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NMC orders Accra FM to apologize to Rebecca Akufo-Addo over corruption allegation

Accra FM has been ordered by the National Media Commission, NMC, to apologize to First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo for malicious reports that it published against the First Lady and her outfit, the Rebecca Foundation. The Foundation and its founder, petitioned the NMC following a January 11, 2022, programme that aired …

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Tempane: One dead, 12 houses destroyed after rainstorm

One person has been confirmed dead, while 12 houses have been destroyed in the Tempane District of the Upper East Region after a strong rainstorm. The late Simon Abunkurigo, a middle-aged man, from the Bulpiesi community, was hit and killed by a shea tree uprooted by the storm after he …

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VIDEO: Here is the original lyrics of Ghana’s National Anthem

Are you aware that though Philip Gbeho is credited for composing Ghana’s National Anthem, the lyrics of the anthem currently sang in the country were not written by him? For years, Ghanaians have sang the “God bless our homeland Ghana…” anthem on various occasions in schools, communities and even sometimes …

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Parts of Accra to experience dumsor 84 days – GRIDCo

The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has announced parts of Accra will experience power outages due to the reconstruction of power transmission lines along the Achimota substation through Avenor to Mallam substation. The work involves removing two 161Kv transmission lines on Saturday, April 9, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022. “The …

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PHOTOS: Kufuor, Bawumia, others pay final respects to late Ramatu Aliu Mahama

Some notable dignitaries including former president John Agyekum Kufuor were present at the Independence Square on Saturday, April 9, 2022, to pay their last respects to the late Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama, a former Second Lady of Ghana.     Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama was the wife of the late …

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GAF helicopter makes emergency landing on school field in Accra

An helicopter belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) reportedly made an emergency landing at an elementary school just outside of central business district of Accra on Thiurdday. There were no injuries and the military colour and symbols helicopter did not crash, according to report but it landed on a …

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Sammy Gyamfi tops social media trends after ‘banter’ with UPSA lecturer on TV

Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress, is up in the trends on social media following a verbal exchange with the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor. Sammy Gyamfi on TV3’s Key Points program tackled the Professor …

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Renowned Ghanaian economist Professor Ayittey dies in the United States

Professor George Ayittey, a Ghanaian economist, author and academic has died in the United States of America at the age of 77. According to mynews.com.gh, a private funeral ceremony was held for the late academician on Friday, April 7, 2022 at the Everly-Wheately Funeral Home 1500 West Bradock Rd. He …

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Weija: Vehicles destroyed as fire sweeps through mechanic shop, warehouse

A raging fire has swept through a warehouse at Brigade in the Ga South Municipality, destroying properties running into hundreds of thousands According to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 9 pm on Friday, sweeping through the warehouse, which also serves as a mechanic shop. Several vehicles belonging to customers were …

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Tamale interchange unfriendly to pedestrians – Regional MTTD warns residents

The Tamale Interchange is not pedestrian-friendly, the regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD), has cautioned residents against misusing the facility. According to Chief Superintendent Mahmud Yussif, the recently commissioned facility was tailored more for the use of vehicles and not for human beings. “Looking at the nature of the …

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