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Majority, minority in near brawl over Tidal Waves devastation

There was a near brawl at the foyer of parliament over the tidal wave devastation in the Volta region as some members of the majority clashed with minority MPs on Friday, November 12, 2021. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader, and Stephen Amoah, Nhyiaeso …

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Two ambulances escape armed robbery attack amidst gunshots

• Robbers stage attack at Dawn on Saturday along Parambo and Kobre road • Gunshots were fired at both ambulances • Some areas within the Bono East Region are known to be robbery prone Two ambulances reportedly escaped a robbery attack on the Parambo-Kobre stretch of road in the Pru …

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10 pictures of celebrities that graced our week

During the week as most people went about their dailies, Ghanaweb decided to monitor and share with you pictures that graced the social media accounts of some of your favourite celebrities. This week was filled with many stylish celeb looks. Nadia Buari at the GUBA Awards, Berla Mundi in a shiny …

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Why Ghana will hold state funeral for Nana Ampadu

It has emerged that the final funeral rites of late highlife legend, Nana Kwame Ampadu will be state-sponsored, a move that is very unusual for players within the creative arts circle. But, explaining the basis of the decision, the Presidency stated that the late Nana Ampadu’s contribution to music in …

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Akosombo town to be redesigned into technology and industrial hub

The Volta River Authority (VRA) says it is set to redesign Akosombo town into a modern community with an industrial and technological hub under its smart city project in line with its digitalization agenda. Without compromising the environmentally friendly nature of the Akosombo area, the redesigning project is expected to …

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Rwandan YouTube star jailed for ‘humiliating’ state officials

A Rwandan who used his YouTube channel to criticize the government has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a court in Kigali, amid a growing crackdown on dissidents in the tightly controlled East African nation. Dieudonne Niyonsenga, whose YouTube channel Ishema TV had amassed more than 15 million …

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River Oti claims lives of 10 BECE candidates

Ten Junior High students drowned in the River Oti on Friday, November 12, 2021, when their boat capsized. Citi News reports that the incident took place in the Saboba District of the Northern Region and originally involved 30 students. The students who are due to write the Basic Education Certificate …

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Why Adentan MP broke down in tears in Parliament

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Adentan constituency, Adamu Ramadan, broke down in tears before the House when he recalled the horrific death of a seven-year-old boy in the area. The boy, identified as Prince Wisdom Mawuena, was a class one pupil and the only child of his mother. Young …

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Talk to your mother to eat humble pie – Ephson to Zanetor

Daughter of former President Rawlings’ appeal to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the commemoration of his one year anniversary has been met with stiff opposition. Pollster Ben Ephson has noted that no present member of the party founded by her father can extend an invitation to the former First …

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Mankessim residents threaten to set ablaze mentally ill patients

Angry residents of Mankessim in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region have threatened to set some mentally ill people ablaze after accusing them of taking over the Municipality. Some market women who spoke to Starr FM, the individuals who loiter about in the municipality always steal their foodstuffs in …

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Kpando residents demonstrate over bad roads

Residents in major towns of Kpando in the Volta Region on Friday 12th November 2021 have embarked on a demonstration over the deplorable state of their roads. Hundreds of residents who came out for the demonstration were from Torkor, Dzigbe and Avetikorpe among other surrounding areas in the Kpando Municipality. …

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77-year-old fake doctor arrested at Peki

• Suspect is the Medical Director of Jehovah Rapha Medical Center at Peki • Suspect claims he holds a license from the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers • Amoator Harrison claims he lost his license in a robbery incident The Food and Drugs Authority in a joint operation with …

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