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Two arrested for stealing vehicle belonging to US Embassy

Two men identified as Toheeb Jimoh, 26, and Habeeb Ishola aged 35, have been arrested by men of the Lagos state police command for allegedly stealing a Nissan Rogue belonging to the US Embassy.   According to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, a report was …

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2023 AFCON: Black Stars arrive in Kumasi for Angola test

The Black Stars have arrived in Kumasi, where they will host Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana have a doubleheader against the Black Antelopes with the first leg scheduled for March 23, 2023. The team began their preparations for the match on Monday, March 20 before departing to …

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Prioritize credibility of 2024 polls – Nana Addo charges EC

President Nana Add Dankwa Akufo-Addo wants the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure that the election in 2024 is free, credible, and fair. A credible election, according to Nana Akufo-Addo, will help Ghana consolidate its democratic credentials. “It is no secret that I have spent most of my adult life …

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Jojo Wollacott returns for Ghana after missing World Cup

Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott is back in the Black Stars after missing out on the 2022 World Cup due to a finger injury. The shot-stopper has fully recovered and has been called up for the Black Stars’ two games against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Wollacott is …

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Former Finance Minister Dr Akoto Osei is dead

Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, a former Minister for Finance and a Member of Parliament, has been reported dead. The death was confirmed by Parliament through its official Facebook handle late Monday, March 20. “Former Old Tafo MP, Hon. Dr Anthony Osei Akoto passes away. May he rest in peace,” Parliament’s …

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Wenchi: Headmistress closes down school over her missing GHC2k

The Headmistress for MalamKrom L/A Primary School in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, Madam Gifty Pomaa has allegedly suspended teaching and learning activities over her missing GHC 2,000 at her bungalow, reports reaching MyNewGH.com suggests. The Headmistress according to a report by Kumasi-based Angel FM, closed the school …

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Parliament, ECG hold crunch talks to avert ‘dumsor’ in the House

Ghana’s parliament is holding talks with officials from the Electricity Company of Ghana over a GH¢13 million debt owed to the power distribution company. The development comes after ECG on Monday, March 20, 2023, embarked on a nationwide revenue mobilisation exercise with a focus on all categories of customers including …

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Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has acknowledged that Ghana’s relatively low cocoa pricing is one of the contributing factors to the increase in cocoa smuggling into neighbouring countries. This situation has led to significant financial losses to the country and the destitution of cocoa farmers. “It is serious. At the …

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Kejetia market reopens tomorrow for business after fire incident

The Kejetia market will be reopened for business tomorrow, Tuesday, 21 March 2023, after a fire explosion swept through some 33 shops of the 8,000-shop avenue last week. The reopening was disclosed by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia when he visited the fire scene in the Ashanti Region. The announcement of …

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