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44 titles in 19 years: Messi becomes most decorated player in football history

Lionel Messi captained Inter Miami to cup glory on Saturday night and by so doing became the most decorated player in the history of the sport. Messi officially has 44 titles in close to two decades. His first trophy was back in 2004. The Leagues Cup is his first trophy …

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Another boat sinks off Tunisia, killing 19 African asylum seekers

At least 19 refugees and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have drowned off the coast of Tunisia while trying to cross the Mediterranean and reach Italy, according to a human rights group. Reports of the deaths came early on Sunday as Italy’s ANSA news agency said more than 2,000 asylum seekers …

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Abductors of 19-year-old demand 10m ransom

A 19-year-old has been abducted at the Imoru community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Daily Trust, the gunmen numbering seven broke into the home of the victim and whisked her away, injuring her aunty with a knife. The victim is identified as Adetutu Okinbaloye. …

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Did the misuse of COVID-19 funds by govt ‘piss off’ Sophia Akuffo? – Social media users ask

The immediate-past Chief Justice (CJ) of Ghana, Sophia Akuffo, has been making headlines after she joined retirees picketing at the Ministry of Finance in Accra over the government’s plan to involve their bonds in its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). Not only was her presence resounding, but the comments she made …

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Withdraw report on COVID-19 expenditure audit – Attorney General to Auditor-General

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has advised the Auditor-General’s office to withdraw the recently published audit report on government’s COVID-19 expenditure. In a letter addressed to Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, Mr Dame raised issues of constitutionality about the processes leading to the publication of the report which …

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Import and sale ban: See the 19 electrical appliances, products affected

Government through the Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation and sale of 19 electrical appliances and renewable energy products. The move has been widely opposed by secondhand dealer groups who make a living on the importation of appliances and products into the country. They also contend that …

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19 ECG transformers stolen in Tema

Tema regional office of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has lost a total of 19 transformers to criminals within a year. The stolen transformers are valued at over GH¢1,311,000 which the electric power distribution company has to dole out to replace the stolen transformers in the year 2022 as …

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19 foods that will help you live longer and better

What you eat can boost your immunity, your health and your longevity. Here, the best foods for a long life — and which ones to avoid. Longevity isn’t just about delaying death — it’s about enjoying more years of health and vitality. In her book, The Longevity Diet, dietician Leslie …

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15.3% reduction in transport fares takes effect from tomorrow

The implementation of a 15.3 percent reduction in transport fares will take effect from Monday, December 19, 2022. A list containing the new prices has been released accordingly. This follows a decision by the Public transport operators under the various drivers’ unions in Ghana to reduce transport fares by 15.3 …

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Transport fares to go down by 10% December 19

The Concerned Drivers Association has announced a 10 per cent reduction in transport fares. This was contained in a statement issued by the association on Friday, 16 December 2022. According to the association, it has “noticed the significant reduction in fuel prices at the pumps.” It indicated: “Despite the reduction, …

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