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Akuapem Poloo converts to Islam

August 10, 2022

Actress Akuapem Poloo has taken her followers on social media by surprise after announcing a change in religious affiliation. The actress took to her Instagram page to reveal that she has converted from Christianity to Islam. Akuapem Poloo’s post came with some pictures of her with some persons who seemingly helped her with her journey. […]Continue Reading

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South Africa sex crime: ‘We want our bodies to be secure 24/7’

August 10, 2022

Some are calling for a state of emergency in South Africa after the vicious gang rape of eight women who were filming a music video last month. It happened at an abandoned mine in the town of Krugersdorp, yet none of the 130 arrested suspects have been charged with rape because police say they are […]Continue Reading

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Take Labianca owner off Council of State – Petitioner demands after OSP recovered ¢1m in import duties shortfall

August 10, 2022

The private citizen who petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on corruption-related offenses involving Labianca Company Limited has reacted to the findings. The company owned by a member of the Council of State, Eunice Buah Asomah-Hinneh and the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority was cited for some irregularities by the OSP. […]Continue Reading

Business

Inflation rises further to 31.7% in July 2022; transport one of major drivers

August 10, 2022

Year-on-year inflation crossed the 30% mark to hit 31.7% in the month of July 2022, data from the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed. However, the rate of inflation slowdown in the month under review, as inflation went up by 1.9% over that of June 2022 (29.8%). According to the GSS, the increase in inflation was […]Continue Reading

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Police on manhunt for Kenyan MP who shot dead rival aide at voting day

August 10, 2022

A Kenyan MP is on the run after he allegedly shot dead an aide of his rival in Western Kenya. Witnesses claim Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa shot the man in the head during an altercation at a polling station in Bungoma county. Police have now launched a manhunt for the MP who is seeking a […]Continue Reading

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Ghana Card will save SSNIT $126 million – SSNIT boss

August 10, 2022

Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Dr. John Ofori-Tenkorang has reiterated the benefits of the Ghana Card when properly synced to capture the bio data of all working Ghanaians and their survivors. According to him, only 2 million of the estimated 10 million working Ghanaians in both the formal and informal […]Continue Reading

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Exim Bank supports Project Amplified

August 10, 2022

The Ghana Exim Bank has supported Amplified, a social marketing project of the Ministry of Information to help promote business innovations and the activities of social entrepreneurs in the country. The support will ensure a season one (1) of the project totaling 10 episodes which will help beneficiaries to promote their products and services to […]Continue Reading

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1,443 persons died through road accidents between January to July 2022 – MTTD

August 10, 2022

A total of 1,443 persons lost their lives in road crashes between the period of January and July, 2022. That is according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). The MTTD revealed that 9,218 persons also got injured through accidents during the same period. This is from 886 reports received between the period. Director of […]Continue Reading

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Man arrested for marrying off underage, mentally disabled daughter to 3 different men for money

August 10, 2022

A man in central China married off his mentally disabled teenage daughter on three occasions between 2018 and 2021 to three different men for cash. The father, surnamed Xie, from Lianyuan Hunan province, sold his daughter Tingting to receive bride payments. He claimed that his daughter was over 20 years old, although she was born […]Continue Reading

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Military deployed to Yilo Krobo ahead of pre-paid meter installation

August 10, 2022

The Eastern Regional Security Council says it has deployed military personnel to the Yilo Krobo District to carry out an intelligence-led assessment ahead of the next phase of installation of pre-paid meters by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). According to the Minister, Seth Acheampong, the security personnel will ensure the safety of ECG officers […]Continue Reading