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SHS students in Accra school contract deadly Indian coronavirus strain

• The deadly COVID-19 Delta variant has been detected among the Ghanaian populace • The variant is reported to be the most contagious of COVID-19 variants • Some students in an undisclosed Senior High School have contracted this new variant  The highly contagious COVID-19 strain, Delta has been recorded in one of the Senior …

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Prices of commodities swings at markets in Tema

The price swing of commodities in some markets in the Tema enclave at the beginning of July has been attributed to the onset of the rainy season and other variables including the nature of roads in the hinterlands. A GNA survey conducted in some Tema markets at the weekend revealed …

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NDC’s ‘March For Justice’ on Tuesday okayed

The demonstration by the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday, July 6 will come off as planned. This follows a discussion between leadership of the Wing and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh, on Friday, July 2. All matters relating to the march was discussed …

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Fire destroys parts of CMB Police Station

Fire has destroyed parts of the CMB Police Station at Accra Central. The fire incident, which cause is yet to be known, is reported to have occurred around 12:pm on Friday, July 2, 2021. The fire is believed to have started from one of the offices and extended to other …

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Ejura: Three suspects in court over Kaaka’s death

Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a social media activist, Kaaka Macho at Ejura are making their maiden appearance at the Asokwa District Court in Kumasi. The suspects are Issakar Ibrahim, also known as Anyas, Fuseini Alhassan and Iddi Mohammed. They are expected to answer charges on …

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Good news for NDC as Police make U-turn on planned demo

The Ghana Police Service has given the greenlight for the youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to embark on their “March for Justice” demo. The massive demonstration was scheduled for Tuesday, July, 6, 2021. According to the party, the protest is to demand justice for all persons killed …

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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa loses father

• Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed his father’s death • He said his father had been unwell for quite some time • Randy Abbey first made the disclosure on the Good Morning Ghana show Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa the member of Parliament for North Tongu has confirmed the demise of his father. The …

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VGMA: Kofi Kinaata receives GH¢10,000 from Vodafone as Green Award Winner

Telecommunications giant, Vodafone Ghana, has crowned Ghanaian songwriter and musician, Martin King Arthur, popularly known as Kofi Kinaata as the winner of the ‘Vodafone Green Award’ at the 22nd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). The ‘Vodafone Green Award’ was introduced by Vodafone Ghana to acknowledge and support musicians who use their …

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CONFIRMED: Akufo-Addo sacks Ejura MCE

• MCE of Ejura Sekyeredumase has been sacked following developments in the area • Tensions have been rife in the area after clashes between the youth of the area and security personnel • Two persons were killed with several others injured by the military after live rounds were fired into …

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Why Malawi’s female MPs dress as school girls

Malawians have been sharing photos on social media of female Members of Parliament dressed up as schoolgirls – some delighting in their outfits others unimpressed by the stunt. The country’s 193-member Parliament usually has a strict dress code, but it was relaxed on Tuesday for the chamber’s 43 female politicians. …

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Two JHS students arrested for assaulting headmistress

Two Junior High School pupils of Rev. Cobbah Yalley Junior High School at Newsite a suburb in the Effia-Kwesimintsim of the Western Region are in the grips of the Western Regional Police Command for assaulting their headmistress. Municipal Chief Executive for Effia-Kwesiminstim Municipal Assembly (EKMA), Kojo Acquah disclosed this during …

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Fire ravages Zenith University

An inferno has ravaged parts of the Zenith University College near the Accra International Trade Fair Centre, La, destroying several properties. Reports indicate the fire occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Two offices, one store, and two recreational centres were completely destroyed by the fire. It took …

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New twist to Jomoro MP’s case

The order by a Sekondi High Court judge, Justice Dr Richmond Osei Hwere, asking the Jomoro Member of Parliament (MP), Dorcas Affo-Toffey, to produce copies of her certificate renouncing her Ivorian citizenship, has been challenged. Lawyers for the MP have filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal in Accra …

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11 suspects discharged over Western Togoland breakaway

The Kaneshie District Court presided over by Rosemond Agyiri Doudua has discharged eleven accused persons involved in the Western Togoland case. Detective Inspector Richard Amoah told the court that the prosecution had received advice from the Attorney General’s office on the docket, indicating that there was not sufficient evidence against …

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Planned Demo: We can’t provide you with security – Police to NDC

The Ghana Police Service has told the major opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that they cannot be provided with security during their planned demonstration. The Police reminded the party that the restrictions imposed by the Executive Instrument (EI) 396 to contain the spread of the virus has not …

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