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Pokuase-Nsawam highway project faces delay, new deadline yet to be set

The chief resident engineer for the Pokuase-Nsawam Highway project, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, has revealed that the initial July 2024 completion date for the construction work will be postponed. He mentioned that the significant amount of work remaining makes it impossible to meet the original July deadline. Speaking on Citi FM, …

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State tenders all 68 WhatsApp messages from Jakpa to Dame; defence lawyers object

During cross-examination, the state presented 68 WhatsApp messages sent by Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ato Forson trial, to Attorney-General Godfred Dame, along with the two responses from the Attorney-General. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Yvonne Atakora Obuobisa, highlighted the significant number of messages sent by …

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NSMQ 2024: Check out Methodist SHS’ hilarious comments after failing to qualify for the first time

The boys and girls of Methodist Senior High School, Sekondi appeared to have found the right physics equation to building a titanic ship that will not sink. That was the promise from the NSMQ 2024 contestants ahead of the first contest on Day 2 of the Western Regional qualifiers. “We …

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Mosi Akuraa residents cry for help over ‘death trap’ school building

Pupils and parents of Mosi Akuraa Basic School in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region are appealing for urgent assistance due to the deteriorating condition of their school building. The school’s infrastructure has become unsafe, forcing students to learn under dire circumstances. The farming community’s basic school …

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‘Every king needs a prophet’ – Ga Mantse reveals after visit to man who foretold his kingship

The traditional ruler of the Ga State, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has stressed the need for leaders to have trusted prophets within their governance circles. According to him, prophets are gifted assets who must be valued by leaders for the supernatural insights they offer on issues. Even though the …

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Road Safety Authority urges helmet use amid surge in motorcycle crashes in Bono

The Bono Regional National Road Safety Authority has raised alarm over the rising number of motorcyclists and their passengers neglecting to wear helmets, thereby endangering their lives. The Regional Manager of the National Road Safety Authority, Abigail Atinpoka Adongo reported a troubling surge in motorcycle-related accidents in the region, noting …

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Wa killing: Community policing must be strengthened – Security Analyst

A security analyst, Dr Victor Doke is advocating for the use of community policing to address insecurity in communities. According to him, during security crises, there are occasions when the police must temporarily withdraw, necessitating community efforts to maintain security. The Ghana Police Service has commenced an investigation into the …

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Opuni trial can’t start afresh — Supreme Court affirms

The Supreme Court has by a unanimous decision thrown out an application seeking to start the trial of former Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni and two others afresh. In a ruling Wednesday (June 19, 2024) a five member panel of the highest court …

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Self-acclaimed chief jailed for fraudulent land transaction

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a self-proclaimed chief and a businessman to 15 months imprisonment for a fraudulent land transaction. Nii Kotey Susubribi, also known as Nii Isaac or Kotey Nii Quaye, who claims to be the chief of Abehenase, near Amasaman, has been found guilty of charges including …

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Will face mapping still recognise you if your features change?

When it comes to proving your identity online, face ID – also known as face biometrics – is fast becoming one of the most reliable methods of authentication. Why? Because your unique facial features are the most reliable indicator of what makes you, you. When used in conjunction with ‘liveness’ …

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