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Parents queue to seek admissions in public schools

Some Parents have queued up in some public schools in Accra to seek admissions for their wards due to government directives on school reopening to start a new academic year amidst COVID-19. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) team on Thursday visited some public schools in Accra and saw parents with their …

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Chocolate war leaves top cocoa producer stuck with beans

Nobody is suffering more from a global chocolate standoff than the Ivory Coast cocoa farmer. Less than two years after the top cocoa producer teamed up with neighboring Ghana to force companies from Hershey Co. to Nestle SA to pay more for their beans, the attempt to exert control over …

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Two busted for allegedly trafficking 6 teenagers to Togo

Two Ghanaian citizens namely Gariba Neutori, 35, Gmabani Gariba, 21 , have been arrested by police in Togo for allegedly trafficking 6 teenagers to Nigeria. Pan African Organization for Research and Protection of Violence on Women and Children with its partners Ong Cruseat Togo with security agencies in the Tatale …

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Even animals, breastfeed their babies’ – Queen-mother fumes

Nana Yeboah Pene II, the Queen-mother of Chiraa in the Sunyani West Municipality has condemned nursing mothers who deny their babies of breast milk, and warned them to stop such barbaric and unacceptable practice. Breastfeeding, she emphasised naturally builds and helps develop the mental faculties of babies that enabled them …

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Baby harvesting: Susan Clinic shuts down

Susan Clinic, a private health centre, owned by Dr. Hope Mensah Quashie, who is said to be involved in “baby harvesting/human trafficking”, has been “shut down”. The facility, located at Mataheko-Lartehbiokorshie, looked deserted with no human activity when the Ghana News Agency (GNA), visited on Thursday at about 1000 hours. …

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The six women on Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees list

A total of six women have been named in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees list. The presidency released a list of 30 nominees today following days of waiting amid speculation. The issue of women appointees had come up strongly with the president being urged to allot enough spaces for …

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Georgette Djaba is dead

A daughter of renowned politician and former Convention People’s Party activist, Henry Kojo Djaba has passed on. According to a mynewsgh.com report, Georgette Ami Dede Djaba died from complications of the fast-spreading pandemic after coming down from the UK to the country to spend the yuletide. More details surrounding the …

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6 die in Mpaha accident; bodies yet to be identified

An accident at Mpaha Junction, along the Tamale-Buipe Highway in the Savannah region, has been confirmed to have claimed the lives of six persons. According to a report on graphic.com.gh, the accident, which happened on Thursday, January 21, 2021, involved a Sprinter Benz bus traveling from Kumasi to Tamale, and …

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US Civil Rights Activist Lauds Akufo-Addo Covid-19 Fight

MARY-PAT HECTOR, a popular female Civil Rights Activist in the United States (US), has lauded President Akufo-Addo for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.   According to her, she has been in the country for some days and she is highly impressed about the positive measures being …

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Manyo Plange challenges American Gary Antonio Russell

Jessie Manyo Plange who was recently voted Best Professional Boxer in Ghana 2020 by boxing journalists has set his eye on a world title belt. With a record of no defeat in 21 victories against one draw, he is seen by many boxing experts as a star of the future …

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Mahama wants Election Petition hearing suspended

Former President John Dramai Mahama and his lawyers have filed an application for stay of proceedings at the Supreme Court of Ghana. This happened on the day the apex court directed them to file their witness statements and other processes ahead of hearing on January 26. A seven-member panel of …

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GHALCA: Kudjoe Fianoo re-elected as chairman for a second term

Kudjoe Fianoo has been re-elected as chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for a second term after beating sole competitor, Isaac Koomson. Fianoo received 71 votes whilst Koomson got 41 votes at the elections which was held at the Accra Sports stadium. The results mean Fianoo will lead …

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Owusu Bempah “Spits Fire” After Court Freezes His NIB Account

Communications Director of Ghana Gas Company Limited, Ernest Owusu Bempah has responded to a court order to garnishee his National Investment Bank account. The court has ordered that an amount of GHC 310,000 should be paid from Owusu Bempah’s account to Ibrahim Mahama. The order follows an application filed in …

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Three injured in accident near Nsawam

Three persons have been injured when Mazda Urban buss ran into a tipper truck at Asuaba-Adu Kwadwo Valley in the Upper West Akyem District of the Eastern Region. The victims were rushed to the Nsawam Government Hospital for medical attention. Adeiso Police were at the scene to convey the victims …

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Universities senior staff declare nationwide strike

The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, (SSA-UoG) has declared a nationwide industrial action. They announced the withdrawal of their services with immediate effect on Thursday, January 21. According to the First Vice Chairman of the Senior Staff Association, this has become necessary following the non-payment of their tier-two …

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VIDEO: JHS leaver builds paddle car out of wood

Joseph Korley Tetteh is originally a draftsman but began manufacturing bicycles in 2009. He has created few bicycles and quite recently a ‘paddle car’, as he calls it. Speaking to SVTV Africa, CEO of Seek Ye Bikes, Joseph explained what a paddle car is and why he created it. “I …

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2021 BECE for private candidates to begin in April

This year’s private Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for private candidates will begin on Monday, 12 to Friday, 16 April, 2021. This was announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). Candidates who wish to take part in the examination will therefore have to register via its portal. “Registration for …

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Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid

President Joe Biden is set to sign 10 executive orders to boost the fight against Covid which has ravaged the US. Vaccination will be accelerated and testing increased. Emergency legislation will be used to increase production of essentials like masks. In a break with former President Donald Trump, the policy …

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Alleged coup plot: State to call 19 witnesses as jury empanels

A seven member team of jurors have been empaneled to assist the Commercial Division of the Accra High Court to conduct the trial of the case in which Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agodzor, Dr Frederick Yaw Mac-Palm and eight others are standing trial for alleged treason. In open …

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Suhum: Fire ravages storeroom of Islamic Girls SHS

Some students of Islamic Girls Senior High School in the Eastern Region have lost their personal belongings to a fire outbreak last night. Fire gutted a section of the dormitory room converted into storeroom for the students to keep items including chop boxes,trunks, uniforms and provisions. The fire consumed mattresses, …

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