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Bole: Two Soldiers Shot Dead By Gunmen

Two soldiers have been shot dead by gunmen at Bole in the Northern region. The soldiers, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, were part of the Bole District Security Council team enroute to a galamsey site at Dolla Power, a border town in Ivory Coast. The team consisted of the District Chief Executive, a Police Commander in the area and a Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service also from Bole.The soldiers died during an exchange of gunshots with the unknown armed men. It is not clear yet the reason for the attack. According to the journalists,the Fire Service Commander was also hit by bullets fired by the gun men. Bodies of the dead have been deposited at the Bole Government Hospital while the injured person is currently receiving treatment. No arrest has yet been made.

Woman Shocks Husband Who Hired Hitmen To Kill Her

A WOMAN gatecrashed her own funeral to surprise the husband who had paid hitmen £3,500 to kill her. Noela Rukundo confronted Balenga Kalala, her partner of 10 years, outside the service in her honour. Terrified, he held his head in his hands and asked her, “Is it my eyes? is it a ghost,” even touching her shoulder to check she was real.

An Islamic cleric, numerologist and philosopher has hinted who the loser will be in the upcoming November 7 election. Sheikh Ustaz Sham-una Jibril who is known globally for his accurate predictions on both local and international issues has noted that the incumbent president will lose his seat – perhaps to the largest opposition party.

Bishop Daniel Obinim, Head Pastor of the International Godsway Ministries, says he has supernatural powers which he can use to transform into any animal in the spiritual realm. Speaking on his own OBTV recently, he said I can transform into a snake and enter any room, bite my target and just disappear. He claimed his father is Jesus Christ who can also turn into any animal. He however added that even though he is not an animal, he can spiritually transform into a snake or a dog and as such does not want anyone to dare him. Boasting of his spiritual prowess the controversial pastor said he once transformed into a snake with Jesus by his side who also transformed into a lion.

Danniella Westbrook: 'I'm not a messy drug addict anymore' - reunites with her son Kai

She went on Celebrity Big Brother to make her children proud. And it seems her stint in the most famous house in Britain did just that for Danniella Westbrook, 42, since she was greeted by her teenage son Kai Jenkins after coming fifth in the Friday night final.

Henry Cavill is already setting the bar high for his Justice League Part 1 bod. The British actor posted a flashback photo on Friday revealing the fruits of his previous bulking up labours in a shirtless Instagram snap so that he could set the end goal. He wrote: 'Warm up phase for Superman training started today!

She made headlines after she downgraded her famous FF sized breasts to a more manageable DD. But that hasn't stopped Zilda Williams from showing off her best assets while on an enviable trip to Bali. Zilda was seen soaking up the sun and frolicking in the waves with her Playboy Bunny pal Sarah Robertson on Friday.

Pete Burns 2012

Pete Burns 2016

The Dead Or Alive singer joined almost the full class of Celebrity Big Brother 2016 housemates on Channel 5 spin-off show but his apparently changed facial appearance left viewers asking,
'What has he done to his face?' Either Pete Burns has inserted a cherry blossom boot polish tin into each cheek or a plastic surgeon needs arresting,' one user commented.
'Holy s**t. Pete Burns needs to calm with the surgery, he is what nightmares are made of,' another added.

She showed off an incredibly flat tummy mere days after giving birth to her daughter. But Coco Austin is always working on her figure, using her waist trainer whenever she can to keep her curves in check - even when she's taking care of baby Chanel.

Video: Kenyan villagers unmask robbers dressed as pastors

Nairobi - Five men have been arrested in Western Kenya for masquerading as pastors whilst on a robbery mission. The five were arrested on Wednesday in Sikata village, Bungoma County, after villagers raised the alarm over their suspicious activities while at the homestead of an elderly woman.

Lagos — The Nigerian Air Force says a drone bombed a Boko Haram logistics base in the northeast, possibly hitting an ammunition depot and dealing a "major setback" to the Islamic extremists. A statement from Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa said the first attack by an unmanned combat aerial vehicle took place when it was activated over a large gathering of vehicles a kilometer (mile) north of the Sambisa Forest, an insurgent stronghold.

A 14-year-old girl, Docia Ama Adufa – a Primary 4 pupil of Akyem Asafo Presby Primary School in the East Akim municipality of the Eastern Region – met her untimely death when Yaw Akoto, a 35-year-old mentally deranged man, allegedly butchered her.

Ghana FA Executive Committee Member, Albert Commey, has lashed out at traditional rulers for the lack of training pitches in the country, insisting they have sold all the lands meant for recreational centers for their selfish interest.

President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the first term of his government focused on infrastructural developments and job creation across the country. According to him, his second term will focus on "putting money into the pockets of Ghanaians".

John Kudalo, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and heads of other security agencies in the country will go to Agogo in the Ashanti Region today in an attempt to find lasting solution to the raging security threat in the area. Mr. Kudalo was in Kumasi last Sunday in connection with the recent security issues at Ejura, and it has become necessary that he and other security capos storm the region once again today to quell the tension at Agogo, which has been sparked by the atrocities of Fulani herdsmen.

Former PNC National Organiser Abu Ramadan has withdrawn his suit against the electoral commission over the voters' register. Ramadan and one other want the Supreme Court to nullify the 2012 national voters' register and to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new one.

The late Ama Kyerewa

The body of a woman believed to have been attacked and strangled by some unknown assailants while she was sleeping, has been found at Klagon, near Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region. The woman, identified by the police as Ama Kyerewa and believed to be in her early 40s, was said to be sleeping with her two daughters when the incident occurred.

22-year-old Ndifreke Joseph Clement, disturbed by sleepless nights and traumatic experiences after murdering his 23-year-old cousin, Ubong Edet, surrendered himself to police six months after the crime. culprit Clement… I don’t have peace of mind anymore. Clement, a native of Akon Itam, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, who handed himself over to police at Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, said he slashed his cousin’s throat after beating him to coma because Edet slept with his girlfriend in August 2015.

India police arrested five people over an enraged mob’s attack on a Tanzanian student who was beaten, her shirt ripped off and car set ablaze in the city of Bangalore. India Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj branded the attack “shameful” and demanded swift justice for those responsible, as she moved to defuse any diplomatic tensions over the incident.

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, has pointed out that he is not ready to apologise to the first lady, Lordina Mahama, for linking her to the DKM Microfinance Company purported scam. Mr. Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, believes issues such as the DKM saga are of human interest and he therefore does not regret adding his voice to calls for the speedy resolution of the mess.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the flag bearer of the NPP, has reiterated his determination to set up a Zongo Development Fund. The fund, he explained, would aim at enhancing infrastructural development in Zongo communities in order to improve the lives of the residents .

Bolga East MP has defended the building of an imposing National Democratic Congress constituency office in the Upper East region where 8 out of every 10 persons are considered poor. In a run up to the parliamentary primaries, the MP who is also deputy Attorney General told A1, a Bolga-based radio station, it is much easier to raise money to build a party office than a health post in the community.

Local farmers in Agogo in the Ashanti Region have started arming themselves with guns of various sorts to fight off aggression from Fulani herdsmen in the area. The locals say they can no longer suffer the trampling and destruction of their farms by cattle belonging to the Fulanis, as well as the raping of their sisters, mothers and wives; and killing of their relatives by the same nomads.

The efficacy of the three helicopters of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) purchased by the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode came to the fore on Wednesday as it aided in the location and rescue of a helicopter with registration number N5BQJ belonging to Bristow Group, which crashed while heading to Lagos from Port Harcourt.

BENIN—There was pandemonium in Benin, yesterday, as an explosion destroyed about five houses in Sakponba area of Edo State capital city. Residents of Zomi Zomi Street in Upper Sakpoba Road ran for safety when they heard the loud noise that came with the explosion at about 3p.m., as many claimed that Boko Haram insurgents had invaded the city.

Mr Beautiful escorting Mahama

Popular Ghanaian actor, Clement Bonney, has promised to rally some of his fellow screen actors to openly campaign for the re-election of President John Dramani Mahama during the November 11 general elections just as he did four years ago, even though he admitted he was scared for his life for alleged threats made against celebrities who plan to hit the President’s campaign trail.

She's turned being skinny into a multi-million dollar business. And the original SkinnyGirl Bethenny Frankel proved a walking advert for her brand as she hit the beach on Tuesday. Showing her svelte gym toned frame in a blue bikini, she posed against a picture perfect backdrop of blue sky, white sandy beach and tempting sunbeds.

Ariel Winter has revealed she isn't ashamed of the scars left by her life-changing breast reduction. The Modern Family star, who turned 18 on Thursday, took to Twitter to respond to those who had noticed the marks peeping out of her stylish dress at the SAG.

Matteo Renzi, the Italian Prime Minister, has urged Ghanaian leaders to intensify efforts in fighting terrorism, which has become a global threat to countries across the globe. Mr Renzi said the country should be concerned in finding an “antidote” to the many atrocities perpetrated by terrorists, and work together with international partners like Italy, to find solutions “against terrorism and the violence of those, who want to destroy our values, including those of compassion, inclusion, and unity”.

The body of the man who drowned in last Sunday's Afram River ferry disaster has been found. The man whose name was only given as Badu is believed to be in his 40s and was a tractor operator. His body washed ashore Monday afternoon after a search team constituted by the Afram Plains North District Assembly tried in vain to retrieve it from the river

Road transport operators in Ghana have declared a nationwide strike beginning next Monday, February 8. The operators whose membership includes the Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Roads Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) are protesting the increase in motor insurance premium.

Jean Mensa Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has stated that Ghana is not fully prepared for the November polls. She said much was yet to be done in ensuring a successful election. Jean Mensa said the Electoral Commission needs to immediately start a voter education exercise to sensitize Ghanaians on their civic responsibilities. She noted that early sensitization of voters will ensure a reduction in the rejected ballots which dominate the nation’s polls.

OccupyGhana, a pressure group, has challenged the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to tell Ghanaians how the various Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Authority (GYEEDA) service providers paid back the huge amounts they wrongfully received from the state.

A 70-year-old pastor, Mr Caleb Oluwafisibe, on Tuesday pleaded with an Ojo Customary Court in Lagos to dissolve his 41-year -old marriage to his wife, Titilayo, because he was sex starved. The pastor, who ironically appeared in court wearing a polo T-shirt which had the inscription ‘peace’ at the back, told the court that he was already practicing a celibate life, even as a married man.

ABUJA—The Catholic Church has explained the recent transfer of controversial Catholic priest, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka from Enugu to Emene. The Church said the essence of his transfer was to make him more useful. In a reaction through the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, yesterday, the church said the posting was not meant to be punitive but a “normal church procedure.”

Photo: BARCROFT MEDIA

But in the Mfuwe Lodge in the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, the sight of one or even ten elephants strolling around the lobby is a regular occurrence. Unwittingly built on the elephant's traditional path in 1998, the Mfuwe Lodge stands directly en-route to this elephant herd's favourite food - wild mangoes.

About 200 members and supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Mankarigu in the Daboya-Mankarigu constituency of the Northern region have defected to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). A leading member of the NDC in Mankarigu and spokesperson for the purported defectors, Asuma Awusi made this known at a mini rally organized in Mankarigu Township to welcome the defectors to the NPP.

Mr Ivor Kobina Greenstreet the elected flag bearer for the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has warned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be on the lookout because he was serious for business come election 2016.

She's made no secret of her desire for Scotty T. And even though Tiffany Pollard has shared a series of steamy smooches with the cheeky Geordie, his unwillingness to take things further has resulted in the American claiming she needs 'a real man'.

She's known for her love of going away on holiday and Monday was no exception for Tamara Ecclestone. The 31-year-old was pictured giggling as she walked down the beach in Dubai with her 23-month-old daughter Sophia in tow.

A family of white Zimbabwean farmers have been evicted from their land after it was handed over to a British doctor who runs a weightloss clinic in Nottingham. The Rankin family, who have farmed tobacco in Zimbabwe for decades, were handcuffed by police and dragged off their land so it could be claimed by Sylvester Nyatsuro

Susanne Hinte and the ticket she claimed had won £33million on the Lotto

A grandmother who claimed she put a National Lottery ticket worth £33 million through the wash has said she felt suicidal because "my life has been taken away from me". Susanne Hinte disclosed she wanted to take her own life last week after hitting the headlines for claiming she bought a ticket bearing the winning Lotto numbers.

Reverend Father Ejike Camillus Mbaka Says his removal was a witch hunt

Fiery Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ejike Camillus Mbaka yesterday relocated to his new duty post at Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike accompanied by hundreds of his parishioners admirers and well wishers. He was recently transferred from Christ the King parish, GRA, Enugu where he had, over the years, built a cult like fellowship on the strength of precision of most of his prophecies and miracles recorded during prayer sessions at his Adoration Centre.

MAIDUGURI—Some members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, arrested yesterday at Mairi ward behind University of Maiduguri by members of the Civilian JTF vigilante group, have confessed that most of them are fleeing the Sambisa Forest to areas across Borno State owing to what they believe is spiritual attacks from mysterious snakes and bees, which had killed many of their leaders.

A boat conveying 17 passengers from Ijede to Badore in Lekki area of Lagos State capsized, yesterday, killing seven persons. The tragedy occurred at about 10.20 am shortly after the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state.

Abuja - A survivor hidden in a tree says he watched Boko Haram extremists firebomb huts and heard the screams of children among people burned to death in the latest attack by Nigeria's homegrown Islamic extremists.

Kumasi: The police has arrested two people in connection with the brutal murder of a nurse. They are tight-lipped over the identities of the two suspects for investigation purposes. But it is believed that a male, who is believed to be the fiancée of the deceased, has been arrested.

Vitus Adaboo Azeem the Executive Director of Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has charged the President John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to put in more efforts to ensure that it tackles the issue of corruption in the country aggressively.

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