Tag Archives: EAST

COVID 19: Alarm as infections rise in East Africa

Numbers of Covid-19 cases are rising again in East Africa even as countries bank on vaccinations to prevent another round of restrictions. Over the past one month, Kenya’s positivity rate has risen from zero to more than five percent, the level which the World Health Organisation (WHO) often considers threatening. …

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How former Upper East Regional Minister planned arrest of Sakawa man

Former Upper East Regional Minister, Ms. Tangoba Abayage is revealed to have contributed immensely towards the rescue of an 11-year-old girl whose father attempted to use her for money rituals known in local parlance as Sakawa. Ms. Tangoba Abayage who has good relations with the herbalist, Nana Adu-Boafo Junior was …

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National Security Ministry warns of likely terrorist activity in North East, Upper East regions

The Ministry of National Security has warned other security agencies in Ghana of a strange movement of certain persons along the borders of Ghana in the North Eastern Region and the Upper East Region. In a statement addressed to the Chief of Defence State and the Inspector General of Police …

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INTERPOL arrests three Nigerians for defrauding multinational oil companies in Asia, Middle East

Three Nigerians allegedly involved in global scams have been arrested in Lagos and Edo states, during an INTERPOL-led operation targeting malware cyber fraud across South-East Asia and the Middle East. A statement by Head, Media and Publicity, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wilson Uwujaren, said the operation was …

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East Africa remains haven for 1994 genocide fugitives

East Africa remains a haven for fugitives accused of committing the Genocide Against the Tutsi almost 28 years after the massacres, with the region hosting 785 fugitives of the 1,147 wanted criminals. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda currently host the biggest number of wanted fugitives, 408 and …

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83% of Wa East adolescent girls trade sex for sanitary pads – Research

A stud conducted by the Upper West Regional Youth Parliament with funding support from Plan International Ghana has found that 83 per cent of adolescent girls in Wa East trade sex for money to buy sanitary towels during their period. The study was titled: ‘Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in …

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VIDEO: Tracey Boakye puts her ‘famous’ East Legon mansion on display

Tracey Boakye highlights the impact of being a Ghanaian celebrity Popular Ghanaian socialite cum actress, Tracey Boakye, has showcased parts of her plush East Legon mansion. In an interview with Abeiku Santana who paid a visit to her home, Tracey flaunted her luxurious bedroom, expensive closet, high ceilings, expensive-looking furniture, and so on. In …

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VIDEO: How East Legon man ‘hijacked’ community water supply, resold ‘stolen’ water – Minister narrates

An unnamed man residing at East Legon has been arrested for illegally connecting to the main water supply for the community. The arrest was effected by the taskforce of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on Sunday, April 10. Addressing the press on Monday April 11, the sector minister, …

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Police in Upper East ban use of cargo trucks and tricycles

The Upper East Regional Police Command has placed a ban on the use of cargo trucks and tricycles popularly known as motor king meant for carrying goods from transporting passengers in the Region. The Command has observed that it is becoming an emerging trend and in most cases leading to …

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VIDEO&PHOTOS: Current state of Odartey Lamptey’s $100,000 East Legon mansion

Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey has enjoyed some good news in the past few days after gaining custody of his seven-bedroom house from his ex-wife Gloria Appiah. On March 2, 2022, Court ordered Gloria to vacate the apartment after yet another failed appeal to claim ownership of the seven-bedroom apartment …

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