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Prof Ahwoi recounts interviewing JJ in OB van at Burma Camp after June 4 coup

Prof. Kwamena Ahwoi has recounted how in 1979 he became the first person to interview then Chairman Jerry John Rawlings after the June 4 coup. When Rawlings took over the reins of political leadership, he specifically requested that Ahwoi, then a young lawyer, interviews him for his first media appearance …

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Social media users lambast GH¢25 million Cathedral funding amid impact of June 3 floods

Parts of the capital got heavily flooded from the afternoon of Friday, June 3 after heavy downpour triggered flooding that grounded parts of Accra. According to GhanaWeb’s tracking, the floods caused heavy traffic in parts of Accra leaving motorists stranded. In the specific case of the road stretch from Achimota …

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NDC-UK & Ireland Commemorate 43rd Anniversary Of June 4th Uprising

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chapter in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Alhaji Alhassan Mbalba has issued a press release to join Ghanaians, especially the supporters of the National Democratic Congress across the globe to commemorate the 43rd Anniversary celebration of the June 4th …

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Freddie Blay, Georgina Wood, others bought state lands at Airport for GH¢20,000 – Captain Smart alleges

Vociferous journalist, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, has disclosed a list of former and present government officials as well as members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) who allegedly bought state lands at prices way lower than their values. Speaking on his morning show on Onua TV monitored by GhanaWeb, the journalist, who …

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I’m not on Facebook; beware of imposters – Joe Wise cautions

Mr Joseph Osei Owusu, is not on Facebook and any account bearing his name on the social media site is a scam, the Office of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament has cautioned. The caution comes after the office said its attention had been drawn to an impersonation of character …

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This is war, what ‘childish behaviour’ is this? – Pratt Blasts #FixtheCountry activists

Seasoned journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has scolded #FixtheCountry activists, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Okatakyie Afrifa and Captain Smart among others over their request to embark on armed demonstration on June 4th, 2022. The activists, in a letter to the Police, noted they would like to “bring our own security company to provide …

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Apiate reconstruction: Togbe Afede supports with GHC200,000

Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Friday donated a cheque for GHC200,000 to the Apiate Support Fund towards the reconstruction of the community, ravaged by an explosion in January. “I felt obligated to support the people of Apiate because Ghana has given me a lot, and so …

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MTTD gets new Director of Public Affairs

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has moved the Director of Public Affairs, Chief Superintendent Alexander Obeng, to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department as its new Public Affairs Director. Before his appointment as the Director of Public Affairs in August 2021, Chief Superintendent Obeng was in-charge of …

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PHOTOS: Man, 40, dies after beam fall on him

Disheartening news gathered by Filasconews.com indicates that, a Forty Year old man, only identified as O’nana has met his untimely demise after heavy slabs of woods fell on him. The sadden incident occured at Suhyenso in the Ashanti Region. Eye witness, Dada One, narrated to Filasconews.com, the deceased was Aboboyaa Rider. He …

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VIDEO: Friday’s heavy downpour block cars on Achimota road

Some parts of Accra have flooded again following a heavy downpour on Friday afternoon. The flood has blocked major roads especially Achimota road making it difficult for cars to drive through. The situation has a gridlock on the stretch starting from Nkrumah Circle. Other motorists were left with no choice …

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