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Ejura MP ‘crippled’ after deadly attack

Tension continues to rise to dangerous levels at Ejura in the Ashanti Region over the physical assault on the Member of Parliament (MP), Alhaji Mohammed Bawa Braimah, by suspected hoodlums of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The MP was ambushed last week while on his way to some communities in …

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Police Commander kicked out for disrespecting Yaa Naa

Residents of Yendi in the Northern Region have kicked out the Divisional Police Commander for the area for allegedly disrespecting the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II. A former Presiding Member of the Yendi Municipal Assembly, Abu Zolge told Citi News that Yaa-Naa had directed that the Police Commander, …

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SHOCKING: Agya Koo Dead?

News made rounds yesterday in the media that star actor and comedian Kofi Adu, known in showbiz as Agya Koo, was involved in a tragic accident with his new Zoyte SUV prize car in Accra, on his way to Kumasi after organizers of Ghana Movie Awards presented the car to …

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Hushpuppi was kidnapped not arrested: Lawyer tells BBC

Gal Pissetzky, a top Chicago based attorney, who is representing Hushpuppi has said that his client has been kidnapped and not arrested. Gal Pissetzky during an interview with the BBC about the Nigerian socialite, who is now in the grip of America’s FBI and facing multiple charges of cyber scam …

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Ghana Internet Governance Forum slated for July 17

The Ghana Domain Name Registry and the Internet Society Ghana Chapter will hold the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF) on July 17, under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications. A statement issued by the Society, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Friday, said the Forum …

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Sorry Muntari, forget Kaizer Chiefs and look elsewhere

Former AC Milan and Black Stars midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari would one day like to play in South Africa and he specifically wants to join Kaizer Chiefs. However, there are several factors that might prevent him from realizing that dream. At 35, Muntari is already in the twilight of his career and if he …

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VIDEO: Man attempts suicide on Kaneshie Market overpass

A rather bizarre incident happened at Kaneshie Market, Sunday, when a young man attempted to commit suicide on the overpass. Footage of the act which has been in circulation since Sunday morning captures the unidentified man holding on to what appears to be a metal which forms part of the …

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EC ends nationwide registration of SHS students

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday began registering eligible voters in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country but there were setbacks at some of the schools. The two-day special exercise was targeted at final year students and those in form-two gold track who were 18 or more but could …

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Farmer arrested for attempting to sell Son for Ghc170k

A 25-year-old farmer has been put before Bibiani Circuit Court in the Ahafo region for attempting to sell his 5-year-old son. The accused priced his son at the cost of Ghc170,000. Prosecuting officer Detective Inspector George Asanti Noye told the court presided over by His Honour Yaw Owoahene Acheampong that …

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15% increase in transport fares takes effect today

Effective today, Saturday, 11 July 2020, commuters will be paying 15% more in transport fares following approval by the government for commercial transport operators to hike fares. A deputy Transport Minister, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover had told Citi News that the decision was taken after a meeting with transport operators on Tuesday, July 7, …

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Mali president dissolves constitutional court amid unrest

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced the dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that saw four people killed in street protests on Friday. The president said he said would not tolerate such violence. The court has been at the centre of controversy after it …

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Lilwin and Funny Face fight on live TV [Watch Video]

Lilwin and Funny Face almost exchanged blows on UTV as they clashed over their past feud. Lilwin and Funny Face got involved in a heated argument on UTV and they almost exchanged blows on set. They were on Nana Ama McBrown’s United Showbiz Agenda to discuss serious matters surrounding their …

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Family drags UGMC to court over death of relative

A family has filed a suit against the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following the death of their relative. A member of the family, Franklin Battanis Akiti, is said to have died at the hospital on June 29, 2020 – just a day after he was admitted. The family, …

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Bill Gates: Coronavirus vaccine shouldn’t go to the highest bidders

Bill Gates said that once a coronavirus vaccine is discovered, it should be distributed fairly and not just go to the “highest bidders.” The billionaire Microsoft founder was speaking at a virtual conference on the coronavirus hosted by the International AIDS Society on Saturday. “If we just let drugs and vaccines go …

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Malawi’s president under fire for family appointments to cabinet

Malawians have voiced anger after newly appointed President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled a cabinet that they said was tainted by family ties. Chakwera, 65, comfortably beat Peter Mutharika with 58.5 percent of the vote in last month’s election, marking the first time in African history that an election rerun led to …

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South African church attack: Five dead after ‘hostage situation’

Five people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership. South African police said they had rescued men, women and children from a “hostage situation” on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning. They have also arrested at least 40 people, …

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Man allegedly killed his grandmother for ‘bewitching’ him

A 19-year-old man is in custody for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death after he accused her of practising witchcraft. The suspect allegedly killed his 74-year-old grandmother inside their house in Hlanganani outside Giyani on Friday night. The suspect was arrested on Saturday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the …

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Call Wontumi to order – NDC to Akufo-Addo

The Ashanti regional branch of the National Democratic Congress has called on President Akufo-Addo to caution  Chairman Wontumi over his attacks on the NDC running mate. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP is reported to have attacked the person of Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang after she was …

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