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Watch how Stephen Appiah, Baffour Gyan, others ‘fell’ to Xavi, Casillas, others in 1999 U-20 World Cup

Ghana’s squad for the 1999 U-20 FIFA World Cup led by Italian gaffer Giuseppe Dossena was tasked to win the championship on African soil (Nigeria) after the 1997 group finished fourth in Malaysia. Ghana had a good start to the competition topping their group and eliminating Costa Rica in the …

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Woman sentenced to 3 months in prison for calling her friend a prostitute

A Kano State Sharia court has sentenced one Habiba to three months in prison calling her friend, Rukayya Muhammad, a prostitute.   Habiba was arraigned before the court by the police for calling and addressing her friend as “sharmota”, which means prostitute, on her WhatsApp status.   She sent the …

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Saglemi Housing case: ‘Sick’ Alhaji Yakubu brought to court in a wheelchair to face 43 criminal charges

The former Chief Director of the Ministry of Works and Housing, Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu, was brought to court in a wheelchair to face the 43 criminal charges against him in the ongoing Saglemi Housing case. This comes after the High Court in Accra ordered the former chief director to appear …

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Here’s why sleeping with your phone in bed can affect your health

Sleeping with your phone near you can be harmful to your body functions and tend to limit the production of many significant hormones. Place the phone several feet away from your bed if you’re not going to switch it off. It has become a trend, especially for young people to …

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‘I can’t work for someone else to reap the fruits’ – Asanteman chief in USA who killed himself

Following the tragic death of a U.S.-based Ghanaian who shot himself after shooting his wife, a voice recording of the deceased has popped up detailing what could possibly be the motive behind his suicide and attempted murder. In the audio recording shared by Kofi TV, the 49-year-old deceased identified as …

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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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Saglemi Housing case: Court orders ‘sick’ Alhaji Yakubu to appear in court within 48 hours

The High Court in Accra has ordered the former Chief Director of the Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu to appear before the court within 48 hours to respond to charges. Alhaji Ziblim Yakubu is the third accused person in a case in which he and …

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Muammar Gaddafi’s son on hunger strike over continued detention in Lebanon

Hannibal Gaddafi, a son late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has gone on hunger strike in Lebanon. His lawyer Paul Romanos confirmed to the BBC that Hannibal’s strike is connected to his prolonged detention in Lebanon. Hannibal Gaddafi has been held in Lebanon for more than eight years after being abducted …

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Youngest queen mother in Ghana dies one year after her coronation

The Queen Mother of Adum Banso, a small community in the Ashanti Region, Obaahenmaa Yaa Manu I, has reportedly died. Obaahenmaa Yaa Manu I, who is said to be the youngest queen mother in Ghana, was installed in July 2022. The late queen mother is believed to be in her …

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King Promise’s lookalike arrested in viral video

A video capturing the arrest of King Promise’s look-alike has surfaced on social media, causing a stir among fans and social media users. The video, which was shared on Twitter by popular blogger Sika Official, captured the moment the look-alike was apprehended at an unknown location. The reason behind the …

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