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‘Ex-gratia is a lexicon not in the Constitution’ – Inusah Fuseini

Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, a former MP for Tamale Central, has stated that the 1992 Constitution of Ghana does not give room for Article 71 officeholders to be paid what is known as ex-gratia. He indicated that it is only retirement benefits that these public servants are entitled to thus after their …

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Ghana deports Nigerien beggars on the streets of Accra

Ghana has deported at least 562 Nigeriens who were illegally staying in Ghana, including the beggars that are often seen on the streets of Accra. According to BBC Hausa, the first batch of deportees arrived in the country’s capital on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. “The first plane from Ghana carrying …

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Funerals of movie stars that shook Ghanaians and the Diaspora

Every soul shall taste death as the good books say, however, not everyone shall have a pomp funeral. There are several definitions of pomp, for some, it is the number of people present; while for others, it is the display of wealth and the gifts that are served. Ghana has …

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I’m the solution to Ghana’s goal scoring problem – Elvis Manu

Dutch-born Ghanaian winger, Elvis Manu says that he is the solution to Ghana’s age-old problem of scoring goals. Since the retirement(unofficial) of Asamoah Gyan from the team, goals have been very difficult to come by for the team. According to Elvis Manu, he has the Midas touch to score goals …

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The most talked about man in Ghana now

One recent gesture of his has put him up as a respectable, considerate and admirable leader. He is the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, a former President of the Council of State, Board Chair of Accra Hearts of Oak and is considered one of the most respected traditional leaders in …

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You are the change we want to see – Kofi Bentil ‘hails’ Togbe Afede over refund of ex-gratia

Vice President of Imani Africa, Kofi Bentil, has showered the Paramount Chief and the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, with praises after the latter refunded over ¢365,000 ex-gratia paid to him. In a post on his social media handle, the lawyer eulogized Togbe Afede saying he has won his respect. …

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‘Juju won the league for Asante Kotoko’ – Sarfo Gyamfi

Kumasi Asante Kotoko legend Sarfo Gyamfi says ‘Black Magic ‘ (juju) is the reason why the Kumasi-based club won the league this season. He said juju played a key role in the club’s league success this season as they set up operational team members to take charge of the spiritual …

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Gifty Anti is the senior house mistress of all feminists – A Plus

Media personality cum political activist, Kwame A Plus has failed to provide a specific reference to why he has consistently accused veteran broadcaster Gifty Anti of casting men as useless in her feminist advocacy. According to A Plus, his views on Gifty Anti were based on impressions that he picked …

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The Nigerian boss who applied to be Queen’s footman

In our series of letters from African writers, novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks at whether Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee is being celebrated in Nigeria, the largest former British colony in Africa, which remains an influential member of the Commonwealth. “The fascination for me is that the monarchy hasn’t died out,” …

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How former Upper East Regional Minister planned arrest of Sakawa man

Former Upper East Regional Minister, Ms. Tangoba Abayage is revealed to have contributed immensely towards the rescue of an 11-year-old girl whose father attempted to use her for money rituals known in local parlance as Sakawa. Ms. Tangoba Abayage who has good relations with the herbalist, Nana Adu-Boafo Junior was …

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