Elvis Anokye

Maritime Authority blows Ghc19m to cut trees

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Mr Thomas Alonsi, says the Authority has spent GHC19 million to remove stumps from the Oti River to ensure safe navigation in inland waters. Mr Alonsi said the amount was paid for work done by the Kete Krachi Timber Company on …

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George Floyd death: Zimbabwe summons US envoy

The Zimbabwean government has summoned US ambassador Brian Nichols to explain remarks by US national security adviser that Zimbabwe was stoking anti-racist protests in the country. Violence has erupted in cities across the US sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, …

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Nigerias Outraged By Murder Of Student In Church

There is outrage in Nigeria following the murder of a 22-year-old student, Uwavera Omozuwa in a church. The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending in Nigeria, with her family appealing for help to track down her killers. Uwavera had been studying in a “quiet” church near her home in Benin City when …

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Fulanis in Ghana kick against use of Ghana card, passport for new voter card

The Tabital Pulaaku International Ghana Chapter and Danbaki Royal family representing the entire Fulani Community in Ghana have kicked against the Electoral Commission’s (EC) plans to resort to the use of the Ghana card and passport as proof of citizenship for the upcoming voters’ registration exercise to take place later …

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George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests

Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. Curfews have been imposed in nearly 40 cities, but people have largely ignored them, leading to tense stand-offs. Riot police clashed with protesters in New …

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ICUMS takes-over Tema Port today

Effective today, June 1, 2020, all transactions related to the import and export of goods at the various ports will be conducted through the one-stop service for all customs clearance procedures, dubbed Integrated Customs Management Systems (ICUMS). This follows successful simulation and piloting of ICUMS at Tema Port, the final …

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Inside story: Shatta Wale and his militants and how they will be accepted back

Dancehall musician Shatta Wale sacked his Militants – made up of Joint 77, Natty Lee, Addi Self and Captan – because “they are lazy, talentless, bad investment and can’t write good songs”. Shatta in a live Facebook interaction said he parted ways with them in January. “I have given them their pass …

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Truck filled with macroni involved in accident

A truck carrying two containers filled with macroni was on Sunday, 31 May 2020 involved in an accident at Kawukudi near Nima in Accra. The truck which was returning from Tema was headed towards the Dzorwulu N1 Highway. The driver of the truck was said to have lost its acceleration …

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Hotel guest reportedly found dead in pool in Kumasi

Management of Ashanti Gold Hotel at Bantama in Kumasi is being questioned by police after the body of a young man was found in the hotel’s pool last Friday. Emmanuel Sarkodie, 36, was at the facility with his girlfriend to cool off when the unfortunate incident occurred. Police from the …

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Mahama Should Desist From Using COVID-19 Pandemic as Political Tool – Edmund Kyei

In recent times, the Ex-President who is anxiously seeking re-election in Ghana has continuosly played politics with the covid-19 pandemic since its inception.   The ex-president went ahead to set-up a political medical team to fight COVID-19, meanwhile we were dealing with a national and non-partisan issue and the least …

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