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Policeman dies after running into a stationary truck at Oda

A Policeman Joseph Yankey, aged 36 years of Akim Oda Police Unit, has lost his life after his motorbike ran into a stationary vehicle. According to a report from the Police in ODA sighted by MyNewsGh.com, Joseph Yankey was riding his Apsonic motorbike from his house to his duty point …

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Beaches, night clubs, cinemas remain closed until further notice – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says beaches, pubs, cinemas, and nightclubs in Ghana still remain closed until further notice due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Although the restrictions on some social gatherings had earlier been eased, the above-mentioned recreation centers will remain closed until further notice. Addressing the country the seventh time since the outbreak …

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Nurses, Midwives begin nationwide strike today

Nurses and midwives across the country are beginning a strike today Monday, September 21,2020 over their service conditions. It comes after the failure of government to agree with the healthworkers on their demand for improved conditions of service. A press release by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association noted …

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Afriyie Acquah appointed deputy captain at Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor

Ghana international midfielder Afriyie Acquah has been appointed deputy captain at Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 28-year-old joined last season on a free transfer after seeing out his contract with Serie A side Empoli and has been a firm staple of the side. His mastery in midfield has …

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GPL, Division One League to resume with 25% spectators

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that domestic competitive football will resume on Friday, October 30. In his 17th televised broadcast to the nation, the president said, this is after due consultations with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). “With respect to football, after due consultations with the Ghana Football Association, it has been decided …

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Prophet Oduro slams EC for issuing disgusting voter cards

General Overseer of the Alabaster International Ministry Prophet Kofi Oduro has taken the Electoral Commission (EC) to the cleaners over the type of voter card it issued to Ghanaian voters during the registration exercise. The outspoken man of God said the type of card issued is not only insulting but disgusting. He …

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Eyes on the Ground: Major news headlines from the Western Region

Major news headlines which made the rounds in the Western Region include Junior High students who partook in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) examination among others. GhanaWeb outlines some of these stories below; Candidates in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region could not hold their joy after completion …

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Six pastors join Ajumako Enyan Essiam constituency NDC campaign team

Six Pastors from the Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency have joined the National Democratic Congress(NDC) Party to massively campaign for John Dramani Mahama as a President and Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson to maintain his seat as a Member of Parliament for the area. According to their leader Pastor Micheal Eshun, they joined the NDC’s …

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Bole NDC Deputy Organiser escapes assassination attempt

The Deputy Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Bole-Bamboi constituency of the Savannah Region Mr Samuel Gonsob Sansah has escaped an assassination attempt in the early hours of Sunday 20th September 2020 by unknown people but all the items in his room including his motorbike got burnt. Narrating his …

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Government extends compulsory wearing of nose mask by 3 months

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended by an additional three months, the Executive Instrument (EI) making wearing of nose masks compulsory in Ghana. He signed the extension of the EI on Monday, September 14. During his televised address to the nation on Sunday, September 20, 2020, Akufo-Addo said, that wearing masks, …

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Uganda Makerere University fire: ‘Ivory Tower’ gutted

A fire has gutted an iconic building at Uganda’s Makerere University, which is a prominent landmark in the capital. Known as the “Ivory Tower”, an overnight blaze has left its distinctive white walls with blue-shuttered windows blackened. Police in Kampala have started an investigation into the cause of the fire …

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43 pregnant girls write WASSCE, BECE in Kassena-Nankana West

The Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region has recorded 43 pregnancies in the just ended West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Also, while 15 student nursing mothers took part in the examination, out of the total of 1838 girls registered, …

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Five dead, seven injured in Upper East floods

Five persons died and seven got injured in recent floods in the Upper Region, preliminary data from the Regional Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has shown. According to the report, dated September 16, three of the deaths occurred in the Binduri District, while one each occurred in …

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NDC Sabina Appiah-Kubi is dead

Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Assin South, Sabina Appiah-Kubi, has reportedly passed on. The report came from the NDC Central Regional Communications Officer, Kwesi Dawood. Ms Sabina Appiah-Kubi, a former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin South under late President Mills, is said to have died after …

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