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Afia Schwarzenegger Sues Lawyer Maurice Ampaw for Contempt of Court in Defamation Case

Television presenter, actress, and socialite, Valentine Nana Agyeiwaa, popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger, has taken legal action against outspoken legal practitioner Lawyer Maurice Ampaw. The lawsuit, filed by Afia’s legal team, accuses Maurice Ampaw of contempt of court for using television and radio platforms to threaten, disrespect, and verbally abuse …

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Black Queens’ Outstanding Bonuses Paid Ahead of Zambia Match

In preparation for their crucial match against Zambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, February 23, 2024, all outstanding bonuses owed to the Black Queens have been paid in full. The players had reportedly considered boycotting the game if their concerns were not addressed by the Ministry of Youth …

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Farmer Receives 21-Year Prison Sentence for Defiling 6-Year-Old Girl

A 39-year-old farmer from Dompim-Pepesa, in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality, has been sentenced to 21 years of hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for defiling a six-year-old girl. Samuel Attomoh, the convicted farmer, admitted to the crime of defiling a female below the age of consent. Appearing before Judge …

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Standard Chartered Hosts STEM Hackathon to Empower Girls in Science

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC recently organized a STEM hackathon at Accra High School to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The event aimed to ignite interest in STEM careers among senior high school girls in Ghana, aligning with this year’s global theme of “Women and …

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Asamoah Gyan Appointed to Bawumia’s Manifesto Committee for Youth and Sports

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been appointed to the Manifesto Committee for Youth and Sports under the leadership of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This appointment comes as part of a significant reshuffle within the NPP, following the resignation of Suame Member …

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 Kalpohin SHS Senior Housemaster Reported for Alleged Negligence in Student’s Death

The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for alleged negligence resulting in the death of a 17-year-old student. The student fell ill and was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining …

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Ghana Highway Authority Announces Closure of Takoradi-Agona Road for Repair Works

The Ministry of Roads and Highways, through the Ghana Highway Authority, has announced the closure of parts of the Takoradi-Agona road for major repair works on the approaches to the Butre River Bridge at Ewusiejoe near Takoradi. The repair works will necessitate the closure of the Ewusiejoe section of the …

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Nigerian Actor Ramsey Nouah Arrives in Ghana for Lilwin’s New Movie Project

Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah has landed in Ghana to join the cast of Kumawood actor Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as Lilwin’s, upcoming movie project titled “A Country Called Ghana.” The news of Nouah’s arrival has sparked excitement among fans and industry insiders, as his involvement is seen as a significant …

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Tragic Loss: Former YouTube CEO’s Son Found Dead in UC Berkeley Dorm

The son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, 19-year-old Marco Troper, was discovered deceased in his dorm room at the University of California, Berkeley. The tragic news was confirmed by his grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, in a heartfelt Facebook post. Troper, a freshman majoring in math, was found unconscious at the …

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“Silence is the Best Answer” – Lil Win Responds to Martha Ankomah’s Lawsuit

Renowned actor Kwadwo Nkansah, known by his stage name Lil Win, has opted for silence in response to the recent legal action taken against him by fellow actor Martha Ankomah. Martha Ankomah filed a defamation lawsuit against Lil Win, demanding a compensation of Gh¢5 million along with additional damages. Despite …

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