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NDC agents not prevented from SHSs – EC clears air

The Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has cleared the air regarding claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that its agents were prevented from monitoring the registration exercise in some two senior high schools in the Ashanti Region. The NDC had accused the EC of preventing its agents from observing the exercise at …

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Dogboe faces Avalos tomorrow

The ‘Royal Storm’ Isaac Dogboe will stage his much anticipated return to the ring tomorrow in Las Vegas in a featherweight clash against American opponent, Chris Avalos. Dogboe has been absent from the boxing scene after suffering two successive losses to Mexican fighter Emanuel Navarette who snatched the WBO bantamweight …

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Journalists boycott NPP over Afeku’s bodyguard attack

A group of Photo-Journalists in the Western Region have boycotted all media coverage organized by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Member of Parliament in the Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira Constituency Catherine Afeku for what the group says is the unjustified defense of the attack meted out by MP’s personal bodyguard …

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Police reveal why 29-year-old man was shot at Buduburam

The Ghana Police Service has explained circumstances that led to the shooting of a 29-year-old man by some officers at Gomoa Buduburam in the Central Region. The Central Regional Command Public Relations Officer (PRO), DSP Irene Oppong, said the Kasoa Divisional Police Patrol Team had a distress call in the …

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Police officer killed in car crash, wife injured

An off duty Police Officer has died in a car crash in the Eastern Region. The accident occurred at Borla Junction on the Akyem Akroso to Asamankese road. The Police Officer David Ahiabu Victor was driving a private car onboard by a woman reported to be his wife. He died …

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All you need to know as WASSCE begins today

The West African Examination Council earlier this month released a new timetable for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The new timetable was released after the West African Examination Council (WAEC) got approval from the Ministry of Education. The examination starts from today, Monday, …

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Body found floating close to harbour

A woman’s body has been recovered from the sea near Kalk Bay harbour in Cape town, according to a report from the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). The NSRI’s Simon’s Town and Strandfontein crews responded to a report of a body in the water just before 10:00 after it was …

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Boy, 18, dies, girl, 13, critical after motorbike collides with car

An 18-year-old boy was killed and a 13-year-old girl critically injured after their motorbike collided with a vehicle in Vanderbijlpark on Saturday, ER24 has said. According to ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring, the incident happened on President Steyn Street, adding paramedics had arrived at the scene at 17:20. Upon arrival, medics …

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Government reduces COVID-19 isolation period

Government has revised the recommended isolation period for patients who have tested positive for COVID-19. “We wish to inform South Africans that the recommended isolation period for patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection is reduced from 14 to 10 days,” said Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. The Minister said the recommendation to …

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NE/R: Bawumia’s influence in NPP widespread – Walewale MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive for West Mamprusi in the North East Region has dismissed claims by NDC  General Secretary Johnson Aseidu Nketiah that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would never be allowed to lead the New Patriotic Party. The NDC General Secretary is reported to have cautioned Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia …

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Why Yaoh Never Baptizes Women!!

For regular readers of this my column, I write this article as a sequel to one that was published about two years ago titled The Baptism of Adam Revealed. And so, new readers of the column should endeavor to read that article before reading this sequel. Every holy and righteous man …

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[Photos] : Angry landlord bites off tenants finger

A landlord at Sebrepor in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, Coffie Tetteh, has allegedly bitten off the index finger of a tenant’s left hand. The tenant, a 32-year-old barber, identified as Raymond Mensah, said the incident happened during a misunderstanding that ensued. Tenant, Raymond Mensah “I went out to discard wastewater around …

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PHOTOS: Kwaw Kese spotted Burning next to CNN Building in UK

Ghanaian Musician of Mad Time Entertaiment, Emmanueal Kofi botchwey, Known in ShowBiz as Kwaw Kese (Abodam) in new photo shows He represent the Mad Time. The Abodam Hitzmaker photo which is sighted to be in UKs CNN building smoking in big roll of legal drug surprises his followers in IG. …

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Syndicated fraud makes internal auditing more relevant – IAA Director

Mr Nathan Yankey, Acting Director of Operations, Internal Audit Agency (IAA) says the increasing number of syndicated fraud and cybercrime cases underscores the importance of internal audit in Public Financial Management (PFM). He said internal audit units acknowledged the challenge and were repositioning themselves to strengthen mitigating mechanisms and controls …

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NABCo trainees petition Akufo-Addo to make their jobs permanent

The NABCO Trainees Association of Ghana (NABTAG) has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to convert their job placements to permanent ones at the expiry of their three-year contract period. Katakyie Dennis Opoku Asiedu, the National President of the Association, led the executives and some members of NABTAG to present …

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30 Ghanaian players quarantined at Ghanaman Soccer Centre

The Stranded Ghanaian footballers who sent an SOS message to the government to be repatriated home from Ethiopia are set to begin a 14-day mandatory quarantine at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram after arriving in the country on Friday. The players led by former Black Stars defender Lee …

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My beef with Funny Face is not over – Lil Win

Popular Kumawood actor and musician, Kwadwo Nkansah, famed as Lil Win has indicated that his beef or misunderstanding with Funny Face is far from over. While speaking in an exclusive interview with Zionfelix, Lil Win said he was still holding a grudge against Funny Face following their fracas on live TV. “The beef is …

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Mr. Eazi raises $20 million to invest in African music creatives

Award-winning music artist, Mr. Eazi is launching a fund that will invest in Africa’s stars of the future. Mr. Eazi, (real name Oluwatosin Ajibade) told CNN that the Africa Music Fund (AMF), is worth $20 million dollars. The lead investor is 88mph, a company that provides capital for African businesses. …

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