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IMF warns of cedi depreciation

The further weakening of the Ghanaian Cedi against the U.S. dollar will worsen the impact of coronavirus pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has said. Since late February 2020, the Cedi has consistently depreciated against the dollar by -2.46 percent, year to date, and -7.34 percent year-on-year. The IMF in its …

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Rapper Tic raises funds to support rape victims

Ghanaian rapper and song writer, Tic born Nana Kwaku Okyere Duah is calling on the general public to support him raise funds for rape victims in Ghana. The “Kwanikwani” hit maker who has currently released a 7 track EP “Mama Grace” says the act is as a result of a …

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Shatta Bandle breaks silence on father’s death

Ghanaian social media sensation, Shatta Bandle, known in real life as Firdaus Iddrisu, has broken his silence on his father, Alhaji Iddrisu’s death. Shatta Bandle, in a tribute to his father, expressed how much he will miss his father as he begins life alone. Alhaji Iddrisu passed on Monday, July 20, 2020, after …

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Chinese consulate in Houston ordered to close by US

The US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, by Friday – a move described as “political provocation” by Beijing. The US State Department said the decision was taken “in order to protect American intellectual property”. But China’s foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said it was “outrageous …

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ATU students sign petition to ensure they don’t write exams on campus

A statement released on Monday, July 20, 2020, outlined the schedule for the continuation of lectures and examination for continuing students of the Accra Techinical University. The statement outlined that students were going to have online lectures and subsequently report to campus to write exams where all protocol for the COVID-19 will …

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I Didn’t Fly To UK For COVID-19 Treatment – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says at no point in time during his 14-day self-isolation was he flown to the United Kingdom for COVID-19 treatment. It would be recalled that days after announcing his 14-day self-isolation some media outlets reported that President Akufo-Addo had been sent abroad to receive treatment for the infection. …

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Stonebwoy’s Putuu is trash – Popular music producer

Award-winning reggae dancehall producer, Riddim Boss, has made a shocking statement in relation to Stonebwoy’s “Putuu” on Facebook calling the music trash. According to the popular producer, radio pundits are all hypocrites for praising an apparent “trash” music released by Stonebwoy. He wrote: “These Radio entertainment pundits r hypocrites.. See How they …

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Kenyan MP Arrested For Flouting COVID-19 Guidelines

A Kenyan Member of Parliament has been arrested for holding a public gathering contrary to COVID-19 guidelines. MP Charles Ong’ondo Were was arrested on Tuesday evening and detained at a police station. The MP was said to have been chairing a meeting at his village home when members of the …

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Fire ravages Koforidua market centre; 7 shops burnt

Fire has gutted at least seven shops in Juaben Serwaa Market in Koforidua in the Eastern Regional Capital. The incident happened Wednesday dawn. Some traders trooped to the market upon hearing the incident in an attempt to salvage items from their shops. Fire Fighters have arrived at the scene trying …

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First photos from Sir John’s funeral pops up

Final funeral service for former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, is currently ongoing at Sakrawono in the Ashanti Region. Early photos from the funeral have exclusively reached your most comprehensive news portal, adomonline.com and have been published below for …

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LPG’s Akpaloo names Margaret O’Brien Sarfo as running mate

Founder and flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) Percival Kofi Akpaloo has named Margaret O’Brien Sarfo as his running mate in the upcoming December presidential elections. Mr Akpaloo noted that he will mitigate the plight of the Ghanaian youth through economic empowerment when given the nod in the …

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People see me as a devil – Akumaa shares sad story

Akumaa Mama Zimbi, whose sexy voice has been on radio for many years, has bemoaned the manner people normally humiliate and distance themselves from her particularly at gatherings because they see her to be a devil. Akumaa who has been with Multimedia Group Limited for 20 years, speaking on Adom …

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Another teacher found killed in her home

Police are investigating after the body of a 56-year-old teacher was found in her home in Mmadinonyane village, near Vryburg in the North West. The woman’s body was discovered by her colleagues when they went to check up on her after she failed to report for duty on Monday morning. “[Her] colleagues went …

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Zimbabwe declares nationwide curfew to curb virus

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday announced a raft of more strict lockdown measures including imposing a curfew to curb rising cases of COVID-19. In an address to the nation, Mnangagwa said the curfew will run from 6 pm to 6 am, although essential services are exempted from the curfew. …

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