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Imprisoning Gays Won’t Eradicate Homosexual Activities – Catholic Bishops

Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, has emphasized that incarcerating individuals based on their sexual orientation will not eradicate homosexuality. He expressed concern that such measures could potentially exacerbate such activities. Parliament passed the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill, commonly referred to …

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Bench Warrant Issued for Arrest of Retired Military Officer Over GH₵194,500 Fraud Allegations

An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 42-year-old retired military officer, Mr. Daniel Asiedu, accused of defrauding individuals of GH₵194,500.00 under false pretenses of enlisting them in security services. Asiedu, who failed to appear before the court, is alleged to have convinced a …

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 Meningitis Outbreak Kills Four in the Upper West Region

A recent outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West region has led to the deaths of four individuals, with a total of 18 reported cases since January 2024. Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah, the Deputy Upper West Regional Director of Public Health, revealed this concerning development during a recent …

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 Juventus Midfielder Paul Pogba Handed Four-Year Ban for Doping

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has been banned from football for four years due to doping. The ban comes after Pogba tested positive for testosterone during an exam conducted in September 2023, following Juventus’ game against Udinese. Although Pogba did not play in the match, he was present on the bench. …

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Bawumia Expected to Secure Over 50% Votes in December Elections, Says Dan Botwe

In a recent statement, Dan Botwe, the campaign chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), confidently predicted victory for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, in the upcoming December elections. Botwe, a former Local Government Minister, asserts that the NPP is well-positioned to assume governance and secure a majority vote …

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#SONA2024: We Were Bruised, But We Are Healing – Akufo-Addo

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Tuesday, February 27, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed optimism about Ghana’s future, stating that the country is overcoming its challenges and moving forward. He acknowledged the difficulties faced in the past but emphasized that Ghana is now on the path …

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FBI Agents Visits Ghana to Assist EOCO in Ongoing Investigations

Representatives from the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have recently visited the Executive Director, COP MYT Addo-Danguah, and the management team of the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana. The visiting team consists of a Forensic Accountant and two Special Agents, who are …

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Gomoa Fetteh Traditional Council Gives Three-Day Notice to “Liberia Camp” Residents to Vacate Premises

The Gomoa Fetteh Traditional Council in the Central Region has issued a three-day ultimatum to the residents of the “Liberia Camp” to vacate the area. This decision comes as the traditional authorities plan to demolish the former refugee camp to make way for the construction of a market, which aims …

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Autopsy Reveals Cause of Aburi Girls Student’s Tragic Death

An autopsy conducted on Stacy Okyere, the first-year student at Aburi Girls Senior High School who passed away on February 5, 2024, has revealed that the cause of death was cerebrospinal meningitis. The tragic incident, which occurred on the school premises, has sparked outrage and raised questions about the health …

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Road Safety Report: January 2024 Sees 174 Fatalities and 1,142 Accidents, NRSA Finds

The latest findings from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) shed light on the grim toll of road accidents in January 2024. According to the NRSA’s data, a total of 174 individuals tragically lost their lives in road accidents during this period. The report further reveals that there were 1,142 …

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