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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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Ghana is best place to invest in Africa – Bawumia

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has explained to a group of Canadian investors why Ghana is the best investment destination in Africa for both local and foreign investors. According to Dr. Bawumia, not only do Ghana’s political stability and security as well as benign legal and regulatory environment offer the …

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Three arrested with human parts at Abuom

Police at Kukuom in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region have arrested three persons with human parts at Abuom near Sankore. The three; Peter Foh, 35, Yaw Yeridie, 31, and Berko Isaac, 30, were arrested at about 11 pm on Sunday, July 21, 2019. The Kukuom District Police …

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Give Black Stars one more chance to win AFCON – Acquah

Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has appealed to Ghanaians to give the team another two years to annex the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Ghana has not won the continental silverware in 37 years and a bid to break the jinx hit another snag as the team exited the 2019 …

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Asante-Apeatu was sacked – Presidency

The Jubilee House has said the immediate past Inspector General of Police David Asante-Apeatu was fired from the post. It comes after some Ghanaians continue to wonder why the president didn’t allow the police chief to serve the remaining one month left on his contract at the job. A statement …

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South Korea fires warning shots at Russian military aircraft

South Korea fired warning shots at a Russian A-50 military aircraft that entered its airspace on Tuesday, its Ministry of Defence said. Officials said the plane violated the airspace over the Dokdo/Takeshima islands, which are occupied by Seoul but also claimed by Japan. South Korea’s Ministry of Defence said it …

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Kwasi Appiah submits report to GFA

Black Stars head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, has submitted his technical report to the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Graphic Sports Online investigations, the Stars coach submitted a copy to the GFA last week. However, because the president of the NC, Dr Kofi Amoah, and …

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US brings in new fast-track deportation rules

The US government is introducing a new fast-track deportation process that will bypass immigration courts. Under the new rules, any undocumented migrants who can’t prove they have been in the US continuously for more than two years can be immediately deported. The policy is expected to be published on Tuesday, …

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Probe Suale’s death – US Embassy

The United States Embassy is asking for a thorough enquiry into the death of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale, seven months after he was shot by unknown gunmen at Madina in Accra. With little in the form of a breakthrough for the investigators, the embassy said Mr Suale’s death was more …

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