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Why South Sudan is using an age-old dowry system to reverse girl dropouts statistics in school

In parts of South Sudan, a girl’s worth is tied to the number of cattle demanded from the prospective groom who seeks her hand in marriage. The cattle are not classified as just any other animal or source of food, but as baggage of wealth, security, and stability. In some …

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Be transparent with Ghanaians over true state of the economy – Otumfuo to government

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has implored the government of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to be transparent with citizens on issues to do with the economy. According to him, there is a need for the government to come clean on the current state of Ghana’s economy including the recently conducted Domestic Debt …

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Bank of Ghana, Ghana Air Force commission helipad to airlift currencies to Sefwi Boako

Following the accident of a Bank of Ghana Bullion Van in November 2019 at Techiman, in the Bono East Region of Ghana, the Management of the Bank of Ghana established a committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the accident and make recommendations to improve currency movement operations in the country. Amongst other recommendations, …

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Five Iranian girls arrested for dancing to Rema’s song

Five young Iranian ladies who danced to Nigerian Afrobeat singer and rapper, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ have been allegedly arrested. The video of the five girls went viral on Tuesday for dancing to Rema’s hit song without headscarves. The Times of Israel reported that there …

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Woman who returned sick after boyfriend sponsored her to travel to Egypt is dead

A 34-year-old woman, Ama Diana who shared her story of how she returned from Egypt sick after her boyfriend who sponsored cursed her has died. According to Oyerepafmonline, family of the deceased woman said she died early this week after falling sick for years due to an alleged malediction. Ama …

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Ohio man who falsely claimed to be Ghanaian prince sentenced to 20 years in prison

An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for pretending to be a Ghanaian prince and swindling more than a dozen victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Daryl Robert Harrison, who went by Prince Daryl R. Attipoe and Prophet Daryl R. Attipoe, conned at least …

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The video that took Ken Agyapong and Anas to court – Who watches the watchman?

In June 2018, it became the second most anticipated video following the airing of an investigative documentary dubbed ‘Number 12’. In this video, Investigative Journalist; Anas Aremeyaw Anas exposed the rot in the football sector detailing how officials like the former GFA Boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi, and some National Sports Authority …

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Kwesi Nyantakyi reacts to High Court ruling on Anas vs Kennedy Agyapong defamation case

Kwesi Nyantakyi, a former president of the Ghana Football Association is claiming vindication following a High Court ruling on the case of defamation between ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, and the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. Kwesi Nyantakyi told Oman FM that the ruling by the court exonerates him and …

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NPP, Akufo-Addo, Bawumia must apologize to Adu Boahen – Ken Agyapong after Anas ruling

Kennedy Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central has demanded that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) should apologize to Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry. Aside from the party, the lawmaker believes the president and his vice must also apologize to the now dismissed …

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Roads Committee of Parliament threatens to reject reintroduction of road tolls

Parliament’s Select Committee has issued a number of conditions under which government’s decision to reintroduce road tolls will be accepted. Minister of finance Ken Ofori-Atta in a letter to the Roads Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta has proposed about 85% increment in previous rates before the suspension of tolling. Speaking to Starr …

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