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FDA launches scheme to regulate street food vending

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched ‘Street Food Vending Permit (SFVP) Scheme’ to regulate the activities of street food vendors in a bid to protect public health and safety. The scheme, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at ensuring food sold on the …

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Manasseh reacts to Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s arrest

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure has stated that the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor was expected owing to his coup comment and circumstances surrounding same. According to Manasseh, it would have been irresponsible on the part of the state if it had not taken action over the comment made by the #FixTheCountry …

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ICAO denies Ghana’s e-passport claims

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has described recent reports of the Ghana Card being used as an electronic passport globally as “incorrect.” “ICAO is aware of recent and incorrect media reports claiming that ICAO has agreed that the Ghanaian ID card is equivalent to an ePassport. However, it is …

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5 cops arrested for allegedly selling drugs at taxi rank

An operation to eradicate crime in Vereeniging led to the arrest of five police officers for alleged drug dealing. The five officers are attached to the Sedibeng Task Team, which is tasked to fight crime in Vereeniging and neighbouring areas. Their arrest coincided with Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko’s visit …

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3Music Awards 2022: Full list of nominees

The nominees for the 5th edition of 3Music Awards have been announced at a ceremony held at the Teelande Tea Garden in Accra. Check out the list below. Afrobeats/Afro-Pop Song of The Year Camidoh – Available ft Eugy D black – Enjoyment Minister ft Quamina MP & Stonebwoy Darkovibes – …

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Breastfeeding mother crushed to death, 8 others injured

A woman believed to be in her 30s has been crushed to death at Anloga Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. This happened when a trailer with registration number GM 9671-13 rammed a Kia Pregio minivan with the number AS 3989-20 and a Nissan minivan with the …

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Adwoa Safo will return from US next week – Aide

Nana Dubin Kwapong, personal assistant to Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has disclosed that the MP will arrive in the country next week. The absentee MP has come under fire in recent weeks over her continuous absence from Parliament with some NPP MPs accusing her of holding the government to ransom …

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We did not certify Ghana Card as e-passport – ICAO clarifies

The International Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO, has described as ‘incorrect’ recent media reports that it had certified the Ghana Card and made it equivalent to an e-Passport. In a statement sent to GhanaWeb, the organization explained among other things that its mandate did not include certifying documents that could replace …

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Assin North MP challenges Supreme Court ruling

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, has filed a review application at the Supreme Court challenging the court’s decision to hear his case today, Thursday, February 10, 2022. Mr Quayson had already filed a certiorari asking the apex court to quash the …

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I can’t date my fan, I see them as friends – Emelia Brobbey

Ghanaian actress turned musician, Emelia Brobbey, just like many celebrities have fans bragging to their circles of being friends or dating her. According to the on-screen goddess in an interview on Accra FM, people use her pictures for clout. From time to time, she receives calls informing her about random …

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‘Arrest’ of #FixTheCountry convener: What we know so far

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Constitutional lawyer, ha over the past year been the face of the #FixTheCountry Movement, which is demanding among others accountability and good governance from the political class. He has used his social media handle, appearances on radio and TV and an active on-ground activism to push the …

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University of Ghana to open Kumasi, Takoradi City campuses soon

The University of Ghana has announced plans to open City Campuses at Takoradi and Kumasi in the Western and Ashanti regions respectively. Both campuses will offer 2021/2022 undergraduate admissions for Bachelor of Science in Administration with options in Accounting, Banking, and Finance, Insurance, Public Administration, Health Service Administration, Human Resource …

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Denkyira: Man, 22, tortured for allegedly stealing mobile phone

A 22-year-old man, Kojo Ampong, is in critical condition after he was allegedly assaulted for stealing at Enyan Denkyira in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. The incident happened Wednesday evening around 9:30pm at a ghetto after a suspect by name Mfantse allegedly sent his gang to …

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Bawumia’s advance convoy in deadly accident

An advance team of the convoy of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Friday night crashed at Kablipe, a village after Buipe. The team was on its way to Tamale. According to preliminary reports, the vehicle in which the military officers were travelling veered off the main road that links …

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#FixtheCountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor reportedly arrested

Convener of the #FixtheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker Vormawor has been arrested at the Kotoka International International Airport ( KIA). A member of the Movement, Felicity Naana Nelson, has told 3news.com. He was picked up after arriving at the KIA on Friday February 11, Felicity said. “Oliver has been arrested at …

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Woman in Oxlade’s leaked video claims boyfriend dumped her

According to several reports, the woman in the viral sex tape of Nigerian singer, Oxlade, has said that she has been dumped by her boyfriend. Since the private video made its way to the microblogging site, Twitter, some Nigerians shared an alleged image of the unknown woman in the leaked …

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Women in Kenya celebrate as govt legalizes polygamy

A new law that went into effect in Kenya makes it legal for a man to marry as many women as he wants. And a leading women’s group is applauding it. President Uhuru Kenyatta signed the polygamy measure into law Tuesday, formally recognizing what has long been a cultural practice …

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