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Drivers with fix unapproved lights on their vehicles face prosecution

Drivers plying the Accra-Takoradi highway with unprescribed and excessive lamps affixed on their vehicles had them removed or disconnected by officers of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in the Central Region on Thursday evening. The exercise, according to the NRSA is a coordinated effort to ensure full compliance of …

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45-year-old man butchers grandfather, one other

One person has died while another is in critical condition after they were butchered by a 45-year-old man, Dada Asumanin, at Wawase in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti region. The deceased, Kwabena Nkrumah, 80, is the grandfather to the suspect while the other victim, Kwame Kwakye, 70, …

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Nkoranza Traditional Council banishes suspected gay

A 21-year-old man has been banished from the Nkoranza Traditional Area in the Bono East Region for allegedly engaging in homosexual activities in the area. Christian Ofori Kuma, who was reportedly caught in the act was banished after being ordered to procure some items to appease the gods of the …

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We’re not creating new constituencies – EC

The Electoral Commission on Friday said it has not created new constituencies and does not intend to embark on such exercise as being circulated on social media. Dr Bossman Eric Asare, the Deputy Chair-in charge of Corporate Services at the Commission, told the Ghana News Agency that no such decision …

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Dormitory Block at Nhyinahin SHS set ablaze

Some yet to be identified students of Nhyinahin Catholic Senior Hgh School in the Ashanti region have set a five-room dormitory block on fire. The incident according to police happened Thursday night while the students were busy at church service. According to a police source, the students who committed the …

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Two firms shortlisted for Ghana-Burkina railway project

Two companies, Messrs Frontline Consortium and African Global Development Sarl, have submitted their technical and financial proposals for the development of the Ghana-Burkina railway project. The bilateral agreement, which will see the construction of a railway line connecting major cities and towns on the Tema corridor from the Tema Port …

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VIDEO: How Sam George tackled CNN journalist over anti-LGBTQ+ bill

• Ningo Prampram MP has been defending the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on CNN • He explains why it is good news for majority of Ghanaians and for the LGBTQ+ community • Parliament is due to debate the Bill this month Ningo Prampram Member of Parliament, Sam Nartey George, granted CNN an interview over the anti-gay …

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U.S. donates 1.3m more COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana

More than 1.3 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States have arrived via COVAX in Accra. Today’s delivery brings the total to more than 2.5 million doses donated by the United States to Ghana to date. U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan was joined by Ghana’s Deputy Minister …

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150 ‘kayayei’ earn livelihood skills

At least 150 girls, especially head porters (kayayei), have been provided with livelihood skills and some enrolled back to school. This was made known at the follow-up interactive session with beneficiaries of the Chief Justice (CJ) Mentorship Programme, being done in partnership with United Nations Population Fund, (UNFPA). The programme …

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Guan District inaugurated

The Guan District which is made up of the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) in the Oti Region, has been inaugurated on Friday October 8, 2021. “My special commendation appreciation goes to the joint consultative committee which exhibited high spirits of volunteerism, dedication, and loyalty to execute …

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‘Changed’ Black Stars tipped for glory against Zimbabwe

Ad The senior national football team of Ghana, the Black Stars, have been backed to record victory against their Zimbabwean counterparts when they face-off against each other this weekend. Ghana hosts the crucial FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier on Saturday, October 9 at the Cape Coast Stadium, needing a win …

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New Juaben North MCE Nominee rejected

The Municipal Chief Executive nominee for New Juaben North, Comfort Asante has been rejected by Assembly members. The MCE nominee polled 15 Yes votes as against 14 no votes on Friday October 8, 2021. The renomination of the comfort Asante, a retired lecturer as MCE for New Juaben was met …

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