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2020 polls: There will be no vote transfer – EC

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled out transfer of votes in the upcoming general election. Dr Serebour Quaicoe says to transfer a vote, one must have registered 12 months prior to the transfer. With the compilation of a new Voters Register in the offing, …

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VIDEO: Patapaa Releases Music Video Of ‘Cheetah FC’ Banger

‘One Corner’ crooner, Patapaa Amisty has dropped the highly-anticipated music video for Cheetah FC, a third tier side based in Kasoa to promote the club’s brand. The award winning hip life artiste is widely known for his fast tempo hit ‘One Corner’ which went viral across the length and breadth …

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Africawatch Magazine Fingers Akufo-Addo In Unibank Takeover

It is recalled that Dr Kwabena Dufour’s UniBank made an announcement on 7th March, 2018 to the effect that a consortium of financial institutions had pledged their shares, proceeds, entitlements and voting rights to UniBank to make it the majority shareholder in ADB. These financial institutions included: Belstar Capital, a …

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Man arrested for feeding poisoned food to homeless people

A California man was arrested for allegedly feeding poisoned food to eight homeless people — then filming them writhe in pain for his own twisted amusement, according to a report. William Robert Cable, 38, of San Andreas, allegedly told victims they were participating in a “spicy food challenge” during a …

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Woman’s hand amputated after attack by ex-husband

A woman in Kenya’s eastern town on Makueni has been hospitalised after being attacked by her ex-husband with a machete, local media report quoting medical sources. The doctors had to amputate Purity Muthoki’s hands after she sustained 31 deep cuts. Her ex-husband, Boniface Mutua, was at her home and neighbours …

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Former GIMPA Student Drowns At Kokrobite (PHOTOS)

Ali Suleman, A graduate at The Center for IT Professionals Development in the Ghana Institute For Public Administration(GIMPA) has drowned at Kokrobite. My News Ghana reports. The deceased went jogging Sunday morning at the kokrobite beach. Shortly after the jogging, the deceased together with other friends decided to cool off in the …

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Chief prays for Mahama at cemetery

The Chief of Breman in the Suame Constituency in Kumasi, Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman, has caused a stir by offering special prayers at a cemetery for the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), ex-President John Dramani Mahama. The traditional leader particularly prayed to the ancestors of Breman, which is one …

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Asenemaso residents turn classrooms into sex grounds

Hon Mensah Muller Amankwah, Assemblyman for Asenemaso Electoral Area has disclosed that the classrooms of Asenemaso Junior High Schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya South district are now being used as sex grounds by the residents of the area. The Assemblymember said students of the school are always seen playing with …

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Kwadaso SDA Hospital Medical Director dies of COVID-19

The Medical Superintendent of the Kwadaso SDA Hospital in Kumasi in the Ashanti region who died over the weekend was a victim of COVID-19, the Ghana Health Service has said. Starr News sources say sample of Dr Boateng tested positive for the virus. Starr News sources say a team of …

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BREAKING NEWS: Nana Tuffour Pass On

Great Ghanaian Highlife musician great Nana Tuffour has died, Hitz FM reports. A source close to the 66-year-old confirmed his demise to Andy Dosty, host of Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Monday. During his active singing days, Nana Tuffour gave us countless songs with the likes of ”Abeiku” and a …

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Shatta Wale and Nana Ama McBrown sack Bulldog on Live TV

Dancehall King, Shatta Wale and screen goddess, Nana Ama McBrown joined forces to sack Bulldog from set on live TV. Bulldog and his artiste Shatta Wale were both on Nana Ama McBrown’s show on UTV, to talk about the happenings in the entertainment industry. But as the show went on, Nana Ama McBrown and Shatta Wale joined forces to sack Bulldog …

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South African president’s shame over surge in murders of women

South Africa’s president says it has been a “dark and shameful week” for his country following a surge in violence against women. Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks come after several femicides, including one woman who was eight months pregnant and found stabbed and hanging from a tree. He noted they had occurred …

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Coronavirus: Nigerian doctors to go on strike

One of the main doctors’ unions in Nigeria says its members will go ahead with a strike on Monday over poor pay and a lack of personal protective equipment for health workers. The Association of Resident Doctors says they will stop providing all services including emergency care and coronavirus treatment. …

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War of the deadlines at Brexit summit

Psssst .. Over here! Lift the tarpaulin and dust down the jargon. Brexit is back on the political menu. Whether you voted for it or not, now is the time to start sitting up and listening again. It starts with Monday’s online meeting between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and …

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Equipment to boost farmers’ efficiency and productivity arrives

The Agricultural Engineering Services Directorate (AESD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has taken delivery of new farm equipment to support the operations of the small, medium, and large-scale farmers to enhance efficiency and boost yields. The equipment includes custom-made and conditioned rice tractors and accessories. The Tractors, Cabrio …

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Spanish newspaper praises Kevin Prince Boateng

Ghana forward, Kevin Prince Boateng has earned praises from Spanish newspaper, the Marca. Boateng, 32, scored a stunning goal at training ahead of the game against Antalyaspor. Spanish newspaper Marca also shared Boateng’s goal from his account, “Kevin-Prince Boateng, from which planet did you come from?” Besiktas lost the game …

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Send Health Minister to Dormaa Hospital for treatment – A Plus

Musician and activist, Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, has suggested that Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang be made to undergo treatment in his constituency if rumors of him testing positive for coronavirus are true. Media reports on Saturday stated that Kwaku Agyemang Manu was on admission at the University …

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[Full Speech] Akufo-Addo’s 11th Address On COVID-19 Fight

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. Exactly two weeks ago, I came again into your homes to outline a roadmap for easing the restrictions put in place to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in our country. I indicated that it would be a phased approach, involving a selected list …

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