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AFCON: useless and meaningless tournament must be abolished 

The Chairman of the Human Rights Council for Africa Nii Ayitey Anumle Oyanka has questioned African leaders about the monies they invest in national teams in the African Cup of Nations(AFCON) that brings nothing significant. According to him, the tournament spearheaded by the Confederation of African Football(CAF) doesn’t travel outside …

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GARCC, Waste Management Companies Kick-start ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’

To enhance the government’s drive in making Ghana the cleanest city in Africa, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) in partnership with waste management companies have kick-started the ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ initiative. The campaign, which begun yesterday (Tuesday, February 1, 2022), according to the Greater Accra Regional Minister, …

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Afia Schwarzenegger shades Mzbel?

  Afia Schwarzenegger subtly reacts to Mzbel’s controversies Afia Schwarzenegger, Mzbel lose their fathers in close succession Ghanaians react to Mzbel’s father’s death It seems Afia Schwarzenegger is gradually getting fed up with Mzbel’s funeral brouhaha, as the actress who has remained silent all through, has finally thrown a subtle shade on social media. Mzbel has been in the …

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Man kills his brother-in-law after mistaking him for ‘bush meat’

A hunter is in the custody of the Anyirawase District Police for allegedly shooting his brother-in-law to death. According to a report by Mynewsgh.com, suspect Kwame Gbati, on January 29, 2022, met his brother-in-law, Awusie Komla, while on his way to a hunting expedition. According to preliminary police investigations, the …

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C/R: Policeman crushed to death by truck at Twifu Mampong

A Police officer stationed at Twifo Praso Police station in the Central Region, Corporal Promise Adzinu has been killed after a truck ran over him. According to the Central Regional Police Command P.R.O. DSP Irene Oppong who confirmed the incident, a Daewoo Truck was heading towards Cape Coast and upon …

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GACL shuts down McDan’s private jet services terminal

Management of Ghana Airports Company has shutdown the recently launched private jet terminal belonging to McDan Aviation Company, Starr News has gathered. The move follows refusal of the company to halt inauguration of the terminal as directed by MD for Ghana Airport Company Yaw Kwakwa over security and safety breaches. …

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Adwoa Safo To Take Over From Afenyo Markin As Deputy Majority Leader

 Adwoa Safo The ‘absentee’ Minister for Children, Gender and Social Protection, Sarah Adwoa Safo who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency would be taking over the position of Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament from Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, grapevine information …

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No mandatory Covid-19 policy in Ghana – Gov’t

Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare Government says there is no official mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in Ghana. According to government, although its position with regards to COVID-19 vaccination is backed by data, “there is no current mandate requiring mandatory vaccine rollouts within the country.” This was contained in …

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Burkina Faso junta restores constitution; army, spy chiefs fired

  Burkina Faso’s military junta have made changes to the top hierarchy of the country’s security structure a week after taking over. The army and intelligence chiefs have been dismissed with coup leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, taking the role of new army chief. He replaces Brig. Gen. Gilbert …

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GCB refutes Nkwanta branch fire outbreak reports

  Reported fire outbreak at Nkwanta branch of GCB Nkwanta GCB not affected by fire No casualty was recorded in Nkwanta fire, GCB GCB Bank PLC has indicated that the fire outbreak that was reported to have happened at its Nkwanta branch in the Oti Region was rather at an …

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What Ghanaian celebrities are saying about Rihanna’s pregnancy

  Fans cannot keep cool over Rihanna’s pregnancy Delay, Efia Odo, and other Ghanaian celebrities react to Rihanna’s pregnancy Rihanna expecting her first child with A$AP Rocky On January 31, 2022, Robyn Rihanna Fenty popularly known as ‘Rihanna’, announced that she is expecting her first child with American rapper, A$AP …

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VIDEO: Mzbel ‘storms’ Chief Imam’s residence amidst funeral brouhaha

  Mzbel visits Chief Iman for counsel Confusion as Mzbel’s ‘huge funeral’ plan for late Muslim father is rejected Mzbel mourns father Ghanaian singer, Mzbel, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, amidst the brewing controversy surrounding her late father’s funeral. Mzbel who earlier admitted to being confused about …

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Girl, 10, drowns in Gordon’s Bay

(iStock) A 10-year-old girl drowned at a beach in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday. ER24 paramedics were alerted shortly after 11:0 and found Gordon’s Bay medical officials and lifeguards at the scene. According to ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak, it is understood that the girl and two friends were swimming in the …

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How thieves have destroyed South Africa’s railways

Dunswart train station now lies in near ruin. The dangling cables, crumbling buildings and towering weeds that obscure the tracks give the impression of a place long abandoned. But it is not time that has caused the destruction at this stop east of South Africa’s commercial hub, Johannesburg. Thieves and …

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BoG maintains policy rate at 14.5%

  The Bank of Ghana has maintained the monetary policy rate at 14.5%. This is the second time the Bank of Ghana has decided to keep its lending rate to commercial banks in the country. In a press release dated 31st January 2022, the BoG further stated the spillover of …

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