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Ghana plans to issue US$3.9 billion in bonds in first quarter

Ghana plans to issue GH¢22.3 billion cedis (US$3.9 billion) worth of bonds in the first quarter according to the finance ministry’s issuance calendar seen on Monday. It said GH¢19.7 billion cedis would be used to roll over maturing bonds, while 2.6 billion is fresh issuance to meet the government’s financing …

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Twitter trends rocket for Tsatsu Tsikata

Lead lawyer for the NDC in the 2020 election petition, Tsatsu Tsikata, put Chairperson of the EC, Jean Adukwei Mensa, in an uncomfortable position today when he quizzed her on when exactly she noticed that she had made errors in the declaration of results. “When did the first respondent and …

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Akufo-Addo appoints interim National Security boss

The Deputy National Security Co-ordinator, Opare Duncan, has been made acting National Security Co-ordinator boss until another appointment by President Nana Akufo-Addo. This follows the death of National Security Coordinator, Joshua Kyeremeh on Monday morning. Mr Kyeremeh is said to have passed at the Ga East Municipal Hospital in Accra following a short illness. …

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Ghana to source suitable COVID-19 vaccine

Government is to begin negotiations with international pharmaceutical companies to source a suitable COVID-19 vaccine for Ghana, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. This follows the completion of the task of the Committee set up by the government to make recommendations for the procurement of COVID-19 shots to further the high-stake fight against the coronavirus …

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Dismissal of Mahama’s motion shocking – Ayine

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama’s side in the election petition case has expressed disquiet over the decision by the Supreme Court to dismiss an application to formally serve questions on the Electoral Commission. Domonic Ayine, a spokesperson for Mr. Mahama in the case, said the court’s …

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33 people killed in road accidents on Wenchi road – Report

A total of 33 persons died as a result of road accidents in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region in 2020 alone, MyNewsGh.com reports. These road accidents totaling 55 were as a result of over speeding, lack of maintenance, potholes on highways and non-compliance to road traffic rules and …

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SAD VIDEO: Armed robbers attack GCB van, kill police officer

Residents of Nyakumasu in the Adansi Asokwa District are in a state of shock after unidentified armed robbers attacked a GCB bank van. The suspects are said to have trailed the car to the lone street where they shot the police officer accompanying the van on a motorbike. Witnesses, speaking …

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Schools with high population to run shift system

The Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education, David Oppong has said a shift system will be rolled out in Basic and Junior High Schools (JHS) with high student population. This is to reduce the number of students per class in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. According to the Metro …

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TEWU suspends nationwide industrial action

The National Leadership of Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU), in consultation with the Local Executives of the Public Universities, have resolved to suspend the nationwide strike which was in demand for some conditions of service. This was in a joint statement signed by Mr Mark D. Korankye, the General …

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LIVESTREAMED: Day 2 of 2020 Election Petition hearing

Former President John Dramani Mahama is currently at the Supreme court challenging the verdict of the 2020 elections which declared Nana Akufo-Addo as President. The Electoral Commission (EC) declared President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) the winner of the 2020 polls, however, Mr Mahama disagrees with the figures put out by …

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WATCH: Kennedy Agyapong And His Family To Be Murdered On Thursday, Hot Video And Details Drop

Ghanaian politician and businessman who represents Assin Central in parliament for the New Patriotic Party, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and his family in hot waters as assailants leave a note that they will be killed on Thursday at 4:00 A.M.   This information was revealed by the member of parliament himself in an interview with one of the radio stations in Ghana. According to Kennedy Agyapong, …

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Southampton confirms partnership deal with Asante Kotoko

English Premier League side, Southampton have announced their partnership deal with Ghanaian giant and two-time African Champions Asante Kotoko SC. The deal which has long been anticipated by the Porcupine Warriors has now been confirmed by the two parties. Southampton took to their official Twitter page to announce that Asante Kotoko has been added …

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Asante Kotoko releases Southampton partnership promo video

Ghanian giant, Asante Kotoko have released the promotional video of their partnership with English Premier League club, Southampton FC. The two times African Champions have been added to Southampton’s International Football Programmes. The two clubs took to their respective social media pages to announce this partnership deal. Kotoko has now released the …

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Teacher impregnates two students, absconds

A teacher, Akwasi Alex, 23, has reportedly impregnated two pupils at Badukrom in the Ashanti region. The teacher who has absconded reportedly had separate sexual relationships with the victims (names withheld) which resulted in the pregnancies. Reporting the incident on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Ankobiahene said that …

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Bawumia sponsors female medical student

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has settled the fees of a young girl whose name was given as Eilham Shahadu to cover her entire six-year MBCH (Medicine) programme at the University for Development Studies (UDS). Her plight was posted on Facebook following which the Vice President intervened with the package to enable …

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Lockdown Ghana for the second time – Odike to Nana Addo

The founder and leader of the United Progressive Party Mr. Akwasi Addae Odike has accused Nana Akuffo Addo for failing to show leadership over his inability  to lockdown the country for the second time during his 22nd COVID–19 update address last weekend since signs are clear Ghana was neck deep in the …

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