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Prempeh I: The 26-year King who protected the Ashanti sovereignty

Asantehene Prempeh I was in exile in Seychelles for 24 years following his surrender of the Kingdom and his arrest in 1896. Born Prince Kwaku Dua III in 1870, Prempeh I was the 13th ruler to ascend unto the Golden Stool at the age of 18 and after his ascension …

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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation donates science textbooks to 24 deprived schools

In quest of improving the quality of life of Ghanaian children by enhancing education The Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation has donated Prof. Quarm’s  Science Textbooks and Workbooks to 24 deprived schools in the Akrofuom District of Ashanti region. The Foundation in consultation with Ashanti Regional Directorate of Ghana Education Service …

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Gov’t warns against unfounded claims that foreigners are acquiring Ghanaian passport

The Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has warned the general public against making unsubstantiated allegations on social media that foreigners are acquiring Ghanaian passports. The Ministry said persons with credible evidence of foreigners in possession of the Ghanaian passport should inform the security agencies or the Ministry …

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Why you’re so intensely horny in your period

Yep, if your period often ranks as one of your best sex weeks of the month, you are in fine company. But why do you suddenly need to get it on the minute you bust out the tampons? Despite many women reporting the phenomenon, science still isn’t quite sure. Before …

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Asiedu Nketia makes ‘U-turn’, appears on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ after NDC’s 2-year boycott

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has seemingly returned to Peace FM’s flagship morning ‘Kokrokoo’, following their long period of boycott after their National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, on Wednesday, 6th May 2020, issued an official directive to that effect. The opposition party boycotted the ‘Kokrokoo’ programme following that edict signed by Sammy …

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Railway Workers Union threatens strike over ‘neglect’ of Railway Company

The Railway Workers Union has threatened to strike from August 22 because of concerns with the management of the Ghana Railway Company. “We have arrived at this decision because GRCL [Ghana Railway Company] feels neglected, and the centre can no longer hold,” it said in a statement. The union’s contentions …

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VIDEO: Over 200 wooden structures totally burnt in a fire outbreak at Adjiringanor

Over 200 wooden structures have been razed down by fire at Kofi Togo near Adjiringanor, a suburb of Accra. About 150 structures close to the scene of the fire have been salvaged by the personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service. It is not clear what started the fire but …

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Kofi Adomah’s wife collapses after being tailgated by unknown assailants

Mrs Miracle Adomah, wife of Angel Broadcasting Network’s News Director, Kofi Adoma, collapsed Friday night after unknown men pursued her on her way home. Mrs Adomah was said to be driving home when she noticed the unidentified men driving a black car following her around Agbogba, same area her husband …

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3 new features for WhatsApp

Messaging service WhatsApp is rolling out several security and privacy features, including the ability to choose who can see you when you are online and blocking screenshots of view-once messages. The messaging platform, owned by tech giant Meta, will also allow users to leave group chats privately without sending a …

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LIVESTREAMED: Akufo-Addo speaks at graduation of soldiers at Ghana Military Academy

The Ghana Armed forces is holding a colourful graduation parade ceremony at the Ghana Military Academy in Teshie. President AKufo-Addo is the guest of honour for the occasion and is expected to address the congress. Some of the graduands will be given awards for their performance. Watch the live stream …

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