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Ablakwa questions Akufo-Addo’s anti-corruption credentials

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu Member of Parliament, has stated that there is a lack of commitment in fighting corruption on the part of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The lawmaker cited the instance of conflict of interest situations involving companies linked to Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and Minister …

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How Ken Agyapong went from ‘exiting’ Parliament to entering NPP presidential race

Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong officially became the first person to announce his candidature for the governing New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries. All other names are of people widely believed to be interested in succeeding President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as flagbearer in the 2024 polls. They include Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Trade …

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PHOTOS: NDC marks 43rd June 4 anniversary

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commemorated the 43rd June 4 uprising with a tree planting exercise. The event, held for the second time without the party’s founder, Jerry John Rawlings, came off in the Oti Region. It was led by the NDC Chairman, Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the NDC’s 2020 Running Mate, Professor …

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VIDEO: Mad rush for ‘fufu’ at NPP Central Regional elections

As part of measures to reduce food cost delegates incur during conferences, a Central Regional Chairman hopeful, provided food during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) election. Speaking to Adom News‘ Isaac K. Normanyo, the aspirant, Dr Joseph Kobina Essibu, explained it was a personal strategy he adopted since food was not sold on the …

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31-year-old man arrested in Ada for killing wife

The Ada Police Command in the Greater Accra Region has arrested David Ayornu, 31, popularly known as Rapper Bee for slashing the belly of his wife and killing her instantly. According to residents of Lufenya, near Kasseh in the Ada East District, Ayornu stabbed his wife with a knife in …

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Pupils abandon school to harvest tomato

Pupils of Nsuta Dahomey D/A Basic School in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern region have abandoned school to harvest tomatoes and assist their parents in selling at the market. Absenteeism is high during tomato harvesting season in June and July every year. The situation is affecting academic performance of the …

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Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

Nigerian police say a man who had a row with a Muslim cleric died in the capital, Abuja, after being set ablaze by a mob supporting the cleric. The 30-year-old man, Ahmad Usman, was in a local vigilante group and police say about 200 people were mobilised against him. There …

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Oil prices drop significantly ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices came under pressure on Thursday ahead of an eagerly awaited meeting of the OPEC oil alliance in Vienna. In early trading, a barrel of North Sea Brent cost $114.46. This was $1.83 less than the previous day. The price of a barrel of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

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The Nigerian boss who applied to be Queen’s footman

In our series of letters from African writers, novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at whether Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in Nigeria, the largest former British colony in Africa, which remains an influential member of the Commonwealth. “The fascination for me is that the monarchy hasn’t died out,” …

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Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast

At least five people were killed and scores injured in an explosion at a depot in a south-eastern town in Bangladesh, officials say. The explosion happened after firefighters were called to put out a fire at a container storage facility in the town of Sitakunda. Twenty of the injured are …

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GIMPA SRC broke; all activities frozen over dues mismanagement

The Students‘ Representative Council of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has directed that all its major activities be put on hold due to a lack of funds. A statement issued by the SRC and signed by its president, Mr Nathaniel Nana Kwabena Antiri Amoani, and all …

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LIVESTREAMING: Bulldog hosts United Showbiz on UTV

Bulldog is this week’s host on United Showbiz on UTV – the popular weekly entertainment review show. He is sitting in for regular host, Nana Ama McBrown, who is yet to host an edition this year. His guests on the show include: Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, Amanda Jissih, Ola Michael, A …

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Seven robbers arrested at Wassa Powuako after robbing 42k, phones

Seven suspected armed robbers have been arrested in two separate anti-robbery operations in the Western Region. Four of the suspects – Shadrack Nyame, Wofa Yaw Boadi, Sampson Attobra and Kweku Koduah – were arrested at their hideout at Wassa Powuako. The arrest was after they had robbed their victims of …

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Asante Kotoko is set to sell seven players – Reports

Asante Kotoko are set to announce the departure of seven players, according to reports in the local media. The 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League champions will be selling four of the players and sending the other three on loan. Management of the Kumasi-based club has decided to freshen up the squad at …

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