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6 year old Princess Awiyah launches Product Line

Princess Awiyah, daughter of Dentaa Amoateng MBE, has launched an exciting new product line. The young entrepreneur who launched her first product ‘Princess Awiyah Hair’ which was sold worldwide at the age of 6, has gracefully launched her next product called the ‘Princess Awiyah Shea butter’ a range of skincare …

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Another MP Escapes Assasination Attempt

Member of Parliament (MP) for Yagaba-Kubore Constituency in the North East Region, Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim has given a detailed account of how he escaped from the hands of assassins who were after his life. Narrating the incident to  Mynewsghana.net, Alhaji Abdul-Rauf Tanko Ibrahim noted that his Landcruiser vehicle was …

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Confusion over burial of Rawlings

There appears to be confusion over the date for the funeral and burial of late President Jerry John Rawlings. So far, three of the groups concerned with planning the funeral for Ghana’s longest-serving head of state appears to have divergent views on the date suitable for the burial of the …

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Akufo-Addo is likely to lose 2020 elections- Kwaku Baako

Mr. Abdul Malik Kwaku Baako Junior, a veteran journalist, has acknowledged that victory in the 2020 general election would be hard for his mate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo and that he might lose. In an exchange with Kwame Sefa Kayi on the morning show of Peace FM Kokrokoo this …

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Namibia auctioning 170 elephants over drought

Drought and human-wildlife conflict is forcing Namibia to auction off 170 “high-value” elephants. “Due to drought and an increase in elephant numbers, coupled with human-elephant conflict incidents, a need has been identified to reduce these populations,” an advert in the state-owned New Era newspaper on Wednesday noted. The advert placed …

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Akufo-Addo accepts bribe like ‘mafia chieftain’ – Mahama

Former President John Mahama waded into the controversial bribery video saga saying President Akufo-Addo has sunk Ghana ‘low’. “A President shameless enough to accept money in a brown paper bag like a mafia chieftain – Nana has made it clearer than ever that he was only interested in the Presidency …

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Ronaldo score 750th career goal in Juventus win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal as Juventus eased to victory against Dynamo Kyiv in a match refereed by Stephanie Frappart, who became the first woman to take charge of a men’s Champions League fixture. The Portuguese forward scored the second for the Italian champions, already through to the …

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Oti River ferry breaks down, halts trading

The Ferry on the Oti River in Dambai in the Oti Region has broken down. The Ferry according to the residents broke down four days ago leaving passengers stranded and foodstuffs going bad at both sides of the river banks. The traders with goods as well as drivers carrying goods …

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‘Okada’ rider dies in road accident

A rider of a commercial motorcycle, popularly known as ‘okada’, was yesterday crashed to death in a road accident on the Kwame Nkrumah Overpass, in Accra. The accident occurred when the motorcycle with registration number M-20-GR-3745 Lamid Mohammed was riding crashed into a Zoomlion Street Sweeper vehicle with registration number …

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NPP To Take Legal Action Against Media Houses That Air Leaked Bribery Video

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will take legal action against any media house that broadcast the leaked video which fingers President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in alleged acts of corruption. The video has been widely circulated on social media platforms with accusations being levelled against the president. The video captures President Nana Addo …

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National Media Commission releases election watch App

The National Media Commission (NMC) has released an election watch app to contain hate speech and disinformation towards election incidence reporting. It is an Android Version only app. A statement signed by Mr George Sarpong, Executive Secretary of the Commission and copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the Commission …

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Ex-Ghana winger Quincy Owusu-Abeyie makes U-turn from retirement at age 34

Ghana international Quincy Owusu-Abeyie has made a return to football after joining Dutch amateur side SV Robinhood Amsterdam. The 34-year-old announced his retirement from football a year ago and ventured into music after difficult spells with the likes of Arsenal, Spartak Moscow, Panathinaikos and Boavista. He, however, joined SV Robinhood …

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Four Killed By Lightning Strikes

At least four people have been killed by lightning strikes in Mozambique’s western province of Tete, which shares a border with neighbouring Malawi. Meanwhile, a rainstorm accompanied by strong winds has left a trail of destruction in southern Mozambique. Those killed by lightning strikes include an elderly woman and a …

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China influence ‘on steroids’ targets Biden team – US official

Chinese agents have stepped up their efforts to influence President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration, a US intelligence official has said. William Evanina, from the office of the US Director of National Intelligence, said the Chinese were also focusing on people close to Mr Biden’s team. Mr Evanina said it was …

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Mother of 3 ejected by NDC landlord gets help

The Deputy Chief Executive for the State Housing Company Roni Nicol has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the mother of three who was kicked out of her residence by her landlord for refusing to vote for the National Democratic Congress(NDC) MyNewsGh.com earlier reported that a lady called Evelyn Akosua …

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The guy who recorded Akufo-Addo is hiding in Benin – Baako

Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has made claims that the gentleman who secretly recorded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addoallegedly receiving a brown envelope at his Nima residence is currently hiding in the Republic of Benin. “The guy we are dealing with, I know he has exited to Benin,” Baako said. According to …

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Man United Beaten At Home By PSG

Manchester United’s Champions League campaign is hanging in the balance as two goals from Neymar helped Paris St-Germain secure victory at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford had cancelled out the Brazilian’s early opener with his third goal in four games against the French outfit. But Marquinos’ excellent second-half finish put the …

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CAF announces referees for continental assignments

The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has announced referees for the second leg matches of the CAF Champions League involving Asante Kotoko and Ashgold in Ghana and Burkina Faso respectively. According to CAF, the game between Asante Kotoko and FC Nouadhibou at the Accra Sports Stadium would be handled by referee Komlanvi Aklassou from …

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Commonwealth sends team to observe Ghana elections

The Commonwealth has deployed a team of election observers to Ghana to keep watch during the country’s General Election slated for Monday next week. The Commonwealth Observer Group is made up of politicians, diplomats and experts in law, human rights, gender and election administration from across member countries. Commonwealth Secretary-General …

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Menzgold Saga : Lawyers Sue Gov’t For GHC 11.4million

The demand for payment of locked-up funds of customers of  Menzgold Limited has taken another turn as lawyers for the customers sue the government and some regulators over the funds.  Head of Chambers at Clinton Consultancy, Ms Amanda Akuokor Clinton, who is representing customers of Menzgold, has filed at the …

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Government declares election day a public holiday

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has by Executive Instrument (EI) declared Monday, December 7, 2020 as a public holiday. A statement signed by Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Presidency indicates that the decision was arrived following a proposal by the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa. The President said that …

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‘Trotro’ driver arrested for stabbing lover

A 33-year-old ‘trotro’ driver is in the grips of the Tafo Police in the Ashanti Region for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend when she made attempts to end their relationship. Residents of Tafo Zongo rushed to the victim’s house when her scream for help gained their attention, only to find her …

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