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Accident or murder? Police investigates mysterious death of man
The Oduamse-Krobo police have started investigation into the mysterious death of Eric Dogbey, 47, after his vehicle was involved in a “strange accident” on May 2, 2020 on the Juapong-Akuse road.
The police, upon close examination of the body noticed that, Eric Dogbey may have rather died through a bullet fired at a close range from behind, instead of the “actual accident”.
A senior police officer who pleaded anonymity told The Spectator on Tuesday that, Eric Dogbey was driving the unregistered Toyota Corolla vehicle from Juapong to Akuse that day, with one occupant, Peter Horlenyor on board.
He said on reaching a section of the road, a few metres from the Volta River Authority (VRA) security check point, he lost control of the steering wheel, and as a result, the vehicle veered off its lane into the opposite lane and plunged into a canal.
He said both Eric Dogbey and Peter Horlenyor were rushed to the Akuse Government Hospital for treatment, but Eric Dogbey was pronounced dead on arrival whilst Peter Horlenyor was admitted.
The police officer said upon a very careful examination of Eric Dogbey’s body, the police found a wound suspected to be a gunshot at the right back of his shoulder and was sent to the Police Hospital for a post-mortem.
He said the post-mortem conducted on Eric Dogbey confirmed his death as hemorrhagic shock, severe chest injury and gunshot at close range.
He said as a result of the close range of the bullet fired, his friend, Peter Horlenyor was arrested, as a suspect but had been granted bail.
The officer said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Department for his perusal and advice.
By Francis Xah
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
