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HOT VIDEO: Fisticuffs in Parliament over E-levy

Members of Parliament were engaged in some fisticuffs in the chamber of the House during the voting on the controversial E-levy bill on Monday, December 20. The MPs were taking votes on whether or not the E-levy should be adopted under a certificate of urgency. At the time, Joseph Osei-Owusu …

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PHOTOS: Two shot in alleged forceful takeover of Asamakese palace

Two persons have allegedly sustained gunshot wounds at Asamakese in the Eastern Region following the installation of Osabarima Atiabisa Kantinka Pobi Asomaning, a parallel chief of the town. The enstoolment was characterised by sporadic gunshots amidst resistance from some residents who are believed to be followers of Osabarima Adu Darko …

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MoMo agents to strike on Thursday to oppose E-Levy

Mobile Money (MoMo) agents in the country are set to go on strike on Thursday, December 23, 2021, to express displeasure to the soon-to-be-implemented Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy). The government as announced by the Minister in charge of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta in November plans to implement a levy to charge …

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Three illegal miners arrested at Sekyere

Three suspected illegal miners including an 18-year old woman have been picked up at Sekyere-Boase in the Wassa-East District of the Western Region. Some items found at the site including four Changfan machines and one tool box, were also confiscated. The operation on Sunday, December 19, 2021 which was undertaken …

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FULL TEXT: Bawumia’s address at NPP Delegates Conference 2021

Over 6,000 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) gathered on the Heroes Park of the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Saturday, December 19, 2021, for its National Delegates’ Conference. Below is the speech delivered by vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Kukrudu! Kukrudu!! Kukrudu!!! The National Chairman of the New …

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Police gun down five landguards to foil assassination attempt

Five suspected land guards have been shot dead by the Police while three others are on the run after they were contracted by unknown persons to assassinate the Gomoa Fetteh Chief, Nana Abor Atta, in the Gomoa East District of the Central region. The incident occurred Monday, December 20, around …

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9 major highlights of 2021 NPP National Delegates Conference

NPP defers proposal to amend constitution Akufo-Addo calls for unity ahead of 2024 elections Bawumia ‘shades’ NDC over 2020 election petition The New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the weekend held its 2021 edition of the party’s National annual delegates conference at Heroes Park in Kumasi. The event was hosted under the theme …

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Return all our seized assets to us – CPP appeals to Akufo-Addo

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has made a passionate appeal to President Nana Akufo-Addo to return all of the party’s seized assets them. The made the call during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) delegates conference in Kumasi. The General Secretary of the CPP, Nana Yaa Jantuah, in delivering a solidarity …

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New Fante film on adolescent reproductive health premieres in Takoradi

Richliver Barry Films, a Ghanaian film production company, has announced the imminent premiere of its latest film, ‘Akosua,’ which tackles modern parenting and the contentious topic of adolescent sexual and reproductive health. The film, which was shot entirely in Fante, depicts a mother’s love for her teenage daughter and the …

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Parliament to vote on e-levy today

Parliament will convene later today, Monday, December 20 to consider the revenue mobilisation measures central to the operation of the 2022 budget. Key among the measures is the introduction of the 1.75% Electronic Transfer Levy also known as E-Levy. The house on Friday, December 17, 2021, passed the Appropriations Bill …

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GOIL inducted into Ghana Oil and Gas Hall of Fame

GOIL Company Limited (GOIL) has been inducted into the Ghana Oil and Gas Hall of Fame at the just ended prestigious 8th edition of the Oil and Gas Awards. GOIL has already been inducted into the Chartered Institute of Marketing, (CIMG) Hall of Fame as it has taken control as …

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Bandits attack Kaduna villages, kill 20, raze houses, vehicles

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said some bandits have invaded three communities in the Giwa Local Government Area of the state, killing at least 20 persons. The commissioner gave the names of the attacked communities to include Kauran Fawa, Marke, and Riheya. Aruwan, …

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Sarkodie delivers a Pulse Hangout rap masterclass

The ‘King’ of Ghanaian rap Sarkodie as usual did not disappoint when he grabbed the mic to perform at the final edition of the MTN Pulse Hangout for the year 2021. The most decorated rapper in Ghana thrilled thousands of music lovers from all over the world who streamed the …

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Dreamz FM’s fake news sparks death threat against Edward Adeti

A false report published online by Dreamz FM, a private media house in Bolgatanga, has triggered a death threat directed at an investigative journalist, Edward Adeti. The last paragraph of the report, which was put out by Dreamzfmonline.com on 15th December, 2021, states that a court has exonerated a former …

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Two new Chiefs outdoored at Anlo Afiadenyigba

The elders and Kingmakers of Aglebe and Akamu stools have outdoored two new chiefs in a colourful event at Anlo Afiadenyigba in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region After more than 30 years of being vacant, the Aglebe stool from the Kpornuga Division of Anlo Afiadenyigba has settled on …

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