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Protesters reportedly shot dead in Nigeria

Amnesty International said late Tuesday there was “credible but disturbing evidence” that security forces in the megacity of Lagos had fatally shot protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality despite a new curfew going into effect. The Lagos state commissioner for information, Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement Tuesday night …

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Otukunor calls EC’s balloting process bias

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor has accused the Electoral Commission of being bias in the just ended balloting process. He said the EC deliberately put in place strenuous measures just to frustrate stakeholders involved in the political process. According to him, the EC’s decision to adopt …

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I won’t sack Martin Amidu if I win – Mahama

Former president John Mahama has served notice he will not interfere with the work of the special prosecutor, Martin Amidu, in the likely event that he wins the 2020 elections. Mr. Mahama said the role of the special prosecutor is important in the fight against corruption hence he will allow the …

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NPP replaces dead Yapei-Kusawgu constituency PC with brother

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has replaced the late Yapei-Kusawgu constituency Hon. Abu Kamara with his brother Iddrisu Salia Kamara to lead the party in the impending general elections. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Yapei-Kusawgu in the Savannah Region, Abu Kamara died in a car crash on …

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OFFICIAL: Evans Adomako signs for Asante Kotoko

Ghana Premier League giants, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, have completed the signing of former Phar Rangers forward, Evans Adomako, to strengthen their squad for the upcoming football season. The 23-year-old former Gomel FC player joins the Porcupine Warriors after leaving Slovenian lower-tier side, Dravograd. The two parties have been reported to …

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Social media goes wild after EC’s balloting process

Shortly after the Electoral Commission finalised the balloting process for the upcoming December polls, some Ghanaians hopped onto their various social media pages to express varied opinions about the outcome. While several people found an avenue to pass humorous comments about the entire process, others were quick to make predictions …

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VIDEO: NPP, NDC pick 1 and 2 on ballot paper respectively

The New Patriotic Party‘s (NPP) candidate, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be on top of the ballot paper in the December 7 election. The NPP was followed by the main opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC). All political parties and the independent candidate contesting in the December elections balloted for their positions on the ballot paper …

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Church building collapses, 1 dead, others injured

A three-storey building belonging to the Church of Prosperity at Akyem Batabi in the Eastern Region has collapsed trapping its members. According to a report by Graphic.com.gh, church members who were at the premises at the time of the unfortunate incident could be heard crying for help beneath the wreckage. …

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Ghana To Issue E-visas In 2021

Ghana is set to begin the issuance of electronic visas (E-visa) from 2021. Procurement procedures have started for the selection of a firm to partner the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) to design and issue E-visas. The private partner will work between January and May next year to get the system …

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Church Members Trapped Under Collapse Building At Akyem Batabi

Several people are feared dead after a Church building collapsed at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon. Several Members of the Church of Prosperity founded by Prophet Akoa Isaac have been trapped under the rubble. One person has been …

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The Yendi trouble was a big challenge for me – Kufuor

The second President of the fourth Republic of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has opened up on the biggest challenge in his two-term tenure as the head of state. Kufuor, who led the New Patriotic Party as its flagbearer to break the dominance of the National Democratic Congress in the 2000 Presidential elections has said that …

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Chadwick Boseman died without a will, wife files a probate case

The Black Panther star’s widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, filed a petition for probate in Los Angeles on Thursday, according to documents obtained by multiple outlets. The actor, who lost his battle to colon cancer on Aug. 28 at the age of 43, died “intestate” — meaning he had no will. Ledward, who quietly married …

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