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Upper East Regional Chief Imam is dead

Sheikh Alhaji Tahir Saeed, the Upper East Regional Chief has died, our regional correspondent Senyalah Castro, reports. Sheikh Tahir reportedly died on Saturday February 19,2022, at the Regional hospital in Bolgatanga. Sheikk Tahir, 4 months ago, became the regional chief imam after the passing of Alhaji Adam Yussif, who held …

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Sarkodie joins TikTok as he shares his first video; gets verified under 5 minutes

Sarkodie is the latest Ghanaian celebrity to join the popular video-based social networking platform, TikTok. The multi-award-winning rapper shared his first video Thursday night announcing his presence on the platform. With less than 10,000 followers, Sarkodie’s account with the handle @sarkodie.official got the iconic blue tick badge attached to his profile within five …

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I need a man – 70-year-old virgin makes appeal

A Rwandan woman has made a passionate appeal for a husband after spending her last 70 years celibate. Madam Genevieve, who has never been in a relationship due to her disability in her lower body, said she is now ready to explore sexual adventures. She told media men from Afrimax …

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Benin exhibits stolen treasures returned by France

Benin President Patrice Talon on Saturday will inaugurate an exhibition of historic artworks returned by France last year, nearly 130 years after they were stolen by colonial forces. The 26 pieces, some considered sacred in Benin, will be displayed from Sunday in a 2,000-square-metre (21,500-square-foot) space in the presidential palace …

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NPP polls: Chaos at New Juaben North over “missing forms

There was confusion Saturday morning at the New Juaben North constituency office of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) after executives of the party failed to open nomination for the polling station elections. Over one hundred members of the party became stranded at the party office which was locked denying …

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Zoo Officials in Kumasi want animals adopted

The Management of the Kumasi Zoological Gardens in the Ashanti Region has appealed to the public to stimulate interest in the adoption of animals in one of Ghana’s oldest surviving animal sanctuaries. This has become imperative for the upkeep and management of the animals. The Manager of Kumasi Zoo, Dr. …

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Ghana Meteorological Agency staff suspends strike

The Divisional Union of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has suspended its strike action in protest of poor working conditions. This follows assurances from Mrs Ursula Owusu, Minister of Communications, that their grievances would be addressed. Papa Nii Clegg, the Divisional Union Chairman, GMet, told the Ghana News Agency that …

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US freezes $160million in aid to Burkina Faso after coup

The US State Department has announced it is freezing nearly $160m (£118m) in foreign aid to Burkina Faso. The announcement follows a detailed assessment of the events leading to the overthrow of President Roch Kaboré in late January, which the US has now determined was indeed a military coup. It …

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Ghanaian youngster Afena Gyan signs new Puma deal

Ghana and AS Roma teen sensation, Felix Afena-Gyan, has signed a deal with global sportswear giant PUMA. The 19-year-old has signed a two-and-half year deal with multinational corporation which designs and manufacturers athletic materials and footwear. Arthur Legacy Sports congratulated Afena Gyan on social media after joining the Puma family. …

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Akufo-Addo to deliver 2022 State of the Nation Address on March 3

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana will be in Parliament on March 3, 2022, to present the State of the Nation Address. Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin made the announcement during the presentation of the Business Statement for the Fifth Week ending February 25, 2022, on Friday, February …

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