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Adam Bonaa wants radio stations in Bawku closed down, says people call in to incite violence

A Security Analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa, has called for a closure of radio stations operating in Bawku due to the renewed conflicts in that part of the country. In his view, people call into radio stations to incite violence and also spew lies, hence the conflict in the area. Speaking …

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Don’t ever abolish nurse trainee allowances – GRNMA President

The National President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori Ampofo, says the government should not heed to any calls demanding the cancellation of nurse trainee allowances. “I will not subscribe to any government abolishing the trainee allowance,” she insisted in an interview with TV3‘s Daniel …

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Police swoop on recalcitrant motor riders at Sogakope

The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department at Sogakope has organised a two-hour swoop on recalcitrant motor riders, which saw the impounding of 18 motorcycles for various offences. The team, led by the District Police Commander, DSP Olivia Turkson, carried out the exercise in collaboration with officials from the National …

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We are not sabotaging government’s business, we are abiding by Supreme Court ruling – Akandoh

Member of Parliament for Juaboso Constituency in the Western Region, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has dismissed claims that the minority in parliament are sabotaging the government’s business by obstructing motions for lack of quorum from either side of the House. According to him, the minority is implementing the ruling of the Supreme Court which …

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Parts of Tic Tac’s restaurant burnt as petrol tanker catches fire

It took the doughty Firefighters one hour 30 minutes to bring a fire involving a Renault petrol tanker truck with registration No. GT 9184–18 under control after dispatch at 1314 hours. The raging ruinous fire was finally knocked down at 3:50 pm using water and foam from three fire engines …

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Stop compulsory $50 PCR test at KIA – Mahama to Gov’t

Former President John Mahama has called on government to stop the $50 mandatory COVID-19 test on arrival at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. According to him, the situation in other countries with particular reference to UK on the COVID-19 restrictions and PCR test are different and Ghana must emulate …

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The rise and tragic demise of Baba Yara, Ghana’s greatest footballer

Baba Yara was a Ghanaian international footballer born on October 12, 1936 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. The legendary Baba Yara was popularly called ‘King Winger’ owing to his exceptional skills as a footballer. He was the first footballer to be voted twice as Ghana’s Footballer of the year as a …

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Nigeria in turmoil as electricity and petrol supply crisis escalates by day

Nigeria’s fuel shortage and a month-long power blackout have converged into a perfect storm scenario, paralysing the economy of Africa’s most populous country, causing social anxiety and raising questions about the country’s self-sufficiency in a resource it produces. As the sixth world crude oil producer, with a significant chunk of …

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Sudan junta seeks support amid calls for elections

Sudan’s military junta is seeking regional support months after deposing Prime Minister Abdula Hamdok’s administration with pressure mounting from international partners to hold elections. Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made whistle-stop tours to South Sudan and Uganda this week as the Sovereign Council he chairs struggles to bring peace and calm …

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Thomas Partey signs off for Nigeria qualifier with outstanding display against Aston Villa

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has signed off for Ghana’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria with a slim win over Aston Villa. The Ghanaian played the whole 90 minutes to ensure the Gunners are back to winning ways after the defeat to Liverpool in mid-week. Bokayo Saka scored the only goal …

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