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TUTAG strike: Gov’t accused of disrespecting lecturers, students

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has accused the government of not taking their concerns seriously despite their strike. Chairman of the Accra Technical University branch of TUTAG, Dr. Ibrahim Zubairu, told media that government’s posture is disrespectful to both students and teachers. TUTAG went on strike on October …

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Reinstate PDS – MCC to govt

It has emerged that the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) asked the Ghana government, through the Finance Minister, to reinstate PDS to their original position as managers of Ghana’s power sector before the contract was terminated by Ghana. A letter from MCC to the finance minister sighted by Starr News said …

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VIDEO: Man Turns Coffin Into A Car

One of the weirdest things just happened in the world and it’s about a man who turned a coffin into a car and cruised in town with it to the amazement of people. In the below video, a man dressed up the gangster style could be seen at a gas …

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NPP to hold presidential primaries April 2020

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set April 25, 2020 to hold presidential primaries for the general elections that year. The party will also hold primaries for constituencies with NPP MPs that year, a statement from the party announced Monday. The party has already elected candidates for constituencies where …

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Six jobless nurses arrested for picketing

The leadership of the Coalition of Unemployed Nurses (CUN) has said six members of the group have been arrested by the Police for picketing the Ministry of Health to demand that they are employed. A statement dated 21 October 2019 and signed by Mr Paul Selorm, the Convener of the …

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Mahama to review, strengthen NHIS

Former President John Mahama says the NDC will initiate plans to review and strengthen the National Health Insurance Scheme should the party return to power in 2021. The NDC flagbearer said that the introduction of the capping and realignment act has reduced funding sources and thus affecting quality health care …

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Matilda Amissah-Arthur exposes Okyenhene on husband’s death

Former Second Lady, Matilda Amissah Arthur has exposed what could pass for lies allegedly peddled by Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II about how the late former Vice President, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur was transported from the Airforce gym to the hospital. The Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin in his account …

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Friends told me not to marry Prince Harry – Meghan

The Duchess of Sussex has said friends advised her not to marry Prince Harry to avoid pressure from the media. Meghan, 38, said she was told “you shouldn’t do it because the British tabloids will destroy your life”. In an ITV documentary, she admitted motherhood was a “struggle” due to …

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KTI students vandalise school; 10 arrested

Ten students of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) have been arrested over Sunday’s [20 October 2019] protest in the school. The Manhyia Divisional Police Commander, ACP Kwaku Buah, told Kumasi FM’s Elisha Adarkwah that the students are currently in their custody. The form-three students of the school on Sunday protested …

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CHAN 2020: Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast fail to qualify

Ghana, Senegal and Ivory Coast all failed to qualify for the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday after aggregate defeats in their qualifiers. Ghana failed to overturn a 1-0 first leg deficit against Burkina Faso, drawing the second leg 0-0 in Ouagadougou. It means the Black Stars will not …

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Nigerians warned as lion escapes from Zoo

A lion on Saturday was said to have escaped from its cage at the Kano Zoo. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, disclosed this on his Twitter page on Saturday. Yakassai warned Nigerians living around the zoo to be vigilant and careful. He, however, added that the lion …

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Retired Policeman abducted, murdered

A retired police officer, Paul Edike, has been reportedly murdered, after abduction by armed men suspected to be assassins. It was gathered that the incident occurred late Friday in Effurun, Uvwie council area of Delta state. The deceased was said to be returning from a ceremony when the hoodlums struck. …

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ECOWAS’ problem is leadership – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated strongly that the inability of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to integrate fully is simply due to the lack of leadership. Addressing attendees of the 2019 International Conference of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, at the Mensvic Hotel under the theme, “Economic …

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PDS is Ghana’s biggest corruption scandal ever – NDC

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the PDS scandal is Ghana’s biggest corruption scandal ever. Addressing a press conference in Accra Monday morning on the PDS issue, the General Secretary of the NDC, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said the NDC was demanding that the government “completely abandon the idea …

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[PHOTOS]: Man dies a day after taking pictures in coffin

Viral news reaching browngh.com indicates that a young Nigerian man has met his untimely death a day after taking pictures while sleeping in a coffin. The 21years old man identified as Isaac Terkende died a day after he slept in a coffin and took pictures to share on social media. The news …

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‘I will always protect my family’ – Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex has insisted he will “always” protect his family, adding that he “will not be bullied into playing a game that killed my mum”. Speaking in an ITV documentary, the duke said he did not want a “repeat of the past”. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex said …

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6 killed in accident at Bunso Junction

Six persons have been confirmed dead, with 12 others injured in a dawn crash at Akyem – Nsutam near Bunso Junction on the Accra-Kumasi Highway. According to reports, the gory accident occurred when a white sprinter bus with registration number AW 221 – 14 travelling from Accra to Kumasi collided …

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