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Kaaka’s family
The family of the late social activist, Ibrahim Muhammed, alias Kaaka, whose killing by assailants sparked a protest in Ejura in the Ashanti Region, has written to the Committee of Inquiry looking into the circumstances of his death and the events that ensued, that they will not take part in the ongoing hearings. The family in a statement explained that...
Apaak, Dafeamekpor sue over salaries for First, Second Ladies
Two members of the Minority in Parliament have filed a suit at the Supreme Court challenging the decision by the state to pay salaries to wives of the President and the Vice President. It comes after a recommendation by the emolument committee put together by President Akufo-Addo in 2019 that the first and second ladies be paid by the state was adopted...
Microsoft’s emergency patch fails
An emergency patch Microsoft issued on Tuesday fails to fully fix a critical security vulnerability in all supported versions of Windows that allows attackers to take control of infected systems and run code of their choice, researchers said. The threat, colloquially known as PrintNightmare, stems from bugs in the Windows print spooler, which provides printing functionality inside local networks. Proof-of-concept...
The France international is keen on a move to San Siro, while Tiemoue Bakayoko is also being lined up by the Serie A giants AC Milan are pushing to complete a move for Olivier Giroud as they continue talks with Chelsea over a deal for the wantaway striker. The 34-year-old saw the Blues trigger an option that extended his contract by a further year, ending Milan's hopes...
Sam George
Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram has suggested an alternative means government can solve the vehicular challenges of members of parliament. Parliament has come under attack after the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta tabled a US$28million loan facility for the purchase of cars for lawmakers. The amount when broken down will see each MP receive US$100,000 as car loan, which amount they will repay...
ENGLAND has been hit with three charges from Uefa after their sensational 2-1 Euro 2020 semi-final victory against Denmark. A laser pen was shone in Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel's eyes just before Harry Kane took his penalty. The Leicester man still managed to save the spot-kick before Kane tucked home the rebound. Uefa has charged England for this, as well as for fans...
Haiti Police
A deadly gun battle between police and the men suspected of assassinating Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse has been raging in Port-au-Prince. Police chief Léon Charles said four suspects had been killed and two detained but some remained at large and a manhunt was still underway. "They will be killed or captured," the police chief said. Mr Moïse, 53, was fatally shot and...
Achimota school
Authorities of Achimota Senior High School have suspended activities for the next two weeks amidst an outbreak of COVID-19 in the school. Rastafarian Saga: Headmistress of Achimota School can be sacked – Former GES Director The break is to allow some students to quarantine as well as proper fumigation of the school facilities. In a directive issued alongside the Ghana Education Service...
‘Kneeling soldier’ did not shoot at protestors
The Commanding Officer for the 4th Infantry Battalion, Lt. Col. Kwesi Ware Peprah, says the soldier who was captured kneeling and aiming his gun at protesting youth at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, did not fire live rounds directly at the protestors. According to him, the soldier only knelt and aimed the gun as a way of scaring the protestors. He...
Ghana’s Law Court
The Judicial Service has been left with no choice but to issue a circular expressing concern about how poor disposal of waste is affecting the sewage lines at Ghana’s Law Court complex. Of particular mention in the circular are used sanitary towels, used condoms, and used paper hand towels. These items are said to have blocked the lines, creating an inconvenience...