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15% hike in transport prices comes into effect

The cost of transport services across the country have gone up 15% effective today, February 26, 2022. This comes after the transport operators in Ghana on Monday February 21, 2022, agreed to the rise in fares. According to the Road Transport Operators Union, the increment falls in line with administrative …

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SA allocates 10 leopards, 10 rhino and 150 elephants to trophy hunters

Ten leopards, 10 black rhino and 150 elephants have been earmarked for trophy hunters in 2022, forestry, fisheries and environment minister Barbara Creecy announced on Friday. A statement from Creecy’s department said trophy hunting creates economic incentives that promote conservation. “It also provides a useful wildlife management tool and is …

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Stop calling to scare us – Parents told

Public relations officer of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) in Ukraine, Benjamin Boateng, has stated that Ghanaian parents can be prayerful and supportive to their wards in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview on SVTV Africa, Benjamin indicated that parents must avoid calling and putting fear in their children …

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Riky Rick will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Tuesday

The funeral of the beloved South African artist Rikhado Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, will take place at a private ceremony in Johannesburg on Tuesday March 1. The rapper’s family announced that they’ve planned an intimate gathering for his send-off, which will be live streamed. A memorial service for …

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Parliament to meet finance minister over funding request

Parliament bosses will meet finance minister Enoch Godongwana to discuss a special allocation for the institution. While no decision has been taken about the future of parliament — some buildings of which were razed by an inferno last month — National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the meeting will discuss …

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CHRAJ bans former PPA boss 10yrs; ordered to refund over GH¢5m

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has slapped former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) Adjenim Boateng Adjei with further sanctions. He has been disqualified from holding public office for the next 10 years while he is to refund to the state GH¢5,697,530 …

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Man sentenced to 10 years for abuse of six-week-old baby

A man was handed a 10-year jail sentence after he was found guilty of holding a six-week-old baby against the dry ice in his refrigerator. Two years of the sentence was suspended for five years by the Pretoria High Court. According to lobby group AfriForum, Judge Mokhine Mosopa handed down …

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Nigerian kidnapping kingpin sentenced to life

Nigerian kidnapping kingpin Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, widely known as “Evans”, has been sentenced to life in prison. A judge in Lagos also sentenced two co-defendants to life for abducting businessman Donatus Dunu in 2017. The CEO of a pharmaceuticals firm was held for nearly three months before managing to escape and …

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Ghana textiles staff want MD sacked

Staff of the Ghana Textiles Limited (GTP) have embarked on a demonstration to draw the attention of the government to remove Madam Fatoumata Doro, the Managing Director. The staff, clad in red bands, closed the main entrance of the company and prevented vehicles from entering the premises. Holding placards, the …

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Asante Kotoko reach deal to sign Togolese star Adebayor – Reports

Ghanaian giants, Asante Kotoko have reportedly reached a deal to sign Togolese international, Emmanuel Adebayor. According to sources, the Porcupine Warriors club have been in talks with the former Arsenal and Real Madrid star and a deal has finally be reached. Asante Kotoko currently leads the Ghana Premier League table …

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Akufo-Addo expected to launch Asamoah Gyan’s memoir in April

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan will officially outdoor his memoir in a star-studded ceremony in Accra on April 30. The event is expected to take place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The book will contain a full, revealing, candid and detailed account of Gyan’s football career that took him …

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Shatta Wale’s mother now homeless; landlady evicts her over unpaid rent

Hotfmghana.com is reliably informed that the mother of celebrated dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, Madam Elsie Avemegah better known as Shatta Mama has been evicted from her East Legon residence by her Landlady over unpaid rent. According to hotfmghana.com’s checks, six years ago, Shatta Wale relocated his mother to the East Legon residence in …

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UPSA-UTAG also rejects suspension of strike

The University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has rejected the decision by the National Executive Committee (NEC) to suspend the strike. One Hundred and Seven members of the UPSA-UTAG, out of the total of 170 members voted on Friday, February 25 …

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