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South Korea says Russia ‘regrets South Korean airspace violation’

A Russian official has said a military jet’s intrusion into South Korean territorial airspace was not intentional, according to Seoul’s presidential office. The official expressed “deep regret” to the defence ministry and blamed a technical glitch, South Korea said. However Russia has not officially commented. Earlier it furiously denied entering …

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Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office

Boris Johnson will head to Downing Street later after taking over from Theresa May as prime minister. The new Conservative leader will take office on Wednesday afternoon following an audience with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. After entering Downing Street, he is expected to announce a clutch of senior cabinet …

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‘Hepatitis B, C infections, leading causes of death in Ghana’

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified the country as having prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are leading causes of death from infectious diseases globally. A statement released by the GHS in Accra yesterday, said about 421 people died out of 117, 095 viral hepatitis …

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Akufo-Addo opens operational Hq of Ghanagas

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, opened the state-of-the-art Operational Office Complex of Ghana National Gas Company.The office complex is expected to deliver first-class gas operations and support services for the country’s gas sector, whilst, at the same time, accommodating the women and men of the …

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Nana Addo congratulates newly elected UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson

President Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated the newly elected United Kingdom Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. President Nana Akufo-Addo also added that his Government looks forward to working with the new leader of the UK to strengthen the already existing ties between Ghana and the United Kingdom. Boris Johnson won the UK’s …

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Boy jailed 20 years for robbing two sisters

One of the two youngsters who robbed two sisters has been jailed for 20 years by the Bekwai Circuit Court. Godwin Nyarko, 18, was convicted on his plea of guilty to three counts of robbery, contrary to sections 23 (1) and 149 of the Criminal Offence Act 29/60. Prosecutor, Detective …

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Sanitation Minister apologizes to Adom FM intern

The sanitation minister, Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah has apologized for the unfortunate incident which occurred between herself and an intern of Adom FM. “We wish to apologize to the reporter and the media house for any inconvenience caused and hope we all continue to work more closely together”. She said …

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NDC scored zero in cocoa production – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to provide evidence of any policy implemented during their tenure to improve agricultural productivity. Speaking at a durbar held in Daboase, the capital of the Wassa East District, as part of his two-day four in the Western region, …

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UEW saga: Fmr VC, dismissed staff chased out by Police

A combined team of National Security operatives and Police personnel Tuesday afternoon chased out some dismissed staff of the University of Education, Winneba. The dismissed staff who stormed the Council Chamber Tuesday, July 23, included the former Vice Chancellor Professor Mawutor Avoke, the former Finance Officer Arkorlie, and Dr. Ofori …

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2 shot dead as Police engage armed robbers in shootout

The Edo State Police Command, on Monday, announced the death of two armed robbery suspects in a gun duel with its men during an operation in Benin. Two teenage car snatchers were killed in a similar circumstance last week. Monday’s incident took place at the Ekehuan community near the Asoro …

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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Phase 2 of KEDA ceramics company

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo today, Tuesday, 23 July 2019, cut sod for the second phase of expansion work of KEDA Ceramics Company Limited, a tile manufacturing company in Aboadze, in the Shama District of the Western Region.The expansion is to support the company’s capacity to meet local and export …

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W/R: House of chiefs condemn kidnap of Dixcove chief

The Western Regional House of Chiefs has condemned what they describe as “the abysmal violence” in the abduction of the Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Kwesi Agyeman IX on Sunday, 21 July 2019.The Chiefs in a statement said they are “intensely outraged by the utter violation of traditional values, …

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RTI Law: Oppong Nkrumah’s plans good but ambitious – Akoto Ampaw

A member of the Coalition on the Right to Information Law, Mr Akoto Ampaw, has noted that the Minister of Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has commenced preparations towards the implementation of the Right to Information Act (ACT 989).However, he said, Mr Nkrumah’s plans are ambitious and face possible threats because …

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I’ll not allow mass production of Lawyers – CJ

The Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Sophia Akuffo, has signaled that as long as she supervises legal education in Ghana and the Judicial System, she will not allow the mass production of lawyers in the country. According to her, the mass production of lawyers poses a great danger to the …

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Missing Savannah Vehicle: GhC10k reward for informants

The Savannah region has announced a GhC10, 000 reward for any person or group who can provide information about the whereabouts of its missing vehicle. The vehicle was allegedly snatched by armed men in Tamale early July. “The Savannah Regional Coordinating Council has announced a Ten Thousand Ghana cedis (10,000) …

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Henry Rotich: Kenyan finance minister denies corruption charges

Kenya’s finance minister has pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption in court, after spending the night in police custody. Henry Rotich is accused of flouting procurement procedures in awarding a contract worth more than $450m (£405m) for the construction of two dams to an Italian firm, CMC de Ravenna. …

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