Author: Barbara Quarshie
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One Suspect Arrested in Connection with Murder of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen
The Ghana Police Service has taken swift action in response to the tragic murder of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, son of the late New Patriotic Party luminary, Professor Albert Adu Boahen. Dr. Adu Boahen was fatally attacked by armed robbers in his home, prompting an immediate police investigation. According to a press statement issued on…
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Court Acquits Second Accused Person in J.B. Danquah’s Murder Trial
Vincent Bossu, the second accused person in the murder case of J.B. Danquah Adu, the late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, has been acquitted and discharged by the Accra High Court. Presiding over the case, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo ruled on a submission of no case, stating that “no case has been made against…
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Girlfriend Discharged by Court in Kikibee CEO’s Death Case
Mam Yandey Joof, who has been standing trial over the death of Benett Agyekum Adomah, popularly known as Kikibee, has been discharged by the Madina District Court. Joof, a hotelier and girlfriend of the deceased who was also the owner of Kikibee Restaurant, was discharged by the court following advice from the Office of the…
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Ghana Retains Top Position as Africa’s Largest Debtor to IMF for Concessional Lending
As of January 31, 2024, Ghana continues to hold the title of Africa’s most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in terms of Concessional Lending and Debt Relief Trust. The country’s exposure to the IMF stood at 2.088 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR), equivalent to $2.77 billion, according to the Fund’s Quarterly Finances…
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Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to Release Excess Water from Weija Dam
Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has announced plans to release excess water from the Weija Dam as a precautionary measure against potential risks posed by rising water levels. In a communication dated March 7, 2024, GWCL highlighted the necessity of this action due to the onset of heavy rainfall, which has led to a gradual…
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Roy McMurtry, Former Ontario attorney general dead at 91
Roland (Roy) McMurtry, a towering figure in Ontario’s legal and political realms, has passed away at the age of 91. McMurtry’s son, Jim McMurtry, announced his father’s death on X (formerly Twitter) on March 18, 2024, describing him as a champion of rights and freedoms. “My father fought for rights and freedoms,” Jim wrote, adding,…
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Former Trump aide Peter Navarro commences prison term.
Former Trump aide Peter Navarro has commenced serving his prison sentence, marking a historic moment as the first former White House official to be incarcerated for contempt of Congress. Navarro reported to a federal prison in Miami to begin his four-month sentence, which stemmed from his refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House…
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Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon dead at 52
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon, known for his formidable presence on the ice, has tragically passed away at the age of 52. Simon’s death, attributed by his family to his struggles with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), occurred on March 18, 2024, marking a devastating loss for the hockey community. Union spokesman Jonathan Weatherdon conveyed the…
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Renowned Environmentalist and Columnist Rod Oram Passes Away
Renowned environmentalist, business commentator, and cherished colleague, Rod Oram, has tragically passed away following a cycling accident in Auckland. Rod, aged 73, succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident on March 19, 2024, after suffering a cardiac arrest and crashing off his bike at Ambury Park in Māngere Bridge just two days prior. Surrounded by…
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Michael ‘BrolyLegs’ Begum tragically passes away at the age of 35
The gaming world is in mourning following the sad news of Michael ‘BrolyLegs’ Begum’s passing at the age of 35 Begum’s family announced his untimely death on Twitter on March 19, 2024. The cause of his passing remains unknown, leaving friends, fans, and fellow gamers deeply saddened by the loss. Born in April 1988 in…
