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NAM1 reacts to Zylofon TV catching fire

Nana Appiah Mensah, the beleaguered Chief Executive of MenzGold, has reacted to a fire outbreak that rakes through one of his companies, Zylofon TV, a subsidiary of Zylofon Media. NAM 1, as he is popularly called, tweeted shortly after seeing the fire incidence, saying ‘What shall separate us from the …

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FLASHBACK: Ghana likely to legalize homosexuality – Akufo-Addo

In 2017, President Akufo-Addo stated in an interview on Al Jazeera that the legalization of homosexuality in Ghana is bound to happen in the future. “I think it is something that is bound to happen like elsewhere in the world,” His comments attracted serious opposition from Ghanaians who claimed the …

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December 17 Referendum: Otumfuo ‘shames’ Okyenhene

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has criticised the neglect of chiefs in the ongoing reforms at the local government level, siding with the National House of Chiefs led by Togbe Afede XIV, and the Vice President, Daasebre Nana Kwebu Ewusi VII. The Asantehene’s position, is in sharp contrast to that …

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‘Year of Return’ stimulates Ghana’s economic growth

The ‘Year of Return’ celebrations have stimulated Ghana’s economic growth since its inception in January this year, according to Mr Akwasi Agyemang, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), He said the number of visitors to the country had positively impacted the private sector space including; airlines, hotels, tour operators, …

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Police deployed to Pai Katanka after 3 killed at funeral grounds

Calm has returned to Pai Katanka in the Oti Region after clashes on Saturday over suspected chieftaincy dispute. Three people were reportedly shot dead, while three others, including a chief linguist, are critically injured. The identities of the men behind the shooting, which happened at a funeral event, are still …

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Sofoline Interchange: Contractors resume work despite receiving 40% of $32 m debt

After a 12-year delay, work has resumed on the Sofoline-Abuakwa Interchange project. This follows the release of funding by government. It is the second time in a year government has released funds for the project which is 9-years behind schedule. The amount released is less than 40 per cent of …

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Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere commend Pepsodent for transforming lives

Ghanaian celebrities, Funny Face, Caroline and Serwaa Amihere have taken to social media to thank Pepsodent Ghana for transforming the life of a young boy called Christian Baah. Christian was suffering from a benign tumor known as Fibromyxoma, an aggressive condition that led to the swelling and deforming of his …

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Tanzania protests after plane seized in Canada over land compensation dispute

Tanzania summoned Canada’s envoy to protest after an aircraft set to be delivered to state-owned Air Tanzania was impounded in a land compensation dispute, the East African country’s government said on Saturday. The case relates to a lawsuit filed by a retired Tanzanian farmer who has claimed compensation over what …

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100 years ago, John Hartfield was hanged, shot, roasted for dating a white lady and his body parts shared to spectators

The average white man or woman in the face of denunciation by Blacks about the aggression meted out to them are quick to point out that perhaps the melanated victim did something to provoke the authority often the police. And so the talk is perhaps if Blacks were to dress …

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At least 18 people killed in eastern DR Congo plane crash

The bodies of at least 18 people killed in a plane crash on Sunday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been pulled from the wreckage, rescue workers said. The passenger jet crashed into a residential neighbourhood in the city of Goma while taking off from the nearby airport. The …

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