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African Court former president passes on

Former President of African Court on Human and People’s Right, Justice Augustino S. L. Ramadhani, has passed on, a statement by the African Continental Court said on Saturday. The statement, copied to the Ghana News Agency, said: “It is with the deepest sorrow that we have learnt of the death …

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REVEALED: What Actually Killed Bishop Bernard Nyarko

Ghana has been thrown into a state of shock and sorrow following reports of the passing of Kumasi-based actor Bishop Bernard Nyarko. News of his sudden demise was confirmed by musician, ace radio presenter and DJ, Andy Dosty. “Oh Lord, I don’t want to believe you’re gone. God be with …

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Coronavirus fight: Tarkwa-Nsuaem MP intensifies sensitization

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency in the Western Region, Mr. George Mireku-Duker has embarked on public education to sensitize his Constituents about the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. As part of his efforts, the MP took the opportunity to donate some preventive items to some constituents. From March 2020, he has toured …

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BREAKING NEWS: Kumawood Actor Bishop Bernard Nyarko is dead

Reports reaching Gossips24.com indicates renowned Kumawood Actor Bishop Bernard Nyarko is dead! This was first made known by a Facebook user known as Nathaniel Totimeh on the social media platform as he shared a photo of Bernard Nyarko with the caption; “Hmmmm,we just lost a legend.Rest in peace Bishop Nyarko” See his …

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Pentecost Church dismisses pastor for immoral conduct

The Church of Pentecost, Ghana has dismissed one of its senior pastors at Bechem. In a communique signed by the Chairman to all assemblies of the church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, the chairman said the man of God was found guilty of “immoral conduct.” The church is informed of the dismissal …

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K.O.D leaves EIB Network

One of Ghana’s finest broadcasters Kofi Okyere Darko well known in the media circles as K.O.D has left EIB network. K.O.D who has worked with the company for five years was almost on the verge of leaving last year. He said there was pressure from his wife for him to …

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23 Burkinabes who entered Ghana illegally repatriated

Twenty-three Burkinabes who entered Ghana through unapproved routes at Nandom in the Upper West Region were arrested and repatriated by personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), on Wednesday. The migrants were arrested at the Babile Checkpoint by the GIS personnel when the buses on which they were travelling were …

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Abedi Pele touted as greatest African player of all-time

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has picked countryman Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ as the greatest African to have ever played the beautiful game. Abedi indeed has an illustrious career as he won the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana in 1982 and the Uefa Champions League with French side Olympique Marseille …

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Boy,15, drowns in abandoned mining pit

A 15-year-old boy, Bright Mensah, has drowned in an abandoned illegal mining pit at Amuanapraso a farming community in Birim North District of the Eastern Region. According to distraught parents of the deceased, he left home on April 30, 2020, that was going to visit a family member in the …

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Private security officer slashes wife’s forehead with machete

Ironically, the couple are known to have been staying together peacefully at Konda with their 10-year-old son until the unfortunate incident. The woman has since been admitted at the emergency unit of the Upper West Regional Hospital and would likely be referred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi for …

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13 more people die of COVID-19, cases climb to 5 951

The confirmed cases of COVID-19 have risen to 5 951, with 13 more recorded deaths as of Friday, 1 May. The number of infections increased by 304 between Thursday and Friday, with the Western Cape having the highest number of infections. According to the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the new …

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Minority invites EC to brief Parliament on impending elections

The Minority in Parliament has asked the Electoral Commission (EC) to brief the House on its preparedness and readiness for the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, the EC must present their road map to Members of …

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Castro to be declared legally dead next year

Hiplife musician Castro would be declared legally dead next year as he marks his 38th birthday today. The singer and a female pillion companion disappeared during a Jet Ski cruise on the Volta River on July 6, 2014, and per the laws of the country, they can only be declared …

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NPP suspends First Vice Chairman over comments on radio

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended its First Vice Chairman for Keta Constituency in the Volta Region over some comments he was purported to have made on a local radio station. A copy of the suspension letter in possession of MyNewsGh.com reveals that Mr. Emmanuel Gemegah was alleged to have …

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Three armed robbers jailed 75 years for robbing a Ghanaian returnee

Ofaakor Circuit court presided over by His Honour, Ebeneezer Osei Darko has sentenced 3 armed robbers to 75 years for robbing one Isaac Henry Oppong, a Ghanaian domiciled in Italy. The first and second accused Samuel Kweku Nhyira Amoankwando and Kofi Boateng Amoako respectively were charged with conspiracy to rob …

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‘Galamsey’ pit caves in at Akyem Mampong, one dead

A 37-year-old illegal miner has died after a mining pit caved in. The incident occurred Friday, May 1, 2020, at Akyem Mampong in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region Information gathered by Starr News indicates that the deceased Razak Bempong and other illegal miners were illegally mining in …

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