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Prison officer wounded after gun goes off in courtroom

An accidental discharged of a gun has left a prison officer wounded in the leg. The officer whose name is not immediately known is part of the team of prison officers who brought the four persons standing trial for unlawful kidnapping of Canadian ladies. According EIB Network’s Court Correspondent Murtala …

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Asamoah Gyan elated after playing with African legends in Senegal’s new stadium

Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan was over the moon after playing with some African football legends at the inauguration of Senegal’s new stadium. The former Black Stars captain was among a star-studded side that played in an African Legends vs Senegal Legends game at the inauguration of the 50,000 …

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Man arrested after allegedly robbing cops of firearms

A man has been arrested in Mpumalanga for allegedly robbing two police officers of their firearms. The arrest was made after a shootout with police officers. The robbery took place in Siyabuswa on Sunday night. The two police officers were robbed at gunpoint and the robbers fled with a rifle and …

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Attempted bullion van robbery: Three persons admitted to hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds

The Ghana Police Service has announced that three persons sustained gunshot wounds following Tuesday’s attempted bullion van robbery. The Police through the intervention of an officer on duty successfully foiled an attempted bullion van robbery at Industrial Area, Accra, today. In a statement released via the official Facebook page of …

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The court’s last words to Medikal after sentencing him

An Accra Circuit Court, presided by His Honour Emmanuel Essandoh, after its final judgement to Medikal on February 21, 2022, issued some advice to him. Medikal pleaded guilty to the unlawful public display of arms and was sentenced to 300 penalty units, which amounts to GH₵3,600, or in default, serve nine months …

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Husband of missing Land Commission staff rearrested after discharge by court

Dr. Wilberforce Nkrumah Aggrey, a KNUST lecturer, has been rearrested after he was discharged by the Asokwa District Court. The lecturer is standing trial for the alleged kidnap of his wife; a staff of the Lands Commission. He has been in police custody since October 6, 2021, for playing a …

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NPP issues ‘warning’ to party stalwarts after Alan’s purchase of forms for aspiring polling station executives

The leadership of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it has taken note of reports that some leading personalities of the party have procured application forms for aspiring polling station executives. This comes after Trade Minister Mr Alan Kyerematen has reportedly paid for nomination forms for all aspiring …

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I attempted suicide when I lost my womb after 2 failed marriages – Nana Yaa Brefo

Ghanaian newscaster, Nana Yaa Brefo, has recounted how she almost committed suicide when she lost her womb. According to the popular newscaster, the trauma of not ever being able to bear a child coupled with her two failed marriages drowned her into having suicidal thoughts. “People shouldn’t be bothered about …

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Medikal to pay GHS3,600 or get caged for 9 months after guilty plea

The Circuit Court in Accra, today, Monday, 21 February 2022, convicted rapper Medikal for displaying arms and ammunition. He was convicted to a fine of GHS3,600 or will serve nine months in jail. Medikal was convicted after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty in open court. The court, …

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Snake catcher on the mend after being bitten twice by black mamba

A Limpopo snake catcher is recuperating after being bitten by a black mamba while trying to retrieve it from a ceiling. Gideon Vorster, from Tzaneen, was helping to remove the snake which was shedding its skin — a process that makes them violent and territorial — and it bit him …

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