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Man accused of being wizard nearly lynched

A man accused of being a wizard escaped death on his farmland on Thursday at Duusi in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The man, Kugre Moses aged 36, called on the police to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to book. He was allegedly accused by some parents of the area of being a wizard who tries ...

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Lawlessness: We’re in charge – Interior Minister

The Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has stated that government will not allow security and public safety to deteriorate to uncontrollable levels. Mr. Dery’s assurance comes after widespread concern over a surge in violent crimes and acts of lawlessness across the country. The recent act of crime is the lynching of an army officer, Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama who was allegedly ...

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Jon Benjamin bows out with final jabs at ‘greed, wanton corruption’

Outgoing UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has delivered his signature sharp criticism of the ‘evils’ in the Ghanaian society at an event to mark the end of his three-year tenure. Speaking Thursday night at a ceremony to bid farewell to him, Mr. Benjamin attacked institutions he said are behind entrenched corrupt practices in the country. “We have seen far ...

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Mahama’s murder: Girlfriend reports suspect

One of the suspects seen in the Captain Mahama murder footage has been arrested at Awutu Dominase near Kasoa in the Central region. The suspect, Charles Buah, was reportedly hiding in his girlfriend’s room when he was picked up. The lady is said to have alerted a friend about the presence of the suspect in her room leading to his ...

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Things you didn’t know about Captain Maxwell Mahama

The late Captain Maxwell Mahama death has undoubtedly caused great pain to many Ghanaians especially considering the manner in which he died. A few people who have had personal encounters with the deceased military man have tried to recount fond memories of him and what they know about him. But what more do we know about Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama? ...

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I’m still at post – sacked Denkyira DCE

The District Chief Executive for Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central region, Daniel Appianing has laughed off reports that he has been dismissed by President Akufo-Addo. According to him, he is still at post saying he has never been a happy man until the news of his suspension hit the media. “I have never been happy in my life than today. I’m ...

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COCOBOD to begin mass spraying of cocoa farms in July 2017

Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang says government will embark on a mass spraying exercise of cocoa farms across the country in June this year (2017). According to Mr. Owusu-Agyemang, the mass spraying exercise will help cocoa farmers effectively manage cocoa pests and diseases as well as improve the soil fertility and quality of cocoa. Speaking exclusively ...

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CJ outdoors 11 courts to prosecute illegal lotto operators

The Judicial Service has designated 11 specialized Circuit Courts across the country to prosecute illegal Lotto Operators. Out of the 11 courts, two are in Accra with one each in other regions. The designated courts are Accra Circuit Courts 1 and 2, Tema Circuit Court B, Kumasi Circuit Court 4, Takoradi Circuit Court, Sunyani Circuit A, Koforidua Circuit B, Cape ...

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Don’t blame Akufo-Addo for lawlessness – Dery

Interior Minister Ambrose Dery has described as ludicrous claims that violence and lawlessness has drastically increased since the Akufo-Addo-led administration took power in January 2017. According to him, government will not allow security and public safety to deteriorate to uncontrollable levels. “That perception is wrong, are they offences, yes they are, are they challenges, yes but we are responding to ...

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