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Ghana’s Court of Appeal acquits collapsed bank owner, Nyinaku
Introduction Ghana’s second apex court has acquitted and discharged Michael Nyinaku, a collapsed bank owner, of any wrongdoing in the…
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How TikTok channels are exploiting viral ‘Igbo takeover’ video to stoke anti-Ghanaian misinformation
A man stands before a phone camera, speaking fluently in Igbo with a steady voice and no hint of irony. …
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From ballot to blows: Unpacking the violence at Ablekuma North
On July 11, 2025, a parliamentary rerun was held in Ablekuma North (Greater Accra) to resolve a tied result from…
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EXPLAINER: Can ‘Agradaa’ file for Bail after Conviction? Here are all the answers!!
INTRODUCTION The controversial Ghanaian spiritualist and preacher, Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Agradaa, is serving a 15-year jail term after…
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Controversy over Igbo ‘kingdom’ and cultural display in Ghana: What we know so far!
Introduction In West Africa, there has been inter-country migration pre- and post-colonial times. Citizens from both Ghana and Nigeria have…
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Explainer: Why U.S. slashed visa validity for Nigeria, Ghana, others
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the US Embassy in Nigeria issued a statement that announced a revised visa reciprocity policy…
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How Telegram channels spread misinformation during BECE 2025
On the first day of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a facilitator from a Telegram group was advertising…
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Why Ghana’s ‘evangelist’ Nana Agradaa was sentenced to 15 years in prison for religious fraud
Introduction Nana Agradaa, born Patricia Asieduaa, was once a popular traditional priestess who later became a Christian evangelist. A circuit…
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Dragged on camera: The UPSA ‘indecent dressing’ scandal explained
Introduction A brief student-staff encounter at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has sparked a nationwide debate on the…
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Akwatia in limbo: What becomes of late Ernest Yaw Kumi’s seat after his sudden death?
Introduction The Akwatia Constituency remains one of Ghana’s most hotly contested swing seats, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and…
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