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Akufo-Addo suggests 12-month transition in Mali

President Akufo-Addo has suggested 12 months for Mali’s military to hold democratic elections and hand over power to civilian rule. In a interview with FRANCE 24 at the EU-African Union summit in Brussels, he said the junta’s proposal of a four-year transition was “clearly unacceptable” and said a 12-month transition …

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Nigeria needs more ‘rebels’ – Obasanjo

A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, said that for Nigeria to move forward, it requires “more rebels” that are bold to speak the truth to the power. Obasanjo said Nigeria needs more rebels who would speak the truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. The former president spoke on …

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LIVESTREAMED: John Dumelo hosts United Showbiz on UTV

For the second week running, there is a hot other than the main host, Nana Ama McBrown. Actor and businessman John Dumelo is in the seat. He is hosting the usual trio of A Plus, Bulldog and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. They are joined by two other guests in the persons of: …

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Ofori-Atta gives alternative if E-Levy fails

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is still surprised at the dissenting voices in relation to the proposed E-levy in the 2022 budget statement. He, however, expressed optimism that the policy will be approved but, in the event, it does not go through, he said, the government will turn to the …

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Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

Ukraine’s president has said his nation will not respond to provocations amid a deadly escalation in fighting in rebel Russian-backed eastern territories. But Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders Ukraine would defend itself against Russian aggression. Two Ukrainian soldiers have been killed on a third day of clashes between the Ukrainian …

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Majeed Waris builds a mosque in Tamale, his hometown

Ghanaian striker, Majeed Abdul Waris, is reported to be building a mosque in his hometown, Tamale, Northern Region. The mosque which occupies a vast land that is nearing completion is reported to be fully funded by the former Black Stars player. Waris who currently plays for Strasbourg in the French …

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LIVESTREAMING: John Dumelo hosts United Showbiz on UTV

For the second week running, there is a hot other than the main host, Nana Ama McBrown. Actor and businessman John Dumelo is in the seat. He is hosting the usual trio of A Plus, Bulldog and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. They are joined by two other guests in the persons of: …

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Somalia: Suicide bomb hits restaurant on poll eve

At least 10 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Somalia on the eve of a local election. The blast happened in the central city of Beledweyne, at a restaurant popular with politicians and local officials. Reuters news agency says one of the people killed was a …

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Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit

The army in Mali says eight of its soldiers have been killed and five are missing after an attack by rebels in the north-eastern Archam region. The fighting comes days after France and its allies said they were withdrawing their forces from Mali. An army statement said that in response …

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Trending new Ghanaian music videos of the week

This week has been blazing hot with colourful visuals for new music entries and old Ghanaian songs that have been revived with their official music videos. Music lovers have been rating the quality of videos and the efforts put into their making. KiDi has been trending number two on Youtube following …

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Apostle Safo Kantanka’s true marital status disclosed

Apostle Safo Kantanka’s son, Kwadwo Safo Jnr, has disclosed that his father is currently not married to any woman. According to the Kantanka Motors CEO, there have been all sorts of wild rumours suggesting that his 73-year-old father is polygamous but none is the truth. Kwadwo Safo Jnr said it …

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55% of lenders have defaulted – MASLOC CEO

CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, has indicated that 55 percent of lenders have failed to pay back the loans given to them by the centre. According to her, out of the over GH¢200 million loans given out by MASLOC, only GH¢ …

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Pupils at Appiatse Relief Camp share their ordeal

The trauma of commuting from the Appiatse-Relief Camp through the collapsed Appiatse community to school at Beppoh-Ehyireso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality on a daily basis is troubling to many pupils and students at the camp. The earth-trembling vibrations in the wake of the explosion that suddenly scooped the soil, …

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NLA gives gov’t ¢10m for Youstart programme

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a cheque of GH¢10,000,000.00 to the Ministry of Finance as their contribution to the YouStart programme to tackle the high youth unemployment in the country. The cheque was presented by His Eminence, Torgbui Francis Nyonyo, a member of the Counsel of State representing …

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Beverly Afaglo ‘cries’ over hike in fuel prices

Popular Ghanaian actress, Beverly Afaglo, has lamented the high cost of fuel in the country currently. Fuel prices have been increased for the third time since the start of 2022 as a litre of fuel currently sells at GH₵7.99. Scores of Ghanaians on social media have complained about how the …

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