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Video of Kantanka’s new airplane goes viral

Gorgeous ladies who serve in Kantanka’s new airplane. Kwadwo Sarfo Kantanka on today, December 29, has unveiled his latest products at his annual technology exhibition. The event was graced by Vice President, Dr. Bawumia as well as other member of parliament and other dignitaries. Since this new development by Kwadwo …

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Africa’s fake news of the year

A man raised from dead, an imposter as president, Jesus on a visit, or imminent attacks: The lines between reality and fiction were outrageously blurred on African social media networks in 2019. South Africa was the scene of a resurrection miracle, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was said to have died …

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Truck bomb kills at least 90 in Mogadishu

At least 90 people were killed when a bomb-laden truck exploded at a busy checkpoint in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, an international organization working in the country said, in the deadliest attack in more than two years. The dead included many students and two Turkish nationals, Somalia’s foreign …

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VIDEO: Wendy Shay & eShun installed as queen mothers

Popular female vocalist, eShun together with Rufftown Record’s music diva Wendy Shay, have been installed as Queen Mothers of Gomoa Afransi, a town in the Central Region. The ceremony took place earlier today during the annual Akwambo festival of the Chiefs and people of Gomoa Afransi Traditional Area.   Source: …

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West Africa’s new currency, the Eco: Rebrand or fresh start?

Many Africans cheered and applauded when Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara announced on Saturday “that, in agreement with the other West African Economic and Monetary Union Heads of State, we have decided to reform the CFA franc with the following three major changes: First, the name change of the currency …

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Ghana to drop the cedi for ECO – Government

Ghana will soon swap the cedi for the new single ECOWAS common currency, the eco when trading within the ECOWAS region. “We, in Ghana, are determined to do whatever we can to enable us join the Member States of UEMOA, soon, in the use of the ECO, a statement from …

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WHO statistics show that Accra’s air is highly contaminated

Latest statistics from the World Health Organisation shows that Ghana’s capital, Accra, is less congenial for human habitation due to unacceptable levels of contaminants in the air. The data, which is based on perceptions of persons surveyed over a period of three years, is presented below.  It indicates a very low perception if the value is …

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Ghana backs eight African States on new currency

Ghana has backed eight African states on the decision to abandon the CFA Franc, in favour of the proposed, new common currency of ECOWAS, the ECO, beginning in 2020. A statement by the government of Ghana stated that “We, in Ghana, are determined to do whatever we can to enable …

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Otchere-Darko reveals brains behind ‘Year of Return’ initiative

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and cousin to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has named some individuals behind the ‘Year of Return’ initiative. Taking to his facebook page, Mr Otchere-Darko chronicled how the initiative was birthed and the pains taken to ensure its implementation. In …

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TUTAG strikes again

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has declared an indefinite strike again over the non-payment of their December allowance after they called off a similar strike in October. In a letter notifying the authorities of their strike, TUTAG accused the government of reneging on the agreement they had …

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New Year Honours: 1,000 addresses published in error

A list of more than 1,000 addresses of New Years Honours recipients, including those of senior police officers and politicians, has been accidentally published by the government. The file was uploaded to the official website, but has since been removed. The Cabinet Office told the BBC: “We apologise to all …

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Controller announces dates for paying civil servants in 2020

The  Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has published the dates for payment of salaries for civil servants for the year 2020. Per the schedule, the earliest date for the payment of salaries is December 18 while the latest payment date is May 27. CAGD in a statement announced that: …

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Anas Appointed MUSIGA Anti-Corruption Star

Ace Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been appointed by the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) as the MUSIGA Anti-Corruption Star. He was awarded a citation and a plaque for his persistent war against corruption in high and low places in Ghana and beyond on the 27th day of December, …

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Bawumia has raised the political bar – Catholic Priest

A senior member of the Roman Catholic Church, Fr Lawrence Azure, has praised Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for leading his constant call for political tolerance and national cohesion by example. Fr Azure, who is Dean of the Bolgatanga Deanery of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, lauded the Vice President for “taking politics …

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Dr Bawumia surprises Adongo at mother’s funeral

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Saturday afternoon proved there is much more to life beyond politics when he made a surprise appearance at the funeral of the mother of NDC MP for Bolga, Isaac Adongo at Bolga. Hon. Isaac Adongo was mourning his mother Mary Adane Adongo in …

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