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Mahama’s counsel files closing argument for election petition

The legal counsel for the National Democratic Congress flagbearer in the 2020 polls, John Mahama, has filed closing arguments in the election petition ahead of the March 4 judgement. Mahama’s counsel maintains that the petition is founded on the “nullity” of the declaration of election results made by the Chairperson …

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South Sudan: Shortage of malaria drugs in Pibor amid high caseload

An upsurge of malaria and diarrhoea cases has been reported in several villages in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA), with hard-hit facilities reeling under a biting shortage of drugs. Dr. Abdelrobu Mohammed, Director of the Primary Health Care Department in the area, told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that they …

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Ivory Coast, Sao Tome receive syringes for COVAX vaccine rollout

The U.N. children’s fund UNICEF said on Tuesday it had sent an initial 100,000 syringes for COVID-19 vaccines to the Maldives in preparation for first deliveries of Pfizer and AstraZeneca shots under the COVAX vaccine-sharing plan. The syringes, as well as 1,000 safety boxes for vaccine storage, are expected to arrive in …

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Panic as Lake Victoria water levels rise again

Water levels have risen again at some landing sites on Lake Victoria’s shoreline causing panic among fishermen who had started returning to their homes. The affected landing sites include Lambu, Kachanga, Namirembe, and Kaziru in Masaka District and Kasensero Landing Site in Kyotera District. Ms Rose Nakyejjwe, the Masaka District …

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I charge more than GHC10,000 for a feature – Fameye discloses

After working so hard to become one of the people’s favourite artistes in Ghana, Fameye has disclosed how much he charges per feature. Speaking in an interview with ZionFelix on the ‘Uncut Show’, the ‘Notin I Get’ singer revealed that he charges more than GHS 10,000 for a feature. Fameye was not ready …

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Striker Prince Amponsah completes move to FK Pelister

Footballghana.com can officially report that Ghanaian international Prince Amponsah has completed his move to FK Pelister. The exciting striker in the past few weeks has been chased by a number of clubs looking to bolster their squads. On the back of successful negotiations, Prince Amponsah has finally chosen his destination. …

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SEC warns investors to avoid Wiseling Online Investment Company

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Wiseling Online Investment Company, a Finnish-based company operating in Ghana, has not been licensed by it to carry out any Capital Market activity. This Capital Market activity including investing or trading for returns is mandated by Section 3 of the Securities Industry Act, …

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Barber jailed 10 years over sexual abuse

A Circuit Court in Accra has handed down 10 years imprisonment on a 22-year-old Barber for having sex with a 14-year-old girl, at Abeka in Accra. Yaw Sontah, charged with defilement, pleaded not guilty but the Court after the trial, found him guilty and sentenced him accordingly. Before being sentenced, …

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Thighs of motor rider missing in fatal accident at Dawa Korlewa

Search is still ongoing for the severed thighs of a motorcycle rider who died Monday morning in a fatal motor accident at Dawa Korlewa near Asesewa in the Eastern Region. Twenty-three-year old, Martey Vincent who hailed from Kpesebi died instantly at about 6:40 am when the unregistered Royal Motorcycle on …

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Ghana’s biggest car snatching syndicate busted with 7 stolen cars

A car snatching syndicate that can pass for the biggest in the history of the country has been arrested in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. Police indicated following numerous complaints from residents about their vehicles being snatched at gunpoint by miscreants mostly robbers, they devised a strategy …

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Two injured after truck rams into six cars, shop

A Kia Rhino truck fully loaded with bags of rice, on Monday run into six cars and injured two persons in the process at Agona Swedru in the Central Region. The truck, with registration number GM 6125-14, was heading towards Swedru from Tema. The accident happened around 3pm. According to …

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Legon Cities terminate Gyan’s contract

Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities have mutually terminated contract with striker Nicholas Gyan after eight months. Gyan, a former striker of Ebusua Dwarfs joined the Royals prior to the commencement of the 2020/21 league season after being unattached following his release by Tanzanian giants Simba FC in 2019. The …

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Election Petition: What Supreme Court will consider on Judgement Day

The Supreme Court of Ghana has set March 4, 2021, as the Judgement Day for the 2020 Election Petition filed by John Dramani Mahama, the NDC presidential candidate for the December 7, 2020, election. “The petition is adjourned to March 4, 2021, for judgement,” Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah said. John Dramani Mahama filed the …

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Drunk driver faces court over pedestrian’s death

An Accra Circuit Court has granted a GHC60,000 bail with two sureties to a driver who allegedly negligently caused harm to four pedestrians resulting in the death of one. The Court presided over by Afia Owusua Appiah ordered that one of the sureties should be justified. Emmanuel Omabu should also …

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