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It’s unlikely Akufo-Addo will sack Dame – Prof Appiagyei-Atua

It is very unlikely that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will sack the Attorney-General Godfred Dame following the allegations made against the Attorney-General Godfred Dame by the third accused person in the Ato Forson trial, Richard Jakpa, a Professor at the University of Ghana Law School, Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has said. …

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DRC Systems Gears Up to Empower Africa’s Digital Revolution at GITEX Africa 2024

DRC Systems, a premier IT solutions provider headquartered in Gandhinagar, India, is proud to be a participant in GITEX Africa 2024 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) that allows opportunities to learn and share about transforming technologies.  DRC Systems has been revolutionizing the tech landscape since 2012, with a commitment to empowering businesses globally through …

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Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, dies at 86

Marian Robinson, the mother of former US First Lady Michelle Obama, has died at 86. In a statement, her family said that Robinson had died “peacefully” on Friday morning. Robinson was a well-known fixture at the White House during the eight years of Barack Obama’s administration between 2009 and 2017. …

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U/E: SHS students advocate for changing rooms, tax removal on pads

Senior high school students in the Upper East Region have called for the provision of changing rooms in schools and the removal of taxes on sanitary pads. These demands were voiced during World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebrations, highlighting the urgent need for improved menstrual hygiene facilities and affordability in schools. …

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Ghana needs structural transformation – Dr Twumasi Baffour

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics at the University of Ghana, Dr. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour, has emphasized the urgent need for structural change and transformation in Ghana to improve the lives of its citizens. Speaking on JoyNews’ National Dialogue titled “Should Ghana Look East or West,” Dr. Baffour stressed …

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Mason jailed for abduction, defilement

A Tarkwa Circuit Court has sentenced a 24-year-old mason, who abducted and defiled a 14-year-old girl, to 16 years imprisonment with hard labour. Francis Blay, who was charged with two counts of abduction and defilement, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Hathia Ama Manu convicted Blay on his own …

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A-G asks court to throw out Jakpa’s application to discontinue criminal prosecution

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has asked the High Court in Accra to dismiss an application filed by Richard Jakpa, third accused in the ambulance procurement trial seeking orders striking out the charges against him and terminating the proceedings. Jakpa also wants the court to stay proceedings …

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Suspect in disappearance of Ghanaian lady in Nigeria refuses to disclose her location

A suspect, Andrew Amaechi, who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of two friends, Celine Ndudim and Afiba Tandoh, in Abia State has refused to reveal their whereabouts. LIB reported that Celine and her Ghanaian friend, Afiba, were declared missing after they travelled from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to …

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Missing Ghanaian lady’s case in Nigeria stalled as prime suspect is killed during escape

The United Kingdom-based Nigerian man who was wanted for the alleged kidnapping of two friends has been reportedly killed. Andrew Amechi Ochekwo was killed during an attempt to escape while being transported to Abuja from Abia State. According to reports from prison report advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu, who has been following …

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Ghana’s import bill rises by $100M – GSS

Ghana’s import bill has surged by $100 million in the first quarter of 2024 as the country grapples with the rapid depreciation of the cedi against major trading currencies. According to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) 2023 and 2024 first-quarter trade vulnerability report, the total import bill for the first …

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