Yearly Archives: 2019

Nigeria’s Buhari to visit South Africa after attacks

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will visit South Africa next month to reinforce the bonds between the two countries after a wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks, the South African presidency said on Saturday. South Africa’s MTN Group and supermarket chain Shoprite have closed all stores and service centres in …

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President Cup: Kotoko, Hearts match called off

The President Cup match between Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been called off. The game was called off after just five minutes due to the soaky nature of the field. Prior to the game, there was a heavy downpour in Kumasi and that affected the smooth nature …

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11 arrested for prostitution in Tamale

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested 11 suspected prostitutes in Tamale, the region’s capital. The Regional Crime Officer, Supt. Otuo Acheampong, speaking to Adom News said the operation that led to the arrest of these ladies was carried out in the Tamale central business district on Friday, September 6, …

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Over 5,000 jobs lost in Lagos after anti-xenophobic protest- Governor

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that over 5,000 persons have lost their jobs to the protest against xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. It may be recalled that Nigerians had staged anti-xenophobia protests across the nation, during which business outfits perceived to belong to South Africa …

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Cholera looms as contractors abandon toilet projects over nonpayment

There is a looming cholera outbreak in parts of the Country as contractors have, en bloc, abandoned ongoing construction of automated modern toilet facility projects under a Public Private Partnership between Ghana First Company and the Government of Ghana. Over 200 existing public toilet facilities in communities across the country …

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Bukom Banku wins maiden international fight

Ghanaian boxer Braimah Kamoko popularly known  Bukom Banku has won his first international bout against his Hungarian opponent Ferenc Albert in the UK.. The maverick sportsman stopped his opponent on the 3rd round even though he had promised to do it at the 5th round.. The bout was organised by …

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51-year-old trader takes advantage of Free SHS

Comfort Nutsugah, a 51-year old trader, has taken advantage of government’s Free Senior High School Policy to further her education. Ms. Nutsugah, a mother of six, who sells used clothing after school hours, is a first-year General Arts Student of the Keta Senior High Technical School in the Volta Region. She is …

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Begoro: Highway robbers kill driver; traders, mourners injured

A driver has been shot dead in a deadly highway robbery attack in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region. Some victims who suffered minor gunshot injuries were rushed to a health center at Dedeso for treatment. Starr News has gathered the six-member gang mounted barricade on Abooso to …

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Woman arrested for defecating at Police Station

A woman has been arrested by the Police at Nkurakan in the Eastern Region for defecating at a Police Station. Sheila Kwaow, popularly known as Mother, was arrested on the dawn of Friday, September 6, 2019 after a police officer laid surveillance. The 30-year-old hairdresser notorious for the practice has …

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