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We have no control over rising food prices – Agric Ministry

May 20, 2022

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says, although it is concerned about the high cost of food prices, little can be done from its end to tackle the situation. It attributes the increases to factors beyond its control, such as fertilizer supply, cost of agricultural inputs, and transportation cost, among others. Food prices in the […]Continue Reading

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I bought the 2 tigers to boost tourism in Ghana – Freedom Jacob Caesar

May 20, 2022

Business mogul, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, has admitted that he is keeping two tigers in his house. He says he has had the two tigers for six months now. Some residents at Wonder World Estates, Avenue Lincoln near the British High Commission at Ridge in Accra, had expressed worry over […]Continue Reading

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Forestry Commission to relocate 2 tigers from an Accra residence – Police

May 20, 2022

The Ghana Police Service says it is taking steps to remove some two tigers from a private residence in Accra. This follows complaints from residents of Wonder World Estates, Avenue Lincoln near the British High Commission at Ridge over their presence in the community which makes them feel unsafe. They insist attempts to get the […]Continue Reading

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Uneasy calm at WondaWorld Estates as wildlife officers move in to remove tigers

May 20, 2022

There is an uneasy calm around the WondaWorld Estates in Accra where the estate’s millionaire owner, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, is keeping two tigers. Today, the wildlife Division is expected to remove the carnivorous animals after residents said they feared for their lives with the wild animals in the neighbourhood. The Wildlife […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could soon cause a global food crisis that may last for years, the UN has warned

May 19, 2022

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war had worsened food insecurity in poorer nations due to rising prices. Some countries could face long-term famines if Ukraine’s exports are not restored to pre-war levels, he added. The conflict has cut-off supplies from Ukraine’s ports, which once exported vast amounts of cooking oil as well as cereals such […]Continue Reading

Foreign

‘I was cut in half by forklift in horror accident – but my wife has stuck by me’

May 19, 2022

A young man who lost half of his body during a horrific construction accident has bravely spoken about his recovery. Loren Schauers, 20, lost his legs and right forearm two years ago. The former labourer from Great Falls in Montana, USA was involved in a freak accident in September 2019 while working with a forklift […]Continue Reading

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Bulgarian Embassy Land case: Govt sets up committee to find amicable solution

May 19, 2022

Following the recommendations of the Sole Inquirer to find a lasting solution to the Bulgarian Embassy land case, the government through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has set up a three-member committee. It will be chaired by the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Benito Owusu-Bio. This move comes as an outcome […]Continue Reading

Crime

Extrajudicial killings by Police now becoming normal in Ghana – Nkoranza South MP

May 19, 2022

  Nkoranza South Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Agyekum, has expressed worry about the increasing cases of the Ghana Police Service killing citizens suspected to have engaged in one crime or the other without due legal process. He fears, the practice of extrajudicial killings is gradually becoming a norm in the country. The development the legislator […]Continue Reading

NEWS Opinion

‘I’m happy ‘contracts for sale’ exposé didn’t die like others’ – Manasseh Azure

May 19, 2022

Investigative Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, has expressed satisfaction with the charges brought against the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority, Adjenim Boateng Adjei, following his “Contracts for Sale” investigative piece. Speaking on Eyewitness News, he said he was happy his story led to something substantial. His investigation revealed Continue Reading

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Five persons dragged to court for assaulting ECG staff

May 19, 2022

Five residents of Dodowa, a suburb in Accra are standing trial at the Dodowa District court for allegedly assaulting two staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The accused persons, Patrick Dugbatey- (first accused), Nii Reagan – (second accused), Ransford Nartey – (third accused), Paul Stratton –(fourth accused), and 2PAC (fifth accused) who is […]Continue Reading