The Western Region Chief Imam, Sheikh Alhaji Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Bawa, has died. The sad news was confirmed by his Special Aide, Alhaji Kamal, in an interview with Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the host of Connect FM’s Omanbapa morning show, on Friday. According to him, the 74-year-old Chief Imam visited his family in Kumasi and had a slight domestic accident....
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Obetsebi-Lamptey road to be closed temporary
There will be a temporary road closure of the Obetsebi-Lamptey roundabout from 22 -30th September 2022 from 10pm – 5am for nine days to enable the contractors to launch metallic steel beams on the interchange . Section of the stretch to be closed is from the Obetsebi -Lamptey roundabout to the Abossey Okai central Mosque...
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A/R: 21 suspected illegal immigrants arrested at Ejisu
Twenty One foreigners suspected to be illegal immigrants have been arrested in a 5-bedroom house at Akokoamong in the Ejisu municipality of Ashanti region. The suspects were picked up by residents of the area and handed over to the police, Thursday September 22, 2022. The suspected illegal immigrants, according to some residents have been housed...
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Appiatse reconstruction progressing steadily
Government’s commitment to rebuild Appiatse, a town in the Western Region razed by fire is on course as the Reconstruction of 124 housing units is steadily progressing with a total of 6 contractors on site. Addressing the media on Thursday, 22nd September, 2022 during his visit to the reconstruction site, Mr Benito Owusu-Bio, the Deputy...
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Attacks on the judges were unnecessary – Eric Oduro Osae
Eric Oduro Osae, Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency, has defended past and current judges of Ghana’s superior courts who were cited in the Auditor-General’s report for illegally purchasing vehicles. Mr. Osae claimed that attacks on the judges were unnecessary because they only benefited from the existing practice of auctioning off unregistered vehicles at the...
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Accra Zoo closed down after lion kills intruder
The Accra Zoo has been closed down. The move by the Forestry Commission is to allow for investigations into the death of the middle-aged man who reportedly scaled the fence and entered the lions’ cage. The Head of Corporate Affairs and Media Relations at the Forestry Commission, Joyce Ofori Kwafo told Citi News “a staff of the Accra...
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NABCo workers demonstrate to demand 10 months unpaid allowances
Some workers under the Nation Builder’s Corps (NABCo) hit the streets of Accra to demand the payment of their 10 months unpaid allowances. The beneficiaries, whose programme will end in September after it was extended by the Government for a year, complained that life has become unbearable due to the worsening economic conditions. In a...
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Global oil prices fall, but transportation costs unchanged
Since January, crude oil prices have fallen to a six-month low. At the height of the Russia-Ukraine war, oil prices skyrocketed to over $120 per barrel. On the world market in July, oil was $102, compared to a significant drop to $87 as of Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Despite this development in the world oil...
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Man kills wife after forcefully enganging her to have sex
A man named Gideon Tetteh , is suspected of murdering his wife by forcefully engaging her in a sexual act in Awutu Mankomeda on the 17th August, 2022. The Awutu Ofankor District Police Commander has detained Gideon Tetteh aged 57, on suspicion of killing his wife after engaging in sexual activity with her. The terrible...
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Heavy police presence at UG as Commonwealth Hall students protest
There is a heavy police presence at Commonwealth Hall on the University of Ghana campus after a protest by residents. The protesting residents of Commonwealth Hall converged at their forecourt to demand the reinstatement of their Hall Master and Senior Tutor. Police Officers have currently been stationed at the entrance of the Commonwealth Hall. Citi...