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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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New Hearts coach Kosta Papic meets playing body

Newly appointed Accra Hearts of Oak coach, Kosta Paic has met the playing body ahead of his first game on Friday, December, 4 against Karela United. The Serbian trained was named as the head coach on Tuesday following the demotion of Edward Nii Odoom to the youth. Papic arrived in …

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Election 2020: Notable MPs who will not return to Parliament next year

With five days to the December 7 polls, some Members of Parliamentalready know their fate as they have either quit the Legislature voluntarily or failed to win their party’s primaries earlier in the year. GhanaWeb’s analysis of the fluid dynamics within the Legislature shows that 11 parliamentarians voluntarily withdrew their re-election …

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LIVESTREAMING: NDC’s press conference on issues of corruption

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is holding a press conference in Accra to project what it says are corrupt practices that have engulfed the Akufo-Addo led administration.   Topmost among the issues is the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal, a saga that has led to the former Special Prosecutor Martin …

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Fuel Prices To Increase This Month – IES

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected prices of fuel on the domestic market to experience a sharp increase in December. This is due to the 11.5% increase in prices of International Benchmark- Brent crude, the 6.94% increase in prices of Gasoline, the 7.26% increase in Gasoline prices and …

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Patapaa unveils Cheetah FC  official tracksuits for 2020/21 season

Cheetah FC brand ambassador Justice Amoah popularly knowns as Patapaa,  unveils Cheetah FC’s official Tracksuit for the 2020/21 football season.    The unveiling of the tracksuit comes a week after CFC’s official Ball for the upcoming season was unveiled. Some Ghana Bodybuilding and fitness Association female fitness models,  Vannesa Koleke, …

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