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Sleeping NDC has no message, no manifesto – Akufo-Addo teases

Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Adoo has expressed shock at the lack of a campaign message and manifesto by the National Democratic Congress(NDC). According to him, the opposition NDC has stayed home for four good years but still cannot settle on their message and manifesto for the …

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School reopening critical – WHO to African Leaders

The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in …

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How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Reduce Anxiety And Depression

Magic mushrooms are known as a recreational drug, but emerging studies are changing medical and public perspectives. Promising research shows that magic mushrooms may help treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and distress related to terminal illness with long-lasting effects. Psychedelic Canada has been used for thousands of years by indigenous societies …

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Mali coup leaders order borders to be reopened

The army officers that seized control in Mali have announced that land and air borders will be reopened on Friday. The borders were closed after a coup this week. The coup leaders have also said they are in contact with opposition groups about starting the process of appointing a transitional …

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Naked man jumps off second floor to evade lover’s husband

A naked Egyptian man reportedly hurled himself out of a second-floor bedroom window to escape his scorned lover’s husband, local media reported. Seemingly faced with limited options, the man took the drastic action of throwing himself out of the window before being helped by onlookers on the ground. According to …

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WAEC rejects accusations of leaking exams questions

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it cannot be blamed for mass leakage of exams questions on social media. Mounting a strong defence the Council touted its strict security protocols before and after the printing of exam questions. This comes after the general public and some stakeholders in the …

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Police arrest Immigration Officer, 3 Others For Robbery

Police in Sefwi-Wiawso have arrested four suspected armed robbers at Sefwi-Asempaneye in the Juabeso District of the Western North Region. The four are, Abunbunlar Ebenezer,31, illegal miner, Bashiru Adaza, 20, illegal miner, Kwasi Isaac, 24, motor rider and Samuel Akuley, an Immigration officer stationed in the Ashanti region. Briefing the media at Sefwi- Waiwso, Police Chief …

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DNC 2020: Biden vows to end Trump’s ‘season of darkness’

Newly minted Democratic White House nominee Joe Biden said US President Donald Trump has “cloaked America in darkness for much too long”. The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed “too much anger, too much fear, too much division”. His impassioned speech was the capstone of a political career …

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Group threatens to stop 2020 elections over non-implementation of ROPAA

The Chairman of the Progressive Alliance Movement, Dr Kofi Boateng has threatened to place an injunction on the upcoming December polls over the failure of the Electoral Commission to implement the Representation of People’s Amendment Act (ROPAA). Speaking on Starr Today on Thursday, Dr Boateng lamented that Ghanaians citizens in …

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John Paintsil dreams of coaching Black Stars

Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has become the latest football star to express interest in the Black Stars job. Paintsil like many ex-national stars dreams of leading the technical team of the four-time AFCON winners. Immediately after hanging his boot, Paintsil went into coaching serving as assistant coach for South African side Kaizer Chiefs. Paintsil …

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Mali coup leaders suggest ‘transitional president’

Coup leaders in Mali say a transitional president will be appointed, drawn from either the civilian population or the military. Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was removed in a coup on Tuesday. West African leaders have called for him to be reinstated and the UN has called for the release of officials. But …

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Steve Bannon charged with fraud over Mexico wall funds

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been arrested and charged with fraud over a fundraising campaign to build a wall on the US-Mexico border. Mr Bannon and three others defrauded hundreds of thousands of donors in connection with the “We Build the Wall” campaign, which raised $25m (£19m), the US Department …

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JUST IN: Empress Leak website finally closed down

Empress Leak website which is a home for raw pono content has been finally closed down. This is coming 2 weeks after the owner of the website Anderson Ofosuhene Anim has been arrested and charged for Publication of obscene material and general provision for cyber offence under section 280 of …

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US applauds Ghana, AU C’ssion over AfCFTA Secretariat

The United States of America has congratulated Ghana and the African Union Commission on the official opening and handing over of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra. According to the US, the AfCFTA is an important milestone in promoting a sustainable trade and investment environment in …

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Fire destroys properties at Latebiokorshie

Fire destroyed several properties, running into thousands of cedis, at Town Council Line, Latebiokorshie, in the Ablekuma Central Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, yesterday. Properties destroyed included one brand new car, two kiosks, container serving as a home, cylinders, two blenders, rice cooker, television set and clothes. The incident …

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Load-shedding to continue on Friday, but reduced to level 1

Eskom said on Thursday night that it was reducing load-shedding to level 1 for Friday, as four its generation units returned and supply constraints ease. Level 1 will be in place from 9am to 10pm on Friday. “Four generators were returned to service at the Duvha, Kriel, Tutuka and Kusile …

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Kafaba Lynching: Bole Magistrate Court remands suspects

The Bole Magistrate Court has remanded into prison custody seven suspects who appeared before the court over the lynching of 90-year-old woman, Akuah Denteh at Kafaba after accusing her of witchcraft. The suspects were initially discharged of their former charges but were re-arrested immediately and committed to prison custody. The …

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