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Why Haruna Iddrisu rejected Speaker for 8th Parliament position

  It has emerged that some Minority (NDC) MPs led by Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka and Mahama Ayariga lured and encouraged Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu to contest for the position of Speaker of Parliament. “A group of NDC MPs led by the honourable Mahama Ayariga, some of our colleagues, and my able Whip, the honourable Muntaka …

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Over 40 houses and structures demolished near Weija Dam

  More than 40 houses and structures at Green Belt site, close to the Weija Dam, have been demolished by the Ga South Municipal Authority (GSMA). The demolition followed several warnings by the Municipal Authority against such illegal structures to protect the Dam. Mr Felix Ofosu Teye, the GSMA Engineer, …

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Ugandan truckers strike, demand security to enter South Sudan

Ugandan truck drivers destined for South Sudan have parked their trucks at the Elegu border town in protest of the recent highway killings, as they demanded security guarantees from the South Sudanese government. This followed shortly after South Sudanese authorities handed over the bodies of four Ugandan drivers who were …

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Essien declares Drogba as the best striker he’s played with

  Chelsea Legend Michael Essien has declared legendary Ivorian marksman Didier Drogba as the best striker he’s played with in his entire playing career. The duo had an illustrious career at Chelsea winning several trophies including the UEFA Champions League in 2012. The two also fostered a harmonious relationship which wasn’t only …

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SEC drafts new guidelines to check misappropriation of investments

  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has begun drafting a new guideline on third party and related transactions that will prevent misapplication and misappropriation of investment funds by fund management firms. The collapse of some management firms was attributed to a third party and related transactions. The deputy director …

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SAD NEWS: Journalist shot dead at her home

A journalist working with Kenya’s state broadcaster was shot dead at her home in the outcasts of the capital Nairobi. Two gunmen entered Betty Barasa’s home as she was driving in from work on Wednesday evening. They ordered her husband and children to lie on the ground and one of the gunmen …

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Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen

George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen as he was pinned “in a vice” against the street during his arrest, a doctor at the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis has said. Intensive care doctor Martin Tobin said Mr Floyd had died of asphyxia from the way …

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5 interesting facts about Sonnie Badu

  The British-born Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu, is trending after social media doubted the authenticity of his educational certificates from the Trinity International University of Ambassadors. Sonnie Badu is a man of many trades and full of surprises. Here are five things you probably did not know about the Gospel singer. …

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Ghana star Thomas Partey is joint-highest earner at Arsenal

  Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is the joint-highest earner at English side Arsenal. The 27-year-old Ghanaian shares the enviable spot with Gabonese superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The two players are on a weekly wage of £250,000 respectively, translating into £13,000,000 annually. Willian da Silva and Alexandre Lacazette are on weekly wages of …

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PHOTOS: Prostitutes go on strike over Covid vaccines

Sex workers in a Brazilian city have gone on strike for a week, demanding to be included in the group of front-line workers receiving priority coronavirus vaccines. Pandemic-related hotel closures in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte have forced thousands of prostitutes to solicit for clients on the street, they …

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Jordan Ayew pockets £32500 weekly at Crystal Palace

  Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew pockets £32,500 as weekly wages at the club. The 29-year-old is in the lower ranking on the salary table despite his improved performance for the club. The Ghana international has struggled to replicate his 2019-202 form this season by scoring just a goal so far. The …

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