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Stop burning our excavators – Angry Chiefs to gov’t

Some Chiefs in the Central region have urged the government to stop burning their excavators and rather use them to fix the deplorable roads in the region. According to the Chiefs, the burning of excavators seized by the anti-galamsey taskforce won’t solve the galamsey menace the country is facing. Speaking …

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Inflation returns to single digit of 8.5% in April 2021

Inflation returned to single digit as it remarkably fell to 8.5% in April 2021, from the 10.5% recorded in March 2021, figures from the Ghana Statistical Service have revealed. It is the first single digit rate recorded in the year, following the ravaging effects of covid-19 on the economy. This …

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Bawumia’s Campaign Team Fires Back At Owusu Bempah

The National Public Relations Director for the National Bawumia Movement for 2024, Abocipala Adongo Thomas, says the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will become the next President of Ghana, irrespective of what anyone does to discourage him. The PRO was reacting to a viral video of the Founder and Leader …

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Asamoah Gyan and Anthony Osarfo to face off in court on Friday

Renowned entertainment writer Anthony Osarfo would on Friday face-off with former Blackstars Captain Asamoah Gyan in court after the journalist sued the footballer for one million Ghana cedis. The Genesis of the case Readers would remember that Asamoah Gyan in 2015 made waves after a lady identified as Sarah Kwablah …

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Meat imports collapsing business of local traders

  The Ashaiman Main Market Butchers Association has decried the importation of meat products into Ghana, arguing that the situation is crippling their business activities. They fear losing their business for the reason that about 80% of their customers preferred cheap imported meat to fresh ones on the local market. …

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Grace Mugabe summoned for ‘improperly’ burying her husband Robert Mugabe

Former Zimbabwean First Lady, Grace Mugabe has been summoned by traditional ruler Chief Zvimba, to explain why she “improperly” buried her husband and former President Robert Mugabe at his rural home in Zvimba. Mugade died in Singapore in September 2019. However after a protracted wrangle between his family and the government, he was finally …

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PHOTOS: One feared dead in Legon underpass accident

One person is feared dead after four cars were involved in an accident that occurred at the University of Ghana underpass on the Adentan-Accra highway. Several others were injured in the accident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The cars involved were severely damaged, with one crashed beyond repairs. According to …

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Kennedy Agyapong in ‘trouble’

 Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong The Economic Fighters League (EFL) has slammed Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central for describing persons leading the ‘FixTheCountry’ campaign as ‘slay queens’ EFL says the comments made by the MP were disparaging. A statement issued by the Movement said: “These …

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Former British High Commissioner to Ghana jailed

A former UK High Commissioner to Ghana, Craig Murray has been jailed for contempt in the United Kingdom. The 62-year-old was sentenced to eight months in jail for breaching strict rules around identifying witnesses in the Alex Salmond trial. The former Dundee University rector breached a strict court order passed to protect …

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PHOTOS: Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads

Israel has declared a state of emergency in the central city of Lod after rioting by Israeli Arabs, as conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants intensified. Cars were set alight and a father and daughter – both Israeli Arabs – died when a rocket from Gaza hit their car. …

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Ibrahim Mahama commended by Alan Kyerematen over Dzata Cement

  Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, has commended Ibrahim Mahama, Founder of Dzata Cement Limited, for investing heavily in the cement industry. The over US$100 million investment is located on a 10-acre land near the Tema Port. Mr Kyerematen made the commendation when he paid a working visit to the plant …

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Ejura: Man crushed to death beyond recognition by truck

A man believed to be in his 40s, on a motorbike has been crushed to death beyond recognition by a DAF articulated truck at Ejura Mpaebo on Ejura to Atebubu Amanten road in the Ashanti Region. The sad incident occurred on Monday night around 8PM. The Ejura Police MTTD Commander, …

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Galamsey Fight: Gov’t Dissolves Operation Vanguard

Government has with immediate effect dissolved “Operation Vanguard” which was dedicated to the fight against illegal gold mining menace. The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, reiterated this at the “Meet the Press” at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The Minister stressed that …

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Kenya replaces Madagascar for weightlifting Olympics qualifiers

KENYA has been awarded the hosting rights for the final African qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympic Games, taking over from Madagascar. Madagascar, which had been pencilled to host the event from May 18-23, is now on Covid lockdown. Per the latest arrangements, the one-week qualifiers will now commence on May …

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