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04 Jan

OSP Investigating Over 120 Suspected Corruption Cases

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The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed that it is currently investigating over 120 cases in which it suspects corruption. In a half-year report pursuant to section 3(3) of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) which mandates the Office to publish, on a half-yearly basis, cases it was investigating or prosecuting, the OSP said the cases include the alleged bribery by Airbus SE, a European multinational aerospace corporation, in respect of the sale and purchase of military aircraft for the Republic of Ghana. The other named high-profile cases include an investigation into the banking and financial sector crisis,…

04 Jan

Whale Washed Ashore At Tema Beach Safely Disposed Of – FDA

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disclosed that a whale that was washed ashore along the beach of Tema has been safely disposed of. The whale which was washed ashore along the beach of the Tema resulted in the FDA cautioning the public not to tamper with it. The Deputy Chief Executive of the FDA in charge of the Food Division, Roderick Daddey-Adjei, explained that the cause of death of the whale is not immediately known hence, its consumption could pose severe health complications. “We are working using the National Safety Food Response plan where we collaborate amongst ourselves as…

04 Jan

GMA Urges Govt To Address Economic Situation To Prevent Brain Drain

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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is urging the government to expedite action aimed at addressing the worsening economic situation in the country to reduce the brain drain in the health sector. The Association says doctors and other healthcare workers are leaving the country in droves as a result of the local economic conditions as well as a surge in demand for their services abroad due to the ravaging effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to Citi News, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association Dr. Titus Beyuo appealed to the doctors and other healthcare workers not to leave the country as it…

04 Jan

Chairman Wontumi Coins New Term ‘BMW’ For Bawumia

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi is calling on all party members in Ashanti region to support vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party looks for a new flagbearer. Chairman Wontumi has coined a new phrase ‘Bawumia Must Win’ (BMW), to get delegates backing the Vice President. He announced BMW which is gaining traction among delegates at a recent gathering intended to solicit votes and support for the Vice President. Delegates from the party, including various Members of Parliament (MPs), Regional and Constituency executives attended the…

04 Jan

Hearts Probe Object That Cut Goalkeeper Zander Clark’s Head

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Heart of Midlothian have launched an investigation after their goalkeeper, Zander Clark, suffered a cut to his head when an object was thrown from the crowd during the Edinburgh derby. The 30-year-old was able to complete the Scottish Premiership game against Hibernian and help the home side to a 3-0 win at Tynecastle. Clark admitted "I'm not sure what it was" that hit him. "But hopefully the hierarchy do something about it," he said. Clark was playing his second game for Hearts after his summer move from St Johnstone and with Scotland number one Craig Gordon having been ruled out…

04 Jan

Wissa And Mbeumo On Target As Bees Sting Liverpool

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Liverpool's performance in defeat by Brentford was "not good enough", says Andrew Robertson, after a string of defensive mistakes meant the Reds missed the chance to close in on the Premier League's top four. The Reds shipped three poor goals at the Community Stadium as Brentford ran out deserved winners. In a desperate first half, Ibrahima Konate scored an own goal at a corner and, having escaped conceding two further goals at set-pieces because of offside decisions on video review, Liverpool fell two behind when a mistake from Harvey Elliott allowed Mathias Jensen to set up Yoane Wissa. Reds boss…

04 Jan

La Liga Files Charges Relating To Racist Abuse Of Vinicius Jr

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La Liga says it has filed charges relating to the racist abuse of Vinicius Jr to the "relevant judicial, administrative and sporting bodies". The 22-year-old Real Madrid winger said last week the Spanish league "continues to do nothing" about "racists" attending games. The Brazilian appeared to be subjected to racist taunts by fans during the 2-0 win at Real Valladolid on 30 December. In a statement, La Liga said abusive behaviour has "no place in sport". A criminal charge for hate crimes, which has been supported by video clips that were uploaded to social media sites, has been filed with Valladolid Magistrates'…

04 Jan

Police Arrest 4th Suspect In Connection With Kasoa Mobile Money Robbery

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The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a fourth and the last suspect in connection with the robbery attack on a mobile money agent in Kasoa in the Central Region. Four robbers allegedly attacked and shot the momo agent, as they are popularly called on December 20, 2022, with a pump machine gun concealed in a baby diaper bag and absconded with an unspecified amount of money. Initial police investigations and intelligence led to the retrieval of the weapon and the arrest of three suspects; Michael Otu, alias Rider, Godfred Okine, and Asaa Faisal alias Commander, who was…

04 Jan

Brazilian Sports Legend Pele Laid To Rest In Santos Cemetery

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Mourners lined the streets in the coastal city of Santos, Brazil, on Tuesday as Pele’s body was transported in a black coffin from the Vila Belmiro stadium to the late football legend’s final resting place at the Necropole Ecumenica Memorial Cemetery. A band greeted the casket as it entered the cemetery, playing a Catholic hymn and the team song for the local Santos football team, where Pele played for much of his career. Fans also serenaded the casket with samba music, as a tribute to the fallen sports star. Pele was laid to rest in a 200sq metre mausoleum, near…

04 Jan

New year but Afriyie Barnieh and Accra Hearts Of Oak fracas continue

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