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Galamsey Menace: GRASAG to Join Catholic Bishops in Protest Against Galamsey on October 11

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The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has announced its intention to join forces with the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference in a nationwide protest against illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, and what they describe as worsening governance in the country. The protest, scheduled for October 11, 2024, is expected to draw significant attention to the environmental degradation caused by galamsey and the perceived lapses in leadership in addressing the issue. The Catholic Bishops have been vocal in their criticisms of illegal mining, which has devastated large portions of Ghana’s forests, farmlands, and water bodies. They argue that despite various government initiatives to combat galamsey, the issue persists, posing a serious threat to the environment and livelihoods across the country. GRASAG, representing the voices of Ghana’s graduate students, has expressed concerns about the future of the nation, particularly in the areas of environmental cons

African King King Oba Adefunmi II Stabbed To Death By Her 52 Years Old Sister

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Oba Adegbolu Abiogemo Adejuyigbe Egunjobi Oyewole Adefunmi, II, the king of Oyotunji African Village has died.  The 47-year-old was pronounced dead at Beaufort Memorial Hospital from multiple stab wounds. Adefunmi’s sister, 52-year-old Akiba Kasale Meredith, is charged with his murder, according to to the Beaufort County Sheriffs office . “On Monday, July 29, 2024, at about 2:45 p.m., the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report of a stabbing at the Oyotunji African Village located on Bryant Lane in Sheldon. Deputies found a 47-year-old male victim who was transported by Beaufort County EMS to an area hospital. The victim died as a result of his injuries.”  Meredith left the area on foot. She was later arrested after she was found walking back towards the scene. Police are investigating the events that led to the incident.  Adefumni Adefunmi was recognized as an “Oba” which translates to “ruler” in the Yoruba language. He became king of Oyotunji Village

Justice For Wyllbee: Court Denies Nana Yaa And Others Bail In Connection With Murder Of Musician Wyllbee

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The Akropong District Court has this morning denied Nana Yaa and some others bail for their various roles in the murder of Nana Yaw aka Wyllbee. Sowutouwm-based musician Wyllbee a few weeks ago was beaten to his death at Tanoso in the Ashanti Region after he was mistaken for a thief. Earlier it was stated that he had allegedly visited Nana Yaa whom sources claim was his girlfriend at her home without knowing that his girlfriend was already a married woman and her house was her matrimonial home. It’s said that when Nana Yaw was caught and mistaken for a criminal, Nana Yaa, his alleged girlfriend denied ever knowing him when he pointed to her saying he came to visit her. After the issue came out to the public, many people called for the arrest of the said girlfriend Nana Yaa. She was picked up and remanded in police custody. Well, today she made an appearance in court and the court has once again denied her bail and remanded her into police custody. At the court, it was revealed that one