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Gas Tanker drivers to commence sit-down strike August 1

The Gas Tanker Drivers Association (GTDA) has served notice to commence a sit-down strike on Monday, August 1, 2022, across the country. In a press release dated July 29, 2022 the Association disclosed that the move is in consultation with relevant stakeholders in the industry such as Ghana LPG Operators …

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COP Kofi Boakye’s son graduates police training as best recruit

A son of Commissioner of Police (COP) Nathan Kofi Boakye who is Director General of the Ghana Police Service in charge of Legal and Prosecution has emerged as the best graduating cadet from the Kumasi Police Training School. General Sergeant Kwaku Aduenin Boakye was part of some 612 police recruits who passed …

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Yul Edochie unfollows first wife on Instagram

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has stopped following his first wife, May Edochie, on Instagram. Rains of fire fell on their marriage after Yul introduced his 2nd wife, Judy Austin, and their son on the social media platform. Yul continued to make it seem as though all was still well …

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Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks?

Widespread anger at chronic insecurity in the West African countries of Mali and Burkina Faso paved the way for military men to kick out failing governments over the past two years. “There’s no more room for mistakes,” said Mali’s coup leader as he seized power in August 2020. “We have …

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Zimbabwe inflation rises 250%

Zimbabwe’s annual inflation has risen to more than 250% – its highest level for a year and a half. With inflation quadrupling since February, many Zimbabweans are struggling to cope. The authorities blame the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the high global prices on fuel, grain and fertiliser. A …

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Ken Ofori-Atta speaks on his current health status

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has given an update on his health status which was hitherto deteriorating. In an interview with Accra-based Joy News on July 28, he said he was feeling much better compared to his previous status. He further disclosed that he looks forward to a medical review in the ensuing …

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Kenya threatens ban on Facebook over hate speech

Kenya has threatened to shut down Facebook over its failure to improve content moderation on hate speech in the run-up to the August 9 elections. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has given the social media giant seven days to adhere to recommendations on taming online hate speech on …

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Sunyani Airport ready to commence operations – Transport Minister

The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has declared the Sunyani Airport a ‘fit for purpose’ facility after concluding his last inspection tour at the facility on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 with a team of experts from the Ghana Airports Company (GAC), Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Ghana Air Force. …

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VIDEO: The cocaine addict who refuses to take a bath

A 30-year-old man, Bismark Appiah has shared his cocaine addiction story with Step One TV. Speaking to Barima Agyemang in his upcoming documentary on drug addiction, Bismark who has been abusing hard drugs for over 13 years said he wishes to end the addiction which has had a toll on …

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For men: 4 foods that could harm your penis

Your private organ is a very delicate organ of the body. Any negative impact on it can make you infertile. Many males may have concerns about the size or appearance of their penis from time to time. Penis health encompasses the performance of your penis (for example, your ability to …

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Headteacher sentenced to death after pupil’s death

A high court in the northern Nigerian city of Kano has sentenced a primary school owner and his friend to death by hanging for the kidnapping and subsequent killing of a five-year-old pupil. Abdulmalik Tanko and his friend Hashimu Isiyaku were found guilty on Thursday. A woman, said to be …

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VIDEO: Bishop Obinim sacks all his 72 pastors

According to reports, Bishop Angel Obinim has fired 72 of his pastors. As he sees it, people should get their hands dirty and go to work. Furthermore, if they choose to continue serving God outside of his church, they are free to do so. An attached video shows Bishop Angel …

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What Asamoah Gyan, Kwabena Kwabena wore to Tracey Boakye’s dinner

Among the celebrities that thronged Tracey Boakye’s dinner to climax her wedding was Asamoah Gyan, a former captain of Ghana’s senior male soccer team, Black Stars. The footballer was spotted in a beautiful kaftan with his signature earrings and a pair of slippers to match. In a photograph shared by Tracey Boakye, …

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Pope Francis to step down

Pope Francis has said the time may soon come when he needs to consider stepping down – and would do so if he felt his health meant that could not serve in the way he should. He made the comments at the end of a trip to Canada – where he …

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VIDEO: Mile 7 market gutted by fire

Portions of the Mile 7 market in Accra has been gutted by fire. It is not immediately clear the cause of the fire however a video posted by Accra-based Metro TV on Twitter showed several structures up in flames. Meanwhile, personnel from the Ghana Fire Service are on the grounds …

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Tension mounts in Krobo municipalities as ECG disconnects power again

There is tension mounting in the Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo Municipalities in the Eastern Region due to the unavailability of electricity since Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG has reportedly switched off feeders at the Bulk Supply Point supplying power to municipalities following the tempering …

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21-year-old man commits suicide over economic hardship

A 21-year-old man has allegedly committed suicide at Axim in the Western Region. Rainbowradioonline.com gathered that the young man always complained bitterly about economic hardship. Residents in the area woke up shocked Thursday morning (July 28, 2022) after they saw the deceased hanging. He is said to have committed suicide …

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