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When Are You Utilizing AI To Combat Galamsey- Dr. Ishaq Asks Mahama
26 Mar

When Are You Utilizing AI To Combat Galamsey- Dr. Ishaq Asks Mahama

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Dr. Ishaq Kyei Brobbey, a Senior Lecturer at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), has thrown down the gauntlet, asking Randy Abbey if he's aware that galamsey, or illegal mining, is still ongoing under the NDC government. Dr. Ishaq Kyei Brobbey comments came during an interview on Wontumi's morning show, where he urged Randy Abbey to take action on the issue, given his vocal criticism of galamsey under the previous government. He called on President Mahama to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat galamsey, as promised, rather than relying on military personnel who may not fully understand the issue. He warned that…
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Three Sisters Arrested For Attempting To Kill Mom Over Wi-Fi Shutdown
26 Mar

Three Sisters Arrested For Attempting To Kill Mom Over Wi-Fi Shutdown

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Three teenage sisters in Texas allegedly attacked their mother with kitchen knives after she turned off the Wi-Fi, according to authorities. The siblings, aged 14, 15, and 16, “coordinated a plan to try and kill” their mother, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated. The incident occurred on Sunday night in their Houston home, where the girls allegedly grabbed kitchen knives and chased their 39-year-old mother into the street. One of the teens reportedly threw a brick, striking her mother’s ankle, while their 70-year-old grandmother was knocked over while trying to intervene. Despite the attack, the mother and grandmother did not…
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Man Remanded Over Viral Domestic Assault Video In Accra
26 Mar

Man Remanded Over Viral Domestic Assault Video In Accra

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An Accra-based Gender Violence Court has remanded 29-year-old fisherman, Nii Baah Afful, into police custody following his involvement in a domestic assault case that recently went viral on social media. According to a press release from the Ghana Police Service, dated March 25, 2025, Afful has been remanded for two weeks and is expected to reappear before the court on April 9, 2025. Afful was arrested by the Accra Regional Police Command in connection with a widely circulated video that showed him physically assaulting a woman carrying an eight-month-old baby. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at…
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Three Suspects Arrested In Mobile Money Vendor Murders, Police Hunt For Fourth Accomplice
26 Mar

Three Suspects Arrested In Mobile Money Vendor Murders, Police Hunt For Fourth Accomplice

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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in Kumasi. However, a fourth suspect remains at large, with authorities calling on the public for assistance in tracking him down. The arrested suspects—Charles Kwame Danso, 23, also known as Kwame Charles or Miami, Philip Fordjour, 29, and Samuel Addae Mensah, 42—were picked up on March 21, 2025, at Pankrono and Atimatim, respectively. They are currently in police custody and will soon be arraigned before court to face the full weight of the law. Police pursue fourth suspect Meanwhile,…
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Man Murders Woman, Injures 4 Including Father In Central Region
25 Mar

Man Murders Woman, Injures 4 Including Father In Central Region

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The Kwame Alex community in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region has been left in shock after a 27-year-old man, Kweku Opare, allegedly went berserk, killing an elderly woman and inflicting deep cutlass wounds on his father and three others. According to the Twifo Praso District Police Command, the incident occurred on Monday evening following a dispute between Opare and his father over wooden sticks. Reports indicate that Opare became enraged upon discovering that his father had lent his sticks—previously placed on a cocoa drying stand—to the local Pentecost Church. The sticks had been used to…
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Dr. Samuel Afriyie Backs Dr. Kokofu Over JKF for NPP General Secretary
25 Mar

Dr. Samuel Afriyie Backs Dr. Kokofu Over JKF for NPP General Secretary

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A lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Samuel Afriyie, has publicly endorsed former EPA Boss, Dr. Kwabena Kokofu as his preferred candidate for NPP's General Secretary position. Speaking on Wontumi's morning show, Dr. Afriyie cited the current General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong as part of the party's defeat, solidifying his decision to choose Kokofu instead. "The party needs a fresh perspective and strong leadership to move forward. Kokofu has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep understanding of the party's grassroots. I firmly believe he is the ideal candidate to lead our party as General Secretary, " Dr. Afriyie emphasized.…
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Mahama’s Fight Against Galamsey Is Nothing But A Charade- Dr. Samuel Afriyie
25 Mar

Mahama’s Fight Against Galamsey Is Nothing But A Charade- Dr. Samuel Afriyie

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A lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Samuel Afriyie, has criticize the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, led by President John Dramani Mahama, over their handling of the galamsey menace. According to Dr. Afriyie, the President's vow to fight illegal mining will ultimately prove futile because members of his own party are deeply involved in the practice. "The NDC government's fight against galamsey is nothing but a charade. While they claim to be committed to ending illegal mining, their own party members are secretly benefiting from it. This blatant hypocrisy will be their downfall," Dr. Afriyie declared. Speaking with Oheneba…
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GRA Denies Freezing Accounts Of BILLS Micro Credit Chairman Richard Nii Armah Quaye
25 Mar

GRA Denies Freezing Accounts Of BILLS Micro Credit Chairman Richard Nii Armah Quaye

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The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has refuted claims that it has frozen the financial accounts of Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the businessman and Chairman of the Micro Credit firm, BILLS. The GRA’s denial comes on the back of many news reports that have suggested otherwise. The reports suggested that Quaye’s accounts had been restricted, but the GRA clarified that such actions are part of a routine procedure to assess tax payments and ensure compliance. According to the GRA, the assessment is a standard part of their audit process, aimed at verifying tax compliance among businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Sources within…
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Future NPP Gov’t Will Investigate Sammy Gyamfi Over Every Dollar Spent On GoldBod- Salam Mustapha
25 Mar

Future NPP Gov’t Will Investigate Sammy Gyamfi Over Every Dollar Spent On GoldBod- Salam Mustapha

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Sammy Gyamfi shouldn’t fall for the temptations associated with gold as a notice has been served to him he would be seriously investigated in the future when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) returns to power. Salam Mustapha has issued a stern warning to the acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) to be guard and document every transaction that falls in his remit due to the scrutiny he would be subjected to when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is out of power. “Look at the Goldbod headed by Sammy Gyamfi, he is the one in charge of…
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