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Court adjourns Gyakye Quayson case to Friday

An Accra High Court has adjourned to Friday, June 23 the criminal case involving National Democratic Congress’ Parliamentary Candidate for the Assin North by-election, James Gyakye Quayson. The deposed MP was on Wednesday, June 21 granted permission, however, to be absent from the next hearing. This follows a ruling on …

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Charles Bissue turns himself in but arrested & released on bail by OSP

Former Secretary to the erstwhile Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM) Charles Onuawonto Bissue has been arrested by the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP). He was arrested on Wednesday, June 21 when he turned himself in at the Office. According to a press release signed by the Special Prosecutor, Kissi …

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AGI CAUTIONS GOV’T ON REMOVAL OF TAXES ON IMPORTED SANITARY PADS

The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) wishes to caution the Government that any policy measure that seeks to remove taxes on imported sanitary pads, at the expense of local manufacturers of the same will be very detrimental to our economy. The waiver of duties/taxes on imported sanitary pads for our …

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Inspector Ahmed Twumasi pleads not guilty to murder of his girlfriend

The policeman who has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty. Inspector Ahmed Twumasi made this pronouncement after State Attorneys completed all committals to pave the way for the case to be heard at the High Court. State Attorney Ernest Ayeh detailed how the accused …

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Social media exposing adolescents to early sex,Dr Emmanuel Tinkorang

Teenage pregnancies have skyrocketed in various parts of the country, notably the Savanna region, Bono East region, and Ashanti region, according to research by UNICEF Ghana. According to the research, one of the main variables that led to early sex among adolescents was their exposure to social media. At a …

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Over 6,000 teachers fail licensure exams

The National Teaching Council, NTC says the over 6,000 teachers who failed the licensure exams are not cut out for the teaching profession. But the Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT is upset and has called on NTC to convene a national dialogue on the mass failure instead of accusing …

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Breaking Mecca :A Female visiting visa holder dies awaiting to perform Hajj.

A female visiting Visa holder, Zulfawu Ishaku died at Sharmansur, a suburb of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Zulfawu Ishaku age 68, is believed to have hailed from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Reports indicate that she came to Mecca during Umrah season with …

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POLICE ARREST FOOTBALL COACH FOR ATTACKING REFEREE IN TAMALE

The Police have arrested suspect Napari Suheru, a football coach, for attacking a referee during a Division 1B football match on a pitch near the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on 17th June 2023. The injured referee was rushed to the hospital for medical assistance following the attack. The …

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39Million power debt, GWCL Disconnected

Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has disconnected the power supply to Ghana Water Company’s Northern regional treatment plant at Dalun over nonpayment of bills. According to NEDCo, the water company owes over GH¢39 million in electricity bills. The Dalun water treatment plant supplies water to residents in Tamale and its …

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We can’t break the 8 with half leg-Afriyie Akoto

The former Agric minister Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has pledged to be guided by the NPP constitution in his campaign* He has maintained to be positive, modest and constructive in his pronouncements as far as campaigning is concerned. Dr Afriyie Akoto addressing the NPP election committee after filling his nomination …

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