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Here’s what Kufuor said about the death of JJ Rawlings

Former President Kufuor has joined the host of high-profile Ghanaian personalities who have reacted to the death of late Jerry John Rawlings. The ex-president in a Twitter post on Thursday, November 12, 2020, expressed sadness about the demise of Mr. Rawlings. The post read: “Rest in Peace, Jerry John Rawlings.” Meanwhile, …

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Rawlings to get state burial – Akufo-Addo announces

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo has announced that a state burial will be held for the late Jerry John Rawling. He noted that his government will work hand in hand with the late president’s family on the arrangements for the funeral. In a press statement sighted by …

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Ghana bans poultry imports from Europe over bird flu

The government has temporarily banned the import of domestic birds well as their products from Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Denmark and the United Kingdom with immediate effect. This comes following the outbreak of Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza subtype H5N8 from these European countries. A Press Statement issued by the Acting Chief …

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Family of Ex-President Rawlings speaks on his death

The family of Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has announced the death of the former Ghanaian President. In a brief statement released on the letterhead of the ex-president, the family said: “it is with deep sadness that the family of His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd), informs the general public that the former President …

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Rest in Peace Jerry John Rawlings – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has joined the country’s leaders to mourn the passing of his predecessor Jerry John Rawlings. Mr Rawlings, a retired Flight Lieutenant in the Ghana Armed Forces, died on Thursday, November 12 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a short illness. He had …

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LIVESTREAMED: Ghana versus Sudan (2021 AFCON Qualifiers)

The Black Stars of Ghana are in action today against Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars are hoping to maintain their 100% start to the campaign with a victory over the Sudanese. Ghana won the first two matches against South Africa and …

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AFCON 2021: Akonnor names starting XI for Sudan match

Black Stars coach, Charles Akonnor has named his starting lineup for the game against Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Goalkeeper Richard Ofori returns to the goal post after missing Ghana’s international friendly games against Mali and Qatar due to injury. Asante Kotoko’s Christopher Nettey will also make his debut …

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Two SURE lotto numbers drop following Rawling’s death – CHECK

Possible lotto numbers are flooding social media following the death of Former President, Jerry John Rawlings. Normally, the National Lottery Authority is known for using numbers of major events for their lottery draws. Following the death of JJ Rawlings, numbers which are the combinations of the date of death, age, the …

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Nana Konadu Gives Account Of How Covid-19 Killed Her Husband

The news of the death of Former President of the Republic of Ghana, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has taken the West African Country by surprise. It was reported around midday that the former military ruler and subsequent constitutional leader of Ghana died in the early hours of Thursday, November …

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Let’s meet in court – Kennedy Agyapong to Manasseh

Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central has said he is ready to face Manasseh Azure Awuni in court if the investigative journalist indeed wants to take legal actions against him. Earlier this week, Manasseh in a social media post announced that he has told his lawyers to …

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Vote Akufo-Addo for he thinks and acts like God – Wontumi urges

The Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako known popularly as Chairman Wontumi has disclosed that the President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo thinks just like God. According to him, the President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when he took over power implemented …

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Population Council Exec Director asked to proceed on leave

The Executive Director of the National Population Council Dr Leticia Appiah has been directed to proceed on terminal leave by the Board of the council.  The letter asking Dr Appiah to proceed on leave was signed by the Board Chairman of the National Population Council. Some staff have accused Dr …

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CONFIRMED: Jerry John Rawlings died of COVID-19

Information reaching MyNewsGh.com indicates that the former President of Ghana died of COVID-19. Our source says the founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC ) was admitted at the Cardiothoracic Center at Korle Bu in Accra a week ago but died on Thursday morning. Former President of Ghana recently buried …

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Mahama Suspends NDC Campaign After News Of Rawlings Death

The flagbearer of the opposition, National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has suspended his campaign over the death of the party founder, J.J. Rawlings.  The former President who was touring Obuasi in the Ashanti Region ahead of the December polls said: ” We did not hear good news as we …

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GIJ: Lectures to commence on January 4 for 2020/2021 academic year

Teaching and learning activities for the 2020/2021 academic year at the Ghana Institute of Journalism will commence on January 4, 2021 This was indicated in the school’s academic calendar which has been approved by their Academic Board. The first semester will have 9 weeks of teaching, ending on Monday, 15th …

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Profile of Jerry John Rawlings

Jerry John Rawlings was born in Accra on 22nd June 1947, to a Ghanaian mother from Dzelukope, near Keta, in the Volta Region, and a Scottish father. He was educated at Achimota School where he obtained his General Certificate of Education ‘O’ Level in 1966. He enlisted as a Flight Cadet …

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