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MELSS Investigates Fire Outbreak at Sunbird Bioenergy That Destroyed Staff Residences and Offices
Following a devastating fire outbreak that destroyed staff residences and office facilities of the 46 Man Camp at the Sunbird Bioenergy Sierra Leone Limited, the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security swiftly deployed a team of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and Social Protection officers to investigate the cause of the incident. The team…
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President John Dramani Mahama outlined Ghana’s vision for deeper economic cooperation, sustainable investment, and long-term value creation across Africa.
At The Africa Debate held at the Guildhall in London, President John Dramani Mahama outlined Ghana’s vision for deeper economic cooperation, sustainable investment, and long-term value creation across Africa. Addressing global business leaders, policymakers, and investors, the President highlighted Africa’s growing influence in the global economy and emphasized the need for strategic partnerships that support…
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North Tongu MP, Hon. Ablakwa outlines plans to revive Juapong Textiles Limited to boost the local economy and provide jobs for 2,500 youths.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who serves as the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has announced initiatives aimed at revitalizing Juapong Textiles Limited (JTL), also known as Volta Star Textiles Limited. This endeavor is part of broader efforts to bolster the local economy and generate employment opportunities. **Strategic Plans for Juapong…
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June 3 disaster survivors demand justice and compensation 11 years after tragedy
Survivors and families of the victims of the June 3 disaster have reiterated their calls for justice and accountability, marking the 11th anniversary of the tragedy with a fervent appeal to the government to ensure that those affected receive the redress they have sought for over a decade. In a statement released on Wednesday, June…
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Two Kia Trucks Stranded in Muddy Road Incident Near Akuse
Two long Kia trucks, bearing registration numbers GC 5257-12 and GC 3876-12, became involved in an incident near the Akuse Cemetery on Tuesday morning after both vehicles got stuck on the muddy and deteriorated stretch of road. According to information gathered by Marego TV, one of the trucks was transporting bags of maize (corn), while…
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Missing Copse from Oda Hospital morgue Surfaces at Suhum
Members of the Bretuo family of Akyem Apaaso, near Oda in the Eastern Region, experienced a profound shock upon discovering that the body they had received from the morgue at the Oda Government Hospital and brought home for burial was not that of their relative. Consequently, they were compelled to return the body to the…
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A significant fire breaks out in the Accra Central Business District, near Makola.
A significant fire erupted on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2026, in a densely populated section of Accra’s Central Business District, resulting in thick plumes of black smoke over the capital’s main commercial area. The blaze, which commenced on Wednesday, is currently affecting a crucial commercial zone near the Central Police Station and directly opposite the…
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Six Metro Mass buses have been allocated to the Volta Region to enhance its transportation services.
The Volta Regional Minister has received brand new Metro Mass Buses from the leadership of Metro Mass Transport Limited (MMT) – Ho, led by the Regional Manager, Mr. Prince Sherif Ibrahim Ahunya, at the Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council. The newly procured Metro Mass buses have been officially presented and allocated to the Volta Region. The…
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President Mahama has dismissed any aspirations for a third term as President while addressing the NDC Council of Elders.
On Friday, May 29, 2026, within the confines of Flagstaff House and just hours prior to his departure for the United Kingdom, President John Dramani Mahama reportedly engaged in a pivotal discussion with the most influential advisory body of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), decisively addressing a pressing issue. There will be no third term.…
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I have fulfilled my responsibilities; seeking approval is not within my purview — Ayariga.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has expressed his detachment from the post-passage procedures of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. He emphasized that his obligations concluded once Parliament approved the legislation, asserting that decisions regarding its submission for presidential assent are beyond his jurisdiction. During his appearance on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, June…
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“My account was compromised,” stated Afenyo-Markin, as he disavowed the viral post regarding the anti-gay bill.
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has publicly dissociated himself from a social media post that criticized Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. He described the publication as fraudulent and asserted that his account had been compromised. The post, which gained significant traction on social media on Tuesday,…
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WOMAN ALLEGEDLY CONSPIRES WITH SON TO K!LL HUSBAND FOR IMPREGNATING ANOTHER WOMAN
A land agent at Nsawam Aduakrom, Nicholas Cheetham has allegedly been killed by his wife, Abigail for reportedly impregnating another woman. Nicholas is said to have pleaded with Abigail for forgiveness and compensated her with a plot of land and an undisclosed sum of money when she discovered the extramarital affair. Despite the compensation, she…
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POLICE IS AFTER A 41 YEAR OLD MAN OVER ALLERGY TYING, SEXUALLY ASSAULTED AND BRUTALLY BEATEN A 16 YEAR OLD GIRL TO DEATH IN THE BUSH
Shocking news has hit the people of Domeabra a suburb in the Ahanta after a man allegedly hit his stepdaughter with a cement block after having an affair with her. According to the report by Crimcheck says the sad incidents occurred on Monday, June, 1, 2026 at exactly 3:00 a.m. The man according to the…
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Young Man Dies after going swimming to impress his girlfriend that he is a good swimmer
A young man from Kenya has shocked many people after he went swimming with his girlfriend to impress her that he is a good swimmer but ended up losing his life. According to the report, after his girlfriend asked him, the young man, who had been a good swimmer, agreed and accepted that he was…
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THE RESIDENTS OF ABOTIA – DORFOR INITIATE A DEMONSTRATION IN RESPONSE TO THE SUBSTANDARD ROAD NETWORK
The concerned residents and citizens of the Ayimagonu electoral area in the North Tongu District embarked on a peaceful demonstration to register their displeasure and draw the attention of the government and relevant authorities to the deplorable state of roads within the communities. The Abotia – Fodzoku road has deteriorated drastically over the years, making…
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Techiman Circuit Court sentences 41-year-old woman to 4 months imprisonment for abusing and causing harm to her step-daughter
The Techiman Circuit Court in the Bono East Region has on Monday sentenced Mariama Issah Sulemana, a 41- year old Staff of NADMO who is also a Caterer into four (4) months imprisonment for abusing and causing harm to her 12- year old step-daughter (name withheld) who is a JHS One Student of Nkwaeso Methodist…
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ARISE GHANA CALLS ON THE GOVERNMENT OF GHANA TO REJECT THE RENEWAL OF GOLDFIELDS MINING LEASE AND DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REPATRIATION OF SOUTH AFRICANS TO ENABLE GHANA FIX HERSELF.
Arise Ghana expresses its profound concern and indignation regarding the recurrent xenophobic attacks against African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa. These violent incidents continue to undermine African unity, violate fundamental human rights, and threaten the spirit of Pan-African solidarity upon which the African Union was founded. We are aware that numerous Ghanaian traders, workers,…
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President Mahama signed a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership
President Mahama signed a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, as a roadmap for 2026–2028. It aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in our country. Deals worth up to £215 million stand at the centre of our collaboration with the UK. By prioritising private-sector growth, infrastructure, and skills…
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Volta is One of Ghana’s Most Peaceful Regions” – Interior Minister Muntaka Praises Unity in Ho
Interior Minister Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has described the Volta Region as one of the most peaceful regions in Ghana. Speaking during an engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders in Ho on Monday as part of his two-day working visit, he attributed the region’s peace to strong collaboration among religious leaders, traditional authorities, security agencies and…
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The Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill remains distant from being enacted into law, according to Mahama.
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed that the recently enacted Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, still requires considerable progress before it can be enacted into law. During a question-and-answer session at Chatham House in the UK on Monday, June 1, President Mahama stated that several…
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. “We Are Not Sending Anyone To The North, We Are Sacking Them” — President Mahama On Flood Issues
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to local government officials who approve building permits in waterways and flood-prone areas, stating that those found responsible will face dismissal. Speaking at a Diaspora Town Hall Meeting, the President stressed that his administration will no longer tolerate the approval of developments that contribute to flooding…
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Passage of anti-LGBTQ+ Bill surprising
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has summoned the leadership of the House for discussions following the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, insisting that there must be consensus on the legislation to ensure its effective implementation and public acceptance. Addressing journalists on Monday, June 1, Mr. Bagbin expressed surprise over…
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UK – based Ghanaians protest in London Over Cocoa price cuts and cost of living in Ghana
UK-based Ghanaians have demonstrated on the streets of London, expressing dissatisfaction with governance in Ghana under President John Dramani Mahama. The protesters raised concerns over the reduction in cocoa producer prices, alleged threats to free speech, unpaid allowances for nurses and teachers, and the rising cost of living, calling for urgent government intervention on key…
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VE GBODOME YOUTH ASSOCIATION CUTS SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Ve Gbodome Youth Association has officially cut sod for the construction of a modern community centre to promote youth empowerment, community engagement and social development in the area. The sod-cutting ceremony brought together traditional leaders, opinion leaders, residents, development partners and members of the association, marking the beginning of a landmark project expected to…
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PRISONER MASTERMINDS MURDER OF QUEENMOTHER AS HIGH-LEVEL INVESTIGATIONS LAUNCHED AT ANKAFUL PRISON
An inmate at Ankaful Maximum Security Prison, Ishaku Alhassan alias Sule Yagani, is being investigated for allegedly plotting the murder of Nana Serwaa Asaama Agyankomaa I, Queenmother of Abamba Traditional Area, from prison. The murder occurred on February 25, 2026. The incident has triggered high-level investigations by the Ghana Prisons Service, which has warned that…
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KIDNAPPED TEENAGER SHOT IN JAW AS POLICE CLOSE IN ON SUSPECTED GANG
A 15-year-old boy who was kidnapped in the Northern Region has allegedly been shot in the jaw by his abductors before they abandoned him and fled as police closed in on the gang. The victim, Issah Ali, was reportedly abducted from his family home at Kabulya in the Nanumba South District on Saturday, May 23.…
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ONE LIFE LOST AFTER BUILDING COLLAPSED
The picture in this video is a 6-year-old girl, who tragically lost her life, after part of an old building, reportedly collapsed on her. The Local Governance Act, 1993 (Act 462), stipulates that, Local authorities can mandate that owners repair or renovate buildings in states of disrepair or neglect. Should we wait for the unfortunate…
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TWO SOLDIERS, THREE POLICE OFFICERS ARRESTED IN ROBBERY SYNDICATE
Two military personnel — Lance Corporal Eugene Akurugu and Lance Corporal Emmanuel Arko, alias “Bullet” — along with three police officers, Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga, have been interdicted to allow for investigations after being implicated in a robbery syndicate. The officers were among seven people arrested in…
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POLICE ARREST 18-YEAR-OLD FOR DEFILING MINOR IN SENYA BEREKU
This is Isaac Gyan, an 18-year-old, who has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl at Anomansa, a community in Senya Bereku within the Central Region. According to the victim, the suspect, popularly known as Kwame Okoto, who lives in the same community, lured her into his room at around 6:00 am on Friday,…
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TWO FILLING STATION ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTED
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects, Amos Boame and Collins Adjei, in connection with the robbery of a Goil Filling Station at Kwafokrom near Nsawam on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The suspects allegedly shot a security guard and a pump attendant before making away with GH₵13,460 in cash and assorted provisions.…
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The Volta Regional minister hosts the Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on a series of engagements across the Volta Region aimed at strengthening peace, security, and social cohesion.
The Volta Regional minister hosts the Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, on a series of engagements across the Volta Region aimed at strengthening peace, security, and social cohesion. The Minister met with REGSEC, religious leaders, Zongo Chiefs, and key stakeholders to discuss emerging security concerns and the…
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The youth of Ahorkpoe electoral area in Ketu South Municipal Assembly, Volta Region of Ghana, are not hungry and angry enough for development!
The people of Ahorkpoe electoral area resumed their communal labour for pipeline extension on 30 May 2026. However, fewer than 15 individuals turned up for the exercise. While the communal labour was ongoing, some of the youth were playing football at Agbozume A.M.E. Zion School and others were doing a march-past in the community. It…
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Ghana Police Service A 29-year-old man, Ibrahim Mutaro, has reportedly drowned while swimming at Macati Kokpe in the Katanga District on Monday evening.
According to information gathered, the incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. when Ibrahim Mutaro and his friend, David Gyamera, went swimming. During the process, Ibrahim reportedly got into difficulty and drowned, while David Gyamera survived. Residents quickly alerted the police, who responded to the scene and successfully retrieved the body of the deceased.…
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Husband jailed for five years for confronting his best friend who slept with his wife
Benard, a man from the North, has recounted a painful chapter of his life that began in 2016 when he left his family home in search of work. In an interview, he disclosed that his line of work helped stabilise his finances, giving him the confidence to start a family. “I asked my uncle to…
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Husband jailed for five years for confronting his best friend who slept with his wife
KENYA – Benard Ouma, a man from Kajulu Hills in Kisumu, has recounted a painful chapter of his life that began in 2016 when he left his family home in search of work in Mombasa. In an interview with Itugi TV, he disclosed that his line of work helped stabilise his finances, giving him the…
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Parents in Twifo Bimponso Call for Police Action Over Alleged Defilement of 10-Year-Old Girl
Parents in Twifo Bimponso, Twifo Atti-Morkwa District, are calling on the Ghana Police Service to intervene following an alleged *child sexual abuse* involving their 10-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old boy. Mr. Kwabena Amu and his wife, Akuah Ahemah, say they received information on Thursday that Frederick Arthur, also known as Junior, aged 16, allegedly had…
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Odeneho Nsiah Ababio School Faces Repeated Incidents of Classroom Defecation
The educators at Odeneho Nsiah Ababio Basic and Junior High School, located in Kenyasi within the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, have voiced their concerns regarding the ongoing issue of unknown individuals defecating in their classrooms. The Headmistress of Odeneho Nsiah Ababio JHS, Madam Alima, reported that certain individuals have been breaking classroom…
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NPP’s Twifo Atti-Morkwa Chairman Challenges NDC on Development Record, Defends Party’s Flagship Policies
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman for Twifo Atti-Morkwa, Chairman Roger, has pushed back against claims that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outperformed the NPP in national development, arguing that such comparisons are both valid and necessary. Speaking to the media over the weekend, Chairman Roger stressed that governance is a continuous process in…
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Woman Unalive husband for allegedly impregnating another wo
Nicholas met Abigail Cheetham when she already had two children, a boy and a girl. He fell deeply in love and married her immediately. They settled together at Nicholas’s house in Nsawam Aduakrom Nicholas, A land agent, worked hard to support the family, including Abigail’s two children and his own son, Richmond, whom he brought…
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A traditional leader was shot by police during an armed standoff at the palace in Agona Amenfi.
A community celebration descended into chaos on Friday following reports that police officers shot and disarmed an armed traditional leader during a tense standoff at the Agona Amenfi Chief’s Palace in the Amenfi Central District of the Western Region. The individual in question, reportedly a local royal, was allegedly dressed in traditional attire adorned with…
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Aboboyaa Riders Abandon Corpse at Offinso Police Station After Confrontation with Police
Tension reportedly erupted at the Offinso Police Station after a group of Aboboyaa riders allegedly abandoned the body of their deceased colleague in the station’s yard following a confrontation with police officers. According to sources, the riders were part of a funeral procession transporting the body of their late colleague for burial when police officers…
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The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana have declared a nationwide 20% increase in public transport fares, which will take effect on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
The unions assert that an adjustment has become imperative in light of escalating fuel prices and the rising costs of spare parts. They are urging the government to intervene to stabilize the situation. This announcement has already elicited reactions online, with numerous Ghanaians expressing concern and urging the authorities to act promptly to alleviate the…
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Akatsi Central Market Shades in “Appalling Condition”, Traders Seek Intervention from MP, MCE, and Regional Minister
AKATSI, Volta Region — Traders at Akatsi Central Market are urgently appealing to relevant authorities for intervention to address the deteriorating condition of market shades, which currently leave them vulnerable to adverse weather conditions. A recent visit to the market highlighted the poor state of several shades, with heavy rainfall causing vendors and customers to…
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Tension surges at Kumaca as authorities quarantine over 60 WASSCE candidates, and angry parents demand justice
A controversial ‘quarantine’ system implemented by the authorities of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) has sparked outrage among parents and left over sixty (60) final-year students traumatized in the middle of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The affected students have reportedly been stripped of their boarding status (de-boardinized) and are being forced to…
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President Mahama has described the xenophobic attacks occurring in South Africa as a significant hindrance to the goal of achieving African unity.
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his condemnation of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, characterizing these incidents as a setback to Africa’s enduring aspirations for unity, integration, and shared prosperity. His remarks come in response to reports of attacks targeting Ghanaians and other African nationals in South Africa, which have necessitated the evacuation…
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MTTD CRACKS DOWN ON UNAUTHORISED USE OF SIRENS AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON KASOA WINNEBA HIGHWAY
The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement exercise conducted along the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The operation, carried out on 30th May 2026 at Budumburam, formed part of ongoing efforts to enforce road traffic regulations and promote…
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Government cracks down on premix fuel diversion and hoarding.
The government has initiated a stringent crackdown on the diversion and hoarding of premix fuel. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development is intensifying efforts to safeguard Ghana’s premix fuel subsidy programme, ensuring its benefits are properly directed to the genuine fisherfolk throughout the nation. This renewed commitment is part of broader measures to enhance…
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Minority rejects the amendments to Anti-LGBTQ Bill
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed proposed amendments to Clause 9 of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The amendment seeks to remove sanctions for individuals who provide legal advice or representation to persons identified as LGBT. It also proposes exemptions for journalists and…
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Chinese national remanded in GH¢3m T-shirt theft case
An Accra Circuit Court has remanded a Chinese businessman into police custody over the alleged theft of 440 bundles of T-shirts valued at GH¢3 million. The accused, identified as Evan Yung, is alleged to have stolen the items from a warehouse at Fadama in the Greater Accra Region on November 11, 2025. Yung, 36, pleaded…
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PREGNANT MOTHER AND UNBORN BABY PERISH INSTANTLY AFTER TIPPER TRUCK SWERVES TO AVOID BULLION VAN.
A horrifying road traffic accident has claimed the lives of a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby in the Asuogyaman District. The incident happened at the Atimpoku police station market as the victim came from check up, alights from a vehicle with the husband to get some food stuffs on the market before continuing…
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