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Ghanaian-American faces 20-year jail-term, $US500K fine for fraud in US

A Ghanaian-American by the name of Kenneth Anim, aged 38, has been arrested and charged with matters relating to money laundering. According to indictments in the Southern District of Texas of the US Attorney General’s office dated July 12, 2022, noted that the accused was arrested “following the return of …

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DCOP Kwesi Ofori to retire on July 20

The Director-General of the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service DCOP Kwesi Ofori has retired from the active service. This follows DCOP’s attainment of the compulsory age for retirement, 60. His retirement will take effect from Wednesday, 20 July 2022. A pull-out and farewell ceremony in honour of …

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Euro and US Dollar reach parity for the first time in 20 years

The exchange rate between the Euro and United States Dollar has reached parity – meaning the two major currencies now have the same worth. The development would make it the first in 20 years for such an occurrence. On Tuesday, July 12, the euro hit $1, which represented a decline …

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After 22 years in office, Rwandan leader Kagame considering running for another 20 years

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said he is looking at running again in 2024. The 64-year-old has been in power for more than 20 years, but he said he would consider remaining in office for another 20 years. “I consider running for another 20 years. I have no problem with …

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Nigeria losing 20% of daily crude production to oil thieves – Wale Tinubu

Nigeria may not be able to meet its OPEC quota in September due to rising crude oil theft which has seen Africa’s largest economy lose 20% of its daily crude production to oil thieves and pipeline vandals. This was disclosed by Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Oando Plc, at …

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20 residents arrested in Yirangu, Kubolunsi for killing an armed robber

A joint military and police personnel have stormed Yirangu and Kubolunsi in the Mamprugu Moaduri district of the North East region and arrested about 20 residents in the area for killing an armed robber. The arrest made by the joint security according to the residents happened on Saturday, June 18, …

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NAGRAT threatens strike over non-payment of 20% COLA

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is demanding that government pays 20 percent Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) to its members by the end of June 2022. Vice President of the Association, Jacob Anaba, explains that the ultimatum comes on the back of current economic conditions and the worsening …

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20 killed in fresh attack in eastern DR Congo

At least 20 people have been killed in a new massacre in DR Congo’s eastern province of Ituri, a respected monitor said on Monday, adding that the notorious ADF militia were suspected. Several houses were also burnt down in the attack. The attack took place overnight in the village of …

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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches [PHOTOS]

IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, Israel has emerged as a major LGBT-friendly location in recent years, in sharp contrast to many neighbouring countries where gay people face persecution. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESImage caption, But in Jerusalem, a holy city for Muslim, Christians and Jews, the LGBT community faces a tougher time gaining …

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