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Chair of Afro Arab Group of Companies Honoured in Gambia

Miss Khadijatu Iddrisu has received an award on behalf of the affable and astute businessman Alhaji Salamu Amadu, the group Chairman of the Afro Arab in Gambia. The Chairman of the Afro Arab Group of Companies, Alhaji Abdul Salamu Amadu was awarded as one of the most influential leaders across …

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Jubilee House soldier in ‘coup plot’

The name of a soldier at the Jubilee House—the seat of government—is among those being suspected over the ‘Alajo Doctor’s coup plot.’ So far, Corporal Zakaria Waheed is among 11 others who are under investigations over their implication in the plot to destabilize the country and overthrow the government. His …

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Nationwide clampdown on okada, keke begins

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a nationwide clampdown on motorcycles and tricycles without number plates. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Abuja. Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi had said that …

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Coffin makers curse Kumasi Mayor over demolition

Angry coffin makers at Labour roundabout in Kumasi have invoked curses on authorities of the Mayor of Kumasi and city authorities following the demolition of a public toilet in the area. The coffin dealers who say they are about 500 have accused the KMA for allowing the demolition of the …

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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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