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Government exposed over GH¢800m GAT cash

Contrary to earlier claims by the government that is not providing some GH¢800 million to the Ghana Amalgamated Trust (GAT) to support NIB and ADB, it is emerging that such a move has actually been initiated. The minority in parliament through its spokesperson on Finance Isaac Adongo last Tuesday accused …

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PMB orders immidiate evacuation of Nigerians from S/Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the report of the special envoy sent to South Africa on the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The President has consequently directed the next steps to take to stop the menace, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser. The President has also …

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Man rapes daughter for three years, mother keeps mum

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Lagos command has arrested a 46 years old man, Mr. Chinedu Ifeleka, for sexually abusing his 14-year-old daughter, Chinwendu Ifeleka at Mapowu street, Ojo. Kehinde Mary Bada, Public Relations Officer of the command, on Monday, said Chinedu started abusing the victim in 2016. …

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Police officer arrested over missing rifle

A police officer attached to the Asesewa District Police Command has been arrested for failing to account for his rifle and ammunition for an operation. The Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, DSP Ebenezer Tetteh confirmed the incident to Starr News when contacted. He said further investigations are ongoing, …

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21 NDC officials on trial for GHS772m corruption – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said 21 officials of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration are currently standing trial for their alleged involvement in corruption and also causing financial loss to the state to the tune of GHS772 million. He said the accused persons are being taken through …

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Gomoa chief murdered in cold blood

A chief at Gomoa Akranmang in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has been murdered. Nana Egyiri, popularly known in the community as ‘Osibo’, was until his death, the Gyaasehene (Kingmaker) of Gomoa Ankranmang. Adom News’ correspondent, Kofi Adjei who visited the scene where the chief’s body has …

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Effiduase-Asokore MP Constructs 10 Bore Holes For His Constituency

The Member of Parliament for  Effiduase-Asokore Constituency in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti region,Hon Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye has put smiles on the faces of its constituents again  by lobbying and facilitating for the drilling of 10(Ten) bore holes pipes in the constituency. The legislator through the Ministry …

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S/R: Marauding Elephants Destroys Farms In West Gonja District 

Elephants in the Mole National Park in the Savanna Region have destroyed several acres of farmlands in the Larabanga community near the park. The Mole National Park is the largest wildlife conservation area in West Africa with close to over four hundred elephants among other species. There has been several reports …

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Chairman of Afro Arab Group Grabs Another International Award

The astute and affable business mogul Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been honored by the Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship and Development Centre (PELEDEC) at the 3rd edition of the child summit held at the British Council in Accra. This award is in recognition of his philanthropic work in supporting the …

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Probe into Abossey Okai fire incident begins

The Ghana Fire Service and other government agencies are investigating circumstances that led to a fire incident at parts of the Abossey Okai spare parts hub. Fire gutted some shops containing car tyres meant for sale at Abossey Okai on Sunday evening. The fire, which took personnel from the Ghana …

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Gunmen kill 12 in Plateau attacks

Twelve persons have reportedly been killed in fresh attacks by gunmen in Attakar in Ganawuri District of Riyom and Foron District of Barkin Ladi council of Plateau State. Lawmaker representing Barkin Ladi and Riyom federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon, disclosed this in Jos at the …

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South African crowds walk out of anti-xenophobia speech

South Africans have disrupted a speech in Johannesburg by a veteran politician who was trying to quell tensions following a recent wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. Mangosuthu Buthelez was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd. Dozens of men marched through the area calling for foreigners to …

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Stonebwoy’s words to Bukom Banku after UK win

Ghanaian dancehall singer, Stonebwoy, has taken to his Twitter handle to congratulate boxer Braimah Kamoko popularly known as Bukom Banku for his win in the United Kingdom on Saturday. Stonebwoy tweeted: The Great BUKOM BANKU!! Congratulations ????????????!! Winners Only!!” Braimah Kamoko (31-1 23 KOs) stopped his opponent, Rojhat Bilgetekin (10-18 …

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Police demobilise 115 Mopols

At least 115 Police Mobile Force (PMF) operatives across the country have been demobilised, The Nation learnt on Sunday. The affected policemen comprised 37 Inspectors, 67 Sergeants and 11 Corporals were asked to leave the PMF with immediate effect. It was gathered that a signal signed by the Commissioner of …

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Our delegates are not dumb, NPP can’t influence them – Asiedu Nketia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rubbished any possibility of their recently held Parliamentary Primaries being influenced by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as alleged by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Wontumi. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in an interview with Kumasi based Hello …

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Leaked naked photos of journalist goes viral

Social media has once again been hit by leaked photos of a known journalist in the Bono Region of Ghana which is dominating latest discussions on whatsapp platforms. According to the source My Leakz the lady in question only identified as Abena has been on attachment at a Radio Station …

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‘Militants launch’ deadly attacks on Burkina Faso roads

The authorities in northern Burkina Faso say at least 29 people have been killed in two separate attacks by alleged militants. At least 15 people were killed when a truck drove over an explosive device in Sanmatenga province, the government said. A security source told the AFP news agency most …

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