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Baba Iddrisu is second most valued Ghanaian player in Europe

Real Mallorca midfielder Baba Iddrisu has a staggering €45 million release clause in his contract to make him the second most valued Ghanaian player in Europe behind Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The 24-year-old, who was denied a chance to sign for Spanish giants Real Madrid last …

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Uganda bans campaign rallies ahead of elections

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has banned mass campaign rallies and encouraged aspiring candidates to campaign through the media. The commission said the country’s general elections will go ahead in January 2021, but with strict measures to protect voters against coronavirus. Wearing of masks, hand hygiene and social distancing will be enforced …

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Popular fetish priest Torgbe Shitor dies [Photos]

Exclusive reports reaching us indicates that popular Eastern Regional fetish priest, Torgbe Shitor has died. The young-but-popular priest was said to have complained of a boil that had appeared on a part of his body just days before his death. He died on the evening yesterday Monday, June 15, 2020 at a …

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Two held over stolen NIA Laptops granted bail

An Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday admitted bailing Frank Nketia, a trader and Victor Maduka a businessman accused of stealing 15 HP Pro book laptops belonging to the National Identification Authority (NIA). Nketia was granted bail in the sum of GH¢85,000.00 with four sureties, three of whom should be public …

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Govt sets June 25 to evacuate Ghanaians stranded in the U.S.

Government has indicated in a statement that it will evacuate stranded Ghanaians in the U.S. who are registered with the Consulate-General on June 25. The statement, issued by the Consulate General in New York, also revealed that, as part of the evacuation plans, the flight will take off from the …

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Rapist father jailed 18 years

  A 42-year-old Zimbabwean man who raped his 11-year-old daughter on numerous occasions since she was eight years, was yesterday sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Bindura magistrate. The man from Mhasvi Village in Chiweshe, kept his daughter isolated and silenced her by saying no one would look …

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BET 2020: Ghana out, 2 Nigerians nominated, check out full list

This year’s Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award will not have any artiste representing Ghana as the country failed to get on the nomination list. The organisers of the international award scheme released their nomination list yesterday, June 15 and no Ghanaian made it. Ghana’s eastern counterparts, Nigeria, however, got two …

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Rex Omar starts massive campaign for Mahama

Ghanaian highlife musician, Rex Omar has begun a massive campaign for NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama. In a post sighted by Zionfelix.net, Rex Omar, who also doubles as a Board Chairman for the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO) listed all the promises that Ex-President John Mahama has made prior to the launch of …

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NHIA CEO tests positive for coronavirus

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby has tested positive for COVID-19, Starrfm.com.gh has gathered. The source said staff of the NHIA have been informed of the status of their boss while contact tracing is underway. More soon… Source: Starr FM

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Ghanaian footballer drowns and dies in Denmark

Ghanaian young striker Adom Ibrahim, 20, has been confirmed dead in Denmark after drowning in a swimming pool. Ibrahim who joined Hobro IK from third-tier Accra Sporting Club in January on a three-year deal was found unconscious in a swimming pool on Monday. Accra Sporting Club President Fiifi Parker Hanson …

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TV Set, Mattress At Covid-19 isolation Center Stolen in Wa

Reports indicate that thieves have made away with a mattress and a 32-inch television set after they broke into the Wa Municipal Covid-19 isolation center. The burglars are believed to have used the backdoor to access the facility which was constructed about two months ago. The Upper West Regional Health Promotion Officer, John …

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New voters register: EC to reduce polling stations by 6300

The Minority in Parliament has rejected a decision by the Electoral Commission to knock off over 6,000 polling stations from the upcoming voters’ registration exercise. The EC told the special budget committee of Parliament Tuesday that 6,300 out of the existing 33,000 polling stations will not have registration centres. Voters in the …

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Govt to employ 8,076 jobless nurses in November

  The government through the Ministry of Health has been given clearance to employ 8,076 nurse assistants who completed in 2017 in both clinical and preventives. According to a letter dated June 9, 2020, from the Ministry of Finance and signed by the Deputy Minister, Abena Osei-Asare, is to take …

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Our money will determine our votes in December – Menzgold customers

Customers of Menzgold have served notice their vote in December will be informed by government’s attitude towards their locked up funds with the CEO of the company Nana Appiah Mensah popularly known as NAM 1. According to the customers, government has not shown enough commitment in the efforts in retrieving their monies. …

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COVID-19: Death toll now 58 as cases hit 12,193

Four more people have succumbed to the coronavirus disease with Ghana’s death toll now 58, according to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye. At Tuesday’s briefing, Dr Kuma-Aboagye also revealed that Ghana’s total case count is now 12, 193 with 4,326 recoveries. Dr Kuma-Aboagye has also …

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I will always pray for you – Yagbonwura to Mahama

The King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Tuntumba Boresa (I) have assured former President John Dramani Mahama of his prayer and support for all his endeavours. This came to light after John Mahama had a closed-door meeting with the Yagbonwura at the Jakpa Palace in Damongo on June 14, 2020. …

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GRA beefs up Customs staff at ports to clear backlogs

  The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed its Customs Division at the port to resume normal operations, as their shift system which was put in place due to measures to check the spread of COVID-19 has been cancelled. The move is part of urgent steps being taken by the GRA to …

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Patapaa warned me never to call him again – Kawoula

  “Daavi Ne Ba” hitmaker Kawoula Biov who recently won 3Music’s most viral song of the year award has expressed his displeasure in Patapaa for warning vehemently never to call him again. Music enthusiasts may recall a fracas that ensued between Kawoula and Patapaa with respect to ownership of the “Daavi Ne Ba” song. …

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Kenya probes ‘disappearance’ of Jack Ma’s donation

  Kenya’s health ministry is investigating the alleged disappearance of coronavirus medical equipment and testing kits donated by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. The shipment comprising of protective gear, testing kits, face masks and equipment arrived in the capital, Nairobi, on 24 March. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe confirmed to journalists about …

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