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Two lovers die in terrible motor accident after having fun at the beach

A 36-year-old man and his girlfriend died in a terrible accident in Nsambweni, Kwale County. Adams James Stagg and his 21-year-old girlfriend, also known as Jackline Kendy, were riding a Suzuki sport motorcycle when the tragic accident occurred, according to Kwale Police Officer Mr. Josphat Kinyua. The couple reportedly went …

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Watch how passionately Rashid Pelpuo’s 11-year-old daughter speaks about Ghana’s problems

An 11-year-old daughter of Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Rashid Pelpuo, has shared what she believes can solve some of the challenges Ghanaians face in the country. According to Barika Fathia Pelpuo, the solution she discovered was based on day-to-day challenges she encounters either on her way to school …

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How soldiers in Kumasi killed police woman, football fan after an officer was killed by church members in 1982

The brutalization of residents of Ashaiman by officers of the Ghana Armed Forces on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, has resurrected conversations about incidents where the Armed Forces have in the view of majority of Ghanaians misconducted themselves and abused the rights of citizens. To some people, the incident at Ashaiman …

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Blackout, houses destroyed in Sampa as rainfall causes havoc

There is a blackout in Sampa in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region following a heavy downpour in the community. The blackout in the whole township is a result of a mast belonging to Gye Nyame FM which was destroyed by strong winds and ripped the cables of …

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UNIDO, GEA And Japan Open Applications For Its National Kaizen Initiative For MSMES

ACCRA, 10th March 2023 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) today launched a call for applications for its program aimed at scaling up Ghana’s national initiatives on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) promotion. The call for proposal under the joint implementation …

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King Oyanka Grabs Human Rights Certificate  At US Diplomacy Institute In Washington

The Overlord of Oblieman in the Ga West Municipality Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka I who also doubles as World Human Rights Council Chairman for West Africa has grabbed a certificate in  Human Rights Consultancy Education Training at the US diplomacy and human rights institute in Washington DC after successfully passing …

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Health Committee Of Parliament Affirms Its Assurance To Strengthen Larval Control Programme  

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health has assured that it would ensure the strengthening of the larval source management programme targeted at immature mosquitoes to support the elimination of malaria in the country. ​ According to the committee, despite some challenges they witnessed, the programme was a critical component of …

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Ashai’s town: History behind the name Ashaiman

Ashaiman is known to be a town in the Greater Accra Region, it is also the name of a municipality and yet still name of one of the largest constituencies in the capital region. The town, municipality or constituency, if you like, has hogged news headlines since last week for …

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Accra experiences ‘minor’ 2.8 magnitude earth tremor

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has reported that there was a 2.8 magnitude earth tremor on Friday, March 10, 2023. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Authority, Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, the tremor was felt in areas including the Accra High Street, Ridge, and some …

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Bosome Freho MP cuts sod for construction of an Astroturf at Asiwa

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosome Freho Constituency of the Ashanti Region Mr Kwasi Darko Boateng , has  cut sod for construction of an Astroturf pitch at Asiwa. The project  which is the initiative of the MP  is being sponsored by the Ghana Gas Company Limited as part of their Corporate Social …

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