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Election Petition: Afari-Gyan’s name pops up in court

Third witness for the petitioner in the ongoing election petition hearing, Rojo Mettle-Nunoo, told the Supreme Court on Monday, February 8 that former Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, gave representatives of the various presidential candidates in an election in the strong room opportunities to correct some …

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Kumasi traders to embark on strike

Traders at the Kumasi Central Market are threatening to boycott activities in protest of what they claim to be their relocation with no adequate accommodation arrangement. The city authority has accused the traders of failing to move to designated areas to pave way for the second phase of the market …

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2020 FRANCOPHONIE French Quiz Competition Held In Accra

The final results of the 2020 edition of the Francophonie French Quiz Competition have been released. The quiz is organized annually to enrich and revive the spirit of the study of the French language among Ghanaians.   Announcing the results during the last program for the Primary School category, which …

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Fears of workers about covid allayed at Ministry of Justice

Amid surging coronavirus cases across the country, the Estate Officer at the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, Ms Selasi Agbesi, has allayed fears of workers of the ministry about Covid-19.     “The disinfection of our ministry by Zoomlion Ghana Limited will help prepare our staff …

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Youth Activist,  Kwabena Frimpong Honored By Youth Group

Kwabena Frimpong, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and youth activist has been honored by the Youth Awards Ghana (YAG) group.   In a citation, the group acknowledged the youth icon for showing exemplary commitment to the development of the youth of Ghana.   The group particularly noted …

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International tourism to Ghana declines by almost 70 percent – GTA

Figures related to international tourism to Ghana showed a 69 percent decline in 2020, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has revealed. The authority explains the shortfall can been attributed to the adverse impact of the Coronavirus pandemic amid travel restrictions and lockdowns. Nelson Jones, the Acting Director of Public Affairs at the …

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Ignore drink-poisoning video, no officer involved – Bono police

The Bono Regional Police Command has dissociated itself from a video circulating on social media with an accompanying text insinuating that a Police Officer was poisoned to death during the celebration of his promotion. According to the Police, the video, which has gone viral, has no relation with the Ghana …

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Covid: South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine rollout over new variant

South Africa has put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed “disappointing” results against its new Covid variant. Scientists say the variant accounts for 90% of new Covid cases in South Africa. The trial, involving some 2,000 people, found that the vaccine offered “minimal protection” …

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SC to decide Jean Mensa’s cross-examination today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday, February 9, hear legal arguments from parties involved in the 2020 Election Petition on whether the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa will mount the witness box to testify or not. After the Petitioner John Dramani Mahama had closed his case after …

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Alleged killer of dancehall artiste in Cape Coast arrested

The alleged killer of the 24-year-old dancehall artiste, Mr Emmanuel Aikins, known in the music industry as “Unruly Grant” or “Soft Metal” who was stabbed to death in Cape Coast on Sunday, has been arrested by the police. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Irene Serwaah Oppong, the Central Regional Public …

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