Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Freddie Leonard Accused of Bullying Crew Members on Set
Nigerian filmmaker Freddie Leonard is facing accusations of bullying crew members on a movie set. The allegations surfaced after filmmaker Stanley OnTop, known for his involvement in Junior Pope’s boat tragedy saga, took to social media to address the issue. OnTop accused Leonard of engaging in promiscuous behavior and labeled him a “male Ashawo” (a…
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Truck Accident Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Hawker in Mankessim
A tragic incident unfolded in Mankessim, Central Region, claiming the life of a 10-year-old hawker who was struck by a tipper truck while crossing the Mankessim to Cape Coast Highway. The victim, identified as Hawa, was attempting to cross the busy road when the unfortunate accident occurred on Monday morning, May 6, 2023. Despite efforts…
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“Low Sales Frustrate Domestic Automakers,” Says VW Group Managing Director
Martina Biene, Chairperson and Managing Director for Volkswagen (VW) Group South Africa, has expressed concern over the slow sales of locally manufactured vehicles, citing challenges that could hinder future investments in the industry. In 2023, only 6,000 locally manufactured or assembled cars were sold, a figure that falls below expectations. Biene, whose outfit operates the…
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Apaak warns against potential rise in kidney health issues due to misuse of energy drinks
Dr. Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency, has issued a warning about the potential rise in kidney health issues due to the misuse of energy drinks. Concerns have been growing regarding the adverse effects of these beverages on kidney health, prompting Dr. Apaak to call for increased awareness efforts. He expressed…
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Charlotte Osei Appointed Chairperson of 2024 Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee
Charlotte Osei, former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Planning Committee for the 2024 Oguaa Fetu Festival. This announcement was made through a post on the Cape Coast Oguaa handle’s X page, highlighting Osei’s connection to Essuekyir Ahenfie in Cape Coast. The post stated, “Mrs @char_osei appointed by…
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Multiple Structures Destroyed by Fire in Chorkor
A fire outbreak devastated several structures in Saban Park, Chorkor Chemuena, Greater Accra Region, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The incident occurred while many residents were away attending church services. The timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented the fire from spreading to nearby residences. Firefighters from the Korle Bu fire station…
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NPP Volta Warns Against Influx of Foreigners in Limited Voter Registration Exercise
The Volta Regional Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is warning against any attempts to bring foreigners into Ghana to participate in the upcoming limited voter registration exercise. Pope Yao Yevoo, the Regional Secretary of the NPP, emphasized the party’s commitment to collaborating with state agencies at the borders to prevent the infiltration of…
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Man Buns to Death After Failed Attempt to Strangle Wife in Abeka
In a tragic incident that shocked residents of Abeka in the Greater Accra Region, a man reportedly took his own life after a failed attempt to strangle his wife. The distressing event unfolded in the early hours of Monday, May 6, 2024, when the husband, identified as Collins Jones, allegedly launched a violent attack on…
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Dr. Bawumia: Lives of Ghanaians Have Improved Compared to Mahama’s Era
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, has commended the achievements of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, highlighting significant improvements in the lives of Ghanaians compared to the tenure of former President John Dramani Mahama. Bawumia underscored the strides made by the current government in enhancing living standards despite recent economic challenges.…
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Anyidoho Fact-Checks Akufo-Addo’s claim that “Dumsor is Over”
Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has challenged President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo’s assertion that recent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor,’ have been resolved. Taking to Twitter on May 6, 2024, Anyidoho disputed the President’s claim, stating, “It has not been resolved oooo!!!!,” while sharing a Citi News flyer…
