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George Floyd: Police warns against anti-US demo in Ghana

The Police has warned against what they say is a planned demonstration against the United States in Ghana following the killing of George Floyd by law enforcement official in America. A statement signed by Police spokesperson DSP Effia Tenge said calls for mobilisation for demonstration is trending on social media. …

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No drinking water no campaign – Angry youth tell MP, DCE

The Chiefs and youth of Abura Tetsi in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese constituency in the Central Region have warned their District Chief Executive (DCE) Aba Hagan and Member of Parliament Elvis Morris Donkor against campaigning in the community over their failed promises. According to the residents, the MP and the …

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VIDEO: Religious Affairs Minister outlines directives to govern religious activities

Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, Religious Affairs Minister, is outlining details on the directives and protocols that will govern the reopening of churches and mosques. This is in line with the president’s announcement on the commencement of Religious activities from June 5. President Akufo-Addo during his 10th address to the nation stated …

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‘One man, one mat’ – Government’s protocols for mosques

Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has outlined some detailed protocols for mosques following the announcement off easing of restrictions on religious activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister made these fresh protocols known at a media encounter on Monday, June 1, 2020. Among the advisories for Muslims …

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Any church or mosque that flout 100 worshippers order will be closed down – Oppong Nkrumah

President Akufo-Addo has eased the restrictions on public and social gatherings by announcing the commencement of religious activities from June 5. In his 10th address to the nation on measures being taken against the spread of COVID-19, the President said effective June 5, 2020 churches and mosques can start meeting with …

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Akufo-Addo reacts to George Floyd’s death

President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed shock and disgust towards the killing of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer in the United States of America. The President, in a Facebook post on Monday said the act brought back painful memories of how people of colour were …

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CONVID-19: CalBank donates PPEs to Four Hospitals in Ghana

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of CalBank have donated a set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) valued at GHS 230,000.00 to four Hospitals in Ghana. CALBANK The beneficiary Hospitals are the University of Ghana Medical Centre in the Greater Accra Region, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the …

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Two Injured, Vehicles Damaged In Accidents at Teacher Mante

Multiple Vehicle accident on Teacher Mante stretch of Accra to Kumasi Highways has led to injuries of drivers and damages to vehicles. The accidents involved four (4) vehicles, Matrix Salon car with registration number GX 4265-18 with the driver named Isaac Quashie, Howo A7 Trailer with registration number GT 3609-20, …

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Asantehene petitioned over new voter register

Policy think tank IMANI Africa and the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) have petitioned Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Asanteman Traditional Council to intervene in the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to compile a new voter register. The groups say the EC’s decision to compile a …

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Bishop Obinim’s trial adjourned to July 20

The Kaneshie District Court on Monday adjourned the false publication of news and forgery case against Bishop Daniel Obinim to July 20 to enable prosecution to complete its investigations. Assistant Superintendent of Police Sylvester Asare pleaded with the Court presided over by Madam Rosemond Dodua Agyiri to give prosecution enough …

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