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News Articles category contains news of events both locally, within the African regions, and globally. This category will cover all necessary events that will be of interest to our readers.

UMaT Cancels Second-semester Exam Over UTAG Strike

UMaT Cancels Second-semester Exam Over UTAG Strike

Students of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa are feeling the brunt of the ongoing strike by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). Management of the school has suspended the 2020/2021 second semester examination. A statement, signed by the Registrar of UMaT, M. K. Okrah, said following the …

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Our Day: Prof Naana Jane Promises To Buy Oswald The Latest iPad Pro

Our Day: Prof Naana Jane Promises To Buy Oswald The Latest iPad Pro

Oswald in his letter stated that he wanted an iPad as a gift from his mother as a reward for not disappointing her during his examinations. The letter which has since gone viral got the attention of some very powerful brands in the country promising to show up and make …

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COVID-19: Restaurant Serves Food To Only Unvaccinated Customers

COVID-19: Restaurant serves food to only unvaccinated customers

A restaurant in California that has been defiant against COVID-19 restrictions for months is now displaying signs encouraging its customers to show “proof of unvaccination.” Basilico’s Pasta e Vino Restaurant in Huntington Beach has frequently rejected coronavirus lockdowns and mandates, often going against the state’s suggestions to provide safety measures …

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Ghana Is The Best Urban Destination Post COVID-19 – Abeiku Santana

Ghana Is The Best Urban Destination Post COVID-19 - Abeiku Santana

The 2021 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has started on a great note here in Accra with speakers living up to the bid and expectations of participants particularly Mr. Abeiku Santana, the Destination Marketing Strategist and Broadcast Journalist from Ghana. Abeiku Santana popularly known as Mr Tourism, …

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Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of UG

Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Appointed Vice-Chancellor Of UG

The University of Ghana Council has appointed Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo takes over from Vice-Chancellor Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu. Prof. Appiah Amfo’s appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor takes effect from August 1, 2021. She will be acting as the …

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COVID-19: Akufo-Addo Bans Post Funeral, Wedding Receptions

I'll Hand Over Power To The Next President - President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has placed ban on post-funeral receptions across the country in the wake of a third wave of Covid-19 in Ghana. According to Akufo-Addo, all funerals must be also be held in open spaces and there must be the observance of the one (1) meter social distancing rule by …

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COVID-19: Ghana’s Death Toll Hits 819

Covid-19: Ghana’s Death Toll Now 1,207

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed that one more life has been lost in the fight against the COVID-19. As of July 19, 2021, the total number of deaths reported stood at 819. The Service in its latest update also revealed that Ghana’s active cases have reduced although the …

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Killed Haiti President, Jovenel Moïse Buried!

Killed Haiti President, Jovenel Moïse Buried! [Photos]

Haiti’s murdered president, Jovenel Moïse, has been laid to rest today, July 23, 2021, more than two weeks after he was assassinated in a late-night raid. Pallbearers in military attire carried late Haitian President Jovenel Moise’s body in a closed wooden coffin as his funeral got underway. Moïse’s casket was …

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‘When I Employed 7,000 Pastors Social Media Was Dead’ Bishop David Oyedepo Breaks Silence Over sacking Of Pastors (Video)

VIDEO: Don't Jump Into Marriage Because The Person Is Rich: Bishop Oyedepo Advises, Many React.

Founder and Presiding Bishop of Faith Tabernacle church, Bishop David Oyedepo has finally reacted after he sacked some pastors in the church. According to Bishop David Oyedepo, he sacked them because they were unfruitful in their work as pastors. READ ALSO: ‘I Have Been Wizkid Fan Since 16-years’ – Bobrisky …

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Ghana Gets New IGP

Ghana IGP

The presidency has appointed COP Dr George Akuffo Dampare as Ag. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with effect from August 1. He takes over from James Oppong-Boanuh, who was appointed as police boss by President Akufo-Addo in October 2019 as the IGP. A statement signed by Eugene Arhin, the Director of …

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