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Lordina’s ‘perfect’ gift to Mahama on his 62nd birthday

The former first lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama has penned down an emotional message to her husband, John Dramani Mahama who turns 62 years today, November 29, 2020. Mrs Mahama took to her social media pages to celebrate the life of the former president and also prayed to God for good health …

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Fire consumes four-bedroom house at Feyiase

A huge blaze that consumed a four-bedroom house at Feyiase –forced the Electricity Company of Ghana to cut power supply to parts of the Bosomtwe District on Monday dawn. The fire which started at about 1 am local time also forced occupants to flee for safety. At least three fire …

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Chairman Wontumi handed $45 million juicy cocoa road contract

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing NPP, Bernard Antwi-Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is allegedly involved in a US$45 million cocoa road project awarded to him by the Ghana Cocoa Board. Some screenshots of documents cited online by GhanaWeb indicate that an engineering company with one Bernard Antwi-Bosiako as …

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Wawase youth block roads over robbery attacks, killings

Some irate youth in the Afigya Kwabre District town of Wawase in the Ashanti Region blocked all major roads in the town in protest against incessant robbery attacks in the area. The latest is the killing of a 58-year-old woman by some unidentified men on Thursday, November 27, 2020. The …

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The Rawlingses to fund agro-vocation factory and training centre in Oti

The ground has been broken at Jasikan in the Oti Region for the construction of an agro-vocational factory and a skills training centre to empower womenfolk for self-reliance. It is an initiative of the Oti Region Queenmothers’ Association with financial support from the Rawlingses. Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, a former …

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Asante Kotoko, FC Nouadhibou share spoils

Kumasi Asante Kotoko recorded their third draw of the season when they played FC Nouadhibou in the 2020 CAF Champions League at the Cheikha Boidiya stadium in Mauritania on Sunday, November 29. Maxwell Konadu made few changes to the side that drew against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City a …

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NSS boss attacked, campaign vehicles vandalised, 4 injured

Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mustapha Yusif, has been attacked at his home in the Mamprugu-Mohaduri District of the Northern Region. Sources revealed that persons, believed to be hoodlums of the opposition National Democratic Congress, where unleashed on Mr Yusif who is also the New Patriotic Party …

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UEW Kumasi, Mampong campuses change name

The College of Technology Education in Kumasi (COLTEK) and the College of Agriculture in Mampong – Ashanti (CAGRIC) which have been carved from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to form a new university has its own Governing Council now. The University is now known as the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training …

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GCB Bank Shuts Down Kantamanto Branch After Saturday Fire

Following a fire outbreak on Saturday November 28, 2020, the GCB Bank Limited has announced shut down of its Kantamanto branch, in the Liberty House Building complex, Accra Central. According to the management, “For safety precautions, the Bank has accordingly closed down the Liberty Branch to allow for thorough assessment. …

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4 injured in bloody clashes at Yagaba

At least four persons have suffered machete wounds in a bloody clash between supporters of two political parties in the Yagaba Constituency of the North East Region. Cause of the clash is still unknown but the injured have been rushed to a health facility for treatment after they were seen …

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I am not the one in Martin Amidu’s letter – Nana B

National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye has distanced himself from the former Special Prosecutor’s recent letter after his nickname ‘Nana B’ was mentioned in it. According to him, despite public assertion, he is not the Nana B, Martin Amidu addressed his recent letter to. “Neither …

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Don’t rush to declare election results – Mahama tells EC

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC) against rushing to declare the 2020 general elections. Speaking to veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt in an interview, Mr. Mahama said the Commission must be law-abiding and follow the procedures as stated by the constitution. “We …

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This is how John Mahama celebrated his 62nd birthday

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is today celebrating his birthday. John Dramani Mahama who turns 62 years old took time to pay a visit to the children’s ward of the Tamale Teaching Hospital in the Northern Region. Mr Mahama also interacted with some children and their parents in the ward and …

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More than 150 Ghanaians migrants back from Libya

More than 150 Ghanaian migrants have been brought back from Libya through the first charter flight of its kind since COVID-19-related border closures, the International Organization of Migration (IOM) announced on Friday. The 150 Ghanaians travelled from Libya to their homeland on November 24, and arrived at the Kotoka International Airport …

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READ: Obasanjo’s love letter to Mahama and Akufo-Addo

Nigeria’s Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Ghana’s presidential candidates against violence ahead of the December 7 general elections. He urged the key players in the elections to ensure the peace and stability of the West African country. Former President Obasanjo leader urged the two leading candidates, President Akufo-Addo and …

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