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Popular Takoradi radio presenter has died

Takoradi-based Skyy Power FM has confirmed the death of its reporter, Nana Akwasi Mensah. The owner of the station, Wilson Arthur, confirmed that, information from an uncle of the journalist indicates that he died in the early hours of Sunday, May 1, 2022. “At this moment, we can only grieve …

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E-Levy: Some Ghanaians cry over being charged for GH¢100 threshold transactions

Some Ghanaians have taken to Twitter to experience disappointment over the E-Levy tax deduction of transfer which is less than the GH¢100 threshold. This follows the implementation of the 1.5% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) which began Sunday, 1 May 2022. The government had earlier stated that no matter the amount …

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Fire destroys structures at Agbogbloshie market

Some structures at Agbobloshie have been destroyed by fire on Sunday, May 1 here in Accra. The Komkomba lane which has become a place of residence for some people in wooden structures were destroyed by fire. A report by 3news.com indicated that the Ghana National Fire Service said eight (8) …

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Ofori Sarpong buys second copy of Asamoah Gyan’s book for GH₵100,000

Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer for Special Group of Companies, bought the first copy of Asamoah Gyan’s book titled ‘LeGyandary’ for GH₵ 100,000. He was the chairman of the book launch that was held on Saturday, April 30, 2020. The first copy was handed to President Nana Addo Danquah …

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Death, injury and property loss lessons to us – Kedzikope Chief fisherman

The Chief Fisherman of Kedzikope Landing Beach, Mr Michael Bumegbe, said fishers will take weather warnings by the Ghana Meteorological Agency seriously, which will influence their decisions to embark on fishing expeditions. This follows an incident at sea on Sunday, April 24, which claimed one life, injured others, and destroyed …

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‘I will do the coup myself’ – Oliver Barker-Vormawor issues fresh threats

Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, has reiterated his intention to stage a coup in Ghana. The social media activist was not happy with the Attorney General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, stating that 266 MPs participated in the processes leading up to the approval of the Electronic Transactions …

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VIDEO: Akufo-Addo, Ken Agyapong, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, other dignitaries at Asamoah Gyan’s book launch

It was indeed a legendary night for Ghana’s legendary striker Asamoah Gyan as he launched his “LEGYANDARY” book at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The Ghanaian business community, Ex-footballers from Ghana and other African nations, Diplomats, Celebrities Parliamentarians and the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, were all …

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What U.S Judge said about Ghanaian ISIS member’s conduct

A U.S federal court judge, Thomas Selby Ellis at the Alexandria District Court in Virginia, has described the conduct of Alexander Kotey, as “egregious, violent and inhumane.” He said this while delivering judgement on the case of Alexander Kotey, adding that prosecuting him was not done out of revenge as …

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Tamale: Student battles for his life after electrocution

A 22-year-old young man, Alhassan Shayibu from Jakara yili, a suburb of Tamale is currently battling for his Life at the Tamale Teaching Hospital for electrocution. The young man is a student who normally during vacation follows his brother for satellite work. Alhassan, unfortunately, three weeks ago went to work …

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FULL TEXT: Elizabeth Ohene’s letter to BBC on their opinion on Ghana’s free speech

Dear Mike, Back in January 1982, I was forced to leave Ghana in a hurry because I heard on the car radio, a directive from the new authorities that had overthrown the constitutionally elected government that I should report at the Military camp. I had written an article in the …

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