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LPG price up 5% after fuel price, transport fare hikes

LPG consumers will, henceforth, be paying 5 per cent more for the same quantity of the fuel they purchased previously, as the price of the commodity shoots up from today, Thursday, 3 March 2022, as a result of the restoration of the Price Stabilisation and Recovery Levy (PSRL) on fuel …

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Russia to appeal against football ban imposed by Fifa and Uefa

The Russian Football Union said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) to appeal against its ban from international competitions after the country’s invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, Russian football clubs and national teams were suspended from all competitions “until further notice” by Fifa and Uefa. The union …

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VIDEO: Davido flies Chioma and son in private jet to London

Popular musician, David Adeleke, known in showbiz as Davido, has flown the mother of his child, Chioma Rowland, and their son, Ifeanyi, to London for his O2 Arena concert in a private jet. This was shared by talent manager, Ubi Franklin who disclosed this via an Instagram post on March …

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10 fashionable celebrities who blessed our social media feeds this week

Ghana’s Independence Day celebration is just around the corner, although not many Ghanaians have shown their patriotic colours yet, Nana Ama McBrown has taken the initiative to lead. Fashionable statements make fashionable trends, as many icons haven’t failed to set the standards to which fashion can set the agenda. In today’s list …

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Nigeria announce squad for Ghana games

Nigeria coach, Austin Eguavoen has announced his squad to face Ghana in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs in March 2022. The first phase of the tie is scheduled for Friday, March 25, at 19:30 GMT in Ghana but at 19:30 GMT in Nigeria. The second leg will come off …

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Cardinal Appiah Turkson speaks on Russia–Ukraine conflict

One of Africa’s prominent Cardinals, Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, has shared his thoughts on the current crisis between Russia and Ukraine. In a series of tweets, the top Vatican official condemned the unfolding development between the two warring neighbours. Cardinal Appiah Turkson called for a truce stating that “good judgment in …

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Ghana School Feeding Programme not on hold – Gov’t

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has dismissed reports suggesting that the Ghana School Feeding Programme has been put on hold to clear arrears. A statement issued by the Ministry on Thursday said it’s taken aback by the false reportage by some media houses indicating that the Ghana …

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Ethiopia FA mocks Wahab Adams’ nationality switch claim

The Ethiopian Football Association has described Ghanaian International, Wahab Adams’ claim that, they approached him to switch nationality as “a joke of the era”. According to the General Secretary of the Football Association, Bahiru Tilahun, the claim by the former Kumasi Asante Kotoko player has no iota of truth. The 28-year-old former …

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Why Ghana will beat Nigeria to Qatar ticket – Don Bortey

Former Ghana attacker Bernard Don Bortey believes the Black Stars have enough quality to beat Nigeria for a qualification ticket for the 2022 World Cup set for Qatar later this month. Arguably the top liner in Africa’s play-off round of games on the road to the global showpiece, Ghana face …

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36 trafficked persons rescued on Volta lake in 2021

The Oti regional commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Charles Domanba has disclosed that some 36 persons including children were rescued from human trafficking activities on the Volta lake last year. He made the disclosure during a stakeholder engagement led by the International Justice Mission (IJM) at Kete-Krachi in …

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Power thieves in Tema region billed over GH¢6million

General Manager of the Tema region of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ing. Emmanuel Akinie, has indicated that, as part of the company’s effort to solve the issue of power theft in the region, a number of customers were apprehended last year and billed over GH¢6 million. “We were able …

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Man marries triplets in Democratic Republic of Congo

Aman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo identified simply as Luwizo has tied the knot with triplets in a colorful ceremony. The 32-year-old got married to triplets, Nadege, Natacha, and Nathalie, in the ceremony held last month in Karehe, located in South Kivu, DR Congo. In an interview with …

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Transport fares: Savelugu MCE ‘fights’ taxi drivers

The recent fuel hikes have resulted in an increase in transportation fares across the country. On Saturday, February 26, GPRTU announced a 15% increase in transport fares, but some drivers think the rate is too small and are charging up to 20% which is not the agreed rate that the …

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Ghana music without me is like Africa without Madagascar – Patapaa

‘One Corner’ hitmaker, Patapaa has controversially declared that Ghana music without him is like Africa without Madagascar. According to the Swedru-born musician, he can only be compared to Michael Jackson because he’s an entertainer who makes people forget their sorrows. Patapaa made this revelation when he was asked by Amansan …

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