuted when loading cocoa at Hwibaa

A 41 years old man has been electrocuted at Hwibaa near Wioso in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti when he was loading cocoa from a truck   The man identified as Asiedu Christian was reportedly killed instantly  after coming into contact with a naked electric  wire on Sunday …

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Kumasi: Suspected thief lynched in Ashtown

A suspected thief has been found dead in a gutter at the forecourt of Ashtown Baptist church in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti. The man believed to be in his early 30s was reportedly lynched after attempting to steal from the church’s premises on Saturday January 22, 2022.   …

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Uganda ex-minister Simon Lokodo dies in Geneva

Uganda’s Former ethics and integrity minister Rev Fr Simon Lokodo is dead. Fr Lokodo, a member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) died Saturday morning in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a statement from the rights body. “It’s with great shock and pain that we have learnt of the passing …

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Most followed African Presidents on Twitter

There is no doubt that social media is changing the political landscape in Africa, with more politicians using the micro platforms to mobilise and grow their constituents. For most constituents, easy access to social media has come in handy for them to hold political leaders accountable and also to push …

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Jessica Opare Saforo quits Citi FM

Here’s why Jessica Opare Saforo will no longer host Citi FM/TV programs Media personality, Jessica, ventures into other fields Jessica spends 17 working years at Citi TV/FM Popular media personality, Jessica Opare Saforo, has parted ways with Citi TV/FM after seventeen years of working in the firm, according to a GhanaWeekend.com report. …

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10 iconic pictures of celebrities that trended this week

January is almost over and celebrities are still serving hot looks on social media that are trending. This week marked the One-Week celebration of Afia Schwarzenegger’s father’s passing on January 17, 2022. The event saw many celebrities in the various showbiz circles in attendance. Many of them looked their best …

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Video of suspected landguards firing gunshots hits the internet

Some group of young men were in a video discharging firearms They are believed to be landguards Their modus operandi involves intimidating landowners GhanaWeb has intercepted a video of some men alleged to be landguards, seated around a table and discharging firearms indiscriminately. They are believed to be part of the …

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Two motorbike robbers arrested at Kpevi

Harrison Kojo Agbovi from Akatsi Agbaflome, and Raphael Hlotse, both 23 years, are currently in the custody of the Akatsi Police for engaging in motor snatching robbery. Superintendent Isaac Baah, the Akatsi South Municipal Police Commander, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA), that on Sunday, at about 1500 hours, both …

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Prison officer shot dead by highway robbers over GH¢340

Robbers strike on Bonsu-Brimso-Apedwa stretch Angry robbers shot prison officer in the left eye Police mount special operation to arrest robbery gang An officer of the Ghana Prisons Service, Chief Officer Francis Dzaka Mawunyo, has been shot dead by a gang of three highway robbers on the Asiakwa-Apedwa stretch on …

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Speaker exits parliament after waiting for hours

MPs fail to turn up in parliament for Friday sitting Alban Bagbin wears all-white boubou to parliament Finance Minister reduces E-Levy The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has left the Chamber of Parliament after waiting for Members of Parliament for over five hours. Reports say the Speaker had been in the Chamber since 10am as advertised. A …

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