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Military officer allegedly shot dead by chief in land dispute at millennium city
A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […]
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Police Probe Bribery Incident Involving EC Officials
The Ghana Police Service has officially commenced a thorough investigation into the alleged bribery incident involving Electoral Commission (EC) officials during the Ejisu by-election, following the circulation of a
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Kasoa: One arrested over shooting of military officer
The Ghana Police Service has apprehended an individual linked to the shooting of a military officer in Kasoa, located in the Central Region. The military officer, reported to be in his late 30s, was fatally shot, while two other officers accompanying him escaped unharmed. According to a police statement, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, […]
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Police arrest one person in connection with shooting of a soldier at Kasoa
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. According to the Police, preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, […]
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Manhyia Palace Museum to reopen in May with expanded facilities, others
The Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi has scheduled its reopening on 1st May 2024 as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene (Asante King). Hosted by the Asantehene, the museum will unveil refurbished facilities and historic Ashanti heirlooms to the public in its new Homecoming exhibition. This momentous occasion marks […]
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At least five killed after tornadoes strike central US states
At least five people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed after dozens of tornadoes ripped through the central US causing serious damage. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power following separate storms that began on Friday. Four of the deaths happened in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared in […]
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US Army Major convicted for smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice and home goods
A United States Army Major, Kojo Owusu Dartey, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, has been found guilty by a federal jury on multiple charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States and illegally exporting firearms without a license. He was also charged […]
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Jury finds U.S. Army Major guilty over smuggled guns to Ghana
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […]
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Charlotte shooting: Four officers shot dead, four wounded, in North Carolina home siege
Four law enforcement officers have been fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving an arrest warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Two other persons of interest were taken into questioning, authorities […]
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Ejisu by-election: Content of envelope given to our officials was for lunch – EC
The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has disclosed a preliminary investigation into the viral video capturing a man placing a white envelope on a table in front of officials during the Ejisu by-election. In a statement, Ghana’s electoral governing body further stated that the content of the envelope was for lunch for the officials. “Our […]
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Ghana Post to unveil Majestic Asantehene stamp on May 4
In a celebration of Ghana’s storied heritage, Ghana Post unveiled plans for a commemorative stamp honoring the esteemed Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene. The unveiling was announced during a press briefing on Friday, April 26th, at the Ministry of Communications’ conference room in Accra. This philatelic tribute, a masterpiece of artistry and symbolism, […]
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World Bank predicts significant drop in global food prices in 2025
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […]
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Police officer, seven others granted GHc4m bail over $523K gold scam
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […]
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SOEs should not compromise on ethical standards, accountability – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) to strive for compliance with their mandate and ethical standards. “It is imperative we uphold collectively the principles of good corporate governance, which lead to accountability and transparency to safeguard the interest of the state in the management of public enterprises,” he advised. By […]
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Mahama’s 24-hour economy is best sellable policy in Ghana’s current economy – Prof. Lord Mensah
Professor Lord Mensah, an Economist and Senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), says the 24-hour economy proposed policy by the flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama is currently the most appropriate economic policy proposal considering the state of the Ghanaian economy. John Mahama has assured that the […]
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MP, DCE debunk political sabotage in Tema-Mpakadan train crash
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, […]
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Your personal intervention saved us – UENR VC thanks IGP Dampare
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, […]
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Driver who caused accident on Tema-Mpakadan rail lines jailed for six months
Abel Dzidotor, a 41-year-old truck driver who abandoned his vehicle on the Tema-Mpakadan rail lines, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Juapong Circuit Court. This was after he pleaded guilty to three out of four charges namely – careless and inconsiderate driving, unauthorized stopping, and causing harm. He was convicted on […]
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Truck driver involved in new DMU train accident arrested
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 for allegedly causing an accident involving a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line today Thursday 18th April 2024. Police preliminary investigation has established that the suspect driver left the said vehicle unattended […]
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Driver of Hyundai Truck involved in DMU train clash jailed 6 months
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The driver of a Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 One Abel Dzidotor, whose negligence led to the collision between the new DMU train and his truck has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. The truck driver admitted guilt to three out of the four charges levelled against him. […]
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