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Comedian Funny Face Remanded After Kasoa Accident

Comedian and actor Funny Face, whose real name is Benson Nana Yaw Oduro, has been remanded into police custody by the Ofaakor Circuit Court in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region following a tragic accident in Kasoa. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 24, when Funny Face’s …

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South Africa’s Parliament Speaker’s Home Raided Over Corruption Allegations

South Africa’s elite police unit has conducted a raid on the Johannesburg home of parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, regarding allegations of corruption during her tenure as defence minister. Mapisa-Nqakula has been accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for awarding contracts while she was serving as defence minister. A statement from …

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One Person Arrested in Connection With the Murder of Christopher Adu Boahen

In relation to the tragic death of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, the son of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Professor Adu Boahen, the police have taken a significant step forward by apprehending a suspect. According to a statement released by the authorities on Tuesday, they were alerted by …

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Shatta Wale Calls for Prophet Nigel Gaisie’s Arrest Over Alleged Prophecy

In a recent interview on GTV, popular dancehall artist Shatta Wale has called for the arrest of Prophet Nigel Gaisie following an alleged prophecy regarding the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Expressing his disappointment with the lack of action taken against Gaisie by authorities, Shatta Wale emphasized his determination …

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MTN Ghana Secures Additional Capacity to Boost Internet Connectivity

In response to the recent disruptions in internet connectivity due to undersea fiber optic cable cuts, MTN Ghana has taken proactive measures to enhance its services. The telecommunication giant announced that it has successfully secured additional operational capacity from its international partners. This move aims to alleviate the inconvenience faced …

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21 Persons Confirmed Dead Following a Fatal Car Accident Along the Juaso-Nkawkaw Road

Twenty-one individuals have lost their lives in a fatal car accident along the Juaso-Nkawkaw road. The unfortunate event, which took place at the Pra-River Junction on March 15th, 2024, around 5:50 pm, has left families and communities reeling from the loss. Initial investigations by the Ghana Police Service reveal that …

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Fatal Crash in Akomadan – Nkenkaasu Leaves Six Dead

Tragedy struck early Wednesday morning on the Nkenkaasu – Akomadan road in the Offinso North district of the Ashanti region as a head-on collision claimed the lives of at least six individuals. The incident, which occurred around 4:00 am, involved a Kia vehicle bearing registration number GE-5097-23 and a Yuntong …

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Nigerian Islamic Police Arrest Non-Fasting Muslims in Kano During Ramadan

In a recent development, the Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano detained 11 Muslims on Tuesday for consuming food during the fasting hours of Ramadan. Kano, with a predominantly Muslim population, operates under a dual legal system of Sharia alongside secular law. The Islamic police, known as Hisbah, …

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House Passes Bill to Potentially Ban TikTok in U.S. Unless Chinese Parent Company Divests Ownership

The U.S House of Representatives has approved a bill that could effectively prohibit the distribution or hosting of TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests its stake in the popular app. The legislation, titled the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” was spearheaded …

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Electricity Company of Ghana Gives Hospitals 72 Hours to Settle Debts or Face Disconnection

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued ultimatums to hospitals with outstanding bills, threatening disconnection from the national grid if payments are not made within 72 hours. A collective total of 91 healthcare facilities nationwide are indebted to ECG, with an accumulated outstanding amount of GH¢261 million. Among the …

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