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Akufo Addo commissions & hands over AfCFTA Secretariat to AU C’ssion

President Akufo-Addo has commissioned and handed over the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area to the African Union (AU) Commission, at a brief ceremony, at the Africa Trade House, on Monday, 17th August 2020. Delivering a speech at the ceremony, President Akufo-Addo stated that Ghana had discharged all …

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Okyenhene responds to Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng on House of Chiefs brouhaha

Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has responded to allegations by Omanhene of Juaben Traditional Area, Daasebre Prof. Emeritus Oti Boateng, that the composition of the re-structured Eastern Regional House of Chiefs has breached protocol and is biased. In a recent release, the Omanhene of the Juaben Traditional Area alleged that …

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Kwesi Pratt’s office ransacked

The Kokomlemle office of veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Junior has been ransacked by unknown men. The suspects took away a personal laptop and a phone belonging to the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper. “The main door was broken, the safe too was broken into. They have taken away my …

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[VIDEO]: Three burnt to death in Techiman accident

Three person have been burnt to death in an accident that occurred at Akomadan-Nkenkasu road at Techiman yesterday evening. The incident happened when a Pajaro four-wheel drive travelling from Techiman to Kumasi collided with a Sanyong Van which was heading for the opposite direction. The impact of the crash caused …

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Man, 25, who attempted suicide after killing 80-year-old woman dies

The twenty-five (25) year old man, Kweku Johnson, who attempted suicide after killing an 80-year-old woman at Domenase near Tanoso in the Kwadaso Constituency has also died. Kweku John hit Eno Pokuaa with a building block on Thursday, August 13, 2020, in the Ashanti Region. Musah Nuamah, grandson of the …

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You won’t go to heaven – Yamoah Ponkoh fires Rev Martey

Afrifa Yamoah Ponkoh, a leading member in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has hit hard at RT Rev. Prof Emmanuel Martey, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, accusing him of being economical with the truth. According to Ponkoh, Rev Martey has not been fair in his political …

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595km of roads have been asphalted under the current NPP govt – Bawumia reveals

The Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamamudu Bawumia has revealed that since the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration took over power in 2017, a total of 595km of roads have been asphalted. The Vice President made this known when he went to cut the sod for works to begin on …

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‘I’m focused on Ashesi University, not politics’ – Patrick Awuah

Patrick Awuah, the founder of Ashesi University, says he is very much concentrated on his institution, Ashesi University, and how to get the next generation education in order to get elected as leaders. “I’m very focused on Ashesi and for me, we’re entering the new face of the organisation, and …

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We need food, clothes – Shiashie fire victims cry for help

More than 500 victims of the “Kiosks Estate” fire incident at Shiashie, an Accra suburb, have appealed to individuals and institutions for material and food support. “We have lost everything. Not even a pin. As I sit now talking to you, I am not wearing an underwear or brassier. This …

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No one had a meeting with Franklin Cudjoe – Audit Service

Deputy Auditor-Generals of the Audit Service on Sunday said they have not had any meeting with IMANI Ghana or its President, Mr. Franklin Cudjo as has been alleged by the think-tank. A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the allegation that the Deputy Auditors-General are working to get …

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