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Car bombs kill at least nine civilians in central Somalia

Two car bombs killed several people and flattened houses in central Somalia’s Hiraan region on Wednesday, security officials and witnesses said. “We were awoken this morning by two huge explosions,” Ahmed Nur, a local elder, told Reuters. “We have seen many houses leveled to the ground. At least 10 people …

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VIDEO: Burna Boy kicks a fan during Lagos show

Aside from showing up late for his concert, Burna Boy has been trending for kicking a fan during the much-talked-about event at Eko Energy City, Lagos. In a video that has gone viral, the Nigerian musician was captured kicking a fan who seemed to have attempted to climb the stage …

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It’s disgraceful to name airport after Kotoka – KSM

Showbiz personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa has described the naming of an airport after Lieutenant-General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka as disgraceful. Born on 26th September 1926, Kotoka was a member of the National Liberation Council which came to power through a military coup d’état on 24th February 1966. This was the overthrow of …

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Burkina Faso officials say 28 people found shot dead

Twenty-eight bodies have been found in northwest Burkina Faso over the weekend, the government said, noting an investigation was underway as speculation grows over who may be responsible. “The government was informed of an incident at Nouna … during the night of December 30-31,” a government statement said late on …

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Interior Ministry releases list of statutory holidays in 2023

The ministry of the Interior has released dates for statutory holidays and commemorative days in Ghana for the year 2023. However, the dates for Eid-Ul-Fittr and Eid-Ul-Adha because they are movable feasts. “The dates for their observation are provided by the Office of the Chief Imam in the course of …

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Daily habits that can damage your brain

We often don’t realize the causes or effects of habits; they just happen. But unfortunately, when we get used to some seemingly harmless daily habits, they can cause long-lasting brain damage. The human brain is an essential part of the body, so it requires healthy living to function correctly. However, …

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Ghana meets Naija USA partnership deal sealed

    Abofrem Area Foundation, a US based NGO has concluded an agreement to partner with Empire Entertainment to host Ghana meets Naija USA Concert this year. CEO of Abofrem Area Foundation, Nana Nkrumah Adasa III together with the popular Ghanaian celebrity who is the event Cordinator for Abofrem Area …

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Residents kill two suspected robbers, two others escape

Two suspected armed robbers have been pummeled to death by residents of Sayoo in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region while two of their accomplices escaped after they attacked a bus traveling with passengers from Bawku to Accra. The incident which occurred at about 8:10 PM on …

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Mass layoffs to happen in the financial sector, others – Ato Forson

Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says there will be mass layoffs from the financial sector due to the impact of the ongoing debt restructuring. The expected layoffs will also affect foreign-financed projects among others, the Ajumako lawmaker said in a Facebook post. “Unemployment …

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Harmattan: GNFS caution public over indiscriminate burning of rubbish

The  Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public to refrain from burning rubbish indiscriminately during the harmattan season.   According to the service, nonselective   flaming of backyard debris increases the risk of major fire outbreaks especially in dry seasons.   Head of Public Affairs for GNFS, ACFO Timothy Osafo Afum …

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