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UK-based Ghanaian lady loses £10k to online scammers, urges public to be vigilant

In a heartfelt video shared on social media, a UK-based Ghanaian lady has come forward to educate the public about her devastating encounter with online scammers, resulting in a loss of £10,000. The victim, whose name remains undisclosed, emphasized the rising prevalence of money-related fraud and urged individuals to exercise …

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About 50 Nigerian, Ghanaian commercial sex workers arrested in Koforidua

About fifty (50) commercial sex workers have been arrested last night in Koforidua through a special operation initiated by the Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi and the police. Sources say majority of the suspects are Nigerians some of whom were trafficked. Few of the suspects are however Ghanaians. They …

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2023 Pilgrimage: First batch of Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims arrive in Saudi city of Madina

The first batch of Ghanaian Muslim pilgrims constituting a total number of 429 for this year’s hajj have landed safely in the Saudi city of Madina. A transcript available to GhanaWeb indicates that they were received by an advance team of the Ghana Hajj Board officials, an envoy in the …

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Ghanaian, 5 others arrested in Turkey over Africa-bound $1 billion counterfeit money

Turkish security forces have seized $1 billion in counterfeit money and arrested six individuals involved in the operation, according to a report by reuters.com. Among the detainees were one Ghanaian national and three Swedish citizens, as confirmed by the governor’s office of Turkey on Friday, June 9, 2023. The office …

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People & Places: Why cocks can’t crow, goats can’t bleat in this Ghanaian community in August

Everything about the Asafotufiami festival is very interesting. This festival marked by the people of the Ada Traditional area entails a number of rites and customs. As mentioned in the last episode of People and Places, the festival is marked by the Adas to celebrate the bravery of their forefathers …

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Three clubs chase Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu

Ghanaian international and Clermont Foot defender, Alidu Seidu has emerged as a possible transfer target for some clubs in England, Spain and France. Alidu, 23, started the 2022/23 French Ligue 1 season on a splendid note before he joined Ghana’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar where …

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Popular Nigerian comedian narrates how his life was saved in a Ghanaian hospital

Popular Nigerian Comedian, Pararan has taken to his channel to laud Ghanaian doctors for performing the country’s first awake brain surgery. Pararan expressed satisfaction with how Africa is improving its healthcare system and doing many complicated procedures without having to seek outside help. The comedian also recounted how his life …

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Ghanaian student in American university surpasses GPA threshold of 3.95

A Ghanaian student who has exhibited excellence in his studies at St. Louis University in the United States of America has been presented with an honour of distinction. Walter Drah Jnr, who read a Master of Science in Cybersecurity program at the university, earned a GPA of 3.97, surpassing the …

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Renowned Ghanaian writer Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo is dead

Renowned Ghanaian writer, Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo, has sadly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The family of the esteemed literary icon announced her demise. Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo, known for her exceptional contributions to African literature, bid farewell after a brief illness. Her passing …

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Suspect arrested in murder of Ghanaian-American lawmaker in New Jersey

A Virginia man has been arrested for the murder of Ghanaian-American New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, who was gunned down outside her home in February. Rashid Ali Bynum, 28, who apparently knew Dwumfour from church, was taken into custody Tuesday morning on charges including first-degree murder, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda …

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