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NDC prophet arrested after threatening to kill EC boss

A self-styled preacher, Prophet Kwabena Owusu Agyei who was seen in a viral video threatening and castigating President Akufo-Addo and the electoral commission chairperson Jean Mensa has been arrested. The preacher was reportedly arrested by plain cloth security men during a live interview with Accra-based Hot FM Tuesday morning. The pastor at …

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Resignations at Multimedia: The snake has been found but…

Imoro Saani is of Northern Ghana extraction. He took advantage of Ghana’s almost-free education system in the northern parts of Ghana in the immediate post-colonial era to become one of the best corporate lawyers Ghana could boast of at the time. In fact, the records show that hiring Mr. Saani …

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Odawna man dies in Accra floods

One person has died in a heavy downpour in Accra that has left several parts of the capital flooded, a rescue team has confirmed. The unidentified man is believed to have died by electrocution during the downpour at Odawna. A joint team of soldiers at the 48 Engineers Regiment of …

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Another rainstorm coming today – GMA

The Ghana Metrological Agency (GMA) has announced another rainstorm is expected to hit parts of the country today, Tuesday, June 9. It comes after Monday night heavy rains that caused flooding in some parts of Accra. In a statement, the GMA said: “A rainstorm observed today Tuesday, June 9, 2020 …

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Man electrocuted at Adabraka as Accra gets flooded

A man identified as Kojo Antwi has been electrocuted at Adabraka during Monday night’s heavy rains which caused parts of the national capital to get flooded. The worst affected areas include Achimota, where the body of a child was seen floating in the murky waters; and Adabraka Sahara, Adabraka Timbaland, …

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CHRAJ vindicates Mahama over vote-buying, corruption allegations

Vote-buying and corruption allegations against former president John Dramani Mahama have been thrown out by the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). The Commission in a 10-page report, dismissed a petition by a pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, Truth and Accountability Forum, indicating that it was without merit. The group …

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Ga Chiefs to embark on positive defiance over seized lands

Some chiefs of the Ga State have asked the government and, for that matter, the Lands Commission to release their lands that were claimed years ago for government projects but not used. The chiefs, in a statement, noted that all efforts to get their ancestral lands back have proved futile …

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ADAM-GH Petitions (CHRAJ) Over New Voter’s Register

Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Movement Ghana ADAM GH is a civil society organization that anchors proper Democratic principles, protect Ghana’s Democracy, the rule of law, fight corruption and to ensure peace and security of our country. Sir ADAM GH write to appeal to you for intervention in the impasse between the …

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Driver in court over GH¢39,000,000.00 theft

An Accra Circuit Court has granted a GH¢40,000.00 bail with two sureties to a driver for allegedly forging the signature of his employer to steal GH¢39,000.00 from his bank account. The Court ordered that one of the sureties should be a public servant. Joshua Essiabra has denied the 18 counts …

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Coronavirus should not impede justice delivery – African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right has started its 57th Ordinary Session through a virtual platform with affirmation that nothing should stop justice even as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic. The court said at the heart of the COVID-19 turmoil, justice must take resolute steps because it is the keystone of …

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VGMAs 2020 comes off in August – Charterhouse CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Charterhouse, Theresa Ayoade, has indicated that the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs) is scheduled to take place in August. She said that the decision follows President Akufo-Addo’s move to ease some of the restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the …

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Coronavirus: John Magufuli declares Tanzania free of Covid-19

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has declared the country “coronavirus-free” thanks to prayers by citizens. “The corona disease has been eliminated thanks to God,” Mr Magufuli told worshippers in a church in the capital, Dodoma. The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the government’s strategy on Covid-19. The government …

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GFA acquires new referee communication gadgets

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has acquired 10 sets of referee communication gadgets for the Ghana Premier League. The equipment, manufactured by French outfit, Vokkero, was delivered to the General Secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo at the GFA Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, May 28, 2020. This is a boost for …

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Businessman remanded over threat of death

A thirty eight year-old Nigerian businessman who threatened to kill a motor mechanic has been remanded into police custody by the Enchi District Magistrate court. The court presided over by Mr Eric Baah Boateng did not take the plea of Kingsley Eze and he is expected to make his next …

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Auditor-General identifies political interference in local project awards

The Performance of Audit Report on Capital Projects funded through District Development Facilities in 30 Districts Assemblies compiled by the Auditor-General has identified political interference in project awards. The report on the website of the Audit Service found out that in some cases, projects were not initiated in accordance with …

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