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NDC Vice Chair, 2 others join NPP

A former Vice Chairperson of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and two other activists of the party have defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Walewale Constituency of the North East Region. Sumani Mutawakilu who is the former NDC executive who led Majeed Mahamudu and Mubinu Halidu …

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4 killed in Southern California stabbing spree

A man killed four people during a stabbing rampage in Southern California before officers arrested him after finding his silver Mercedes parked outside a 7-Eleven, authorities said. In addition to the people killed, the attacker left two others wounded in multiple crime scenes in Garden Grove and Santa Ana, police …

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New tax measures in supplementary budget to rake in GH¢513m

New tax measures outlined in the supplementary budget is expected to rake in a significant amount of revenue to the state. A breakdown of revised estimates as captured in the appendix shows that the state could rake in additional GH¢513 million in additional to what has already been projected in …

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Ordeal of 4th missing Takoradi girl’s family

The family of 19-year-old Ruth Abakah, who has been missing in Takoradi since July 29, 2018, has been torn apart as her biological mother has blamed the slow pace of investigations on the grandfather with whom she lived. According to the grandfather, Mr Emmanuel Cobbinah Anzah, his daughter, Ayisah (Ruth’s …

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Live Updates: EPL Transfer deadline day

It’s a big busy day in the England as we wind down the clock on the Premier League transfer window. The official FIFA transfer deadline for England remains at September 2, but clubs in the top two divisions of English football resolved two seasons ago to have the window closed …

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NAM 1 receiving medical attention

The embattled CEO of Menzgold Company Limited Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1) is receiving medical attention and will address the public soon on matters relating to his business and the refund of locked-up funds to his customers, Head of Communications for Menzgold Nii Armah Amarteifio has said.NAM 1 was released …

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South African Airways apologises for aborted Accra-Washington flight

The South African Airways (SAA) has rendered an apology to its passengers on board a flight to Dulles International Airport, Washington D.C, United States of America on Sunday following some technical challenges. The flight was forced to land after the pilot reportedly discovered a mishap shortly after take-off. Below is …

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Philippe Coutinho: Spurs end interest in Barca midfielder

Tottenham have ended their interest in Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho. Spurs had been considering a loan move for the 27-year-old Brazilian, who joined Barca from Liverpool in a deal worth £142m in January 2018. Coutinho worked with Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino during a loan spell with Espanyol in 2012. He …

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Watford sign Danny Welbeck

Watford have completed the signing of out-of-contract England striker Danny Welbeck. Welbeck, 28, left Arsenal in June after five years at the club. The Hornets believe Welbeck, who has 42 England caps and was part of Gareth Southgate’s 2018 World Cup squad, can have a major impact providing he can …

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Takoradi Flour Mill shutdown; workers asked to go home

All activities at the Takoradi Flour Mill have been brought to a halt after the Executive Director, Serge Bakalian, asked all workers to go home with immediate effect. A memo to all departments intercepted by Starrfm.com.gh revealed that the decision was taken due to a “perceived hostile and antagonistic stance …

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Paa Boateng drops prophecy about Shatta Wale

Gospel musician Paa Boateng says God has revealed to him how He intends to use dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to propagate the gospel and win souls for His kingdom soon. Based on the revelation, Paa Boateng who just released a single ‘Praise Revolution’ asserts the controversial artiste is on his …

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Paa Boateng drops prophecy about Shatta Wale

Gospel musician Paa Boateng says God has revealed to him how He intends to use dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to propagate the gospel and win souls for His kingdom soon. Based on the revelation, Paa Boateng who just released a single ‘Praise Revolution’ asserts the controversial artiste is on his …

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Ada Kasseh market in deplorable state; traders cry for help

Information reaching YEN.com.gh indicates that the Ada Kasseh Market located in the Ada East District( Ada Constituency) is in a very deplorable state. The market which since time immemorial served not only towns and villages in the two sister Districts but others of the Ewe land, has been left in …

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Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for carrying baby

A female MP in Kenya has been kicked out of parliament in the capital, Nairobi, for taking her baby into the chamber. Zulekha Hassan said she had “had an emergency” and had to take her baby to work. Parliamentary proceedings which were aired live by the Kenyan public broadcaster, KBC, …

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Christian C’cil condemns Badu Kobi’s tribalistic comments

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has criticised the bigotry statement by Founder and General Overseer of the Glorious Wave Ministries International Church, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi.Prophet Kobi at a sermon described women from certain tribes as unwise and unmarriageable and admonished prospective husbands to avoid marrying from those tribes.He …

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Thieves snatch car in front of IGP

Four suspected car snatchers were on Wednesday arrested at Gomoa Okyereko in the Central region. The four were apprehended when they threw out the driver of a yellow and black Kia Picanto taxi cab with registration number GX 3624-18 in front of a police station being commissioned by the Inspector …

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Replacement of Voter ID card begins tomorrow – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it would resume issuance of lost Voter ID cards to qualified Ghanaians from Thursday, 8 August 2019.The exercise will take place at all district offices of the EC located across the country.Chairperson of the EC, Mrs Jean Mensah revealed in a …

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