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Government settles almost 90 percent of Ameri power debt

The Government of Ghana has settled almost 90 percent of the total cost of the 250 Megawatts Ameri power plant procured from UAE-based Africa & Middle East Resources Investment Group, energynewsafrica.com can report. The Ameri power plant was procured in 2015 by the previous administration when the West African nation …

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Strongman out with new single ‘Stress’

Strongman does not seem to be slowing this year with back to back releases. Ghanaian rapper Strongman is back again with a new single with accompanying visuals dubbed ‘Stress’; video directed by Kobbyshots. This comes off as a His third release this year after chart toping singled Facts and No …

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Kumasi traders sue KMA on market redev’t project

Some traders at the Central Market in Kumasi have sued the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly in an attempt to stop the second phase of the Kejetia-Central Market redevelopment project. The eight traders, all belonging to the Kumasi City Market Traders Union, want to stop the demolition of more than 1,000 stores …

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Domelevo owed allegiance to Mahama not Ghana – President Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has questioned former President John Mahama’s reasons for appointing Daniel Yaw Domelevo as Auditor-General in 2016. In a statement justifying his decision to force Domelevo to proceed on retirement, President Akufo-Addo suspected that the appointment of Domelevo was to pursue an agenda against his government. He …

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DJ Cuppy withdraws Lawsuit against Davido’s Aide

Renowned Nigerian female DJ, Cuppy has Ordered her Lawyers to withdraw her Lawsuit against Israel DMW. The Billionaire Daughter has been under Pressure from her social Media followers who constantly plead with her on behalf of Davido’s aide from the very day she declared her intention to take legal actions against …

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10-month-old baby girl found dead at Nyayano beach

A ten-month-old baby girl was on Thursday evening found dead at Nyanyano beach in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. The toddler found wrapped in white clothes with black polythene bag around her, had cotton wool in her mouth, nose and ears. Many residents who trooped to the …

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Kotoko register 29 players ahead of second round

Asante Kotoko have registered 29 players with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the second round of the Premier League, footballghana.com can report. The Kumasi-based club is geared up for the final hurdle of the 2020/2021 football season where they are keen on lifting the league title at the end …

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Partey, Ayew missing in Ghana’s squad for Afcon qualifiers

Ghana’s Premier League and Championship contingent including Arsenal midfielder Thomas Teye Partey, Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew, and Swansea City forward Andre Ayew have been left out of the Black Stars’ final squad for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against South Africa and Sao Tome e …

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Gov’t releases GHS449m for census

Of the GHS521 million needed for the population and housing census, the government of Ghana has released GHS449 million so far, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has said. “The present effort of the government is captured in the fact that with a budget of GHS521 million, the government has already mobilised and …

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One-year-old baby shot in the head by Texas police

One-year-old Legend Smalls, who was accidentally shot by a Texas police officer, reportedly had part of his skull removed in order to relieve the swelling in his brain. The infant was shot on March 3 by Houston police officers after they opened fire at an armed robbery suspect during a pursuit. ABC News reports that …

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Akufo-Addo Boy Jailed 5 Years For Defrauding 40 People

A Koforidua Circuit Court has sentenced a 45-year-old unemployed man to five years imprisonment in hard labour for defrauding over 40 people. The convict, Edmond Nii Ansah, popularly known as Abi Nii, was convicted on four counts of defrauding by false pretences. The polling station Executive Member of the New …

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WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook down globally

Social media sites, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are down. This global shutdown is being reported across the world and users on Twitter have been discussing the shutdown. “We’re sorry, but something went wrong. Please try again,” reads Instagram. WhatsApp has a similar ‘Connecting’ and circular icon near the top as …

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