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CitiTV Journalist Akosua Otchere Attacked During Coverage of NDC Candidate Vetting  in Odododiodio Constituency, Accra

In an unfortunate incident that unfolded on October 13, 2023, Akosua Otchere, a dedicated journalist from Citi TV and Citi FM, found herself under attack while reporting on the vetting process of prospective parliamentary candidates within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The incident transpired in the Odododiodio constituency of Accra. …

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NDC Expresses Strong Condemnation of Odododiodio Vetting Chaos, Vows to Punish Culprits

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region, Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, has strongly denounced the acts of violence that occurred at the party’s regional office in South La. The incident took place during the vetting process for parliamentary candidate aspirants in the Odododiodio constituency …

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Soldier Allegedly Engaged in Multiple Fraud Cases Takes Own Life

  In a tragic incident that transpired on Friday, a member of the 48 Engineer Regiment stationed in Accra, reportedly took his own life. Lance Corporal Sapak Dickson was discovered lifeless, having hanged himself using an electrical cable within the Unit’s guard room.   The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) officially …

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Ghana and South Africa to Commence 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Starting November 1

In a significant development, Ghana and South Africa have officially agreed to introduce a 90-day visa waiver program for holders of ordinary passports, set to take effect on November 1, 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana made this announcement in a statement released on Friday. …

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Deputy AG Confirms Plea Bargain Request in €2.3 Million Ambulance Case Involving Ato Forson

  In the ongoing legal case involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, and two others accused of causing financial loss to the state in a faulty ambulance procurement deal worth 2.3 million Euros, a significant development has emerged. The Attorney General’s department has confirmed that lawyers representing Dr. …

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President Akufo-Addo Calls for Global Support in Africa’s Fight Against Terrorism

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged global leaders to fully implement the provisions of Chapters Seven and Eight of the UN Charter and provide substantial support for Africa’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. He emphasized that despite the economic challenges faced by ECOWAS Member States, eleven out of …

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UK Set to Deploy Royal Navy Ships and Surveillance Aircraft to Support Israel in Eastern Mediterranean

The United Kingdom is set to deploy Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to provide support to Israel, according to an announcement from 10 Downing Street. The deployment aims to track potential threats to regional stability, including the transfer of weapons to terrorist groups. The comprehensive …

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Unidentified Woman Discovered Dead in Koforidua Asokore

In Koforidua Asokore, located behind the Odomankoma block factory in the New Juaben North Municipality of the Eastern Region, the lifeless body of an unidentified woman in her forties was found on the evening of Wednesday, October 11.   At approximately 7 p.m., concerned residents in the area made the …

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Police Launch Manhunt for 8 Suspected Armed Robbers After Gas Station Heist in Somanya

Law enforcement authorities in Somanya are currently in pursuit of eight individuals believed to be armed robbers who targeted the SP GAS Filling station in Trom, within the Yilo Krobo Municipality. During the incident, which occurred at approximately 7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 11, the armed assailants physically assaulted the …

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Former Capital Bank CEO Ato Essien Receives 15-Year Jail Term for Failing to Fulfill Repayment Agreement

Ato Essien, the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-defunct Capital Bank, has been sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment with hard labor. This ruling comes after he failed to meet his commitment to repay a sum of GH¢90 million to the state, despite being granted multiple extensions since December …

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