Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] A Kenyan police officer has shot his wife and five others to death with an AK-47 in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to police report, a neighbour heard “a loud bang” from the officer’s home at 01:00 local time. The policeman then went on a “shooting spree” in Kabete, near the capital, Nairobi, killing five others. The officer later took his own life.[ads2] What led to the killings is unclear, but police said the couple had been feuding which may be a cause of the unfortunate incident. “We are told that the couple had issues and were…

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[ads1] The Police in Accra, today Monday, December 6, 2021, arrested 22 suspects for various offences such as rioting, causing damage and blocking public road within the Accra Metropolis during the nationwide sit-down strike by the members of the drivers union. The suspects took advantage of the sit-down strike to disturb public peace notably at Anyaa, Sowutuom and Amasaman. All 22 suspects will be put before the court tomorrow Tuesday, December 7, 2021.[ads5]

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[ads1] Winner of the 2021 Miss Western, Jemi has reportedly been involved in a terrible accident. According to reports, Jemi and other team members of EX One Entertainment were involved in the accident on Monday, November 6, 2021.[ads2] They were returning from a hand skills training programme at Bia West and East Districts where the unfortunate incident happened. They are currently receiving treatment at the Asafo St John of God Hospital in Sefwi Asafo.[ads5]

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[ads2] Ghana striker, William Opoku Mensah was in a top form for Mukura Victory when they defeated Etoile de L’est in the Rwanda top-flight league on Sunday. The former Asante Kotoko goal poacher netted three times to cushion Mukura Victory to defeat Etoile de L’est 4:0 at the Huye Stadium in matchday six of the Rwanda Premier League.[ads4] Opoku Mensah opened the deadlock for Mukura Victory in just nine minutes into the game before adding another one in the 27th minute. Aboubakar Djibrine increased the lead to 3:0 before Opoku Mensah scored the final goal in the 90th minute…

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[ads1] The Coalition of Commercial Transport Operators have commenced their indefinite nationwide strike from today, December 6, 2021. This is a protest against the high cost of fuel prices in the country.[ads2] The strike ha become necessary government failed to heed their request to remove levies on fuel to cause a reduction in price. For the past six months, fuel prices in Ghana has increased significantly.[ads3] With many Ghanaians complaining, currently fuel is being sold between GH¢6.60 per litre and GH¢6.90 per litre by some oil marketing companies. Fuel prices in 2021 started at about GH¢5 per litre and are…

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[ads1] The Police have arrested six suspects on Friday, December 3, 2021, for their involvement in an illegal AK 47 transaction. According to press statement, the first suspect, Alhassan Jamah, was arrested near Osino by the National Operations Directorate Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation.[ads2] An AK47 riffle with twelve round of ammunition was found hidden in his traveling bag on board an Accra-Bawku bound Yutoun bus. An intelligence-led operation later led to the arrest of five more suspects who are all in police custody assisting with investigations. [ads5]

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[ads1] The Youth and Sports Ministry says it will extend support to Ghana’s Amputee men’s football team, left stranded in Tanzania. The Ghana Amputee Team (Black Challengers) spanked Liberia in the final game of the tournament to win the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Tanzania.[ads2] But after winning the tournament, the Black Challengers have been unable to return to Ghana due financial difficulties, hence the ministry decision to offer support to the team. In a press statement, the Ministry also revealed that, the team failed to inform the sports ministry about their participation in the games.[ads3] The ministry…

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[ads1] Asante Kotoko suffered their first defeat of the season in the hands of neighbors King Faisal FC in matchday six of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday. The Porcupines were succumbed to a 3:2 defeat at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium with Zubairu Ibrahim scoring a hat-trick for King Faisal.[ads2] Speaking to the press, Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum stated that his side impressed and dominated King Faisal but lack of patience cost them the defeat. “I am impressed with the players, we [Kotoko] outplayed King Faisal but they scored the goal. I think lack of patience cost us”…

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[ads1] Hasaacas Ladies have clinched fourth trophy of the season after emerging champions of the Women’s Premier League Super Cup on Sunday. The high-flying Hasaacas Ladies team had to defeat Ladystrikers 3:2 in the final of the Super Cup to win fourth trophy of the season.[ads2] Veronica Appiah’s double and an own goal ensured Hasaacas Ladies ended the game as winners. The victory means Hasaacas Ladies have won four trophies in five different competitions this season. Coach Yusif Basigi and his charges won the Ghana Women’s Premier League, Ghana Women’s FA Cup, WAFU Zone B Championship and Women’s Super Cup.[ads3]…

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[ads1] Aduana Stars convincingly defeated WAFA in matchday six of the Ghana Premier League at the Nana Agyemang Badu Ii Park in Dormaa on Saturday. The Ogya lads trounced WAFA 3:0 to secure their third straight wins of the season. The former Ghana Premier League champions started on a higher note with Bright Adjei coming close to the opener in the opening minutes of the game.[ads2] Abass Mohammed nearly had the opener for Aduana Stars but his brilliant effort was saved by WAFA goalkeeper Osei Kwadwo Bonsu. After dominating proceedings, Aduana Stars finally had the opener with Hafiz Adams scoring…

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