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Ghana Police Officer Faces Interdiction Over Alleged Assault

  In the Takoradi District of the Western Region, General Corporal Wise Bessey, Badge Number 49187, has been interdicted by the Ghana Police Service following accusations of assaulting a civilian. This interdiction aims to facilitate a comprehensive inquiry into the incident and assess the professional conduct of Corporal Wise Bessey, …

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Ghana Armed Forces Bids Farewell to Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) after Four Decades of Service

In a ceremony that marked the conclusion of a remarkable 40-year career in the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), gracefully retired from military service. The traditional farewell parade and pull-out ceremony took place at the Burma Camp in Accra. Adorned in …

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2023 All African Games: Ghana Paired With Benin, Congo, and The Gambia in Group A

In the upcoming 13th African Games Male Football Competition, Ghana’s national under-20 football team, the Black Satellites, will face formidable opponents in Group A. The draw has pitted them against Benin, Congo, and The Gambia in a challenging group stage. Scheduled to kick off in Accra from March 8–23, 2024, …

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GRA Implements Emissions Levy Collection From February 1, 2024

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially put into effect the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) starting February 1, 2024. This legislative move introduces a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions specifically for internal combustion engine vehicles, aiming to promote the adoption of eco-friendly technology and green energy solutions. …

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New-York Based Ghanaian Immigration Lawyer Kofi Amankwaa Sentenced to 15 Years for Massive Green Card Scam

New-York based Ghanaian immigration lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, is now at the center of a legal storm, facing up to 15 years in jail for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that preyed upon thousands of innocent immigrants. Operating alongside his son, Kofi Amankwaa Jnr., and associates Sylvester Boateng, Betty Smith, and Nana …

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Bawumia is a ‘Conman’, He Deceived us to Vote for Him in 2016 – Krontihene

Osahene Owusu Ntow IV, the Krontihene of the Anum traditional area, has labeled Vice President Bawumia as a ‘conman,’ accusing him of deceptive tactics that swayed public opinion during the 2016 elections. The traditional leader, who initially supported the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disillusionment with the Vice President’s …

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Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko Expresses Disappointment Over NPP’s Communication Amidst Economic Challenge

Renowned New Patriotic Party (NPP) member, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has raised concerns about the party’s communication strategy, citing a lack of recognition for its accomplishments during an appearance on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday, January 31, 2023. Despite having retired from domestic politics, Mr. Otchere-Darko emphasized his disappointment with …

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Manhunt Underway for 30-Year-Old Mason Accused of Killing Girlfriend and Two Children

In a tragic incident that unfolded on Monday, January 29, 2024, the Asuoso community in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region is grappling with shock and sorrow as police actively pursue a 30-year-old mason identified as Shadrack, also known as Kwaata. The suspect is allegedly responsible for the …

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 GRA Boss Admits Working Without Contract for Two Years After Retirement

The Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, has confirmed that he has been working without a contract for the past two years after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. The revelation came during a session with the Public Account Committee, where concerns were raised …

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Level 400 KNUST Student Emmanuel Jason Asare Pays GH¢ 20,000 in Academic Fees for 11 Needy KNUST Students

In a remarkable display of compassion and generosity, Emmanuel Jason Asare, a final year Human Resources (HR) student at the KNUST School of Business (KSB), has gone above and beyond by paying the academic fees totaling GH¢ 20,000 for 11 financially challenged students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science …

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