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UT Bank collapse: I think of jail – Kofi Amoabeng confesses

Chief Executive Officer for defunct UT Bank, Kofi Amoabeng says he sometimes think about jail. Kofi Amoabeng’s UT Bank was part of the banks which were closed down due to their liquidity issues and the utter disregard for Corporate Governance. Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Mx-24 monitored by MyNewsGh.com he indicated …

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COVID-19 kills Nurse at Eastern Regional Hospital

A nurse at the Diabetes Mellitus Ward of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, has died from Covid-19. The Nurse was on admission at the Covid-19 treatment center in the hospital and was said to be recovering however died Monday afternoon after her condition worsened. The death of the nurse has …

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Parliament passes Enterprise Agency Bill

Robert Ahomka-Lindsay, the Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, on Tuesday described the passage of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) Bill, 2020 by Parliament as “momentous.” “We want to extend huge gratitude to both sides of the House for passing the Ghana Enterprises Agency Bill, 2020. It is a momentous …

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Ghanaian exporters face high import duties in Britain

Ghanaian exporters are in impending danger of being slapped with high import tariffs by Britain as the country is just weeks ago from a no-deal Brexit. While Ghana is part of a preferential trade terms deal involving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union, Britain’s …

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VIDEO: Doctor breaks down in tears at the ward over this

A video fast circulating on social media has captured moments a young doctor broke down in tears uncontrollably in the ward. According to his unseen colleagues, whose voices could be heard in the background, his girlfriend, one Ewurama, broke up with him for reasons not known. This has left the …

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WAEC speaks on 2020 WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it has not released the 2020 West Africa Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) results. In a statement Monday, Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe, the Public Relations Officer of the Council “…cautioned candidates to be wary of websites announcing the release of the results and of persons …

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4 ways orange peels can glow your skin

Orange peels contain antioxidants and using it regularly in the face will give you clear and brighter skin in no time. According to research, orange peels contain more vitamins than the fruit itself. The peel has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties which make it great for treating acne and oily skin. …

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Ronaldo scores twice on return from COVID-19 in Juve win

Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his return after two weeks out with Covid-19 as Juventus won at Serie A rookies Spezia. The 35-year-old, who missed four games, slotted in to make it 2-1 three minutes after coming on in the second half. His second was a cheeky Panenka penalty …

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No coronavirus deaths recorded in October – Ghana Health Service

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country did not record any COVID-19 deaths in October. It said the updated COVID-19 related deaths announced were not recent, but it was as a result of an ongoing COVID-19 data reconciliation being done in all regions to usher in the next phase of measures to tackle the pandemic. Dr Franklin …

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We’ve never seen computers before – Kwahyia JHS students

Junior High School Students at Kwahyia, a farming community in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern region say they have not seen computers before, despite it being part of the curriculum. According to the students, the situation continues to have negative effect on their learning of Information Communication and Technology …

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Govt colluding with NAM1 to rob us – Menzgold customers

Menzgold customers are demonstrating at the forecourt of the office of Zylofon media. The angry demonstrators are accusing the Akufo-Addo-led government of colluding with the CEO of the now defunct company to rob them of their investment. They have threatened to vote against the NPP government if the monies are …

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Review Free SHS policy now – CHASS

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools(CHASS) has called for an immediate review of the Free Senior High Schol policy. The conference holds the view that the policy which implementation started three years ago has resulted in the collapse of Parent Teachers Associations in schools across the country …

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US tries to block first African head of WTO

The appointment of Nigeria’s ex-finance minister to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been thrown into doubt after the US opposed the move. On Wednesday, a WTO nominations committee recommended the group’s 164 members appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. She would be the first woman and first African to lead the …

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Ghana may be selling its gold assets short

Ghana’s capital-raising wheeze is a smart idea flawed by dubious assumptions and numbers. The country is parcelling up royalties from its gold mines into a Jersey-incorporated company called Agyapa. The government will then sell half of this on the London stock exchange for a proposed $US500 million ($701 million). Rationally, …

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UCL: Messi scores as Barcelona beat Juventus

Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele scored as Barcelona comfortably beat Juventus to make it two wins from two in the Champions League. Dembele opened the scoring when his deflected shot looped over Wojciech Szczesny in the Juventus goal. Messi then wrapped up the win in stoppage time when he coolly …

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Man who suffered from breast cancer shares experience

Breast cancer has for a long time been known to be a disease that solely affects women, yet recent discoveries have shown that more and more cases of breast cancer in men are being diagnosed in last few decades. To help mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, a survivor of this …

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FULL TEXT: Ken Ofori-Atta’s last budget before 2020 elections

2021 EXPENDITURE IN ADVANCE OF APPROPRIATION WEDNESDAY, 28TH OCTOBER, 2020 SUBMITTED BY KEN OFORI-ATTA MINISTER FOR FINANCE ON THE AUTHORITY OF HIS EXCELLENCY NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA 1. Right Honourable Speaker, in accordance with Article 180 of the 1992 Constitution, and in line with …

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Ronaldo to miss Barcelona match after latest Covid-19 test

Cristiano Ronaldo criticised the Covid-19 testing system as Juventus left him out of the squad for the Champions League game against Barcelona. The 35-year-old has been self-isolating since a positive result for the virus on 13 October, and had another test before Wednesday’s match. The Italian club would not comment …

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