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Police manhunt 2 for false publication on whereabout of Salifu’s son in East Legon accident case

  • November 5, 2024
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The Ghana Police Service has initiated a manhunt for two individuals allegedly responsible for circulating false information on social media about the whereabouts of the 16-year-old son of Bishop Salifu Amoako, Founder of Alive Chapel International, the suspect driver in the East Legon accident case. Contrary to claims that the suspect is not being held […]

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Nov 8 not a holiday despite celebration of Farmers’ Day in Ghana – Interior Ministry

  • November 5, 2024
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The Ministry of Interior has announced that November 8 will not be a public holiday, despite being designated as this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ghana. In a circular signed by Interior Minister Henry Quartey, it was clarified that “Friday, 6th December 2024, which marks Farmers’ Day, remains a Statutory Public Holiday and will […]

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Shortlisted candidates to pay GHC980 for Ghana Police medical exams beginning Nov 7

  • November 5, 2024
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The Ghana Police Service has announced that medical examinations for candidates selected in the recent recruitment exercise will commence on November 7 and continue through November 8, 2024. Successful candidates who have received SMS notifications are required to attend the medical assessments at designated locations in Accra. In a press statement issued by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, […]

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Over 10,000 MSMEs in Kenya to benefit from UK’s $5.2 million fund

  • November 5, 2024
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The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced a USD $5.2 million (KSH 667 million) fund aimed at supporting over 10,000 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya. This initiative is part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to long-term investment solutions that drive growth and job creation in the country. The Listed SME Debt […]

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Why metallic fences have been erected around Capitol, D.C. buildings ahead of 2024 elections

  • November 5, 2024
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In anticipation of possible unrest surrounding the 2024 U.S. elections, authorities have installed eight-foot-tall, anti-scaling metal fencing around key government buildings, including the U.S. Capitol and the Treasury Department. Additional security measures, such as bicycle racks marked with “Police Line: Do Not Cross,” are also in place, and local businesses have boarded up windows in […]

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It’s Election Day in the US; Kamala Harris faces Trump

  • November 5, 2024
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Millions of Americans are heading to the polls as Election Day unfolds, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vying for the White House. Polls opened at 5:00 a.m. ET (10:00 GMT) following a record-breaking early voting turnout, with over 82 million ballots already cast. Harris has centred her campaign on protecting […]

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Equatorial Guinea clamps down on officials engaged in sexual misconduct; Baltasar Engonga arrested

  • November 4, 2024
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Equatorial Guinea has launched a crackdown on government officials involved in sexual misconduct within ministry offices, starting with the arrest of Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. Engonga faces allegations of recording over 400 explicit videos featuring the wives of high-profile figures in the country. The scandal unfolded during a fraud […]

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Rehabilitation of damaged bridge near Valencia underway

  • November 4, 2024
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Rehabilitation efforts are underway on a bridge near the Spanish town of Torrent, close to Valencia, as workers and heavy machinery clear mud and debris left by recent catastrophic floods. The bridge, heavily damaged by a surge of muddy water on October 29, was part of the region’s infrastructure severely impacted by the flooding. The […]

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American actor James Van Der Beek opens up on battling colorectal cancer

  • November 4, 2024
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American actor James Van Der Beek has opened up about his battle with colorectal cancer, sharing details of his diagnosis and treatment journey in an interview with People magazine. The 47-year-old, famed for his roles in Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, disclosed, “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have […]

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Ghana’s high jumper, Evans Cadman’s future at US University in jeopardy due to $15,000 tuition debt

  • November 4, 2024
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Evans Cadman Yamoah, Ghanaian high jumper and 2023 African Games gold medalist, faces possible expulsion from the University of Central Missouri over unpaid tuition fees totalling $15,000. The athlete, who previously competed under an NCAA scholarship, exhausted his eligibility after two years, leaving him without financial support to continue his education in the United States. […]