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‘War’ against coronavirus at Rawlings’ funeral

Whereas the country is mourning a fallen Head of State, the war against the resurging coronavirus remains. A fast-rising spate in numbers in recent times has raised concerns and called for stricter observance of the protocols to ensure curbing. As it stands, the nation has 3,813 active cases with a …

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Court admits more evidence in Naira Marley’s fraud trial

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has admitted more exhibits in evidence in the ongoing trial of hip-hop singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as ‘Naira Marley.’ Justice Nicolas Oweibo in his ruling on Wednesday admitted the Compact Disk containing the phone analysis of the singer, tendered in evidence …

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Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu dies at 37

Popular Nollywood actor, Ernest Asuzu, has died at the age of 37. His wife, Jennifer Asuzu confirmed the news to the media. His wife said the actor slumped on Tuesday evening and never woke up. The actor came down with a stroke in 2015 which affected his speech. He was …

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LIVESTREAMING: Ghanaians bid final farewell to Rawlings

The four-day burial rites of Ghana’s longest-serving Head of State is being climaxed today. Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings who passed in November 12, 2020 will be laid to rest at the Military Cemetary in Accra. Prior to this, a Catholic Requiem Mass and a vigil were held in his honor on …

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Biden raises election meddling with Putin in first phone call

US President Joe Biden has warned Russian leader Vladimir Putin about election meddling in their first call as counterparts, the White House says. The conversation included a discussion about the ongoing opposition protests in Russia and an extension of the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms pact. Mr Putin congratulated the …

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LIVE UPDATES: State Funeral for Jerry John Rawlings

A State Funeral for Former President Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd.) is underway at Independence Square, Accra. The first president of the 4th Republic died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He was 73. The funeral is expected to be …

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VIDEO: Barima Sidney pays tribute to Rawlings in new song

Ace Ghanaian musician, Barima Sidney, has paid tribute to Ex-President Jerry John Rawlings with a song. The track began with a speech of the deceased statesman saying, “Ladies and Gentlemen, No man must apologize for the truth, we must apologize for lying.” Titled ‘Jay Jay’, the song featured music producer, Dr Ray …

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Okyeame Kwame shares what has kept him going all these years

Ghanaian music legend, Okyeame Kwame has revealed that his passion and love for music is what has kept him going in life. According to him, “though he knows how to do a lot of things, his passion for music has brought him thus far and keeps him going” he reiterated. Listing some …

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MP For Shai-Osuduko Commiserate With Bereaved Family

Hon. Linda Akweley Ocloo MP for  shai – Osudoku visited the family of the murdered 19 years old girl(Juliette Obu) at Doryumu. She expressed her sympathy to the bereaved family and assured them of her support in this difficult time.     As the member of Parliament for the constituency, …

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Woman burned to death in Kuajok Market

Authorities in Kuajok Municipal Council, Warrap State, said a 40-year-old woman burned to death last Friday when a fire broke out at Kuajok’s main market. The fire which broke out at midnight razed down over 20 makeshift structures made out of grass and bamboo, locally known as rakubas, where local …

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Four dead in gory accident on Kumasi-Bawku road

Four persons have been confirmed dead after their vehicle traveling from Kumasi to Bawku crashed into the Nasia bridge in the North East Region Tuesday morning. Thirty others who were on the vehicle have also been hospitalized at the Walewale Government Hospital after they sustained injuries. According to reports, the …

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Italian PM Conte resigns following pandemic criticism

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned – and it is not clear if he will be able to form and lead a new coalition government. He has been criticised for his handling of the coronavirus crisis, in which more than 85,000 Italians have died. Mr Conte met President Sergio …

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GIJ closes down as two staff test positive for COVID

The Ringway Estate campus of the Ghana Institute of Journalism has been shut down temporarily after two members of staff tested positive for COVID-19. The closure is to pave way for fumigation of the campus and one other. The school is expected to be reopened on Monday, February 1. Excerpts …

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Police distribute nose masks, sanitisers to residents

The Central Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service, led by its commander, DCOP Habiba Twumasi-Sarpong, took to the streets of Cape Coast to distribute nose masks and bottles of hand sanitisers to residents. The sharing was done together with the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, and …

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Election Petition: Mahama won’t be in the witness box – Lawyers

The petitioner in the ongoing election petition hearing at the Supreme Court, Mr John Dramani Mahama will not be in the witness box to be cross-examined, spokesperson for his lawyers in the case, Dr Dominic Ayine, has said. He said, another official of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be the one to be …

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Two arrested for child trafficking in Tatale

Two suspects identified as Gariba Neutori, 35 and Gmabani Gariba, 21 have been arrested by the Tatale-Sanguli District Police for allegedly trafficking children from Yeji in the Bono East Region to Togo. The suspects were nabbed by the Police through the intervention of the Pan African Organisation for Research and …

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