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‘Your excitement will be short-lived’ – Haruna Iddrisu to govt

The Minority has warned the government that the excitement that came with the passage of the E-Levy will be cut short because they are prepared to go all out to prevent the implementation of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) Bill. The Haruna Iddrisu-led caucus have threatened to contest the decision of Parliament at …

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Young Female Doctor killed in terrorists’ bombing

The gunmen were said to have blown up the rail track after which they launched an attack on the passengers. A young medical doctor, Megafu Chinelo, who was killed on Monday in the Abuja-Kaduna train attack was meant to travel out of the country on Friday, one of her friends …

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Akufo-Addo set to present State of the Nation Address

In accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is to address Parliament on 30th March 2022 on the State of the Nation, announced by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin. The Presidency has on several occasions postponed this constitutional obligation for …

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2022 World Cup: Here are the five African teams heading to Qatar

The African line up for the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup has been concluded with the return leg matches of the play-off round completed in sensational and exciting fashion on Tuesday. African champions Senegal headline the five African countries to proceed to the World Cup alongside Morocco, Ghana, Tunisia and …

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Sarkodie’s Rollies and Cigars wins HD+ video of the year award

Iconic Ghanaian Rapper Sarkodie has added the 3Music award’s ‘Video of the Year’ award to his ever-growing cabinet of awards. He won the award at the just ended 3Music awards held on 26th March at Accra International Conference Center (AICC). The Video of the year category is sponsored by Ghana’s premium satellite …

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Hairdresser allegedly stabbed to death by jealous boyfriend

A 36-year-old man identified only as Tetteh is alleged to have stabbed his girlfriend to death over a breakup at Gyaesaaye, a community in New Edubiasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, popularly known as ‘Aboboyaa’ is reported to have killed the deceased Diana Boafo, a hairdresser on Friday, March …

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55 illegal miners arrested in Atewa Forest – Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission, through its surveillance task force, has arrested 55 illegal miners in the Atewa Forest Reserve over the last six months. Madam Joyce Ofori Kwafo, Head, Corporate Affairs and Media Relations, Forestry Commission, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said a total of 15 different operations …

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Passage of E-Levy, ridiculous nullity – Ablakwa

Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described the passage of the electronic transaction bill (E-Levy) as a “ridiculous nullity.” According to the North Tongu legislator, going by the Supreme Court’s verdict, the E-Levy has not been passed. The E-Levy was passed on Tuesday, 29 March 2022 after …

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VIDEO: Ghanaians celebrate as Black Stars secure ticket to Qatar 2022

Ghanaians have been thrown into a mood of wild celebration after the Black Stars secured qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in Qatar later this year. After one of the nation’s worst AFCON performances at the recent edition in Cameroon, the Black Stars redeemed themselves by beating Nigeria with …

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LIVESTREAMED: Nigeria vs Ghana (FIFA World Cup playoffs)

Welcome to GhanaWeb’s live streaming of the second leg of the FIFA World Cup play-off between Nigeria and Ghana. The game is the last phase of the final qualifying round for the 2022 FIFA World Cup that will be hosted in Qatar. In the first leg, nothing separated the two sides …

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29-year-old female lawyer killed

A 29-year-old lawyer identified as Farida Sule Mohammed, was among those killed in the terrorist attack on a train along Abuja-Kaduna route on Monday March 28. The deceased, said to be the daughter of the National Organizing Secretary of People’s Redemption Party, Mallam Sule Mohammed, was confirmed dead by her …

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Police rescue four-year-old abducted girl

The police in Akwa Ibom State said they have rescued a four-year-old girl abducted from her school in the state. The police identified the girl’s school as Methodist Township Primary School in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state. The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom State, SP Odiko Macdon, …

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Ghana qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022

Ghana against all odds got the job done in Abuja after booking a 2022 FIFA World Cup spot at the expense of their West African rivals, Nigeria. The Black Stars eliminated the Super Eagles following a one-all draw in the second leg at the Abiola Stadium on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. After …

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