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Minority to boycott vetting of Chief Justice nominee

The Minority in Parliament has served notice to boycott the vetting of the Chief Justice nominee, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah. Justice Anin-Yeboah if approved by Parliament will succeed outgoing Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo who retires on December 20, 2019. The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament and First Deputy Speaker …

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6-year-old girl allegedly killed for rituals at Adiembra

A 6-year-old schoolgirl has allegedly been kidnapped and killed for rituals at Adiembra near Dompim in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality of the Western Region, MyNewsGh.com reports According to the police, father of the deceased claimed he went to farm leaving his three children at home. Later in the day, one of …

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N/R: Man arrested for raping pregnant woman in the bush

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant woman at Tijo in the Mion District of the Northern Region. Lukeman Sanche, according to the Northern Regional Police Command, forcibly had sex with the victim in a bush on December 9 while she was taking domestic animals for grazing. …

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Police officer arrested for shooting driver’s mate

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested Lance Corporal Frank Amoako for allegedly shooting a driver’s mate at Kojokrom. According to a police source, the officer was on duty at the Ketan police barrier and about 3:15 am on Friday, December 13, 2019, and the driver’s mate identified as John …

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Richard Commey loses IBF title to Teofimo Lopez by TKO

Teofimo Lopez came in the favorite as a challenger tonight, and he showed why, as he stopped Richard Commey in the second round to win the IBF lightweight title at Madison Square Garden. The 22-year-old Lopez (15-0, 12 KO) absolutely drilled Commey (29-3, 26 KO) with a right hand as …

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GFA rewards Beach Soccer officials for years of commitment

Read the profiles of the three dedicated officials from the Ghana Beach soccer Association appointed by the Ghana Football Association to serve on the Beach soccer committee headed by the President of the Association Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah PROFILES NANA POKU AMANKWAH A TV and Radio Producer by profession, Nana …

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Bright Addae dedicates goal to Afro-Arab Group Chairman

Former U-20 world cup winner Bright Addae has dedicated his first goal for juve Stabia in their match against chievo Verona Chairman of the Afro-Arab group of companies Alhaji Salamu Amadu. Addae in an interview after the match said “We thank God for this win and I dedicated the goal …

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Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama wants Council of State scrapped

The Overlord of Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama ll, has proposed the establishment of an upper chamber to replace the Council of State. He stated that the chamber should be made up of eminent chiefs and distinguished Ghanaians with the power to consider certain bills before they are sent …

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Police officer arrested for shooting driver’s mate

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested Lance Corporal Frank Amoako for allegedly shooting a driver’s mate at Kojokrom. According to a police source, the officer was on duty at the Ketan police barrier and about 3:15 am on Friday, December 13, 2019, the driver’s mate identified as John Essandoh …

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N Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ – state media

North Korea has conducted a “crucial test” at a satellite launch site to boost its nuclear deterrent, state media reports. A spokesman told KNCA news agency it took place late on Friday at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, but did not give specific details. Talks between the US and North …

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VIDEO: Stonebwoy releases Christmas banger, titled ‘More’

Multiple award-winning dancehall musician Stonebwoy also known as 1Gad has dished out yet another latest banger titled ‘More’. This is a follow-up song to his previous release “Take Me Away” which is gradually gaining traction. Guess who we have on the production front of this song, BeatzDaKay! Stonebwoy might be …

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Bride dies after falling into well

A bride-to-be has died after tripping and falling into a well at her bridal shower in Danbatta, northern Nigeria. Fatima Abubakar, 16, was set to tie the knot with her fiancé on Thursday. Her father told the BBC that she was standing very close to the well when the accident …

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Ebola spreads in Congo after militants attack treatment camp – WHO

Cases of the deadly Ebola virus have risen in the Democratic Republic of Congo where health care workers remain largely cut off from the disease’s hotspots since militants attacked their camp, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. Twenty-seven Ebola cases were confirmed in North Kivu and Ituri provinces …

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Two Ghanaian Justices Sworn In As Judges In The Gambia

The President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow on Thursday, December 12, 2019 swore into office two new Ghanaian judges to the High Court of The Gambia. These Ghanaian justices: Justice Alexander Osei Tutu and Justice Francis Apangabuno, are both High Court judges in Ghana as well. Source: Peacefmonline.com

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Bride dies after falling into well

A bride-to-be has died after tripping and falling into a well at her bridal shower in Danbatta, northern Nigeria. Fatima Abubakar, 16, was set to tie the knot with her fiancé on Thursday. Her father told the BBC that she was standing very close to the well when the accident …

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Four Ghanaians join UK House of Commons

Four Ghanaians have found their way into the UK House of Commons after securing a win in the elections held on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The four, made up of two females and two males, won on the tickets of the Labour Party and the Conservative Party respectfully. While, Abena …

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South African company scores rail deal in Ghana

Transnet has continental ambitions beyond freight and wants to be a major player in railway equipment and expertise. It is starting by reviving narrow-gauge railways in West Africa. South African state-owned rail and freight operator Transnet has agreed to a rail revitalisation deal with the Ghana Railway Company Limited and …

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