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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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Four trotros carrying 36 West Africa nationals intercepted at Elubo

The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) in a joint operation with the Ghana Armed Forces on Thursday, September 10 intercepted four commercial vehicles en route to Takoradi. The vehicles had on board illegal West African nationals who were consequently arrested. According to GIS, intelligence was gathered …

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PHOTOS: Man allegedly sets baby mama, daughter on fire

A social media user has taken to Twitter to recount how her baby daddy attempted to kill her and their daughter. The South African tweep with the username Misst_Thembs disclosed the man doused her and their child in fuel and set them ablaze. She explained that they had an argument and the …

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Barbados to remove Queen as head of state

Barbados has announced its intention to remove the Queen as its head of state and become a republic next year. The Caribbean island said it wants “full sovereignty” by the time it celebrates its 55th anniversary of independence from the UK in November 2021. A speech written by Barbados Prime …

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ECOWAS hopes for civilian rule in Mali ‘within days’

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo- Addo, says West African leaders hope to see a civilian- led government installed in Mali within days. He spoke after talks between regional leaders and the military junta that seized power in Mali last month. Mr Akufo- Addo said the regional bloc, Ecowas, would lift sanctions …

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Odartey Lamptey backs C.K Akonnor’s choice for Black Stars captaincy

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has commended coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor on his choice for leadership of the Black Stars. C.K Akonnor retained Andre Ayew as captain of the Black Stars, with Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey and goalkeeper Richard Ofori appointed as his deputies. Public opinion has been divided especially …

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Asamoah Gyan unperturbed by Black Stars captaincy shakeup

Asamoah Gyan’s business manager Samuel Anim Addo has stated the striker is not disturbed by his snub from the national team’s new captaincy ranks. On advice of new Black Stars coach CK Akonnor, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced a three-man leadership team to steer the affairs of the four-time …

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EC Explains GH¢100,000 Filing Fee For Presidential Aspirants

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe has said charges for filing Presidential and Parliamentary nomination forms are just a deposit and said some may get their money back after the election. He said any presidential candidate who obtains at least 25 percent of the …

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Two Pregnant BECE Candidates Rushed To Health Center in Eastern Region

Two Pregnant Candidates sitting the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Kwahu Afram Plains South were on Monday rushed to Maame Krobo Health Center. Whereas one was treated and discharged a few minutes the other was transferred to Donkorkrom Presbyterian Hospital after she was diagnosed with spontaneous delivery. About …

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The women risking jail with lesbian movie

Two Nigerian filmmakers face the prospect of imprisonment if they ignore the stern warning of the authorities and proceed with the release of a movie about a lesbian relationship. The dramatic face-off with the regulators – the Nigerian Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) – is worthy of a film …

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