Poachers arrested in Mole National Park

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, three suspected poachers were arrested by Rangers of Mole National Park for killing wildlife animals on two reserves in Ghana. The suspects, identified as Abroni Yelinge, 32, Dramani Gafaru, 20, and Manlidong Kasumaa, 24, all farmers, were apprehended after raiding the landmarks at Jilinkong in the Sawla district and Laribaga in the West Gonja Municipal of the Savannah region. The poachers were said to have killed a mongoose, watock, and Roan antelope inside the reserve. The Chief Ali Mahama, park manager of Mole National Park,…

Boko Haram chief killed by his own bomb.

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On March 27, 2023, Awana Gaidam, a high-ranking terrorist and chief bomb maker for Boko Haram, was killed by his own Improvised Explosive Device (IED), according to Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst. Awana was a 39-year-old member of the Boko Haram command structure and was known for his expertise in making IEDs. He was responsible for planning numerous IED attacks on troops of Operation during fighting patrols, along major highways, and in general areas. Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that Awana’s vehicle was struck by a…

Member of Parliament for Kumawu has passed on.

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Philip Atta Basoah, Member of Parliament for Kumawu in the Ashanti Region, has passed away at the age of 53 at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. His family confirmed his death earlier today, March 28th. Basoah was absent during a crucial parliamentary vote last week to confirm ministerial appointees of President Akufo-Addo. His absence was notable, and his colleagues’ attempts to locate him proved futile until they found him collapsed in his room. He was rushed to the hospital in a coma, and while plans were underway to transfer him for…

[Video] The Gold Mafia expose: Gold smugglers in Africa exposed – Part 1

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A gold trader exposed in Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia investigative documentary has claimed that he smuggles a ton of gold from Ghana every month. Alistair Mathias, described by the investigative reporters as a financial architect who builds money laundering schemes for corrupt politicians, revealed the details to undercover journalists posing as Chinese criminals. Mathias, who has been smuggling gold from Ghana for about 13 to 14 years, claimed that he smuggles $40 million worth of gold monthly, which amounts to $480 million worth of gold annually. He also urged the…

Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: “The bill will be passed.” – Alban Bagbin

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Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament in Ghana, has emphasized the limits of President Akufo-Addo’s authority in relation to lawmaking. According to Bagbin, the President cannot interfere with parliamentary proceedings until a bill has been passed and sent to him for approval. Bagbin’s comments came in response to the President’s recent statement to a New York Times reporter that there is no LGBTQ+ legislation in Ghana yet because the bill is still before Parliament. Bagbin reassured religious leaders that the anti-LGBTQ bill will be passed and emphasized that the President…

Accident: 9 dead after two buses collide near Bunso

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Two Toyota Hiace buses belonging to 2M Express company Limited collided head-on at the Birimso near Bunso stretch of the Accra to Kumasi highway, resulting in the instant death of nine passengers, with nineteen others seriously injured and admitted to the hospital. The accident occurred around 4:30 am on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023. The buses, which had a total of 28 passengers aboard, were reportedly speeding. The bus from Accra suddenly veered off to the lane of the oncoming bus from Kumasi, resulting in the head-on collision at the…

Anti-homosexuality bill: Possible life imprisonment for gays in Uganda

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In Uganda, a new bill targeting homosexual activities has been passed by parliament, posing a risk of life imprisonment to individuals who identify as gay. The bill also includes the possibility of the death penalty in some cases. The passing of the bill has led to fears of increased attacks on the gay community, according to a rights activist who spoke to the BBC. Blackmail has reportedly become more prevalent, with some individuals threatening to report others as gay if they do not pay them money. The new legislation is…

Civilian allegedly pushes Police dispatch rider to his death at Pokuase

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A Police dispatch rider has unfortunately met his death on Monday, March 20 at Pokuase in the Ga North Municipality of Accra. According to reports, L/Cpl. Mustapha Mohammed, was riding his motorcycle out of Ofankor in pursuit of a Toyota Corolla. As they got to Pokuase, the driver allegedly slowed down for the cop to get close and then slammed on the brakes, sending the officer flying and crushing him to death under a moving truck. Unconfirmed reports have it that the late officer who was formerly with the Rovers Unit, was the…

Medikal breaks from his manager, Flow Delly

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Ghanaian rapper, Medikal, has confirmed during an interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM that he has ended his professional relationship with his former manager, Flow Delly, due to a sensitive issue. The rapper did not reveal the details of the issue but stated that he is now managing himself as an artiste with the help of his management team and positive people around him. Medikal also disclosed that the split occurred some months ago. “I am no longer working with Flow Delly. The reason is quite sensitive so I…

Victims of Kejetia Market Fire receive GHC100K donation from NPP

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has donated GHC100,000 to the victims of the Kumasi Kejetia Market fire, according to the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua. In an interview with GHone News, Kodua stated that the fire victims were considered true members of the NPP who are major stakeholders. The trader union leadership has briefed the party’s national executives on the major issues facing the market, and the NPP will put all concerns shared with them before the appropriate authorities to have them resolved. The fire occurred on the first and…