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Mobile phones, ‘machomen’ banned from NPP voting centers

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones at voting centers when it holds elections. Additionally, the Committee has announced that well-built men, known popularly as ‘machomen,’ are not to be allowed into these centers. The decision is part …

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Kenpong Captures Laryea Kingston, George Amoako

    Well established football outfit, Kenpong Academy has captured two seasoned students of the game.   The duo- Laryea Kingston, former Black Stars winger and George Amoako, ex Asante Kotoko management team member are expected to bring their respective vast experience to bear on the team.   And to …

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Obiri Boahen sues Dampare, 8 top police officers over land

Nana Obiri Boahen, a private legal practitioner and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, has filed a writ at the Sunyani High Court in the Bono Region seeking action be taken against nine police officers. In the said writ, he appeals to the court to hold the Inspector General of …

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Reggie Zippy and his wife divorced after 15 years of marriage

After 15 years of marriage, UK-based Ghanaian musician, Reggie Zippy, has parted ways with his wife, Edith Ward. Reggie bitterly broke the news in a long Instagram post, where he ironically detailed how he is tired of not being appreciated enough, and being labeled an irresponsible father among others. Although …

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Here’s why you should reduce your bread consumption

Regular consumption of bread is harmful to the body. Here are the reasons why you should reduce your bread intake. In Nigeria, bread is one of the most consumed foods all across the country. There are many meals that you can make with bread such as breakfast meals, bread and …

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Niger’s Chief of Staff escapes to Ghana

The Chief of Staff who served with the deposed president of Niger, Mahammed Bazoum, has found his way into Ghana. Djibo Takoubokoye Daouda, who spoke to JoyNews, explained that while he has escaped his home country, he is still the Chief of Staff. He told the news channel that nothing …

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Ken Agyapong breaks silence on why Justice Annan was fired

Owner of Ken City Media and Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has finally disclosed the reasons for sacking Justice Kwaku Annan, a former political talk show host on Net2 TV. The incident took place last year and Annan continually stated his side of the story even as his …

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Tanzanian shilling hits all-time low against dollar

Tanzanians are now forced to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for imports and other foreign products in the country amid a worrying shilling fall to an all-time low against the United States dollar. The Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT)’s indicative exchange rates as of August 16, 2023, show …

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Trouble looms at GACL as union leaders warn Paul Adom-Otchere

Leadership of the staff union of the Ghana Airport Company Limited has warned board Chair Paul Adom Otchere to stay clear off the MD Mrs. Pamela Djamson-Tettey. According to the union, staff are agitated over reports the board Chair is instigating the removal of the MD because she’s refusing to …

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28-year-old woman dies with intestines gushing out

A 28-year-old woman, Maame, died tragically after accompanying her fiancee, a police officer. The bereaved family is accusing the Police Department of killing their daughter. The young woman was discovered in a pool of blood on the Sefwi Dwenase to Npomam main street in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. Nana Kyeame …

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OSP arrests Cecilia Dapaah’s husband

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly arrested the husband of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, Daniel Osei Kuffour, in the ongoing investigations into corruption and corruption-related offences following publications on some monies allegedly stolen from their home. According to a news report by citinewsroom.com, the arrest of Daniel …

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Over 24,000 teachers have failed their promotional exam – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that 55,917 (69%) out of 80,810 teachers due for promotion in 2023 passed the promotional examination taken in February 2023. This means that 24,000 teachers, representing 31% of the teachers due to be promoted to the various grades, including Deputy Director, Assistant Director …

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You got played – Afia Schwarznegger replies Kennedy Agyapong

Controversial socialite and media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has fired back at Member of Parliament for Assin Central and presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong for comments he made in a recent interview. According to her, Kennedy Agyapong should have ignored the questions posed about her and focused on his political endeavours. Her comments come in response to claims …

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INFOGRAPHIC: 11 years since the Marikana Massacre

On 16th August 2012, miners on strike had a confrontation with police, after which 34 were killed and 78 injured. The killings happened during the six-week unprotected strike by the miners at the Lonmin Platinum Mine, in Marikana near Rustenburg. Infographic explaining the historic event of the Marikana Massacre:  

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