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Full list of winners at 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards

The second edition of the Entertainment Achievement Awards was held at the Accra Marriott Hotel on February 26, 2022. This year’s award honoured people in the showbiz sector whose works fall within the 2021 eligibility year. The scheme covered areas such as sports, music, film, fashion, photography, media, writing, comedy, among others. …

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Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body announced on Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr Vladimir …

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2 arrested, BMW SUV seized after robbers flee with ATM

Police have confiscated a BMW SUV and arrested two suspects after they allegedly used the car to steal an ATM. The pair and three others held staff at gunpoint at a filling station near Secunda on Friday. Police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli said the heavily armed men arrived at the …

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Hearts of Oak were lucky – Legon Cities boss Maxwell Konadu

Legon Cities head coach, Maxwell Konadu believes Hearts of Oak were lucky to take away a point in their matchday 18 fixture. The Royals were hoping to continue their fine form against Phobians who are reigning champions at the El Wak Sports Stadium. However, the much-anticipated game ended 1-1 with …

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Otumfuo urges businesses to spread across regions to expand economy

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised businesses to recognise their operations as contributing to the growth of Ghana’s economy. He said economic growth created wealth, some of which went directly into the pockets of workers to improve their well-being. Hence, he said, businesses were expected to grow and expand …

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E-Levy still ‘missing’ in Parliament

The Electronic Transaction Levy Bill, popularly known as e-levy, will not be tabled in Parliament anytime soon. This is because it was not included in the Business Statement for next week. The controversial bill has not been considered by the plenary despite surviving the Finance Committee’s deliberation. It was tabled …

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Teacher arrested after viral beating video

Police in Cameroon have arrested a teacher after a video emerged online allegedly showing him brutally beating a nine-year-old boy. The incident is suspected to have taken place at a primary school in Doula, Cameroon’s economic capital. The video has been widely shared on social networks causing a wave of …

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Qnet agent commits suicide

A man believed to be an independent representative of network marketing company ,Qnet, has committed suicide by hanging at Koforidua-Oyoko in the Eastern Region The deceased, name yet to be disclosed, was found hanging on the tree by residents . The residents alleged he came to the area last year …

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US announces sanctions for Somali officials after election delays

The United States government has announced visa restrictions to Somali officials and individuals, accusing them of “undermining the democratic process in Somalia”, after yet another delay in the parliamentary elections. In a statement issued by the US Department of State on Friday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the sanctions …

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VIDEO: Check out Rev Obofour’s controversial cobra throne

Popular preacher and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), Kwaku Adjei Antwi, better known as Reverend Obofour, has been spotted on a customized snake chair that has spiked controversies on social media. The gold-plated throne had the head of a giant cobra with its mouth wide open, ready to devour. …

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Abronye declares interest in Adwoa Safo’s Dome-Kwabenya seat

Even before the processes for the removal of the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo are triggered, there appears to be a scramble for her seat. Adwoa Safo’s future in Parliament is up in the air, following her alleged decision to ‘hold the NPP to ransom.”. Talks …

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Aliko Dangote loses US$500 million as cement firm shares fall

African billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has seen his net worth fall by more than $500 million in the past 27 days, as shares of his flagship company, Dangote Cement Plc, dropped by a single-digit percent on the Nigerian Exchange. Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man who has retained his position for …

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