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Anti LGBTQ+ Bill: You can keep your Visa, I care less – Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II to US Ambassador

  In a bold and unyielding stance against LGBTQ+ rights, Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Agyemang Badu II, has expressed his indifference to the potential denial of a visa by the United States. The Dormaahene’s remarks came as a response to earlier comments made by the US ambassador, Virginia Palmer, …

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Ghana Added to South Africa’s E-Visa List, Allowing Online Visa Applications

  The High Commission of the Republic of South Africa has officially announced that Ghanaian nationals have been included in the list of countries eligible for online visa applications. This development means that Ghanaian citizens can now apply for visas to South Africa without the need to visit the High …

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18-Year-Old Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Cable Theft in Inchaban

  Ghana Water Company Limited’s Property Recovered; Suspect Apprehended In a recent development, the Shama Magistrate Court has sentenced 18-year-old Baba Salihu to 24 months in prison for his involvement in the theft of valuable cables owned by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) in the serene town of Inchaban. …

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Corruption Scandal at Central Region Passport Office: ‘Goro Boys’ Accused of Demanding Exorbitant Fees

In a startling revelation, the Central Region Passport Office in Cape Coast is currently embroiled in a controversy involving intermediaries commonly known as “Goro Boys.” These intermediaries are allegedly demanding exorbitant fees from passport applicants, ranging from GH¢1,000 to GH¢1,600. This has left many applicants frustrated and questioning the integrity …

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Graduate Students Association of Ghana (GRASAG) to Demonstrate Over Delay in Payments of Thesis Grants

The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has issued a press release announcing their intention to stage a demonstration in Accra on Wednesday, September 28. This protest is in response to the prolonged delays in disbursing bursaries and thesis grants to its members. Initially, the association had planned to hold …

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Violent Clash Erupts in Ofankor Over Land Dispute: One Dead and Several Injured

  In the early hours of a Wednesday morning in Ofankor, a small community along the Accra-Nsawam road, chaos and violence erupted as landguards clashed with wood sellers. This shocking incident has left one person dead and several others injured. Initial investigations suggest that the trigger for this unrest was …

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Thursday 21st September Declared Public Holiday

The Ministry of Interior has made a significant announcement, designating Thursday, September 21, 2023, as a public holiday to commemorate the birthday of Kwame Nkrumah. In an official statement issued by the ministry, it has unequivocally declared that September 21, 2023, will be observed as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, with …

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3 T. I AMASS Students Arrested for Inflicting Machete Wounds on 15 Form 2 Students

The halls of T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Gomoa Potsin, Central Region, have been marred by a disturbing incident involving three Form 3 students who have been arrested by the police for causing grievous machete injuries to approximately 15 Form 2 students. This shocking event has sent shockwaves through …

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Another Person Arrested Over Murder of a Business Woman In Kumasi

The Ghanaian police have made another arrest in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Princess Afia Ahenkan near Sokoban Ampabame in the Ashanti Region. This latest arrest means that there are now two suspects in custody linked to the incident. Both Allister John, who was employed as a househelp by …

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Two Arrested Over Attempted Robbery

On September 14, during a routine police stop-and-search operation at the Tweapease Police checkpoint, two individuals, namely Adams Kwame and Abubakari Sharif, were apprehended on suspicion of planning a robbery. Unfortunately, two additional suspects managed to evade capture and are currently at large. This incident underscores the ongoing efforts of …

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