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Ghana investigates former ministers for receiving double salaries

Some former Ministers and Members of Parliament in Ghana are facing a probe for reportedly receiving double salaries while serving under the previous government.

Ghana to invest $75million in curbing road crashes

Ghana’s government has announced it would be investing some $75 million (GHC 335 million) yearly in various projects aimed at curbing the rising road crashes in the West African nation.

Blood bank supplies in sub-Saharan Africa contain Malaria parasites

New researches in parts of sub-Saharan Africa have revealed that many blood banks have supplies containing Malaria parasites.

Nigerian President Buhari to meet Trump

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 30, the White House said on Sunday.

Ghana: 17-year old girl gang raped by five boys

A 17-year old girl in Ghana’s Ashanti region has been reportedly gang raped by five boys. The girl who is a basic school student is now battling for her life in the hospital, according to local media reports.

U.N claims over 1,000 children abducted by Boko Haram

The United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has said that more than one thousand children have been abducted by the militant group Boko Haram in the north-eastern part of Nigeria since 2013.

Ghana: Girl set ablaze by prophetess during prayers

A young girl has died in Ghana after she was set ablaze in a freak accident during a prayer session in the central part of the country.

German aid worker kidnapped in Niger

A German aid worker has been abducted by unknown gunmen in Niger.

Outrage in Ghana over reasons why women become mistresses

There is outrage in Ghana over reasons why some women decide to be mistresses after one of the country’s celebrated model and actress Moesha Budonita Boduong made a shocking revelation in a TV interview.

Baby in Ghana dies after doctor turns off oxygen over $120 debt

A nine week old baby in the central part of Ghana has died after a doctor of a health facility turned off his oxygen machine over a debt of $120 (GHS533).

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