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Akufo-Addo, Bawumia have done magic, there’s no alternative – Kufuor

Former president John Agyekum Kufuor has said the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government has transformed the formerly ailing Ghanaian economy into one which is world acclaimed and healthy. According to the former leader who served the country from 2000-2008 on the ticket of the NPP, his successors have performed nothing short of outstanding and worthy …

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Full document: NPP’s 2020 manifesto

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has today, August 22, 2020 launched its manifesto ahead of the 2020 elections. The document according to the governing political party will consolidate the gains the party has achieved since taking over power. Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who gave highlights from the manifesto said …

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Don’t be fooled, MPs can never construct roads – A.B.A Fuseini

Member of Parliament(MP) for Sagnarigu Constituency, Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini says no Member of Parliament(MP) can construct roads in his or her constituency. According to him, Members of Parliament(MPs) promise to construct roads during campaigns with the hope of lobbying for them when they are given the opportunity. He …

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The record of two presidents contesting Ghana’s 2020 elections

The presidential election contest of 2020 is the third between President Nana Akufo-Addo and his immediate predecessor President John Mahama. In 2012 and 2016, Mahama was the incumbent whereas Akufo-Addo was the challenger. On this occasion, the table has turned, with Akufo-Addo as the incumbent and Mahama as the opposition …

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Coronavirus: Mozambique lifts ban on foreign travel

The authorities in Mozambique have lifted a ban on foreign travel that was imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus. It means . Foreigners can also leave and enter the country provided they have a valid work visa, valid resident’s permit, visa or ID, a statement from the ministry said. …

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Man inflicts knife wounds on wife, son

A resident at Abebuom a village in the Assin South District of the Central Region, Baba Abubakar has inflicted knife wounds on his wife and two and a half year-old son. The suspect who is currently on the run is said to have done this because the wife had separated …

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Allotey Jacobs seen at the commissioning of the Ekumfi Fruits Factory

Embattled former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), Allotey Jacobs was on Friday, August 21, 2020, spotted at the commissioning of the Eku Juice factory. On Friday, 21st August 2020, the President commissioned the Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Factory, an initiative of Government’s 1-District-1-Factory programme. The $15 million factory is the first …

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West African states demand Mali president be reinstated after coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Thursday demanded Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita be released and reinstated. “We demand the immediate restoration of constitutional order … and the immediate release of President Keita and all the arrested officials,” ECOWAS president and President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, said at …

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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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