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I now fill my car tank for GH¢700 — MzVee laments

Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda, better known as MzVee, one of Ghana’s successful female Afropop, dancehall, and R&B singers, has lamented the country’s high fuel prices. The singer said she used to fill her vehicle’s fuel tank with GHC300, but that it has now risen to GH¢700, making it difficult for her to fill …

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Suspected Marburg virus cases: WHO deploys experts to Ghana

The World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed a team of experts to support Ghanaian health workers after Ghana confirmed two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease. The two cases were found in the Ashanti Region after preliminary tests done in the country on two patients came back positive.The two affected …

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Sri Lanka President confirms resignation to PM

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has confirmed he will be resigning, the prime minister’s office has said. It comes two days after crowds stormed the official residence of both leaders. Demonstrators are still occupying the buildings and are refusing to leave until both leaders are gone. The parliament Speaker had …

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Parts of Ashanti Region without water amid power cut

Residents in parts of the Ashanti Region who have been hit with power cuts are without water, as well. Authorities at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), say the Barekese Water Treatment Plant which supplies water to many households in the Greater Kumasi areas, has been affected by the blackout. …

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Akufo-Addo speaks on ongoing global economic turmoil

President Akufo-Addo in his capacity as the African Union Champion of Financial Institutions addressed the Boma of Africa (www.africaboma.com), at the invitation of the African Union and AfroChampions, on the ongoing global economic turmoil. He strongly urged the assembled leaders to prioritise and focus on collective actions to strengthen Africa’s …

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Sri Lanka: Protesters ‘will occupy palace until leaders go’

Protesters have said they will continue to occupy the Sri Lankan presidential and prime ministerial residences until both leaders officially resign. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he would step down on 13 July, according to an announcement made by the parliament’s speaker on Saturday. But the president has not been seen …

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Siblings become first Black owners of bed and breakfast in Gettysburg

Twelve years ago, siblings Christine, Stephen and Patrick Campbell dreamt of owning a bed and breakfast that will also serve as a “holiday house” for the family. The siblings materialized their dream after acquiring the Keystone Inn in Gettysburg. Led by Christine, they acquired the 109-year-old property located at 231 …

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Why I find calm men very attractive – Treasure Amaka

Nollywood actress, Treasure Amaka Daniel, has revealed the type of man she wants to date. According to the fast-rising movie star, she prefers a man who is calm and gentle. “I find calm men very attractive. I love the gentle aura. A man who doesn’t yell at me when he’s …

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Ghanaians always trumpet your weakness – Yaw Tog complains

Kumasi-based Artiste Yaw Tog has expressed worry over the people of Ghana and their attitude. He says Ghanaians do not encourage people but rather always put them down. The Rapper who has in the past spoken about spiritual attacks says it’s a worry that Ghanaians do not encourage people doing well. He …

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Ama Sey was treated unfairly, she must come back – Kate Gyamfua

Kate Gyamfua, an aspirant for National Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, has made an appeal for the return of Mrs. Mercy Adu Gyamfi, popularly called Ama Sey, who lost her Parliamentary seat to Ernest Yaw Kumi during the party’s primaries. Ama Sey was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akwatia constituency …

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Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber

Thousands of leaked files have exposed how Uber courted top politicians, and how far it went to avoid justice. They detail the extensive help Uber got from leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and ex-EU commissioner Neelie Kroes. They also show how the taxi firm’s former boss personally ordered the use …

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How Tsatsu Tsikata’s first law school results were announced in 1969

Renowned academic and lawyer, Tsatsu Tsikata is one of the legal brains that has established his legacy in the law profession over the years. Aside from lecturing some of the country’s well-known lawyers including some Supreme Court Justices, the Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah and Speaker, Alban Bagbin, he has served as counsel …

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Fifteen shot dead in South Africa bar

At least 15 people have been shot dead in a bar in the South African township of Soweto, police say. Police said gunmen entered the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning and started firing randomly at a group of young people. They then fled the scene …

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Chelsea FC sign three Ghanaian players into their academy

English Premier League giants Chelsea have signed three young Ghanaian players to the club’s academy. They were among 16 players who were registered to the club’s youth setup after signing agreements to be part of the team. The English-born Ghanaian players are Josh Acheampong, Travis Akomeah and Ato Ampah. Already …

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Angel Carbonu slams gov’t over food shortage in SHSs

The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbornu has blamed the government for the shortage of food in some Senior High Schools. Mr, Carbonu said the current centralized system that authorises only the National Buffer Stock to distribute food to Senior High Schools has largely contributed …

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‘Adinkra couple’ break silence about rumoured divorce

Social media has been buzzing over rumours that the famous ‘Adinkra’ couple had split after their flamboyant and luxurious wedding in 2021. In a video that was spotted on various social media platforms, the famous couple mocked naysayers for assuming they had divorced only nine months after their wedding. Anita …

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