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Lady Brutalized for Asking Boyfriend to Marry Her

A 29-year-old woman, Mary Ama Nyorkey, has been brutalized by her boyfriend for asking him to marry her. The incident occurred at Adeiso Amaakrom in the Upper West Akyem District of the Eastern Region. The victim was beaten mercilessly by the boyfriend Delalu Kwasi Atakpa, 30, afflicting severe injuries on …

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Petroleum Tanker Drivers Association declare strike action

The Ghana National Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union has declared a strike action and directed all drivers not to move their trucks on Monday, November 19, 2020. The National Secretariat of the Union has instructed all drivers to report to the various loading gantries at Tema TOR Union Offices, Takoradi, Buipe …

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Ophelia Hayford now Mfantseman Parliamentary candidate

Ophelia Hayford, the first wife of the late Ekow Quansah Hayford, is now the NPP parliamentary nominee for Mfantseman. The decision was taken at the NPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, October 18, in accordance with Article 12 of the party’s constitution. The NEC stated that the …

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NPP, NDC fight over dead body at Bono East

Supporters of the incumbent NPP and the opposition NDC traded blows over the weekend at the burial service of the late Nsiah Kojo, 38, the NDC’s Deputy Bono East Regional Youth Organiser. At the burial service, which was held at the Kintampo Presby Park, an announcement was made that the …

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GSS, UNDP engage journalists on data reporting

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has engaged journalist in a two-day training program on data interpretation and communication. At the two-days training, Prof. Samuel K Annim, Government Statistician said, GSS and its partners often produce research reports on various aspects of …

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2 cattle thieves killed in Budi County Cattle Herd

Local government authorities in Budi County of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria State say two cattle thieves were killed during an attempted cattle theft in Kikilai Boma on Monday. Alfred Odong, the Executive Director of Budi County, told Radio Tamazuj on Thursday that the two suspects believed to be from Ikotos …

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We Need A National Pastors’ Day – Maurice Amapaw Declares

Cape Coast, 18th October, 2020, Private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has opined that we need a national pastors day in Ghana to celebrate pastors. “The pastors day that is dedicated by various churches to honour their individual pastors isn’t enough” he added. “We have National Farmers Day, National Teachers Day …

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I will not play for free – Asamoah Gyan informs Asante Kotoko

Asamoah Gyan has stated categorically that he will not play for boyhood club Asante Kotoko for free amid interest from the Ghanaian giants. Gyan, 34, is currently a free agent since leaving Indian Super League fold NorthEast United earlier this year. He has never hidden his desire to don the Porcupine …

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Covid-19: Italy tightens rules after coronavirus cases surge

Italy has announced a new raft of measures to tighten restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. A mask-wearing PM Giuseppe Conte said the measures were needed “to avoid a new lockdown”. Mayors will get powers to close public areas after 21:00 and the opening times of restaurants and the …

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GSS rolls out Pre-Certification Training Programme for national trainers

Ghana Statistical Service has launched the maiden Pre-certification Training for National Trainers with the initiation of registration, which does not require the payment of any fees. The online application for the training programme attracted 3,058 applications from all over the country. A competitive shortlisting, screening and interview process led to …

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Ajumako to get University on its own – Mahama

The Presidential Candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) John Dramani Mahama has promised to give the people of Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency a University. According to him, Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency deserves a University that will improve the educational standard of the people in the area. “I will transform …

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Tapa chiefs and residents chase revenue collectors from markets

The Nkwakwahene of Tapa Traditional land in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region, Abrakwa and the youth of the area, on Friday chased out some Biakoye District Assembly Revenue collectors from the Tapa Abotoase Market. He said Nananom has appealed to the District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area, …

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NPP gurus storm Akwatia for unity walk; Ama Sey ‘missing’

Some national and regional executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party on Sunday stormed the Akwatia Constituency in the Eastern Region for a unity walk as victory appear uncertain for the party in December. Spotted among the dignitaries were Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Sammy Awuku, …

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