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Senior university staff to resume strike on May 18

  The National Executive Council (NEC) of Senior Staff Association- Universities of Ghana has served notice it will resume an industrial strike on 18 May 2021. A letter addressed to the National Labour Commission on 7 May 2021 indicated that the industrial strike is “as a result of government’s decision …

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US Vows to respond ‘irresponsible’ Russian Acts

The US secretary of state has told the BBC that the US will respond to reckless or aggressive acts by Russia. Antony Blinken said the US was focused on actions such as the treatment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the Solar Winds hack and election interference. “We would prefer a …

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Retired Pentecost pastor shoots himself

  A retired Church of Pentecost pastor who lives in Asamankese in the Eastern region has shot himself dead. His demise came after he accidentally discharged his registered pistol in his armpit area while patrolling his compound after hearing an unusual noise in the house. According to a Daily Guide …

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Black Stars 2022 World Cup qualifiers postponed

  Ghana’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers have been postponed due to Covid-19 challenges. The qualifiers was scheduled to kick start on June 2021 but have been rescheduled. A statement released by the Confederations of Africa Football [CAF] indicates that the qualifiers will take place in September, October, and November 2021 …

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Irate residents storm court to lynch murderer of 4-year-old

Over 1,000 residents of Offinso in the Ashanti Region thronged the forecourt of the Offinso Circuit Court to lynch a suspect who is alleged to have murdered a 4-year-old girl. The Offinso Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Ben Wunchi, explained that “it took Offinso police almost two hours to disperse …

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Captain Smart suspended

General Manager of Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN), Kwadwo Dickson has confirmed the suspension of the host of the station’s morning show, Captain Smart. According to him, the decision by management was based on the decision taken by the Chief Executive Officer of ABN, Dr Kwaku Oteng. He added that the …

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WATCH: Zulu Royals and rebels fight for throne

IMAGE COPYRIGHTSOWETAN/GETTYimage captionKing Goodwill Zwelithini was on the throne for almost 50 years The Zulu monarchy in South Africa has been plunged into controversy following the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini and – weeks later – the regent. It has led to a vicious power struggle for the throne – …

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LIVE AFRICA: Nigeria kidnappers free 27 college students

The remaining 27 students abducted from a forestry college in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna have been freed. They were among 39 students seized from their dormitories by armed criminal gangs in March. A number of them had been released last month. The authorities say the victims freed on …

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US backs waiver on covid-19 vaccine patents to boost supply

IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS The US has thrown its support behind a move at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily lift patent protection for coronavirus vaccines. India and South Africa proposed the plan, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world. But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have …

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Shopkeeper critically injured after being rammed by motorist

ER24 said the man had been opening his shop when he was struck by the vehicle.  Image: ER24 A man in his 40s was critically injured on Thursday morning when a motorist drove onto the pavement, striking him. ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said paramedics responded at 7.45am to the accident on …

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76-year-old woman burnt to death

The charred body of a 76-years-old woman has been recovered by the Ghana National Fire Service after extinguishing a fire at the premises of Zion Prayer Ministry at Komenda in the Central Region. Speaking to the media, the Komenda District Commander DOIII Jacob Krakue, disclosed that his outfit received a …

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55-year-old woman kills sister over a plot of land

  One Agatha Tiwaa, a fifty-five-year-old woman is reported to have murdered her blood sister in what is suspected to be a land dispute at Muntukwa in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region. According to Joynews, the deceased identified as Yaa Aworo is a younger sister of Madam …

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5 feared dead in accident on Accra-Tema motorway

An accident on the Accra-Tema motorway has claimed five lives with more than dozen injured, JoyNews reports. It is being reported that a Sprinter Bus with registration number GR 6117-20 got involved in an accident that has resulted in the death of five people. Eyewitness account states that the unfortunate …

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How Alban Bagbin escaped death 3 times

Death is inevitable but in some cases could be avoided when certain rules are followed. Road accidents in Ghana remain one of the cankers eating up the country. Inasmuch as there are road safety precautions that both drivers and passengers need to adhere to, to safeguard their lives, both parties …

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MP ‘battles’ Stonebwoy, Black Rasta in patois speaking

Members of Ghana’s Parliament, who come from different walks of life, also have backgrounds as diverse as can be. One of the unique elements in the skill set of one such Member of Parliament (MP), Murtala Mohammed, was highlighted today on the AM Show on Joy News when the Tamale Central legislator …

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#Fixthecountry: Fix your mentality first – Kuami Eugene to Ghanaians

Popular Ghanaian hitmaker Kuami Eugene has advised Music producers, DJs and entertainers to fix their mentality before asking for the country to be fixed. Reacting to the social media campaign #Fixthecountry, in an interview with Foster Aggor on the ‘Starr Drive’, the ‘Rock star’ said Ghanaians should fix their attitudes …

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N/R: One dead as factions clash at Tingbain

The Northern Regional Security Council has deployed military personnel to Tingbain, a community in Saboba to stop violent clashes between two factions. The factions are reportedly feuding over a piece of land. One person is reported to have been killed in the clashes. According to a source in the town, …

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