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Put all travels to China on hold – Health Ministry to Ghanaians

The Health Ministry has directed that all non-essential travels to Coronavirus-hit China be avoided or delayed. So far 213 people have been confirmed dead with nearly 10,000 people, mainly in China, being infected since it emerged in December. More than 100 cases have been reported outside China, in 22 countries. Ghana …

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Woman with 6-month-old baby drown in pond

A woman aged about 32 years and her six months old son have drowned in a pond at Blaakor-Badzikope in the Kpoglu Electoral area of the Ketu South Municipality. The woman, identified as Madam Yegadzinawo Aklamanu with the baby, Korku Kpordzro strapped at her back, had gone to the pond …

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Dr Bawumia’s sister fingered in missing 400 Government tricycles saga

It is emerging that a sister to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is alleged to have masterminded the relocation of some 400 tricycles belonging to the Northern Development Authority (NDA) that reportedly got missing from the NDA’s yard at Tamale last year. Myxyzonline.com through deep throat sources has gathered that …

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Lebanese businessman freed of rape charge

Criminal High Court presided over by Justice George Buadi, has acquitted and discharged Lebanese National charged for raping his house help three years ago at his Airport Hills residence after a seven Member Jury delivered a not guilty verdict. Rabih Haddad, the Accused person, was arrested on the 3rd of …

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Photo of the week: Achimota railway line risks collpasing

A storm drain constructed along the Odaw River at Achimota-Abofu in Accra has partially collapsed, leading to immense soil erosion. The eroded land is fast spreading to the rails from Accra to Nsawam, thus, posing a threat to commuters and residents on the stretch. According to residents, the incident occurred during the …

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Jubilee House solar panel to be completed in June

The Jubilee House will by June 2020 have sixty per cent (60%) of the entire State facility powered by a nine hundred and twelve (912 KWp) “Kilowatt peak” solar power PV plant. The Minister for Energy, Peter Amewu, made the disclosure when he paid a working visit to the Jubilee …

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AWW violence: Sam George to sue over gov’t White Paper

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram has revealed he is filing a suit against President Akufo-Addo and government on the white paper issued following recommendations of the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence Commission. He said the process will be initiated next week. Government set up a Justice Short led commission …

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Otumfuo lauds Akufo-Addo for Obuasi mine reborn

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has showered plaudits on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his instrumental role in the revamping of the Obuasi Mine of AngloGold Ashanti (AGA). According to the king, the reborn of the mine is his greatest satisfaction in his 20-year reign on the Golden Stool, …

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2020 6th March parade to be held in Kumasi

Sharpnewsgh.com sources in the corridors of power have indicated that this year’s 63rd independence anniversary would be celebrated in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. Last year it was celebrated in Tamale in the Northern region for the first time in the history of the Republic. Government announced last year that …

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Foreign Affairs Ministry introduces 48-page Passport, announces new fees for their services

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced new fees for the services they provide. The Ministry in a release said the new fees were approved by Parliament and it will take effect from February 1, 2020. The Ministry also announced that they have introduced a 48-page Passport …

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