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Bawumia accused of claiming ‘ghost projects’ in ghost communities By

Ghana’s biggest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has slammed Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for citing two communities and some projects said to be non-existent in Nabdam, a district in the Upper East Region, when he showcased recently some physical projects he claimed the government had initiated across …

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Two die from gunshots at Abossey Okai Homowo

Two persons are reported to have lost their lives from gunshot wounds at Abossey Okai in Accra on Saturday, August 30. The incident happened during this year’s Ga Mashi annual Homowo festival which according to the police was organized by the traditional leaders without their notice. Joynews reported that the …

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Tema police officers schooled on election-related offences

Senior officers of the Tema Regional Police Command have been admonished to remain neutral in the discharge of their duties during the run-up to the 2020 general elections if they hope to win the confidence of the public. Giving the admonishing at a Legal Educational Programme on electoral related offences …

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COVID-19 Impact: Pilot survey detects over 11,000 job losses

A pilot survey, which covered 878 establishments detected 11,657 job losses across all sectors of the economy, Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, has revealed. The survey, which was commissioned by the Ministry, was to enable it (the Ministry) to understand the impact of COVID-19 on employment, …

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The battle of Dodowa, the Katamanso war

On 7 August 1826, exactly 194 years ago, the Katamanso War (The battle of Dodowa) began. The war was fought between the Asantes and the people of Accra; Dangme people of Prampram, Ningo and Ada after the people of Accra (AKRA) had been part of an alliance of local chiefs …

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“Kumerican”; Ghana Is Heading Towards Danger. I See Blood All Over

He hinted of a vision he received from God months ago, explaining that the slogan if not kicked against will trigger a lethalic effect on the nation. The kumasi-based seer explained that Kumasi is heading towards danger and the effect will spread all over the country. Prophet Nkwantabisa hit the …

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One in Critical Condition as Manaf Ibrahim, MCE Followers Renew Rivalry Amidst Gunshots

Tension is mounting at Asokore Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti following a clash between followers of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Alidu Seidu and former Director of Political Affairs at the Presidency, Manaf Ibrahim at Aboabo No 2. Gunshots were fired leaving one person in critical condition after the clash. …

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VIDEO: Man breaks down in tears and rolls in the mud after girlfriend rejected his marriage proposal

A video of a Nigerian man weeping and rolling in the mud after his girlfriend rejected his marriage proposal has been shared online.   According to reports, the incident happened inside a market in Owerri, Imo state.   In the video, the lady could be seen shouting at the man …

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Adamorobe Residents Demonstrate Over Deplorable Road, Declare No Road No Vote

Residents of Adamorobe a peri-urban community in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region, on Friday, staged a massive demonstration against the Member of Parliament for the area Osei Bonsu Amoah and government over deteriorating state of their roads. According to the residents, all roads linking the Adamorobe community …

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Watch the Asiedu Nketia speech at Manyhia that got Asantehene clapping

The National Democratic Congress introduced the running mate of John Mahama to the Asantehene on Wednesday August 26, 2020. During the introduction of running mate Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Johnson Asiedu Nketia gave a powerful speech on why the party chose a female running mate. According to Asiedu Nketia, the …

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