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Krachi chief shot by unknown gunmen

Nana Quansah Kpebu II, the Chief of Gyengyen in the Krachi West Municipality of the Volta Region has been shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. According to Joynews, the incident happened on the night of Monday, June 13, 2022, during a power outage. The chief was initially rushed to the Krachi West …

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Uneasy calm at Ahanta West as chief is set ablaze in his vehicle, police arrest 8

The police in the Ahanta West Municipality have arrested eight (8) persons for their alleged involvement in the setting ablaze of the Egyambra Chief. The victim, Nana Blaychie, was set ablaze while in his vehicle, 3news.com has reported. The incident was reported by Ahanta West Municipal Chief Executive, John Agyare, …

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Chief set ablaze in his vehicle; eight grabbed

Eight persons are currently in the grips of the Ahanta West Municipal Police Command for allegedly setting a chief ablaze in his vehicle. The Ahanta West Municipal Chief Executive, John Agyare, told Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Connect FM’s Omanbapa morning show, that he had information about the disturbances in the community …

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Heroic police chief featured in Adeti’s “Cash for Justice” investigative film promoted

A police commander who rejected a bribe from some bail negotiators and suffered persecution after he criticised a senior state attorney for reportedly taking bribes to protect accused persons against trial has been promoted. An investigative documentary film produced by Edward Adeti in 2019 detailed how Chief Superintendent Samuel Tibil Punobyin, who …

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Arsenal star Thomas Partey installed ‘developmental’ Chief in hometown

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been installed as the developmental chief of the Krobo Traditional Area. The Ghana deputy captain was born in Krobo Odumase, the capital of Lower Manya Krobo Municipal District in Ghana’s Eastern Region. Partey’s enstooling is a tribute to his football exploits, which have sold the …

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SA ex-spy chief sues president over alleged crimes

A former head of South African intelligence agency has sued President Cyril Ramaphosa for alleged crimes that include “kidnapping” and bribing robbers who stole millions of dollars from one of his properties. Arthur Fraser accuses the president of concealing a theft incident in which alleged criminals entered Mr Ramaphosa’s property …

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Otumfuo, Chief Imam and 5 other non-politicians who command a lot of power

There is a story that is commonly told of how powerful a certain Ghanaian traditional leader is, so much that not even the powers and authority vested in the country’s Head of State by the constitution can overshadow his, especially within that leader’s immediate jurisdiction. In fact, if it is …

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Ghetto boys and thieves have taken over Dixcove – Chief laments

The Paramount Chief of Upper Dixcove, Obrempong Hima Dekyi XIV, has expressed worry about how the town has now become a haven of thieves and ghetto boys. “If you get to Dixcove Hospital, the Doctors and Nurses there are only working out of passion to save lives since they have …

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Twerking not part of ‘borborbor’ – Chief fumes

Borborbor, the traditional dance of Ewes in the middle belt of the Volta Region, is a prominent feature at public gatherings. It has been in existence for years and often comes with delightful choreography that attracts many people. Some dance groups design costumes and rehearse performances ahead of major events. …

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Chief, 76, hangs himself at Assin Brofoyedru

A 76-year-old Chief and Pastor of the Apostolic Resurrection Society Church at Assin Brofoyedru in the Central Region has hanged himself in a bush. The deceased is said to have left for farm on Tuesday but did not return home. Upon a search, he was found hanging on a tree …

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