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Mad rush for Valentine’s gifts in Accra

It’s busy out there in the streets of Accra, for loved ones, it’s one of the few special occasions partners get to spend on their cherished ones, and for gift shops, now is the time to make some more money. Makola, a traditional market center in Accra was obviously colourful, …

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FACT-CHECK: 3 claims by Dr Bawumia at government Town Hall Meeting

Claims: 3 claims about fiscal deficit [2018, 2019] being below 5%, 8 financial institutions that started operations during NDC governments going bust and reducing/abolishing at least 15 separate taxes and levies Source: Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Verdict: One claim false, two others true In 11 months time, Ghana will be heading to …

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AUDIO: DCE assaults mother and daughter after running-over their Ghs 1,100 worth sack of fish

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa, Isaac Odoom, has been accused of assaulting one Abena Gyimah and her daughter. The mother and daughter had gone to the DCE to collect GHS 1,100 being the worth of fish allegedly destroyed by the DCE when he run over the fish. Aunty …

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VIDEO: Contractor tows away Roads and Highways vehicles after court judgment

A contractor who is owed by the Ghana Roads and Highways Authority has towed away vehicles of the directors of the agency after a securing a court judgment that gave him permission Friday. The contractor, Big Aidoo, according to eyewitnesses, stormed the premises of the Roads and Highways in Accra …

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Fire guts 7 shops close to Wa Sports Complex

Fire on Wednesday morning gutted seven shops close to the Wa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex here in the Upper West Region. Wares ranging from building materials to food items worth thousands of Ghana Cedis got destroyed by the fire. According to eye witnesses, the fire started around 10am but they were …

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VALS DAY: VIDEO of Taxi Driver chopping slay queen in his car goes viral

St Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February, people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Today marks the day of love and many people are showing appreciation to their love …

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Massive anger at Ghana Immigration Service

Impeccable information picked up by The Herald, indicates that all is not well with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), as officers in Accra, are outraged over a decision by their bosses to set up a private clinic on the premises of the GIS national headquarters, compromising security arrangements, as well …

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Ghana needs a legacy-minded leader – Dr Opuni-Frimpong

Executive Director of the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong says Ghana needs a leader who will push for a constitutional change of the winner takes all system as that does not augur well for the country. According to him, even though politicians speak against the system …

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Upper East youth to stop Akufo-Addo from campaigning in the region

The youth of Upper East Region have warned they may be compelled to prevent President Nana Akufo-Addo from stepping foot in the region if his government does not start the second phase of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. According to the Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sunday Casper …

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Try and see – Kofi Bentil dares Ursula Owusu-Ekuful on regulating internet use

Vice President of policy think-tank, Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil reacted strongly to suggestions by the Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful that internet usage would be regulated if unethical use and abuse continue, daring the Minister to “try and see” “Hubris!!! Even thinking about regulating internet. Who the hell will decide what …

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