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Vehicles of NDC Tema Central PC Ebi Bright burnt

Two vehicles belonging to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central Constituency, Ebi Bright were on Sunday dawn burnt into ashes, MyNewsGh.com has confirmed. According to an Aide and media Coordinator of the NDC candidate, David Dartey, the vehicles involved including a Hyndai i30 and Mercedes Benz GL 45 …

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Biden to end ‘Muslim ban,’ re-start dreamers program and rejoin WHO

Joe Biden plans to immediately sign a series of sweeping executive orders once taking office in January, reversing several of Donald Trump’s key policies and reinstating programs the president has ended. Near the top of Biden’s list is rejecting Trump’s policies regarding immigration, those close to his campaign told The Washington Post in a report …

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NPP MP rejects Kofi Owusu’s donation for 2020 campaigns

Member of Parliament(MP) for Asante-Akim Central constituency in the Ashanti Region, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi is said to have rejected donations made by Kofi Owusu Nkansah to support the New Patriotic Party’s campaign in the constituency. It is not clear why the said donation was rejected but it could be remembered that …

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Eight people killed in four separate road crashes

Eight people have been killed in four separate road crashes on Saturday night in the Gauteng province. According to Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson, Obed Sibasa, the first major crash was reported in Sebokeng where five people were killed after being ejected from the vehicle they were travelling in.   In …

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US election result: What Biden’s victory means for rest of world

After days of uncertainty, Joe Biden has won the US presidential election, BBC projections show. During Donald Trump’s four years in office, America’s relationship with the world changed profoundly. BBC reporters across the globe, from Beijing to Berlin, explain how news of Mr Biden’s victory is being received and what …

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Akufo-Addo addresses the nation tonight

President Nana Akuffo-Addo will today, Sunday, 8th November 2020 address the nation on measures taken so far to curb the spread of coronavirus. This is going to be the nineteenth address to the country since Ghana recorded its first covid case. With the steady rise in the number of active …

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I’m looking forward to working with you – Mahama to Joe Biden

Former President John Mahama says he looking forward to working US President-elect Joe Biden. Mr Biden who is the nominee for the Democratic Party has beaten President Donald Trump in the US elections. Official results suggest he has exceeded the 270 electoral college votes needed to win the US presidency. …

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Ramaphosa congratulates Biden and Harris on US election win

South African politicians, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, have spoken out on the result of the US elections on Saturday 7 November 2020. Various US networks declared Joe Biden the next President of the United States and his running mate Kamala Harris the next vice president. “America, I’m honoured that you have chosen …

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Biden to name Covid advisers on Monday

Biden says the first task is to get the coronavirus pandemic under control. “That’s the only way we can get back to living,” he says. “On Monday, I will name a group of leading scientists and experts as transition advisers to help take the Biden-Harris Covid plan and convert it …

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Narcotics Commission destroys $3m cocaine haul

The Narcotics Control Commission yesterday destroyed $3 million worth of cocaine which was seized in a joint operation at the Terminal Three facility at the Tema Port on September 2, this year. It followed a destruction order the Accra High Court granted the commission last Wednesday to undertake the exercise, …

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Employ us, School of Social Work graduates beg government

Graduates of the School of Social Work have appealed to government to immediately recruit them to fill vacancies at the various district social welfare departments across the country to stabilize society. The over 400 trainees, some of whom completed their studies in 2010 and 2012 made the plea at a …

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Mugabe reveals deep secret about Sarkodie and the NPP

Mugabe Maase of Power FM has taken Sarkodie to the cleaners over his ‘Happy Day’ song. Speaking on Inside Politics on Power FM, the NDC media man warned the rapper not to joke with the NDC because they can destroy his career. He then alleged that Sarkodie took money from …

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How Ghanaians reacted to news of Biden’s win

Though not official, Joe Biden, leader of the Democrats in the United States of America has been elected the 46th president. This follows his 20 electoral votes win in Pennsylvania which pushed him ahead of the incumbent, President Donald Trump. Congratulatory messages, from all parts of the world, including leaders …

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Letter from Africa: Why Nigerians fear social media sanctions

In our series of letters from African writers, Nigerian journalist and novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at why the Nigerian authorities are worried about social media and its impact in the era of #EndSars protests. Over the past week, some Nigerian state governors and public officials have called for some …

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EC restores names of 51 persons on register after court ruling

Fifty one persons, who challenged the Electoral Commission’s decision to expunge their names from the 2020 voters register in court due to various alleged irregularities, have had their names restored onto the register. Chairperson of the Commission Jean Mensa told Parliament on Saturday, November 7 that the 51 were part …

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