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Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees in principle to summit with Putin

US President Joe Biden has agreed “in principle” to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the crisis over Ukraine. The talks proposed by France will only take place if Russia does not invade its neighbour, the White House said. The meeting could offer a possible diplomatic …

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2 dead as robbers turn against each other during operation

A robbery operation took a tragic turn as the robbers disagreed and turned against each other, leaving two dead at a popular Resort in Rukenya near Kutus town, Kirinyaga County in Kenya. It was gathered that over nine armed men jumped over the gate of Thiba Falls Resort around 3:00 …

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Bar operator slashes customer over change

A 65-year-old Akwasi Appau at Assin Ninkyiso, a suburb of Assin North District of the Central Region, is battling for his life after a drinking spot operator allegedly inflicted cutlass wounds on him. He is said to have had a misunderstanding with the operator Wofa Yaw, popularly known as ‘Kofie …

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Watch highlights of Hearts of Oak 0-0 draw with Asante Kotoko

Hearts of Oak drew 0-0 with Asante Kotoko on Sunday in their outstanding Ghana Premier League encounter. Hearts of Oak had a bright start to the match with the team’s counter-attacking play causing all kinds of trouble for the opponent. Unfortunately, the Phobians failed to capitalise on any of the …

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Five rooms, stores razed by fire in Tamale

Five rooms serving as bedrooms, and a number of stores near the Central Market in Tamale were gutted by fire on Sunday dawn. When the Ghana News Agency visited the scene, it observed that there was no casualty. However, property worth thousands of Ghana Cedis, including physical cash, had been …

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Mahama to attend Awolowo posthumous birthday lecture March 6

As part of activities lined up to mark the 30th anniversary of its establishment, the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation, will hold a public lecture on Sunday, March 6 to celebrate the Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s posthumous birthday. The lecture, which will appraise the key values needed for the advancement of the …

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Manhyia North MP robbed; Ghc15k, laptops, other items taken away

Information available to this portal indicates that the Member of Parliament for Manhyia North Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Akwasi Konadu has been robbed by gun wielding men in his residence at Buokrom. The criminals ransacked his home and made away with his laptop, GHC15,000, clothes and other valuable items. …

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Burkina Faso loses US$160m in US aid because of coup

The US has officially determined that the events leading to the overthrow of the Burkinabe President Christian Roch Marc Kabore constituted a military coup. The State Department subsequently announced that it is freezing nearly $160m in foreign aid to the West African country. Kabore was deposed in late January in …

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NDC is not for Mahama – Moshake fires

Tema East Constituency executive member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Stephen Ashitey Adjei, has served as a resounding reminder that the NDC is not the private property of its 2020 presidential candidate, John Mahama. In his latest write-up, Mr. Ashitey Adjei, who is popularly called Moshake, therefore demands …

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Top 20 Richest Musicians In Africa 2022 And Their Net Worth

In today’s edition, we show you 20 African musicians who are the richest on the continent for the year 2022. If you look at the net worth of famous African musicians, you’ll notice that vocalists of African heritage are on par with their international musicians. Who is the richest musician …

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Ethiopia starts generating power from River Nile dam

A controversial Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating electricity for the first time on Sunday, according to state TV. The $4.2bn (£3.8bn) dam, located in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been a source of contention between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan since its construction started in 2011. Sudan …

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The Nigerian artwork challenging British history

A leading Nigerian artist tells writer Molara Woods why his new installation at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral is important, as the world-famous building re-evaluates its memorials to historical figures including the admiral who led the campaign that resulted in the looting of the Kingdom of Benin. Spotlights pick out the …

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My wife never presented the E-Levy cake – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has denied assertions that it was his wife who ordered the controversial E-Levy cake for his birthday bash. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said his wife presented a different cake which was used prior to the arrival of the E-Levy cake. “My wife was not the one who …

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Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Coronavirus

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for coronavirus, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said the monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace said …

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