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I don’t own a real estate business – Cecilia Dapaah refutes OSP report

Former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah has refuted allegations made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) that she possesses and runs an undisclosed real estate enterprise.In a press statement issued by the former...
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Peace Council condemns arrest of #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors

The National Peace Council (NPC) has conveyed its profound apprehension over the method employed by the police to apprehend peaceful protestors during Thursday's Democracy Hub demonstration. During an interview on Citi Prime News on Friday,...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors chant national anthem as police set human barricade

The second day of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest has faced obstacles as expected following resistance from officers of the Police Service yesterday. The demonstrators, primarily composed of aggrieved youth, gathered at the 37 Lorry Station earlier...
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Takoradi: Police manhunt fake doctor who robbed patients

The police is actively pursuing a young man who duped officials at the Takoradi Government Hospital by falsely claiming to be a doctor. The imposter, identified as Jude, exploited his position within the hospital,...
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Ethiopia prince’s hair returned after 140 years in UK

A lock of hair from a deceased Ethiopian prince, who passed away more than 140 years ago, has been presented in the UK to delegates from his native country. In 1868, Prince Alemayehu was taken...
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Ex-pastor of Lighthouse Chapel pleads not guilty in theft case

An Accra Circuit Court has acquitted and discharged Lawrence Nii Narku Odonkor, also known as Larry, the former head pastor of the Akyem Oda branch of Lighthouse Chapel International (LCI), who was accused of...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Govt tried to silence me with cash, appointments – Barker-Vormawor

The convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has leveled serious allegations against the Akufo-Addo government and the National Security Minister, Kan Dapaah. Barker-Vormawor claims that they attempted to bribe him and his...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Legal action should target police, not innocent civilians – Abraham Amaliba

The Head of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abraham Amaliba, has argued that the individuals who should be brought to court in connection with the #OccupyJulorBiHouse protest are the police officers...
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Limited voter registration: All eligible voters will be registered – EC assures

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has provided assurance to the people of Ghana that her organization will not exclude any eligible voters in preparation for the 2024 general elections. Mrs. Mensa emphasized...
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Eastern Regional Hospital gas explosion kills one

A gas explosion at the Eastern Regional Hospital's Oxygen Unit in Koforidua on Thursday evening has claimed the life of a security guard. The cause of the oxygen cylinder explosion remains unclear; however, two other...
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Arrest of suspected Pro-Wagner mercenaries demands heightened awareness – Peace Council

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called for concerted efforts to address emerging threats, exemplified by the recent apprehension of individuals suspected of links to Russia's Wagner mercenary group. The NPC views these arrests as...
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Akufo-Addo’s assessment on fighting corruption is incorrect – Domelevo

Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has expressed skepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo's sincerity when President Akufo-Addo acclaimed his government's anti-corruption endeavors. Domelevo indicated that he would find it astonishing if the president were candid about admitting...
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Group to hold sit-in demo at EC Office today

The civil society organization, Justice for Ghana (J4G), has officially announced plans for a sit-in protest to be held at the premises of the Electoral Commission's (EC) headquarters in Accra. Scheduled to commence on Friday,...
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Zoomlion expresses disappointment over PAC’s directive against contract renewal

Zoomlion Ghana Limited's management has expressed disappointment with a directive from the Public Accounts Committee instructing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) not to renew contracts with the waste management company. During a public accounts...
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Minority condemns #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest crackdown as unacceptable, shameful

The Minority caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the harsh treatment inflicted upon the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters by the police on Thursday, September 21. In an official statement released on Friday, September 22, Dr. Cassiel Ato...
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53,000 tree crop seedlings distributed to over 350 Sekyere Kumawu farmers

More than 350 farmers have received a significant boost through the distribution of 53,000 seedlings of diverse tree crops in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region, as part of the Planting for...
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Ensure persons with disabilities are not disenfranchised – EC told

The Ghana Federation of Disability (GFD) has called upon the Electoral Commission (EC) to implement effective measures to prevent the disenfranchisement of individuals with disabilities. According to the organisation, the current arrangements by the EC...
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I am very happy with current running of the economy – COP Alex Mensah

Former Commissioner of Police (COP), George Alex Mensah, has expressed his content with regards to how the Akufo-Addo-led government is running the country's economy. In an interview with Accra-based Asaase Radio on Wednesday, September 20,...
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CPP to build modern hospitals in every district when voted into power

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has pledged to build state-of-the-art hospitals in every district nationwide should it emerge victorious in the 2024 general elections. Speaking during an event commemorating Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day on...
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‘We must break the 8 to push Ghana forward’ – COP Alex Mensah

Former Commissioner of Police (COP), George Alex Mensah, has urged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to do all within its power to retain power come 2024 elections. In an interview with Accra-based Asaase Radio...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Police release arrested protestors

All individuals detained during the disrupted protest at the Jubilee House on Thursday, September 21, have been released from police custody. The Police apprehended 49 protesters at the 37 bus terminal, where they had...
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Ghanaian inventor crafts wrangler vehicle prototype

Ghanaian innovator from Asesewa in the Eastern Region, Kwaku Sylvester, is making headlines with his incredible contribution when he unveiled his wrangler prototype. In order to reveal his amazing Buffalo innovation and to display...
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Police urged to release arrested #OccupyJulorBiHouse protestors

Activists aligned with the #FixTheCountry movement are urgently calling for the release of protestors who were apprehended on Thursday during the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration. In a press statement issued by this advocacy group, they expressed strong...
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Fix bad roads: Bawumia’s convoy ‘trapped’ after falling into a ditch at Asempaneye

A heavy rainfall in the Ashanti Region has exposed the deplorable state of Ghana's roads. Many residents, who have called for the fixing of the roads, have continuously fallen victim to the huge potholes and...
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#OccupyJulorBiHouse protestors hit the streets again today

Organisers of the #OccupyJulorBiHouse, Democracy Hub, have announced the continuation of their demonstration which commenced on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The Police Service has arrested 49 people who showed up within the vicinity of the...
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Journalist from Radio Ada arrested for spreading false news about McDan passes away

In a heart-wrenching development, Noah Narh Dameh, who held the position of Deputy Station Coordinator at Radio Ada, has passed away at the age of 49. This somber news was confirmed by a report from...
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A dollar goes for GHS11.65 at forex, BoG interbank rates at GHS11.08

The Interbank forex rates from the Bank of Ghana today, September 22, 2023, indicate that the Ghana Cedi is trading against the dollar at a buying price of 11.0690 and a selling price of...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: This is backward and archaic policing methods – Minority to Police

The Minority in Parliament has strongly rebuked the Ghana Police Service for their handling of the arrest and the use of excessive force against the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters on Thursday, September 21. The members of the...
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Africans fought WWII for you, it is time to help us fight coups – Akufo-Addo ‘begs’ international community

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to the global community to support Africa in its efforts to address the challenges of terrorism in the Sahel region and the resurgence of coups across the continent. Speaking at...
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OccupyJulorbiHouse protest: Fifi Fiavi Kwetey condemns arrest of protestors

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the general secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has denounced the detention of Democracy Hub protesters who took part in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration. This follows the police detaining the group...
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3 NPP stalwarts criticize police for detaining protestors unlawfully

Several prominent members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have expressed their worries and criticized the Ghana Police Service's handling of the peaceful rallies in the wake of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests and the...
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Prostate cancer kills 234 men in Ghana from 2012-2022 – Report

A total of 234 men died of prostate cancer in Ghana from 2013 to 2022, a report in the Journal of the West African College of Surgeons has revealed.The report said the deaths were...
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What do we stand to lose by allowing peaceful protests in this struggling economy – Franklin Cudjoe

The illegal detention of protesters carrying the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse by the Ghana Police Service has been condemned by Franklin Cudjoe, President and Founder of IMANI Africa. He argued that the government stood to gain little...
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Police refute arresting BBC reporter, Thomas Naadi

Reports that a BBC journalist had been detained during the #OccupyJulorBiHouse protest have been denied by the Ghana Police Service. This is in response to rumours that a BBC journalist, Thomas Naadi was among the...
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Kufour speaks amidst abuse, arrest of #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters by police

Former President John Agyekum Kufour has reiterated his belief in the importance of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in governance and the development of any country. He made this statement in...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: How police officers allegedly stole phones from protestors

A shocking incident of alleged police brutality and theft has been reported by prominent journalist and businesswoman, Bridget Otoo, who participated in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest in Accra on Thursday, September 21. The protest, organized...
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Supreme court made EC untouchable – CHRAJ

The Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Joseph Whittal, is concerned about the Supreme Court's role in empowering the Electoral Commission (EC) in Ghana. He believes that certain judgments...
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Watch video of how Bridget Otoo was attacked and arrested by police

The video of how popular broadcast journalist with Metro TV was attacked and arrest by the police has emerged. Among those who were arrested were some prominent activists including Metro Tv journalist and businesswoman,...
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OccupyJulorBiHouse: Female Metro TV journalist reportedly assaulted by 6 police officers

A female journalist, working for Metro TV Ghana was allegedly assaulted by six police officers at the Accra Regional Police head office on Thursday, during the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration. The journalist, Vanessa Boateng whose name has...
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Africans fought WWII for you, it is time to help us fight coups – Akufo-Addo tells international community

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to the global community to support Africa in its efforts to address the challenges of terrorism in the Sahel region and the resurgence of coups across the continent. Speaking...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse: Bridget Otoo’s husband “storms” Accra Regional Command after police’s alleged attack on wife

Husband of prominent Ghanaian broadcaster Bridget Otoo, Dr Evans Ago Tetteh, has stormed the Greater Accra Regional Police Headquarters after his wife was allegedly assaulted for being a part of and covering the #OccupyJulorbiHouse...
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#OccupyJulorBiHouse: Police arrest BBC reporter and cameraman

BBC reporter named Thomas Naadi and his cameraman were detained during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration on Thursday morning, September 21, 2023. While Thomas Naadi was later released, his cameraman remains in police custody. Additionally, a Metro TV...
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Africa deserves restitution for the transatlantic slave trade – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo believes that Africa should be compensated for the historical slave trade. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly's 78th session, His Excellency urged European countries to make amends for the...
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Police throng jubilee house after arrest of #OccupyJulorBiHouse protestors

In response to the arrest of protestors during the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration, a contingent of Ghana Police Service personnel has been deployed to Jubilee House, the seat of government. These officers, equipped with crowd control...
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OccupyJulorbiHouse protest -Watch how a protestor was arrested in the middle of an interview

A Pan-Africanist who actively participated in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration found himself in police custody while in the midst of granting a live interview on national television. This individual, who chose to be identified solely...
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Kwame Nkrumah should serve as the benchmark for evaluating good governance – CPP

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has called upon the public to contemplate Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's development-oriented vision and utilise his accomplishments as a benchmark for holding governments accountable. The party emphasised that Dr. Nkrumah's deliberate...
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Nine shot dead in Pusiga by unidentified gunmen

A tragic incident unfolded in Pusiga, located within the Upper East Region, where a harrowing attack resulted in the loss of nine lives.  As reported by Citi News, the assailants fired on buses heading to...
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#OccupyJulorbiHouse protest: Bridget Otoo accuses Police of brutalizing her

Broadcast journalist Bridget Otoo has leveled accusations against Ghana Police Service personnel, claiming that they subjected her and other protestors to brutality during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse anti-government demonstration, which witnessed significant public participation. In an audio...
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Horses, riot control gears, buses: Details of how #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters were arrested

The Ghana Police Service has come under fire for arresting about 50 protesters who participated in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration on Tuesday, September 21, 2023. The demonstration, organized by the #FixtheCountry movement, aimed to demand...
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FULL TEXT: John Mahama gives keynote address at 2023 Humanity Summit in Portugal

CREATING A NEW PARADIGM OF TRADE BETWEEN THE GLOBAL NORTH AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH I want to begin with a story. Let’s call it “A Tale of Two Cities.” Accra is the capital city of Ghana,...
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