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Kumasi: Phone thief killed at Ash Town

Suspected mobile phone thief has allegedly been killed by an angry mob at Ash Town in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. Identified as Isaac Boadi, the suspect, aged about 28, was said to be a resident of Asawase, a densely populated community in Kumasi. Boadi was said to have stolen …

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UBA Ghana posts strong performance in Half-Year Results

  United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited has made sterling performance for the 2023 half year results which ended in June, posting strong and impressive growth numbers.   UBA Ghana posted Profit Before Tax (PBT) of GH¢295.5million for half year of 2023 up from 91.2million within the same period …

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I’ll increase betting tax when I become president – Kennedy Agyapong

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has stated his intention to raise the betting tax when he is elected as president to discourage the youth from veering off track. Making an appearance on Accra-based UTV, the flagbearer hopeful highlighted concerns about …

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Why Stonebwoy couldn’t perform at AfroNation in Detroit

Ghanaian Dancehall artist Stonebwoy has shed light on the reasons for his absence at the AfroNation event scheduled for Detroit in the USA on Sunday, August 20, 2023. In a post on Twitter, the BET Award winner revealed that “there was an unexpected change in his set time.” According to him, the …

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What Peter Drury said about Jordan Ayew in Arsenal vs Palace match

Celebrated soccer commentator Peter Drury was full of praise for Jordan Ayew during Crystal Palace’s home defeat to Arsenal on August 21, 2023. Jordan Ayew was at his industrious best, putting in a great shift as he tried to get his side a favorable result against Arsenal. The Ghanaian forward was instrumental in …

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No funds to support DRC refugees in Tanzania

Tanzania has raised the red flag over lack of funds to take care of the increased number of refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in Dodoma appealed to development partners to support refugees living in camps. It followed an announcement earlier by the World Food Programme that it would …

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15 changfans on Pra River burnt

Fifteen Changfan machines which were being used for illegal mining on River Pra near “Ensese Anglo village” has been burnt by the Anti-galamsey Taskforce in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region. This is after the DCE for Akyemansa, Paul Asamoah and the Taskforce stormed the illegal mining site. The …

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Youth urged to be gainfully employed before entering into marriage

Young people have been encouraged to pursue higher education and gain employment before entering into marriage as the marital journey require regular financial assistance from both spouses. Felicity Mawuli Adobea, the Girl-child Education Officer, Ningo-Prampram District, said when only one person provided that support, many difficulties occurred. “There is a …

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Diamond Appiah rearrested after AG drops charge against her

Businesswoman, Diamond Appiah has been rearrested moments after the Circuit Court in Accra had discharged her in an alleged fraudulent land transaction. The Office of the Attorney in a process signed by Mrs Evelyn Keelson, a Chief State Attorney, dropped the charge against her. But moments after she stepped out …

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Sista Afia drops new introspective love single ‘Shine Your Eye’

Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia has released a scintillating and heartwarming love song titled “Shine Your Eye”. Sista Afia has in recent weeks sparked conversations over her social media post, which suggested that she was done with Ghanaian men. The cryptic message left many wondering about Sista Afia’s post, but her …

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Otumfuo destools Abuontemhene over illegal land sale

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Abuontemhene of Kumasi Traditional Council, Nana Kwaku Duah III, for illegally selling lands under his jurisdiction. The announcement came during a meeting convened at the Menhyia Palace on Monday, August 21, where the Kumasi Traditional Council gathered to address the issue. The decision …

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Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research

A research conducted in 2022 has revealed that health professionals in the country hide huge breast lumps and refuse various treatment options, especially chemotherapy, and mastectomy. The research, titled: “Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Female Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana”, said 60 per cent of nurses admitted …

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New BoG office valued at $121 million as of 2020 – Governor Addison

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Ernest Addison, has explained the issues surrounding the building of a new head office. According to him, after various stages of evaluation and submission of the contract details the value of the contract approved by the Public Procurement Authority is $121,078,517.94. At a press briefing …

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