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Fire guts 7 shops close to Wa Sports Complex

Fire on Wednesday morning gutted seven shops close to the Wa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex here in the Upper West Region. Wares ranging from building materials to food items worth thousands of Ghana Cedis got destroyed by the fire. According to eye witnesses, the fire started around 10am but they were …

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Supreme Court sacks Bayelsa Gov-elect, Lyon, declares PDP winner

The Supreme Court has nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. The apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili on Thursday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to the All Progressives Congress’ candidates who were …

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INEC declares Diri as Bayelsa Governor-elect after closed door meeting

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Senator Duoye Diri as Governor-elect of Bayelsa state. This was the outcome of a closed-door meeting by INEC top executives.The Supreme Court sacked Chief David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress(APC) because his running mate presented …

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4 feared dead Riffles snatched as Drivers, Police clash

Four persons were feared dead on Thursday following a clash between security agents and protesters, mostly tipper drivers, over the death of a man identified as Frederick, aka Original. The victim was allegedly killed by a police escort. The protest, which started in the morning, escalated later in the day …

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Overland-Tandberg to start operations in Ghana

Overland-Tandberg, a Silicon Valley based global technology company that develops and manufactures hybrid cloud IT infrastructure and data protection solutions has publically announced its readiness and commitment to start operations in Ghana. The CEO and Chairman of the company, Eric Kelly, made the announcement at the closing bell-ringing ceremony at …

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West African CFA franc reform: what’s changing in 2020

Before the Eco can replace the CFA franc, as announced in Abidjan on 21 December 2019, a number of technical, legal and political hurdles must be cleared. The date of the new currency’s introduction is impossible to predict at this time. To date, only the monetary agreement has been finalised. …

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South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects

The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press. The reports also describe alarming birth defects, miscarriages and other health problems …

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GES suspends Upper West regional director for misconduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted the Upper West Regional Director of the Service, over allegations of misconduct and corrupt practices. The Director, Duncan Nsor, has been asked to step aside for investigations into allegations of bribery in the appointment of heads of some second-cycle schools in the region. …

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Massive anger at Ghana Immigration Service

Impeccable information picked up by The Herald, indicates that all is not well with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), as officers in Accra, are outraged over a decision by their bosses to set up a private clinic on the premises of the GIS national headquarters, compromising security arrangements, as well …

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Ghana needs a legacy-minded leader – Dr Opuni-Frimpong

Executive Director of the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong says Ghana needs a leader who will push for a constitutional change of the winner takes all system as that does not augur well for the country. According to him, even though politicians speak against the system …

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Upper East youth to stop Akufo-Addo from campaigning in the region

The youth of Upper East Region have warned they may be compelled to prevent President Nana Akufo-Addo from stepping foot in the region if his government does not start the second phase of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. According to the Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sunday Casper …

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Bring me back home – Ambassador Mike Oquaye

Ghana’s High Commissioner to India, Mike Oquaye Jnr, alias “Gabo” is tired of India and wants to come back home. He has, therefore, picked nomination forms to contest in the upcoming parliamentary primary for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency. But Mike Oquaye Jnr, faces stiff …

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Ghana observes National Mathematics Day today

As today marks Valentine’s Day, Ghanaians are also observing the day as National Mathematics Day. The Ghana Education Service (GES) in collaboration with the Ghana Mathematics Society (GMS) set February 14 as a day to observe this. This is to create awareness of the importance and use of Mathematics in …

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Lady Rocking Waist Bead twerks To Davido’s ‘Risky’ Video

A young curvy lady joined Davido’s #RiskyDanceChallenge and has wowed Davido’s fans. The lady with massive backside was seen rocking waist bead and low waist jeans as she danced to Davido’s ‘Risky’. Some of Davido’s fans seemed excited to watch her dance. Some claim that she has already won the …

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Big artistes ‘steal’ young acts’ songs – Imrana

For an industry that is believed to ‘kill’ its many young talents before they blossom, it is always a thing of joy when a new artiste is able to breakthrough. However, while these underground artistes have to deal with the poor structures in the industry which can cut their dreams …

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Fever kills 70 in Nigeria, says NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 472 cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed, while 70 deaths have been recorded in 92 council areas of 26 states between January and February 9, 2020. It also said no fewer than 14 health workers were affected within the …

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Coup plot: Avatime Chiefs, families demand soldier’s bail

Chiefs and families of soldier Samuel Kojo Gameli who is in custody over the alleged coup plot have called on the state to grant him bail while investigations continue. The military officer who was arrested in September 2019, is being held in custody for allegedly plotting a coup to destabilize …

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25 NABCO Trainees Get Permanent Jobs In Kpandai District

A total of 25 Nation Builders Corps(NABCO) personnel have gained permanent employment in the Kpandai district of the Northern region. The personnel have therefore exited from the scheme to create employment opportunities for some unemployed youth in the area. The Kpandai District Chief Executive(DCE), Atta Emmanuel Kofi Tatablata , made …

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Hot ‘ATOPA’ video of a Ghanaian female soldier hits online

‘Atopa’ video of a Ghanaian female soldier is fast trending on social media. The video saw the female soldier receiving the ‘langalanga’ from the back, who seems to enjoy every bit of it. According to source, the one minute eleven seconds video was recorded by her boyfriend who promises to …

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Fantana Cries Out For A Date From Someone’s Boyfriend

Singer, Fantana has suggested she is going to post a screenshot of guys in her DM if no ones boyfriend come to take her out on Vals Day. She said this when she posted some photos of herself on Instagram to mark Vals Day. According to Fantana some somebody’s boyfriend …

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