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Xbills walkergh bags two nominations in MTN Western North Excellence Awards

The western Region best and award winning champion and also the Fastest -rising blogger/Promoter, social media influencer and CEO of Ghevent Media, Known Professionally as “Xbills walkergh” in the showbiz Industry bags two nominations in the forthcoming “MTN western north Excellence Awards” 2021,of which the categories are: “Blogger of the …

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Sam Pyne speaks about Mayor nomination

The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) Samuel Payne has said though his nomination by President Nana Akufo-Addo as the next Mayor of the city of Kumasi is welcoming, he was not surprised by the news. If confirmed by assembly members, the professional teacher who has …

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Former Kumasi Mayor reacts to Sam Pyne’s nomination

A former Mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu, has expressed reservations about New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Secretary, Sam Pyne’s new portfolio. The Minister for Local Government and Decentralisation, Dan Botwe, on Sunday, announced Mr Pyne as the Mayor of Kumasi subject to the approval of assembly members. Mr Pyne is expected to …

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Akim Oda MP organises free mock exams for JHS students

The Akim Oda Constituency Education Committee, established by the Member of Parliament (MP), has organised a special mock examination for 1,688 Junior High School candidates in the area. The cost of the mock examination was fully borne by the MP, Mr Alexander Akwasi Acquah. Teachers would also be motivated for …

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MMDCE nominees: 12 arrested over Chereponi riots

Twelve persons believed to be supporters of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), in the Chereponi district of the North East region, have been arrested for their alleged role in the disturbances in the area on Sunday, September 19 following the nomination of Zuwweiratu Mada Nashuru as the District Chief Executive. They …

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PHOTOS: Huge crocodile found roaming streets of Techiman

In a shocking incident, a huge crocodile was seen roaming on the streets of Dagomba Line, a suburb of Techiman in the Bono East Region, on Sunday morning. Residents, who saw it at about 5:30 am, said it roamed the community while locals, including several children, followed it at a …

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Adansi South District records first COVID-19 death

The Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region has recorded its first COVID-19 death. Mr William Asamoah, the District Disease Surveillance Officer who told the Ghana News Agency in an interview said the deceased would be buried according to medical advice. He gave the assurance that the District’s COVID-19 response team would …

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Ghana Beach Soccer Clubs set for FIFA Coaches Training Course

With the ongoing closure of beaches across Ghana, dozens of Beach Soccer teams continue to train and play friendly matches on the low key and without crowds behind closed doors. However, the patience and resilience of players, officials and coaches over the past 18 months will soon pay off following …

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Why Acheampong recomposed national anthem

• Ghana has two national anthems, the first was composed by Philip Gbeho • The second one composed in the 1970s was to give the anthem a nationalistic feel • The current anthem combines both versions  The 1970s in Ghana’s history could be labelled as the Ignatius Kutu Acheampong era, given that …

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 Akufo-Addo reappoints State Housing Company boss

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has re-appointed Kwabena Ampofo Appiah, popularly known as Vyrus, as the Managing Director of State Housing Company (SHC) Limited. State Housing Company has seen tremendous progress since 2017 after Mr. Ampofo Appiah took over administration. He has brought life to the almost defunct state institution …

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Young man, watch your mouth – D Black cautions Kwadwo Sheldon

D Black has warned Kwakwo Sheldon, the vlogger, to be mindful of his utterances, especially those about him (D Black)and his business. D Black has responded to Kwadwo Sheldon’s tweet that Ghanaians do not owe Ghanaian musicians anything. He rebuked Kwadwo Sheldon for dabbling in matters where he has nothing …

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Hundreds of passengers, drivers stranded as flood divides road

A section of the Cape Coast-Fosu-Kumasi Highway (N8) has caved in after a heavy downpour at Akomfode, near Assin Andwa in the Assin North District of the Central Region, making vehicular movement difficult. The Japan contractors who are currently working on the N8 are yet to fix it. The situation …

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#FixTheCountry team to demonstrate in W/R

The Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis will play host to the “#Fix TheCountry” team to drum home the need to work on developmental challenges in the Western Region. The #FixTheCountry tagline has raised awareness among the authorities and the public on how citizens could stand up to demand the fixing of socio-economic …

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Akufo-Addo sacks controversial Sekyere East DCE

• Mary Boatemaa Marfo has been replaced with the constituency chairman, Osei Adiyiah • Akufo-Addo revoked her appointment in 2020 but rescinded the decision in the same month • She is alleged to have caused a lot of violence in the constituency including campaigning for skirt and blouse voting against …

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