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Ignore Mahama’s bogus accusations – Zongo Ministry

The Ministry of Inner City and Zongo Development says it is appalled by statements made by the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Mahama suggesting that it was misappropriating the Zongo development fund. The Ministry said the fund was being used for many developmental projects in various Zongo communities and not …

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Vigilante groups are still active in Ghana – Afrobarometer report

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has uncovered an active network of vigilante groups affiliated to the governing New Patriotic Party and opposition National Democratic Congress aggressively establishing bases in communities in parts of the country despite a ban on their activities. In its latest Afrobarometer report which was commissioned …

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IGP visits Yeji, Busunya after youth attacked police stations

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, on Tuesday, 3 December 2019, visited the Yeji and Busunya communities in the Bono East Region. It follows an attack on the Yeji and Busunya police stations by some members of the community in October this year. During the visit, the IGP …

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South Africa’s President visits Ghana

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to arrive in Ghana tonight for a state visit. According to a communication from the Foreign Ministry, Mr. Ramaphosa would arrive in Ghana by 6:30pm. He is to be picked up at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport upon arrival …

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Owusu Bempah drops another bombshell about an ex-president

Founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Rev Isaac Owusu Bempah claims a former president has planned to kill some prominent personalities in the country in his quest to become a leader again. The controversial pastor in a new video clip claims the ex-president in question fears his …

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Dr Addison, Ofori-Atta to face Parliament over new notes

Governor of Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, and Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, are set to face Parliament to answer questions about the currency denominations introduced last week. The Minority in Parliament has said it will lead the charge to cause the two state officials to justify the printing and …

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NCCE spent ¢1m on aborted December referendum, elections

It has emerged that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) spent GH¢1million on the aborted referendum. Chairperson of the Commission, Josephine Nkrumah told JoyNews’ PM Express programme on Tuesday, the monies were used for awareness creation and education about the exercise. She said the money was acquired, courtesy of …

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Nigeria bride-price levy suspended after outcry

The authorities in northern Nigeria have suspended a bride-price levy imposed by a village chief following a public outcry. Residents of Kera village in Kano state complained that the 137,000 naira ($375; £300) levy, to be paid by the groom to the bride’s family, had prevented marriages from taking place. …

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Kenya floods: Teenager dies trying to rescue man

Rescuers in Kenya have retrieved the body of a teenager who drowned as she tried to save a man who had got into trouble as he was crossing a swollen river. Anna Nduku, 19, fell into the Kandisi river near Ongata Rongai, on the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi, on …

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We’ll build first class railway network – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his Government’s commitment to building a first class railway network in Ghana in order to revamp the sector which has deteriorate over the years since colonial rule ended in Ghana. Addressing workers of the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) at the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) workshop …

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Allow Police Setup To Appoint IGPs

Nii Emanuel Tetteh Oglie II, Chief of Saki in Greater Accra Region, has called on political authorities to allow the police and other security setups to appoint their own top officials. He made this remarks during the fifth anniversary celebrations of his coronation on the theme, ‘The roles of chiefs …

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Floods and mudslides kill six in Uganda

At least six people have been killed and nearly 50 are missing in mudslides caused by heavy rains across eastern Uganda’s Mount Elgon region, disaster relief officials have said. Dozens of homes and farms have also been destroyed during the downpour in the last two days. The government has been …

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Trust local coaches – Akenteng to Ghanaian clubs

Ghana technical director Francis Oti Akenteng has called on clubs to put more trust in indigenous coaches. There have been complaints over the increasing hire of foreign coaches especially by Premier League outfits. The conversation has recently taken a new turn as the quality of expatriate coaches have come under question …

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Why women fantasise about rough sex

If you’re into rough sex, you’re definitely not alone. When I surveyed more than 4,000 Americans about their sexual fantasies for my book Tell Me What You Want, rough sex turned out to be one of the two most common things people had fantasized about. Most people—regardless of gender and …

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Ghana Armed Forces commences 2019/20 enlistment exercise

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has commenced the 2019/ 2020 Enlistment process for Regular Career and Short Service Commission Officers. The scratch cards for the online application are on sale across the country at designated Ghana Post offices which sells for ¢50. The portal for the online application has been activated …

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Jubilant traders, fishermen hail Akufo-Addo in Accra

Hordes of market women yesterday expressed adoration for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo when he reached Makola market as part of his tour of the Greater Accra Region. Some of the women were seen lying on the floor out of deference for the President. From Makola, he proceeded to Mantse …

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