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People wanted to kill me – Obour claims

Bice Osei Kuffour popularly known in showbiz as Obour is alleging that when news broke that his father had died from COVID-19, some people wanted to kill him. He told Paul Adom-Otchere on the Thursday edition of Good Evening Ghana: “At some point, we picked a signal that some people wanted to …

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22 arrested in connection with Ho STC attack

Police have arrested 22 persons in connection with the recent attack on the Ho STC yard by persons suspected to be members of the Western Togoland secessionist groups. The suspects were arrested while having a secret meeting at a Hotel in Ho. The Commanding Officer of 66 Artillery Regiment said …

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BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump and Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus

President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, a stunning development that came hours after he confirmed one of his longest-serving aides with whom he had recently traveled also received a positive test result. The revelation had implications for the president’s health, the administration’s response to the pandemic and also …

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Flooding kills 41 in northern Nigeria

At least 41 people have died due to flooding in northern Nigeria, and more than 10,000 have been forced from their homes. The head of the emergency agency in Jigawa state, Yusuf Sani Babura, told the BBC’s Chris Ewokor that many families whose houses were destroyed are now staying in …

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Two People Die In Kenya Brawl After Bars Reopen

Just a day after bars reopened in Kenya, two people died in a bar brawl in the capital, Nairobi. The ministry of health’s secretary Rashid Aman on Wednesday said bar owners should follow the guidelines put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. He termed the deaths “unfortunate” …

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Your Presidency will end in 2024 – Okyenhene tells Akufo Addo

The Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin says he’s very confident President Akufo will win the upcoming December 7 election to continue with his sterling performance that has seen Ghana’s considerable development in four years. The Overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area who’s also the President of the Eastern Regional House …

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Customs warn public against online auctions

The Principal Revenue Officer in Charge of Customs Auctions, Mr. Prince Akwaboah has hinted that the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority is considering online means of auctioning general goods and vehicles in order to broaden its reach. The head of auctions of Customs revealed that, the procurement plans …

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Ken Agyapong, doctor fail to show up in court

The Lands Division of an Accra High Court, hearing the contempt case against Mr Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has adjourned the matter to October 6, “upon sober reflection”. On Thursday morning, Mr Agyapong’s medical doctor, Dr Ken Addo, of the Holy Trinity Medical Centre/Spa and Health Farm, was …

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5 tremors in one day in South Africa

There were a total of five tremors in South Africa on Thursday, with one, registering a 2.8 magnitude, felt along the West Rand. National Council for Geosciences spokesperson Mahlatse Mononela said there was no need to panic, as this was normal activity. She said the West Rand tremor registered most …

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Govt urged to fast-track passage of Aged Persons’ Bill

Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) of the UN of Ghana is mounting pressure on the Akufo-Addo government to pass the Aged Persons’ Bill. CFAS made the call in a statement in commemoration of International Day for Older Persons under the theme Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and …

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Rawlings’ mother to be buried October 24

V The Agbotui and allied families of Dzelukope in the Volta Region have confirmed Saturday, October, 24, for the funeral and burial of Madam Victoria Agbotui, the mother of former President Jerry John Rawlings. A statement issued by Mr Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, the Communications Director, Office of the former President, …

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One day registration not enough – Electorates to EC

Some electorates who thronged the Ashanti Regional office of the Electoral Commission Thursday have complained that the one day set for the limited voter’s registration in the region was inadequate. As at twelve noon, more than 500 people had arrived at the designated registration centers to partake in the process. …

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Champions League Draw: Utd to face PSG as Barca faces Juve

Manchester United have some tough games to look forward to in the 2020/21 Champions League, following the UEFA draw ceremony in Geneva. The Reds regained a spot in the competition after finishing third in last season’s Premier League and will begin the road to the Istanbul final later this month. …

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