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Donald Trump ‘suggested shooting migrants in the legs’

US President Donald Trump suggested shooting migrants in the legs to slow them down, according to a new book. The book, by two New York Times journalists, says Mr Trump suggested extreme methods of deterring migrants from crossing the southern border. They included building an electrified, spiked border wall and …

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North Korea tests submarine-capable missile fired from sea

North Korea has confirmed it test-fired a new type of a ballistic missile, a significant escalation from the short-range tests it has conducted since May. The missile – which was able to carry a nuclear weapon – was the North’s 11th test this year. But this one, fired from a …

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Tariff hikes: GWCL cannot account for 42% of water produced

The Communications Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), Stanley Martey has revealed that about 42% of water produced by the company is unaccounted for. This, he said, is birthed by consumers’ refusal to pay bills, unscrupulous persons connecting to the grid illegally and high cost of production; juxtaposed …

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EOCO invited to investigate SADA for causing ¢43m financial loss

The Northern Development Authority (NDA) has asked the Economic and Organised Crime Organization (EOCO) to investigate its former financial officers for various procurement breaches and mismanagement. According to NDA, which used to be the Savanna Acceleration Development Authority (SADA) the former staff have caused financial loss to a tune of …

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Andre Ayew scores first Championship goal in Swansea City win

Andre Ayew scored his maiden goal in the Championship to give Swansea City a 2-1 win over Charlton Athletic on Wednesday. Steve Cooper’s men bounced back from their 1-1 draw against Reading on Saturday, to secure maximum points in London. Ayew hit the target six minutes after the hour-mark, to …

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Kantanka to produce electric cars by December – CEO

Indigenous car maker Kantanka says it is poised to manufacture electric cars before the end of this year. Chief Executive Officer Kwadwo Safo Kantanka Junior says the move is to further prove to Ghanaians and the world that they are capable to stand the innovation competition on the global stage. …

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We’ll burn down Parliament House if CSE is approved – KT Hammond threatens

Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond has said the Parliament House would be set ablaze should the government force the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) into the school curriculum, MyNewsGh.com reports. The former Deputy Minister of Energy believes the Minister of Education, Matthew Opoku Prempeh ‘NAPO’ …

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Iconic BBC Journalist, Komla Dumor would have been 47-years today

Ghana’s consummate journalist who worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Komla Dumor until his demise in January 2014 would have been 47 years today. Born on 3rd October, 1972, Mr Dumor became a household name in Ghana and a global change-making journalist for his inspirational journalism. Having excelled with …

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COP accused of defiling girl, 14, jumps bail, sureties hot

A Police Officer at the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters arrested for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl has jumped bail. The Police Officer, Emmanuel Nyame, attached to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) was arrested by the Domestic Violence and Victim’s Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Aprill this year. Nyame has …

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Mother sells baby to sponsor boyfriend’s trip to France

A 25-year-old mother, Sarah Kwabla is currently in the grips of the Sefwi Wiawso police for allegedly selling her 3-month-old baby to sponsor her boyfriend Akwasi Botwe’s trip to France. Sarah Kwabla and Akwasi Botwe (both unemployed) have been in a relationship for some time now. According to reports available …

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Donald Trump ‘suggested shooting migrants in the legs’

US President Donald Trump suggested shooting migrants in the legs to slow them down, according to a new book. The book, by two New York Times journalists, says Mr Trump suggested extreme methods of deterring migrants from crossing the southern border. They included building an electrified, spiked border wall and …

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Fanyogo, FanIce prices up

The price of Fanyogo and FanIce have been increased effective 1 October 2019. The price for Fanyogo and Fanchoco which was formerly sold at GHS1.00 will now sell at GHS1.20p while the price of FanIce 250ML goes for GHS5.00. The increase comes at a time the Public Utilities and Regulatory …

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Spain: Ghanaian arrested for killing another Ghanaian

A Ghanaian resident in Spain has allegedly killed another Ghanaian in a meat factory they both work. The Ghana Embassy in Madrid in a release stated that the Ghanaian national only identified as Michael K. (36 years old), on 24th September 2019 is alleged to have killed his Ghanaian co-worker …

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Tribunal rules on suit challenging Ganduje’s election

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano on Wednesday upheld the victory of the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The tribunal declared that the petition of the main opposition, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Abba Yusuf, challenging the victory of All Progressives Congress(APC) lacked merit. The …

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350,000 Ghanaians employed in public sector in two years – Bawumia

Despite complains of high unemployment rate in the country, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has employed 350,000 Ghanaians in the public sector in two years. According to Dr Bawumia the government has given clearance for people to be recruited as nurses, teachers, at …

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Woman burns 7-year-old stepdaughter’s private parts with charcoal

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Borno State has arrested a 38-year-old woman, Hauwa Adamu, who allegedly drops flaming charcoal in the private parts of her seven-year-old stepdaughter. The NSCDC Commandant, Mr Abdullahi Ibrahim, told a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Maiduguri that …

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Pastor killed girlfriend, stole her money to renovate church

A pastor with a new generation church, the Royal Prince Prophetic Ministry, Chukwuemeka Eze, has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Miss Ogechukwu Ogbodo. Eze allegedly killed his girlfriend for refusing to buy a tricycle for him. Southern City News gathered that the …

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UK Brexit plans to include customs checks on island of Ireland

The government’s final Brexit proposals will include customs checks on the island of Ireland. The BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg said Boris Johnson’s plans will see Northern Ireland “in a different relationship with the EU to the rest of the UK”. Boris Johnson is addressing the Tory conference before submitting the new …

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Top five Ghanaian players in Europe

Thomas Partey Thomas Partey stole all the headlines this weekend but how did other Ghanaian players in Europe fare? Joy Sports kept tabs on them and highlights the top five performers. A performance that attracted plaudits from all over the world. Thomas Partey was arguably the best outfield player in …

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CPP to establish NHIS for all members

The next government of the Convention Peoples Party(CPP) will build a robust National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS) that will ensure that all members of the scheme will undergo full medical examination annually. This was disclosed by the General Secretary of the party, Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh at the Eastern Regional congress …

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Manaf Ibrahim reacts to his sack

Former Director of Political Affairs at the Presidency, Manaf Ibrahim has subtly reacted to news of his sack from the presidency as was reported by MyNewsGh.com on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Moments after the news went viral about his dismissal, the Asawase lawmaker hopeful took to social media to reaffirm …

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Government has received money from Sweden over CSE – Okudzeto Ablakwa

The Government of Ghana has already received money from the Swedish government for the introduction of the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education programme in Ghanaian schools, North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has claimed. According to him, the Swedish government doled out $22 million to Ghana and other African countries to …

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