Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Cocobod Announces Up to 50% Increase in Cocoa Farmgate Price
Ghana’s Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has unveiled plans to boost the fixed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers by as much as 50%, aiming to align with soaring global prices and combat bean smuggling, according to a Cocobod spokesperson on Wednesday. The decision comes in response to the dramatic rise in cocoa prices, which have surged…
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Controversial social media personality Bobrisky, reportedly arrested by EFCC.
Controversial social media personality and crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news of Bobrisky’s alleged arrest has sparked widespread speculation and debate on social media platforms. Reports of Bobrisky’s arrest come in the wake of a petition filed against him…
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First Trainer of Warriors, Bob Lanigan, Passes Away
The National Rugby League (NRL) community is in mourning following the passing of one of its most dedicated figures, legendary ground manager Bob Lanigan, who peacefully passed away on Thursday morning, April 4, 2024. Lanigan’s association with rugby league began in the 1960s as a player, but it was his pivotal role as an NRL…
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Sunyanimanhene’s 7-Day Burial Rites Culminate on Saturday
The Sunyani Traditional Council has commenced the seven-day funeral rites (Doteyie) of the late Omanhene of the traditional area, Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II, who passed away in July 2022. Throughout the mourning period, Sunyani, the capital of the Bono Region, has been draped in black and red, as per the directive by the council…
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Papua New Guinea Cricket Mourns the Loss of All-Rounder Kaia Arua at 33
The cricketing world, particularly in the East Asia-Pacific region, is in a state of mourning following the untimely passing of Papua New Guinea international cricket star Kaia Arua at the age of 33. Arua died on 4 April 2024 Arua, a talented all-rounder, left an indelible mark on the sport, showcasing her skills on both…
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April 11 Declared Public Holiday for Eidul-Fitr
April 11 Declared Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration Ghana’s Ministry of Interior has officially declared Thursday, April 11, 2024, as a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Fitr, a significant religious festival observed by Muslims worldwide. The announcement came through a press release signed by the Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, on April 3, 2024. In…
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Rod Wave, Hip-Hop Artist, Arrested on Weapon Charges
Hip-hop artist Rod Wave found himself in legal trouble after being arrested on weapon-related charges in Manatee County, Florida on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed the arrest, linking Rod, whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green, to a suspected involvement in a gang-related shooting incident in Florida. According to police…
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Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley Part Ways After 5 Years of Marriage
Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley have decided to part ways after five years of marriage. In a joint statement posted on their Instagram Stories on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the hip-hop star, 30, and his wife, also 30, revealed that they have amicably chosen to end their marriage after a period of separation. “After…
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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan: 9 Lives Lost, 50 Still Missing.
Taiwan was rocked by its most powerful earthquake in at least 25 years, claiming nine lives and leaving 50 individuals missing as of Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The 7.2 magnitude quake struck just offshore of the mountainous, sparsely populated county of Hualien, near the epicentre. The tremors triggered massive landslides and caused some buildings to…
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Tim McGovern, Oscar-Winning Visual Effects Artist Passes Away at 68
Tim McGovern, a pioneering figure in the field of visual effects (VFX), whose groundbreaking work earned him an Oscar and widespread acclaim, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 68. McGovern’s contributions to the world of cinema were profound, particularly in the realm of CGI and VFX. He received a Special Achievement…
