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Accident claims Farmers’ Day awardee’s life

An awardee of the 36th edition of the National Farmers’ Day celebration, Kwasi Kyere Ampofo, has died in a ghastly accident. Reports indicate the accident occurred in a head-on collision with a Benz tipper truck , killing him instantly with the motorbike mangled. Mr Ampofo is reported to have been involved in …

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VIDEO: Akufo-Addo lands another big endorsement

Celebrated highlife artiste, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known in showbiz as Daddy Lumba, has joined the list of celebrities endorsing political actors in the build-up to the 2020 election. With about 27 days to the big event, Daddy Lumba has released a new music video in support of the Akufo-Addo campaign. The song …

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Two men to die by hanging in Ekiti over armed robbery

The Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two men to death by hanging, for conspiracy and armed robbery. The death row convicts are Oke Olanrewaju(39) and Olanbiwonnu Kazeem (27). Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, in his ruling, found both men guilty of armed robbery and sentenced them to death by hanging. According …

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Majority defends US$100 million traffic management contract to Huawei

The Majority in Parliament has justified the US$100 million traffic management contract awarded to Huawei by government. Last year, President Akufo-Addo cut sod for the US$100million contract awarded by the ministry of Roads and Highways to Beijing Everyday Traffic and Lighting Technology Company. The minority in Parliament has cautioned government against the award of …

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NDC sows seed to win 2020 Election

The National Democratic Congress, the biggest opposition party in the country has said it is seeking the face of God ahead of the December 7 General Elections and has thus ‘sowed a seed’ in the presence of God to give the party victory. National Chairman of the party, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo performed the act …

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Kwaku Bonsam faces Asantehemaa’s traditional court

Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the dreaded Akomadan-Afrancho based fetish priest will today, Tuesday, face the Asantehemaa Nana Ama Konadu’s traditional court. He has been summoned to appear before the court to explain why he invoked the spirit of deities in the kingdom against the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Offinso …

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Trading activity surges as Stock Market rebounds

Market Summary The benchmark index shed 23.48 points (-1.28%) to close the week at 1,813.79 with a -19.64% year-to-date return due to two banking stocks while the market capitalization decreased by 0.46% to settle at GH¢52.87 billion. Ecobank Ghana (-12.98%) and Societe Generale (-1.54%) dragged the GSE Financial Index down …

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US Embassy to hold virtual college Fair for Ghanaian students

The United States Embassy in Ghana is to hold a free virtual education fair for undergraduate and postgraduate Ghanaian students. The fair is dubbed: “U.S. College Fair” and slated for November 18 and 19, 2020. A statement, copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) by the Embassy, said attendees would …

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Manasseh Azure sues Kennedy Agyapong

Controversial Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong  is said to have been sued by the lawyers of Manasseh Azure Awuni’s for defamation. Kennedy Agyapong who is already having issues of contempt charges at the High Court is said to be facing a new case after Manasseh sued him for the  …

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Security man impounds food items being smuggled out of KOTECH

Management of Koforidua Technical Institute (KOTECH) in the Eastern Region has commenced investigations into an attempt to smuggle out quantities of food meant for students. The Committee constituted by the school started sittings on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Starr News has gathered that the Security man on duty -Yaw Apurisi …

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Woman, 65, accused of beating police officer at Ashaiman

A 65-year-old unemployed mother has allegedly assaulted a police officer at Ashaiman over a misunderstanding. The prosecutor of the case, ASP Akwasi Afrifa, said on October 29, 2020, at about 5:30 am, the complainant, LCpl Eugene Seyram Dzakpasu was discharged to the district to maintain calm ahead of an expected …

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PHOTOS: Popular Kumawood actor starts public campaign for Mahama

Popular Kumawood actor, Michael Afranie, has started a massive campaign for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region where he lives. The actor wore an NDC t-shirt with party paraphernalia decorating his neck in a pose with his colleague Agya Koo, who also wore a New Patriotic Party …

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Two armed robbers gunned down in shootout with Police

The Police in Sefwi Abrabra in the Western North region has gunned down two armed robbers in a shoot out. According to the Police, they picked up information that the robbers were hiding in the forest at Sefwi Abrabra and were ready for an operation. Together with the town folks, …

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Four relatives injured after electric shock

A section of the Amakye-Bare Township was thrown into a state of shock following an electric shock incident which left four persons injured. Three relatives, Emmanuel Asumadu, Prince Eshun, Kwame Dacosta and their friend, Blessing Ode suffered the shock in attempts to clear a canopy used for a funeral. Luck, …

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Ghana gets first solely Covid-19 testing laboratory

The biggest Covid-19 testing facility, solely licensed for coronavirus, has been opened in the Greater Accra Region. Leding Medical Laboratory, the ultra-modern facility, located at East Legon, has the capacity to test more than 10, 000 samples a day. With highly sophisticated testing equipment, the facility is able to produce …

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I enjoyed his love making – Rape victim tells court

A Botswana rape victim has stunned a court procession after she opened up on getting absolute satisfaction from her abuser’s love making process and refused to testify against him. New Zimbabwe reported that prosecutors in Botswana were left stunned when one of the rape victims (name not supplied) who was raped …

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