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Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GHC260,000

The Ghana Police Service is on the hunt for a couple accused of defrauding their landlady of GHC260,000 in Sakumono, Accra.

This follows the issuance of a bench warrant for their arrest by an Accra Circuit Court on August 21, 2024.

Gifty Ansu Gyamf…

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Barber in Court over alleged theft of electricity

A barber, who allegedly stole 44,208 kilowatts of electricity power valued at GH?28, 218.18, the property of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been arraigned at an Accra Circuit Court.

Mr Kamal Adam, 20 years old, who was charged with steal…

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O’Reilly School Murder: Accused remanded for two weeks

The La District Court has remanded for two weeks, a final-year student at O’Reilly Senior High School, who fatally stabbed a classmate.

The student, whose name has been withheld, had been provisionally charged with murder.

The court did not accept …

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The psychology of small arms acquisition and possession

The acquisition and possession of firearms have significant psychological implications for individuals and communities alike.

Understanding the motivations behind gun ownership is essential for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, mental health p…

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Peace Council empowers opinion leaders to counter negative gender norms at Zebilla

The Upper East Regional Peace Council has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on human rights violations, negative gender norms, and stereotypes for opinion leaders at Zebilla in the Bawku West District.

The opinion leaders, including chi…

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Drought spell: A reflection of systemic failure and private sector weakness – Dr. Azinu

Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Legacy Crop Improvement Centre, has described the prevailing drought spell as a reflection of systemic failure and private sector weakness.

‘The current drought crisis is not just…

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Police arrest man in Central Region shooting incident

The Police on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, arrested one person in connection with a shooting incident at Bereku in the Central Region which left one injured.

The suspect, Nai Akwasi Lartey, who was wielding a pump action gun, shot and injured one per…

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Police arrest three suspected robbers

The Ghana Police Service through an intelligence-led operation has arrested three persons in connection with a robbery which took place at East Legon in Accra on August 18, 2024.

Isaac Brena Eshun, Peter Amuzu and Ibrahim Mohammed were arrested in a…

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Ethiopia Expresses Unwavering Commitment for Climate Related Actions Initiatives

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment for climate and environment policy and actions across sectors.

State Minister of Planning and Development, Seyoum Mekonen, met Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP and Mr. Simon Sti…

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White Volta Basin Watershed Fund launched

The White Volta Basin Watershed Fund has been launched to restore and conserve the critical ecological infrastructure of the White Volta Basin to improve the quality and quantity of water supply to the Greater Tamale area.

The White Volta Basin Wate…