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African players to watch this weekend

After last week’s colossal victory over Juventus, Achraf Hakimi will hope to help his Inter Milan side to another victory this weekend, looking to maintain or decrease the gap on Franck Kessie’s AC Milan. Nicolas Pepe Having sat out Arsenal’s 3-0 success over Newcastle United on Monday night, Pepe is …

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Asante Kotoko part ways with William Opoku Mensah

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have parted ways with striker William Opoku Mensah at the expiration of his contract. The 25-year-old joined the Porcupine Warriors on a year deal as a free agent after his contract with American second-tier side Swope Park Rangers was terminated due to his poor …

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UG: Accra City campus in filth as TEWU continues to strike

A decision by the University of Ghana chapter of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (UG-TEWU) to continue to lay down their tools until the government heeds their demand for better conditions of service has left the Accra City campus of the university in an unpleasant state. Students who returned …

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Asante Kotoko, Muniru Sulley mutually terminate contract

Ghana Premier League side Kumasi Asante Kotoko have confirmed that they have come to terms with former Midfielder Sulley Muniru to terminate his contract. The former CFR Cluj Midfielder joined the Porcupine Warriors three months ago ahead of the start of the 2020-2021 Ghana Premier League season. Both Muniru Sulley …

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Cheetah FC Bankroller Donates To Kofi Kinaata’s Team Move FC

Cheetah Football Club CEO, Abdul Hayye-Yartey has donated some football equipment to top Ghanaian musician Martin King Arthur popularly known As Kofi Kinaata, who is also the owner and bankroller of Team Move FC, a Juvenile Football club based in Takoradi.   The three-time VGMA songwriter of the year received …

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Two students contract Covid-19, 34 Others Quarantined In Wa

News information reaching the front desk of Mynewsghana has revealed that two students have contracted the deadly coronavirus days after the reopening of schools by the government of Ghana. As per the report gotten by Mynewsghana, the two victims of the virus are said to be students of the  Wa Xavier Minor …

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Parents queue to seek admissions in public schools

Some Parents have queued up in some public schools in Accra to seek admissions for their wards due to government directives on school reopening to start a new academic year amidst COVID-19. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) team on Thursday visited some public schools in Accra and saw parents with their …

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Baby harvesting: Susan Clinic shuts down

Susan Clinic, a private health centre, owned by Dr. Hope Mensah Quashie, who is said to be involved in “baby harvesting/human trafficking”, has been “shut down”. The facility, located at Mataheko-Lartehbiokorshie, looked deserted with no human activity when the Ghana News Agency (GNA), visited on Thursday at about 1000 hours. …

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Manyo Plange challenges American Gary Antonio Russell

Jessie Manyo Plange who was recently voted Best Professional Boxer in Ghana 2020 by boxing journalists has set his eye on a world title belt. With a record of no defeat in 21 victories against one draw, he is seen by many boxing experts as a star of the future …

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GHALCA: Kudjoe Fianoo re-elected as chairman for a second term

Kudjoe Fianoo has been re-elected as chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) for a second term after beating sole competitor, Isaac Koomson. Fianoo received 71 votes whilst Koomson got 41 votes at the elections which was held at the Accra Sports stadium. The results mean Fianoo will lead …

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Universities senior staff declare nationwide strike

The Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, (SSA-UoG) has declared a nationwide industrial action. They announced the withdrawal of their services with immediate effect on Thursday, January 21. According to the First Vice Chairman of the Senior Staff Association, this has become necessary following the non-payment of their tier-two …

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2021 BECE for private candidates to begin in April

This year’s private Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for private candidates will begin on Monday, 12 to Friday, 16 April, 2021. This was announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). Candidates who wish to take part in the examination will therefore have to register via its portal. “Registration for …

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Suhum: Fire ravages storeroom of Islamic Girls SHS

Some students of Islamic Girls Senior High School in the Eastern Region have lost their personal belongings to a fire outbreak last night. Fire gutted a section of the dormitory room converted into storeroom for the students to keep items including chop boxes,trunks, uniforms and provisions. The fire consumed mattresses, …

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WHO Chief spells out three Coronavirus lessons

The COVID-19 pandemic has so far had three lessons for all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) agency itself, WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said here on Monday. Addressing the 148th session of the WHO Executive Board, Tedros said that first of all “all of …

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GFA to meet clubs over coronavirus protocols

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has called for an emergency meeting with Club Safety and Security Officers today. The meeting is in line with the GFA’s continuous efforts to enhance the existing COVID-19 Match Day Protocol at various match venues across the country. Despite the effort to ensure strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols, it …

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Parents worried over school-related financial burden

Some parents have expressed concern about the financial burden re-opening of schools has brought on them. According to them, although the re-opening of schools is welcoming news, it has also brought on them some financial difficulties as most of them have had their businesses affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). …

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840 nurses get coronavirus; kills 4

At least 840 nurses have been infected with Coronavirus in Ghana, with four nurses reportedly to have died from the Coronavirus. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association made this known in a statement jointly signed by its president, Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, and General Secretary, David Tenkorang-Twum. According to the statement, “at the peak …

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Institute of Chartered Accountants holds Accredited Certification Programme

The International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) will hold an accredited certification programme in Accra on January 20th to provide virtual hands-on training for accounting officers in the public sector. The accredited certification programme would be organized through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered …

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MPs to undergo mandatory Covid-19 test

Members of Parliament have been directed by Speaker Alban Bagbin to undergo a mandatory Covid-19 test. This comes as the country is experiencing a surge of infections. “All members of parliament are requested to avail themselves for this important medical screening exercise,” the Speaker said. Addressing the House on the …

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Schools with high population to run shift system

The Kumasi Metropolitan Directorate of Education, David Oppong has said a shift system will be rolled out in Basic and Junior High Schools (JHS) with high student population. This is to reduce the number of students per class in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. According to the Metro …

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