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Zoomlion Kick-starts Proper Handwashing Campaign In Basic Schools

In commemoration of Global Handwashing Day, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), through its Zoomkids Club programme, has begun an operation to intensify proper way of handwashing among school children in basic schools across the country. The goal of this activity is to increase the awareness of handwashing with soap and water …

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Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo launches new political party

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo launched a new political party Saturday, October 17, formally breaking ties with those who ran his former party while he spent years facing war crimes charges at the International Criminal Court. Gbagbo, 76, who returned home in June after his acquittal was upheld, announced a …

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Didier Drogba appointed WHO ambassador for Sports and Health

Football legend Didier Drogba announced as the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will support WHO to promote the Organization’s guidance on the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth. Mr Drogba, well …

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FULL TEXT: NDC’s press conference on recent increase in fuel prices

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS, SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ., AT A PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT THE PARTY’S HEADQUARTERS ON THE PERSISTENT INCREASE IN FUEL PRICES BY THE AKUFO-ADDO/BAWUMIA-NPP GOVERNMENT. Monday, 18th October, 2021 Good afternoon distinguished ladies and gentlemen of the media. It is …

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Missing child found dead in a manhole

The Mamponteng District Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a child who was found in a manhole a day after going missing at Aboaso in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti Region. Eric Gyapa, a one-year-old boy, went missing last Thursday as several searches for his …

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18-year-old girl rescued from sex trafficking

An 18-year-old Nigerian girl brought into the country for sex trade has been rescued at Wasa-Nanankor in the Amenfi East district of the Western Region. The girl, now pregnant, is believed to have slept with some 30 to 50 men since her arrival in Ghana. Reports available to Accra100.5FM newsroom …

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Police K-9 dog Unit begins outdoors operations

• Ghana Police Service begins Proactive Preventive Police Strategy under a K-9 Unit • Police personnel to move through communities with highly-trained security dogs under leash • PPPS operations to be replicated in other regions The Ghana Police Service has announced its K-9 Unit, which is manned by personnel and …

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We are looking for reportedly ‘shot, missing’ Shatta Wale – Police

The Ghana Police Service has begun a search for popular Ghanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, following an alleged gunshot-attack. A statement released by the Ghana Police Service Monday said they had taken steps to ascertain the whereabouts of the multiple award-winning Reggae and Dancehall muscian who was currently missing. “The attention of the Police …

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CONFIRMED PHOTOS: Shatta Wale shot by unknown gunmen

Celebrated dancehall artist Shatta Wale is reportedly receiving treatment at an emergency unit of a health facility in Accra after been shot by unknown gunmen. According to his PA, Nana Dhope, the gunmen are still on the run. He said Shatta, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday, October 17, 2021 …

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Man slashes friend’s penis for taking his naked picture

• 28-year-old man had his naked picture taken by his friend • Suspect confronted victim to delete the naked picture • A verbal exchange degenerated into a fight leading to the victim being stabbed A 28-year-old man has been arrested by police at Yamoransa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the …

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Netherlands Ambassador reacts to Suhuyini’s visa denial

Netherlands’ Ambassador to Ghana, Jeroen Verheul, has expressed reservations about Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini’s visa denial statements. The MP, in a Facebook page last week, indicated he was denied a visa to the Netherlands with the explanation that he would not return to Ghana. He …

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Beyi W’ano: Prestea underground mine workers divided over compensation

There is division in the front of workers of Prestea Gold Resources over unpaid compensation from the management of the company. The workers say they have used their hard-earned compensations to secure the Prestea Gold resources. Following the sale of the Bogoso Prestea Mine under the previous owner, Golden Star Resources (GSR), the workers …

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Togolese, 20, jailed 12 years for defiling 11-yr-old girl

A 20-year-old man, Michael Banu, has been convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old girl. The Kibi Circuit Court presided over by His Honour Peter Oppong-Boahen passed the judgement. The accused pleaded guilty when the charge and facts were read and explained to him. A resident …

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A/R: ECG to cut power supply to GBC, Kumasi Airport, others over debt

The Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited(ECG) effective Wednesday, October 20, 2021, will embark on a mass disconnection exercise across the region. The exercise dubbed “Operation correct and collect all debt” will affect state broadcaster’s Ashanti regional branch head office which hosts Garden City radio and …

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Beyonce celebrates Shatta Wale on his birthday

Grammy award-winning singer, Beyonce, did not forget Shatta Wale on his birthday over the weekend. Queen Bey wished the African Dancehall King a happy birthday on Sunday on her website. There is no doubt that many people were looking forward to a birthday wish from Grammy award-winning singer, Beyonce to Shatta Wale on …

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Dozens missing in deadly India disaster

At least 26 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among the dead. There are fears the death toll could rise further as many people are missing. Several houses were washed away and …

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