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Indomie, MoMo cause of rising teenage pregnancies – Research

A new research conducted by Star Ghana Foundation has revealed the love and desperation for Indomie, mobile money and social media addiction by young girls has been the cause of the increased rate of teenage pregnancies in Ghana. According to the research, young girls in their teen ages allow men …

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Becca accused of begging Akufo-Addo for money to campaign for NPP

Songstress Rebecca Acheampong known as Becca in the showbiz industry has been accused by Instagram blogger Thosecalledcelebs of calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for money to campaign for him. The 2020 election comes off on Monday 7th December and some celebrities have used the opportunity to cash in from the politicians before …

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One dead, 3 injured in gun attack on Miaso-Akanteng road

One person has been shot dead and three others seriously injured in a gun attack on the Miaso-Akanteng road in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred at around 4.40 am on Wednesday, 2 December 2020. According to an eyewitness, some unknown gunmen attacked and shot …

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NDC lost 2016 polls to lies and propaganda – Kwaku Boahen

With barely a week to the December 7 polls, the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to fight lies and propaganda that might come from their main contender, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) as well as other smaller political parties. “In 2016, as a party in government, we turned to ignore …

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IMANI, ACEP lose funders – Report

A report issued by IMANI Africa has revealed that the think tank lost three major funders due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Founding President of IMANI, Frankin Cudjoe, revealed this in a statement that was issued after an IMANI-GIZ Policy Dialogue on COVID-19 and its Impact on Ghanaian Businesses, …

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Special Voting: Two arrested for taking photos of ballot papers

Police at the Kpeshie Divisional Headquarters in the Krowor constituency have arrested two voters believed to have taken photos of their ballot papers during the Special Voting. The accused persons, who are currently behind bars pending investigation, have denied any wrongdoing. However, the Police maintain that evidence of the act was …

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NDC’s constituency Chairman dies

The Nsawam-Adoagyiri constituency chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr. Godfred Osei Bonsu Twum has died. The Communication Office of the party at the constituency level made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. According to the statement, Dr. Bonsu Twum was fit and actively involved …

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Effiduase-Asokore MP Honoured By Bono East Regional Youth Wing

The Bono-East Regional Youth Wing has Honoured Hon Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, Member of Parliament for Effiduase-Asokore Constituency in Ashanti Region.The Vice Chairman for the Health Committee at Ghana’s Parliament was described as very dedicated to the empowerment of the youth wing and the party.     Presenting the citation …

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I’m not going to resign – Zidane

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane said he is “not going to resign” after defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk left his side’s hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16 in the balance. The 13-time European champions are third in Group B, with all four sides still able to qualify in next …

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One shot dead, others injured in gun attack at Fanteakwa

One person has been shot dead while three others are seriously injured in a gun attack on the Miaso to Akanteng road in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred Wednesday dawn at about 4:30 am. A resident told Starr News that unknown gunmen ambushed and …

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Covid Pfizer vaccine approved for use next week in UK

The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for rollout next week. Immunisations could start within days for those who need …

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I’ll quit boxing if Mahama gifts me a 2-bedroom house – Patrick Allotey

Boxer Patrick Allotey has said former President John Dramani Mahama has been his biggest fan and, so, he (Allotey) will retire from the sport if the presidential candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) gifts him a two-bedroom house. The former WBO Africa Super welterweight champion told Docta Kay on Accra100.5FM’s Nkran …

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Former PPA boss sues CHRAJ

Adjenim Boateng Adjei, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority has dragged the Commission of Human Right and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to the Accra High Court over what he considers to be unfair hearing and misinformation by CHRAJ in its probe of the ‘Contract for Sale’ documentary. …

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Akufo-Addo launches cocoa farmers’ pension scheme

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, launched a pension scheme for the country’s 1.5 million cocoa farmers. According to President Akufo-Addo, “the pension scheme will enable cocoa farmers to make voluntary contributions towards their retirement, while COCOBOD makes a supplementary contribution on behalf of the farmers …

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Man jailed two years for stealing vehicle

Richford Joe Lartey, unemployed, who was grabbed by the Police while trying to escape with a stolen vehicle has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court. Accused of causing unlawful damage to the complainant’s vehicle, the court ordered Lartey to pay a fine of GHS 9,600 …

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GRIDCo staff to strike today

The staff of Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) have resolved to go on a sit-down strike today, Wednesday, 2 December 2020. As part of their strike, they have hoisted red flags in their various offices. They will also ignore all emergencies. The workers say they are not happy that their …

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Nat’l security interdicts officer who assaulted a soldier

Upon the instructions of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Ministry responsible for National Security has interdicted, with immediate effect, Mr Gerard Nana Osei-Tutu, an official of the Bureau of National Communications of the National Security Council Secretariat for attacking a soldier. A statement released by the Ministry of Information and …

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