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Chowdhury refutes claims of mass arrests in Gopalganj
Bangladesh's Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury addressed reporters about the Gopalganj situation after attending a law and order committee meeting. The retired military official rejected claims that authorities conducted widespread arrests during recent events. He emphasized that law enforcement targets only individuals who committed actual crimes rather than pursuing mass detention operations. Chowdhury instructed security forces to apprehend guilty parties while protecting innocent citizens from wrongful arrest. The adviser stated he lacked information regarding reports of nine children being detained. Officials have eased curfew restrictions in the Gopalganj district while preparing to lift section 144...
Bangladesh accepts UN rights mission, sets cultural limits
Bangladesh established a partnership with the United Nations Human Rights office through a formal agreement lasting three years. The collaboration will deliver specialized training programs and technical support to government agencies and civil organizations. Officials emphasized the mission's role in building institutional capacity and providing legal guidance. The partnership aims to help Bangladesh meet both domestic and international human rights standards. This initiative responds directly to severe violations that occurred during July and August of 2024. Government leaders acknowledged public concerns about potential ideological influences from international human rights organizations. The mission will operate within Bangladesh's...
Comedian DKB alleges MTN Turbonet is mysteriously eating data
Comedian Derick Kobina Bonney publicly challenged MTN Ghana over alleged data consumption irregularities affecting Turbonet subscribers. The entertainer documented how his previous 92-gigabyte package sustained two months of streaming activities while a recent 214-gigabyte bundle disappeared within 19 days under lighter usage patterns. Bonney demanded explanations from the telecommunications provider regarding these discrepancies. Multiple customers have reported similar experiences across social media platforms. Users describe large data allocations vanishing rapidly despite minimal internet activity. The complaints represent recurring criticism against MTN Ghana regarding data tracking transparency and customer billing practices...
Kumchacha declares spiritual curse on Ghana's arts, football sectors
Prophet Nicholas Osei, known as Prophet Kumchacha, claims spiritual curses affect Ghana's entertainment and sports industries. The controversial religious leader attributes ongoing struggles within the movie sector and Black Stars football team to supernatural forces rather than talent deficiencies. He points to widespread jealousy and destructive criticism among Ghanaians as primary curse catalysts. The prophet contrasts this behavior with Nigerian solidarity, where citizens support their creative professionals unconditionally. Recent attacks against actor Kojo Nkansah's film projects exemplify the problem according to Kumchacha's assessment. The religious figure believes quality should supersede quantity when measuring industry...
Ola Michael vows one man protest over 2019 VGMA award decision
Media producer Ola Michael announced plans for a solo protest should Charterhouse revisit the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year announcement. Michael voiced these concerns during his appearance on United Showbiz at UTV. The entertainment figure described that evening as deeply shameful for Ghana's music industry. International dignitaries witnessed the disruption between dancehall performers Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. The confrontation culminated when Stonebwoy displayed a weapon during the live broadcast. Charterhouse withdrew both the Artist of the Year and Most Popular Song categories following the incident. Michael emphasized that six nominees competed for the award that night. He stressed that legitimate winners...
You don't own the industry, Ola Michael tells Stonebwoy
Media figure Ola Michael publicly condemned dancehall artist Stonebwoy during a live UTV broadcast. The entertainment personality criticized the musician for persistently claiming to deserve the 2019 Telecel Ghana Music Awards Artist of the Year recognition. Michael accused Stonebwoy of displaying excessive entitlement within Ghana's music scene. He rejected the artist's assertions that the industry should revolve around him alone. Michael reminded viewers that both Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale lost their awards after disruptive behavior during the ceremony. The television host dismissed any legitimacy behind Stonebwoy's continued demands for the trophy. Michael emphasized that artists cannot engage in disruptive conduct and later expect...
Bono East chairman says NPP reforms aim to reclaim power in 2028
Ibrahim Baba Bukari addressed party members at the New Patriotic Party conference held at University of Ghana Sports Stadium on July 19, 2025. The Bono East Regional Chairman, nicknamed Game Changer, outlined comprehensive reform plans for the organization. He emphasized that recent difficulties would motivate members to unite ahead of the 2028 general elections. Party leadership commits to rebuilding supporter confidence through structural improvements. These changes will position the NPP for electoral success. Bukari detailed reform priorities targeting polling station operations and member discipline. The party seeks competent individuals for leadership positions who can restore public trust. He urged delegates to support leadership...
Arrest anyone using my name to stop galamsey raids, says Muntaka
Interior Minister Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed addressed security forces at the Regional Commanders Conference in Accra on Friday. The minister directed law enforcement to arrest individuals who attempt to obstruct illegal mining operations regardless of their political connections. Mohammed instructed police leadership to treat any calls requesting the release of suspects as criminal interference. Security agencies received orders to detain anyone claiming ministerial authority to halt anti-galamsey efforts. The directive emerges during widespread concerns about political protection of illegal miners across Ghana. Mohammed emphasized that he would never contact officers to exempt specific individuals from enforcement actions. Political...
Goalkeeper Berger is the hero as ten-player Germany topples France
Germany advanced to the semifinals after defeating France through penalties at St Jakob Park in Basel. Kathrin Hendrich received a red card after thirteen minutes for pulling an opponent's hair during a penalty incident. Grace Geyoro converted the resulting spot kick to give France an early advantage. Sjoeke Nüsken equalized for the ten-player German team with a header from Klara Bühl's corner delivery. The match remained tied at one goal each through regulation time. France had two strikes disallowed by officials during the contest. Video assistant referees ruled both attempts offside after lengthy reviews. The penalty shootout extended beyond the standard five attempts when both teams missed once. Nüsken redeemed her earlier penalty...

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