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The economy will rebound sooner than later – Akufo-Addo assures

President Akufo-Addo, has assured that the policies being implemented by Government, in the wake of the difficulties occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, will help the economy rebound faster than anticipated. Acknowledging the difficult times the nation is going through, President Akufo-Addo noted that every country on the face of the planet, is …

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VIDEO: Police unhappy with Oliver’s ‘self-seeking’ attempt to feed Ashaiman inmates

The Ghana Police Service is unhappy over ‘self-seeking’ attempt by the embattled leader of #fixthecountry movement Oliver Barker-Vormawor to feed inmates of the Ashaiman Police station – where he was detained following his arrest. According to Starr News sources, the Police are worried because the move is against the standard …

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Eastern Region Communications Team of NPP Suspends Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie Youth Organiser for Akuapem North as a Member

The Eastern Regional Communications Team of the ruling New Patriotic Party has suspended Mr Kwadwo Owusu also known as IGP from the group on the grounds of gross indiscipline and bringing the name of the party into disrepute . According to a short Statement issued by Eastern Regional Communications Director …

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Ghana’s main airport: From British Royal Air base to Kotoka International Airport

Ghana’s first international airport was originally built as a military base used by the British Royal Air Force during the World War II in 1946. The facility, which was initially known as the Accra International Airport in 1968 will later become a civilian airport after World War II in the …

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I knew government was preparing to arrest me before I took a flight to Ghana – Oliver Barker-Vormawor

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has stated that he knew the police had planned to arrest him on his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport, from London, over his Facebook post. According to him, even though he did not know how long he would be detained for, he had prepared himself …

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Why lawyer behind SC case on Deputy Speakers has apologized to Mahama

Justice Abdulai, the private legal practitioner and law lecturer who petitioned the Supreme Court over the voting rights of the Deputy Speakers of Parliament has apologized to former President John Dramani Mahama. Abdulai’s apology is linked to what he said was a purported twist on comments he made about Mahama’s …

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Ofori-Atta, the only ‘Big 6’ member without interchange or roundabout to his name

Members of the ‘Big Six’ are undoubtedly Ghana’s foremost political leaders from the Gold Coast era through to the days of independent Ghana. And it is for good reason that they are revered especially for their political contributions till date. They essentially were leaders of the United Gold Coast Convention, …

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Adam Bonaa wants radio stations in Bawku closed down, says people call in to incite violence

A Security Analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa, has called for a closure of radio stations operating in Bawku due to the renewed conflicts in that part of the country. In his view, people call into radio stations to incite violence and also spew lies, hence the conflict in the area. Speaking …

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Police swoop on recalcitrant motor riders at Sogakope

The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department at Sogakope has organised a two-hour swoop on recalcitrant motor riders, which saw the impounding of 18 motorcycles for various offences. The team, led by the District Police Commander, DSP Olivia Turkson, carried out the exercise in collaboration with officials from the National …

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Parts of Tic Tac’s restaurant burnt as petrol tanker catches fire

It took the doughty Firefighters one hour 30 minutes to bring a fire involving a Renault petrol tanker truck with registration No. GT 9184–18 under control after dispatch at 1314 hours. The raging ruinous fire was finally knocked down at 3:50 pm using water and foam from three fire engines …

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