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VIDEO: Former TV3 staff turns drug addict

  Former TV3 light technician in an interview with DJ Nyaami has disclosed how he started drugs and the after-effects. The 47-year-old speaking to SVTV Africa on the Ghetto Life segment said he was lucky to have a grandfather who was a diplomat. He was able to study in France …

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Airbus Saga: Why I kept silent till now – Mahama

  Former President John Dramani Mahama has offered explanations to his loud silence on the controversial Airbus scandal since the news first broke. Mr Mahama disclosed that his reluctance to personally comment on the various allegations made in respect of the acquisition of the aircraft, was because some ex- government officials and …

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The Untold: A father’s sacrifice

    Fathers are a major part of most families, though their roles are not easily recognized. They usually are the breadwinners of the family and so have to spend more time hustling to earn money than they spend with their families. In Ghana and many other countries, the day …

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Pharmacist shot dead by car thieves

    An Abuja pharmacist identified as Sunday Ike, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen who stole his light blue Toyota Camry. The deceased was shot in the head by gunmen who attacked his shop located on 3rd Avenue in Gwarimpa at about 11pm on Friday June 19. FCT …

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2 Absa staff test postive for coronavirus

  Two staff of Absa Bank Ghana Limited have contracted COVID-19. In a memo, the Managing Director of absa Bank, Abena Osei-Poku, said the affected staff members have been isolated for treatment. “If you feel unwell, kindly contact functional head, who will ensure you have received the required support immediately”, …

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Government set to increase price of Cocoa this year

  The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Ghana Cocoa Board(Cocobod), Mr Joseph Boahene Aidoo has hinted of conclusive discussions with President Nana Akufo-Addo to increase the price of Cocoa in the coming months this year. Currently, the government buys one bag of Cocoa beans from farmers at 515.00 Ghana cedis. The …

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Coronavirus: Government urged to support informal sector

  Mr Kofi Oppong, the Manager of Cosby 1 Fashion College at Madina in Accra, has called on the government to streamline existing policy measures to support the informal sector. That, he said, would provide the private sector the needed assistance to grow and contribute to the national Gross Domestic …

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I’m sorry Zack – Lil Win apologises to former Manager

  Actor, Lil Win has finally rendered an unqualified apology to his former Manager, Zack. Lil Win fell out with Zack in 2018 and this ended their working relationship and also brought a rift between the two. The issues even compounded when Nigel Gaisie Prophesied that Zack had sent Lil Win to a fetish priest …

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ECOWAS court begins virtual session Monday

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice will resume court proceedings on Monday, June 22, 2020, about three months after suspending sessions due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The court, however, said the proceedings would be conducted virtually. When it resumed, the ECOWAS Court said it would deliver …

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

  Zimbabwe’s health minister is appearing in court in Harare charged with corruption over the procurement of coronavirus tests and equipment. Obadiah Moyo was arrested on Friday after the government came under pressure from the opposition and on social media. A $20m (£16m) contract was awarded to a Hungary-registered firm, …

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NPP primaries: List of MPs who retained their seats

  The parliamentary primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, was characterised by surprise losses for some incumbent Members of Parliament. However, some sitting MPs remained unaverred by their determined challengers. For instance, MP for Dome Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, retained her seat after a …

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Adolescents must have reproductive health benefits under NHIS

  Mr. Nii Ankonu Annorbah-Sarpei, Director of Programmes, Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR) has urged the government to ensure that adolescents enjoyed some health benefits under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS. He said the benefits should provide adolescents in the country the opportunity to have access to a …

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Assembly Members Praise Mahama For His Pledge To Pay Them Salaries

    Some concerned assembly members in the Bono Region have showered praises on Former President John Dramani Mahama for including them in his plans once elected as President on December 7. My News Ghana reports Assembly Members have been abandoned in the government’s payroll despite their immense contribution to grassroots development. …

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Body of ‘traditional healer’ found floating in a river

    The body of a woman, believed to be a traditional healer, was found floating in the Umzimkulu River, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. Police put out a call on Friday for public assistance to locate the woman’s relatives, after her body was discovered in the river three days earlier. …

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