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Chinese government hands over medical supplies to Ghana

The Chinese Government on Wednesday, presented its second batch of medical supplies, to the Ministry of Health, to support Ghana in the fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies were made up of 20,000 N-95 protective face masks, 350,000 surgical masks, 10,000 disposable coverall, 15,000 each of medical googles, and disposable gloves and …

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Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop

South Africa, which had one of the world’s earliest and strictest lockdowns, has announced a further easing of anti-coronavirus measures. From 20 September an overnight curfew will be reduced, gatherings will be allowed at 50% of a venue’s capacity, and alcohol will again be on sale. “We have withstood the …

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[VIDEO]: Kweku Baako ‘exposes’ Mahama over ‘sakawa’ projects

Seasoned journalist, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has berated former President John Dramani Mahama for claiming the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been embarking on a ”sakawa” sod-cutting of projects. The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, speaking at the party’s Town Hall meeting held in Kumasi questioned the NPP’s commitment to complete …

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Hatred and ‘juju’ retarding progress of Black Stars -Taylor

Former Ghanaian footballer Charles Taylor Asampong has admitted that there is the use of ‘juju’ in football but it does not necessarily make a team win matches. The former Black Stars player in an interview with Rainbow Sports admitted that there are players who depend on ‘juju’ to enhance their career and …

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Free WiFi for SHS to be launched in October

Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has disclosed that government’s plan to provide free WiFi for all Senior High Schools (SHSs) will be rolled out next month. She explained that the initiative is part of government’s strategy to bridge the gap created in the world of Information Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking at …

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UN condemns jailing of Nigeria boy for blasphemy

The UN children’s agency Unicef has called on the Nigerian authorities to urgently review an Islamic court’s decision to sentence a 13-year-old boy to 10 years in prison for blasphemy. The boy was convicted in August of making uncomplimentary remarks about God during an argument with a friend in northern …

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Govt scheming to reinstate PDS – Minority alleges

The Minority in Parliament has alleged that there is a massive collusion between government and owners of Power Distribution Services (PDS) for the reinstatement of the botched Power concession agreement. Addressing the press in parliament, minority spokesperson on Mines and Energy, Adam Mutawakilu said a recent announcement by the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong …

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Amissah Arthur’s wife joins Prof Jane Naana’s campaign team

Wife of the late Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur, Matilda Nana Manye Amissah-Arthur has joined the campaign team of the Vice Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress(NDC). The former Second Lady of the land joined the team in her home town, Western Region to support her good friend, Professor Naana …

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Rawlings receives Malian coup makers

Ghana’s former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings, has urged the new leadership in Mali to use the transition period to exhibit exceptional leadership for the country and usher her into a prosperous era. The former President made the call when a four-man delegation of the National Committee for the Salvation …

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Suame Magazine to go digital under NDC government – Mahama

Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to step up infrastructural development at Suame Magazine, a renowned metal fabrication enclave, when given the mandate in the December general election. “One of the party’s key agenda is to introduce modern diagnostic equipment to modify the methods of repairing and …

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We will not legalise ‘Okada’ business – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the Akufo-Addo administration will not legalise what he describes as “risky business” of commercial motorbike aka ‘Okada’ in the country. He assured the riders of a better alternative of empowering them to purchase brand new cars assembled in the country to engage in a …

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4 domestic workers of Prof. Benneh charged with murder

Four persons rendering domestic services to senior law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Prof Emmanuel Yaw Benneh who was allegedly murdered at his home last weekend have been slapped with charges of murder by the Ghana Police Service, Dailyguide is reporting. The four who were earlier arrested in connection with …

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Death toll in twin road crashes now 23

The death toll in two separate crashes in Ghana has risen to 23 in the last 24 hours. Officials said that three more persons have now been confirmed dead after a truck crashed into two passenger buses on Tuesday — bringing the toll to 17. Twenty-one others who got injured …

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Policeman, one other arrested for robbery

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested two persons for robbery, possession of narcotic drugs and ammunition without lawful authority. The suspects, a policeman and civilian, were arrested around on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The suspects have been identified as G/L/ Cpl. Bright Akosa with No. 49346 stationed at F.P.U./ …

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Bagre Dam Spillage Kills 4 Year Old Girl In Daboya

A four-year-old girl has died in Daboya due to the spillage of the Bagre dam from Burkina Faso. The Bagre Dam spillage overflowed to Daboya in the North Gonja district of the Savannah region. The spillage has affected about nine communities in the Daboya-Mankarigu district with over 750 households displaced. …

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UG lecturers will be sanctioned over PUB presser – UTAG

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) says it will sanction the University of Ghana Branch of the association for holding a press conference on the Public Universities Bill without approval. According to the umbrella union of the university lecturers, the leadership of the Legon branch of UTAG has been …

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COVID-19: Trump denies downplaying severity of virus

US President Donald Trump has denied downplaying the seriousness of Covid-19, despite admitting in a recorded interview to having done that. At a televised event with voters, Mr Trump said he had “up-played” it. The claim contradicts comments Mr Trump made to journalist Bob Woodward earlier this year, when he …

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WATCH: Don Little angry over coronavirus fee

Diminutive actor, Don Little, known in real life as Steven Atanga, has finally arrived in Ghana after his long vacation in the United States due to the coronavirus lockdown. But Don Little is not happy about being asked to pay $ 150 for a COVID-19 test at Kotoka International Airport upon his …

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