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FDA orders immediate recall of 16 tomato paste brands

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of certain batches of 16 tomato paste brands from the market because they have been adulterated with starch and colour. A statement issued by the authority indicated that the ingredients—erythrosine and starch that are not permitted in tomato paste …

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Football fan shot dead during club’s victory celebrations

A 24-year-old football fan was shot dead Sunday in Montevideo while celebrating Nacional’s victory in the Uruguayan championship, local media reported. Citing police sources, the media said the young man was shot during festivities near the club’s headquarters in the capital. Police have yet to release an official report. Nacional …

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Moringa: The health benefits of this plant are unbelievable

Owing to its high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers, moringa protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage. For reasons quite obvious, the moringa tree has been dubbed the tree of miracle. Known to the ancient Chinese, Indians and many other cultures around the world, it recently …

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Govt absorbs WASSCE fees for first batch of free SHS students

Government says it has absorbed the registration fees and cost of practical for students in public senior high schools who will sit for next year’s West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). These candidates are the first batch of the free SHS education introduced by President Nana Akufo-Addo in September …

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Richard Commey loses IBF title to Teofimo Lopez by TKO

Teofimo Lopez came in the favorite as a challenger tonight, and he showed why, as he stopped Richard Commey in the second round to win the IBF lightweight title at Madison Square Garden. The 22-year-old Lopez (15-0, 12 KO) absolutely drilled Commey (29-3, 26 KO) with a right hand as …

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GFA rewards Beach Soccer officials for years of commitment

Read the profiles of the three dedicated officials from the Ghana Beach soccer Association appointed by the Ghana Football Association to serve on the Beach soccer committee headed by the President of the Association Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah PROFILES NANA POKU AMANKWAH A TV and Radio Producer by profession, Nana …

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Bright Addae dedicates goal to Afro-Arab Group Chairman

Former U-20 world cup winner Bright Addae has dedicated his first goal for juve Stabia in their match against chievo Verona Chairman of the Afro-Arab group of companies Alhaji Salamu Amadu. Addae in an interview after the match said “We thank God for this win and I dedicated the goal …

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GFA announce financial packages for clubs

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association have approved financial packages for clubs ahead of the start of the 2019/2020 Football Season. The package is an advance to the clubs to help them prepare for the upcoming season, and it will be deducted from sponsorship funds due the clubs …

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Hearts and Kotoko to clash in Kumasi

The reschedule Presidential Cup match between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko would come off at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium next Sunday. It will serve as a precursor to the 18-team Ghana Premier League that is expected to take place in the last weekend of December. The game was …

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Rashid Sumaila powers Kuwaiti side to Super Cup win

Ghana’s Rashid Sumaila on Thurday helped his Kuwaiti side Al Qadsiya clinch the Kuwaiti Super cup after beating Al Kuwait by a lone goal. Rashid Sumaila lasted the entire duration of the game and was a valuable presence at the back for his side sniffing away every danger. It was …

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Christmas: Expired food products flood Koforidua markets

Some traders in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua, have flooded the market with expired products to outwit unsuspecting consumers rushing to buy products for the yuletide. The perpetrators allegedly sneaked onto the market with products that have expiration dates as far back as 2017. However luck has eluded some of …

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Ronaldo reacts angrily to pitch invader

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily after he was grabbed by a pitch invader at the end of Juventus’ 2-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. The Portuguese, 34, gave Juventus the lead in the 75th minute with his 128th Champions League goal, before Gonzalo Higuain added a second late on. After …

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NLC explains reason for court order against striking teachers

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has explained its decision to secure a court order against three teacher unions whose members are currently striking. The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Ofosu Asamoah, has explained that the decision was made because of the teachers’ failure to follow due process. The NLC, on Wednesday, filed …

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Court orders striking teachers to resume work

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has secured an injunction to compel the striking teacher unions to immediately resume work. The court order also barred the teachers from continuing with the strike which has been in effect since Monday. Meanwhile, the teachers say forcing them to the classroom in spite of …

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80% of HIV patients in Ghana are Christians – AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that Christians constitute about 80 per cent of Persons Living HIV (PLHIV) in Ghana. Officials attribute the trend to less active social mobilisation and community participation in the campaign on risk behaviours. Speaking at an event in to mark World Aids Day at Kwadaso …

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Teacher Unions sabotaging us with their strike – Govt

Government has described the ongoing strike by Teacher Unions as sabotage after their meeting with the unions ended inconclusively. Government’s meeting with the teacher unions to resolve the issue of legacy arrears did not end well, the PRO for the Education Ministry, Vincent Ekow Assafuah speaking to Joy FM accused …

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SHS closed over bedbugs

A piece of information gathered has it that the Students at Mayani Secondary School in Dedza have been sent home following the temporary closure of the institution due to an outbreak of bedbugs. The school, like many other schools in the country, was supposed to close this term on 21 …

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