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Sammy Gyamfi speaks after bail by police

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has spoken after he releases from police custody. The NDC official was arrested by the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Monday, January 27 after a program on UTV. In his interaction with the media after he was granted …

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Midwife calls for security for CHPS compound

Madam Faustina Lami Abatera, the Midwife in charge of the Kolinvai Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound located in the East Mumprusi Municipality of the North East Region has called for security guards to protect the facility and medical equipment. She said the facility which has a nurses’ quarters …

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Mahama’s Desperation Turns Him Into A “Comedian”

If you are hankering for a place to kick the boredom that has gained roots in your system away, look no further than Mahama and his assigns. If you miss Bishop Bob Okala of yesteryear, calm down your nostalgia, for you are about to be ushered into a world filled …

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Nigerians turn to traditional brew as economy staggers

Government worker Iorliam Shija sits in one of the ramshackle bars along the banks of the Benue river in central Nigeria sipping from a gourd filled with frothy burukutu. The vinegary alcoholic beverage has been made here for generations from the fermented grains of sorghum and millet and consumed as …

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VGMA 2020: We have received over 500 nominations – CharterHouse

Organizers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards CharterHouse have notified the public in a social media post that they have received over 500 nomination applications with 4 days to end nominations. The organizers opened nominations for the 2020 edition of the awards on 1st January, 2020 and intends to close on …

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Takoradi-Tarkwa railway ready for free passenger service

The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) has successfully completed its reformation exercise on the Takoradi-Tarkwa Railway line and urged the public to patronize its services for free on the stretch beginning today, Tuesday January 28. The GRCL said it was fully prepared to begin passenger services after a concurrent test …

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SHSs risk closure over lack of funds and food

Senior High Schools in the country risk closure over lack of funds and shortage of food. Funds have not been disbursed to the schools since the beginning of the 2019/2020 academic year affecting the smooth running of the schools. Starr News checks in the Eastern region reveal most schools have …

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Sammy Gyamfi granted bail

The National Communications Officer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has been granted bail. Sammy Gyamfi was picked up at the premises of UTV at Abeka Junction in Accra earlier today, Monday, January 27, 2020. He was arrested in connection with his alleged involvement in forgery and attempts to …

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IMANI exposes massive conflict of interest at EC

A Vice-President of Policy Think Tank, Imani Center for Policy & Education, has delivered the biggest blow yet to the ongoing discussion on the prudence in spending GHC400 million to compile a new voters’ register by the Electoral Commission (EC) led by Jean Mensah, by exposing a selfish agenda of …

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Akufo-Addo picks nomination forms

President Akufo-Addo’s Special Advisor, Victor Newman has picked presidential nomination forms on his behalf at the New Patriotic Party’s Headquarters in Accra. The President is the first to pick presidential nomination forms since the party opened nominations on January 20. President Akufo-Addo was unable to pick the forms on his own …

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Farmer guns down Surveyor

A 34-year-old Mapping and Surveying apprentice, Thomas Yaw Kyame, has been gunned down by a farmer after mistaking him for a game. The incident occurred at Sikorkor, a farming community near Agavenya in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The body of the deceased has been retrieved …

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Nigeria mosque attack death toll rises to five

Five people have died from Sunday’s attack at a mosque in Nigeria’s town of Gwoza in the north-eastern Borno state. Two suicide bombers and two victims died on the spot, while a fifth victim died while receiving treatment. Nine other people are being treated for injuries, according to an aid …

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Police rescue four-year-old from kidnappers in Ogun

A four-year-old boy, Hamod Adeniran, has been rescued from three men, who allegedly lured him out of his mother’s shop and abducted him in the Arepo area of Ogun State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the kidnappers were about to board a bus with Hamod at the Arepo bus stop on …

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Buhari orders air strikes against bandits

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered air strikes against bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers in forested areas bordering three major states in the north and centre of the country. On Saturday gunmen killed 11 people and kidnapped four women during door-to-door attacks in Niger state, reported Sahara Reporters and The …

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Sammy Gyamfi granted bail

A few hours after five officials believed to be from the Bureau of National Investigations arrested the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gymafi the outspoken stalwart has been granted bail. Sammy Gyamfi was arrested while heading towards his car after participating in a television discussion on Accra-based UTV. …

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GFA set to announce STC as official transport partner

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) are set to sign a deal with State Transport Corporation, STC, as the transportation company to transport referees to designated venues on Match Days. The deal will ensure that match officials are transported to and from all football match venues in a bid to curtail the …

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Chaos at Ayawaso East Municipal assembly

There was a pandemonium at Ayawaso East Municipal assembly Monday following a delay to inaugurate newly-elected assembly members. It comes after suspicion that the municipal chief executive is deliberately frustrating the process to favour new members appointed the flagstaff house. Youth numbering over 200 invaded the Municipal Assembly, demanding for …

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