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Approval of ministers, SC justice: Some of my colleagues were bribed – NDC MP alleges

A member of parliament from the minority side has alleged that some of his colleague parliamentarians sold out the minority caucus during the vote to approve ministerial and judicial appointees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to the member of parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, some …

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Why crocodiles are considered sacred in the Burkina Faso community of Bazoule

Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …

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PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 8 of the oldest trees in Africa

  Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …

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Five possible reasons the Minority’s rejection of ministerial nominees failed

The outcome of proceedings in Ghana’s parliament on Friday, March 24, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, more so through the minority side of the House, after bid to reject six ministerial nominees of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo failed. The six nominees were eventually passed with National …

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Online scams constitute largest number of scams in Ghana – EOCO boss

The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has disclosed that online scams constitute the highest number of reported scams in the country. According to her, common among them are recruitment scams, investment scams, shopping scams, credit card frauds, and mobile money …

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Hypertension, diabetes are leading causes of death in Accra

A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five percent of the population …

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We just come out with policies without thinking – Ken Agyapong reacts to ban of imported used cars

A New Pariotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has slammed the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government over its decision to ban the importation of used cars into Ghana. Ken Agyapong said that the decision by the government is totally wrong and was not well thought off. Speaking at an event …

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How Ghanaians reacted to video of goalpost falling on Jojo Wollacott during Black Stars training

Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott dominated the social media trends in the late hours of Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after sustaining an injury during the Black Stars training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The Charlton Athletic goalkeeper got injured when a goalpost fell on him during training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. …

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Abductors of 19-year-old demand 10m ransom

A 19-year-old has been abducted at the Imoru community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Daily Trust, the gunmen numbering seven broke into the home of the victim and whisked her away, injuring her aunty with a knife. The victim is identified as Adetutu Okinbaloye. …

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Kenya approves extradition of citizens to China, Italy

Kenya’s Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed separate bilateral treaties with China and Italy that will see Nairobi extradite its citizens to the two countries if they break laws there. The new arrangement now awaits the nod of the National Assembly to be formally ratified. China tried to have its nationals suspected …

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