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New DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 100 cases

The number of Ebola cases in the west of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 100, double the number it was five weeks ago, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The first cases in the current outbreak were recorded in the capital of Equateur Province, Mbandaka. Ebola …

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I need just four years to change Ghana – Ayariga

The founder of the All People’s Congress (APC) has appealed to Ghanaians to give him “just four years” to change the country. According to Dr. Hassan Ayariga, until Ghanaians stop recycling the NDC and NPP, the country will not see any significant change. Speaking on the Hotseat on Starr FM Friday, …

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Tit-for-tat: Nigeria to reciprocate travel ban by European countries

Nigeria will enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations into the country as it opens its airspace, the Federal Government said on Thursday. According to the government, what this means is that only airlines from countries that allow flights from Nigeria will be allowed …

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What to expect in NPP’s 2020 manifesto

Details of the 2020 manifesto of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains a closely guarded secret ahead of an event to launch it on Saturday, August 21, 2020, in Cape Coast. However, GhanaWeb has gotten a rare insight into the broad areas that the governing party’s 2020 manifesto will cover. A highly …

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I’ll legalise Okada – Mahama promises

Former President John Mahama says he will legalise Okada operations if he wins power in December. According to the NDC flagbearer, even though the business of commercial motto riding is illegal in Ghana, it has created jobs for many unemployed young people. Addressing chiefs and people of Kpando in the …

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I’m not dead – Don Bortey rubbishes death rumours

Former Hearts of Oak great Bernard Don Bortey has denied rumours sparked by a Facebook user with the username  Davinci Mogul that he has passed on. A Facebook user wrote on his timeline that the former footballer has died. When the player was asked on Kumasi based Ashh Fm, If …

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This is why Samini is trending on Twitter

Seems the once envied father and son relationship between Samini and Stonebwoy has suddenly turned sour and twitter fans are reacting to it. They are responding to Samini’s rants following Stonebwoy’s claims that he never supported his career. Samini, in a recent development, labelled the dancehall artiste as an ungrateful person and that he will soon …

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Mali finance minister released by military junta

Mali’s Finance Minister Abdoulaye Daffe and another top official have been released by the military junta that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. The minister was among those detained after the military coup on Tuesday. Sabane Mahalmoudou, who worked for the president was among those arrested, and has been released alongside …

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Madagascar president sacks health minister after COVID-19 surge

Madagascar on Thursday said it had fired its health minister as part of a government reshuffle, a move that came a month after he butted heads with the president for seeking outside help for coronavirus. The Indian Ocean island-nation saw COVID-19 cases surge in July despite an official campaign to promote a …

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Kufuor, Sam Jonah saved me from going blind – Haruna Attah

Veteran journalist and former publisher of the Accra Daily Mail, Alhaji Haruna Attah has recounted how former President John Agyekum Kufuor and renowned Ghanaian businessman, Sir Sam Jonah saved him from going blind. In a yet-to-be-released book, the former High Commissioner to Namibia thanked former President Kufuor for paying for his initial eye surgery …

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Woman, 80, found dead at river bank at Kormantse

An 80-year-old woman, Antie Mansa has been found dead at the bank of a river at Kormantse Number Two, in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. The woman had gone missing for several days only to be found on the sixth day after leaving home. An eyewitness, Mr Kwame …

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Investigroup LLC, led by Dr. Owusu Kizito Listed in Inc. Magazine

2nd time among the fastest growing top 5000 Private Companies in North America Dr. Owusu Atuahene Kizito is a Ghana-born American businessman. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of InvestiGroup Companies, bestselling author, international deal-maker/ investment banker and a University Professor. Early life and Education Dr. Owusu Kizito was born …

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Court remands ‘Immigration Officer’, three suspected thieves

The Wiawso District Court has remanded two illegal miners, Abunbunlar Ebenezer, 31, and Bashiru Adaza, 20, as well as a motor rider, Kwasi Isaac and Immigration officer, Samuel Akuley. During proceedings, Prosecutor, Corporal Vincent told the court that police at Sefwi Asempaneye station in the Juaboso District had a tip-off …

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My Aim Is To Collapse NDC –Akua Donkor Reveals

Founder and Leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor has revealed that her motive is to collapse the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the country. According to her, President John Dramani Mahama has destroyed all her records. Akua Donkor also revealed that the former President was behind Charlotte …

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Man Utd captain Harry Maguire arrested after fight in Mykonos

Harry Maguire has reportedly been arrested in Mykonos following a fight outside a bar, according to Greek publication Proto Thema. The newspaper reports that Maguire and his party had become involved in an altercation with other tourists on Thursday night. When police attempted to intervene, the report adds, Maguire resisted, resulting …

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Asamoah Gyan, Esso lead Kotoko transfer plans

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have identified legendary striker Asamoah Gyan as one of eight players needed to enhance their CAF Champions League campaign this term. Kotoko alongside Ashgold will represent Ghana in the Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively. New CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah has managed to convince Otumfuo Osei Tutu to lift …

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NCCE Akatsi South Engages Kpevenu Community On Social Auditing

The Social Auditing Project was started by the NCCE in 2006 and is aimed at promoting community ownership of developmental projects and policies, increase awareness of the operation of the Local Government, and empowering the citizenry to demand Accountability from duty bearers.   Social Audit offers a stage for public …

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SM Fans Excited After Shatta Wale Unveiled His New Lady

Fans of Shatta Wale have a reason to be excited after Wale announced he’s ready for a new, long term relationship. Wale, in a post on social media, said his next relationship would last for ages – he said the relationship will have ‘life supremacy’. Shatta Wale is yet to find that …

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Ahafo Region Shall Be The 2nd Stronghold Of NPP – Regional Minister

The Ahafo Regional Minister who doubles as the member of parliament for Asunafo North Constituency, Hon. Evans Opoku Bobie (MP) made a firm declaration during the Ahafo Regional NPP Campaign Launch, which took place at Goaso, that, with unity, determination and hardworking, the Ahafo Region shall surely become the second …

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Election 2020: Mahama is my target, not Jane – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has said that the “target” for his campaign in the run-up to the 2020 elections is the former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama and not his running mate, because “she’s not on the ticket and when people go to vote, …

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VIDEO: Results Fair: Bawumia should go and learn quantity surveying- Yammin

A former deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Yammin has slammed Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for comparing the cost of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange under ex-President John Mahama to that of four other interchanges being constructed by President Akufo-Addo, MyNewsGh.com reports. In an interview on Kumasi-based Pure FM with Yaw Nimako …

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