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Bantamahene kneels before Otumfuo to seek mercy over destoolment

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu has been called on to temper justice with mercy by pardoning Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwaatia IV of some ‘sins’ he allegedly committed. The Bantamahene has been captured in a video with some elders kneeling before Otumfuo as they seek to escape punishment from him. As …

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South Africa ready to grant Ghanaians visa-free entry

South African High Commissioner to Ghana Lulu Xingwana says South Africa is ready to give Ghana visa-free entry into the country. Ghana has been selected as part of the countries to receive a visa-free access to South Africa. “South Africa has been ready for more than a year to give …

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DTT impasse: Akufo-Addo directs Ursula to suspend directive to GBC

President Akufo-Addo has directed Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekufful to suspend her directive to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to shut down three of its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) channels. The Presidential directive gave no explanation for the decision.   It comes hours after the National Media Commission described the action by …

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Koku Anyidoho attacks Kevin Taylor [Audio]

Former Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has descended on social media commentator cum journalist, Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor, describing him as a scoundrel. It is, however, not known what triggered this attack but reports have it that Mr Taylor made some remarks against …

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Airbus scandal: I built a good case to get Interpol Red Notice – Amidu

Contrary to claims that the issuance of an Interpol Red Notice for the arrest and trial of brother of former president John Dramani Mahama was politically engineered to smear the name of the former leader, Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has brought clarity to his request to the International Police. The Special Prosecutor said his …

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Naa Atswei Oduro Joins Angel FM

Female radio presenter, Nana Yaa Asantewaa Oduro popularly known as Naa Atswei Oduro has officially joined the family of Angel Broadcasting Network(ABN). The Sanitation Ambassador was officially introduced as the newest member of Angel 102.9 FM on Angel Anopa Bofo) by Captain Smart on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Naa Atswei …

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Fulani herdsmen engage in cutlass fight, 4 brutally wounded

Four Fulani herdsmen are seriously injured in a bizarre cutlass fight at Akateng a Community near Asesewa in the Eastern Region. A misunderstanding ensued among the herdsmen on Wednesday July 22, 2020 leading to a fight with the herdsmen attacking themselves with cutlasses. Four victims identified as Omaru Ali, 25, …

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PHOTOS: These 5 Ghanaians Became Celebrities By ‘Mistake‘

This is an entertainment article where we will tell you the Five Ghanaians who became celebrities by an act of judgement. The mistake doesn’t mean they don’t deserve it or something close to that. What we actually mean is these five celebrities did very normal things every human does but …

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You Can’t Reduce GBC’s Channels – NMC to Ursula

The National Media Commission (NMC) says the Communication Minister’s directive to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to shut down three of its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) channels undermines the broadcaster’s capacity to play its constitutional role. Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekufful has asked the state-broadcaster to shut down three of its DTT …

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Man arrested for seizing ID cards from residents

A young man who has been identified only as Freman is in the grip of the Kpeshie Divisional Police Headquarters at Nungua for allegedly collecting the latest voters’ ID cards from people without any reason. The suspect, who is believed to be a sympathiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) …

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NSA begins vetting for over 1,000 selected athletes

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has commenced vetting for over 1,000 selected athletes, who are to benefit from the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) stimulus package following the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. The exercise fixed at the Accra Sports Stadium is to verify the authenticity of the selected athletes by the various …

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We’ll ensure coronavirus testing for all players – GFA

The Head of Communication for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr Henry Asante Twum, has revealed that all players will be tested prior to the resumption of the Ghana Premier League in October. The 2019/2020 Premier League season, FA Cup, and other competitions, have been annulled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking …

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Obour, others campaign for ‘4 more 4 Nana’

Former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bice Osei Kuffuor, popularly known as Obour, has joined forces with some leading members of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally support for the Nana Akufo-Addo government in the forthcoming December general elections. In June this year, Obour contested in the …

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Here’s how much calories your sexual activities are burning

Every day, you burn calories when you move around, exercise, and go about your daily tasks. Your body even burns calories at rest, through basic functions like breathing, circulating blood, cell processes, amongst others. Another way to burn calories is through sexual activities. Burn some serious calories by undressing, kissing, …

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Banking clean up will benefit economy post Coronavirus – EIU

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has hailed government’s industrialisation drive under its flagship One District One Factory intiative, as well as the banking sector clean up. In the EIU’s latest country report on Ghana in which it partly analysed the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Ghanaian economy and …

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FULL TEXT: Deputy BoG Governor speaks on crisis to recovery at IMF webinar

CRISIS TO RECOVERY STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA DURING COVID-19 SPEAKING NOTES FOR IMF WEBINAR DR. MAXWELL OPOKU-AFARI, FIRST DEPUTY GOVERNOR, BANK OF GHANA JULY 22, 2020 1. Introduction The global economy is going through extraordinary times, requiring even more exceptional responses. Policy response has been swift and decisive in …

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Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir faces trial over 1989 coup

The former leader of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir is facing a trial in the capital Khartoum over a 1989 coup that brought him to power. Bashir is facing charges over the military coup in 1989 and could receive the death penalty if convicted. Following the 1989 coup, Bashir stayed in power …

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COVID-19: Ghana records 683 new cases; total now 29,672

At least 683 new COVID-19 infections have pushed Ghana’s case count to 29,672. Some 26,090 have recovered with the death toll still at 153. The number of active cases is therefore 3,429, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service. A geographical overview of the active cases shows …

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Hushpuppi released from prison in America

News reaching us indicates that Nigerian alleged scammer Hushpuppi has been reportedly released from prison in the United States of America. Earlier last month, the FBI accused Ray Hushpuppi of living an extravagant lifestyle from the hundreds of millions of dollars he got from business email compromise frauds and other related fraudulent …

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