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March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

John Kumah Had Potential To Reach Zenith Of Political Career – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the family of the late Dr John Kumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, after being officially informed of his demise. In his eulogy, the President said the late Minister, whose death

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Former Brazil International Robinho Arrested To Serve Rape Sentence

Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape. He was convicted two years ago in Italy for his part in the gang rape of an Albanian woman at a night club in

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

College Student Beaten To Death Over Smartphone Charger In Lahad Datu

KOTA KINABALU: A hostel student is believed to have been beaten up to death over a misunderstanding at a vocational college in Lahad Datu. The 17-year-old was found unconscious at around 6.50am in one of the dorm rooms on Friday (March

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Bayern And Liverpool Working On Alonso Deal

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness admits it will not be easy to prise Xabi Alonso away from Bayer Leverkusen due to competition from Liverpool and Real Madrid. The reigning German champions look set to lose their Bundesliga title to Alonso’s

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Ghanaians At Risk Of Purchasing Produce From ‘Galamsey’ Areas – Journalist Warns

Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview,

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

“We Don’t Harass Businesses For Taxes” – GRA

The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has refuted allegations of undue harassment of businesses for tax collection. In response to concerns raised about possible harassment by GRA officials, the Assistant Commissioner clarified that while the GRA

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Upper West: Six More People Die From Meningitis

Six more people have died from meningitis in the Upper West region, bringing the total number of fatalities from the condition to 10 since January this year. The Upper West regional health directorate has reported a total of 124 suspected cases

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Professor Benneh Killer Jailed 30 Years

A mason apprentice has been sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment in hard labour for his role in the murder of the late Senior Law Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof. Emmanuel Benneh. Ebenezer Kwayisi, alias Junior, was standing trial before

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Kudus Pulls Out Of Ghana Squad

Ghana will be without the services of Mohammed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda this month. The talented West Ham midfielder will be sidelined due to a shoulder issue, ruling him out of contention for the matches.

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Your Action Is Undemocratic- Majority Tells Speaker Over Suspension Of New Ministers’ Approval

In a move that has drawn sharp criticism, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has suspended the approval of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State approved by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. The decision has been condemned by the