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Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools

The Egyptian government has banned female students from wearing the niqab, a face-covering veil, at schools, according to state-owned media. Education Minister Reda Hegazy’s statement, released on Monday and quoted by the government-owned Ahram newspaper, said students have an “optional” right to choose if they will cover their hair at …

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Oversubscription of treasury bills at high interest rates does not make sense – Joe Jackson

The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has bemoaned the high-interest rates on treasury bills in recent times. According to him, it does not make economic sense for the government to be borrowing at such high rates while investors also lend at such high rates. He said …

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Salma Mumin, other Ghanaian actors spotted spraying cash at a nightclub in Nigeria

Ghanaian actors, including Salma Mumin, John Dumelo, and others have been spotted at a nightclub in Abuja, Nigeria, spraying cash as they were having fun. Notable Ghanaian celebrities who were sighted were Salma Mumin, John Dumelo, and Haillie Sumney who made it ‘rain’ inside the nightclub over the weekend. John …

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Leave my house honourably before I kick you out! – Agradaa ‘roars’ at her husband

Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as ‘Nana Agradaa’, has responded to her husband’s claims of being her protector. Recently in a viral recording, Agradaa’s husband said his wife is being manipulated to frustrate him out of their matrimonial home, so she can be killed. Pastor Eric claimed that he served …

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How a politician and his girlfriend disrespected Kwaku Manu at an event

Popular Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu, has recounted an instance where the MP for his area, once disrespected him in the presence of his (MP’s) girlfriend. According to the actor, this incident took place when they met at an event. Giving a vivid picture of what ensued, Kwaku Manu said the MP disrespectfully called …

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Egypt reopens one of the world’s oldest synagogues at site said to be where Moses prayed to God

Egypt has reopened the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue that archives a collection of Jewish manuscripts, following a ten-year restoration effort. The reopening was superintended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at an inauguration ceremony. The Ben Ezra synagogue, originally built in the 12th century and later reconstructed in 1889, with a …

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Huge explosion at quarry in Western region, 4 confirmed dead, many missing

An ammonia nitrate explosive disaster at a quarry in the Shama district of the Western Region has reportedly four confirmed as many are missing and injured. According to reports the explosion happened on Saturday night at a quarry site operated by some Chinese at Anto-Aboso in the Shama District of …

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Jail me for life if I’m not able to lead you to 3 govt officials with $100m at their homes – Kusi-Poku challenges OSP

The Executive Director of the Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana (GGAGG), Listowel Nana Kusi-Poku, has said that he can help the state recover $100 million from three appointees of the current. Speaking in an interview on Accra FM on Monday, September 4, 2023, Kusi-Poku challenged the Office of the Special …

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Impersonator arrested at KATH for fraudulent medical practices

In a shocking revelation, an individual at the prestigious Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has been arrested for fraud and impersonation. The suspect, whose identity is yet to be made public, allegedly posed as a licensed medical doctor and prescribed medications to unsuspecting patients without the requisite authorisation. At the …

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Farmer, 35, commits suicide at Kunsu

A 35-year-old farmer has allegedly committed suicide at Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. The deceased, who has been identified only as Akomea is reportedly to hang himself with a sponge on Saturday September 2, 2023. Some residents in an interview with Philip Darlington, …

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