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34-Year-Old Assemblyman Drowns in Prestea

Manasseh Addison Sackey, a 34-year-old teacher and incumbent assemblyman seeking re-election in the Teberebie Electoral area in Prestea, Western Region, met an untimely demise. Known affectionately as Teacher Obour within the community and a dedicated educator at Teberebie M/A Junior High School, Sackey tragically drowned in a river while en …

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Tragic Airstrike in Nigeria Kills Dozens During Religious Festival

Reports from Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria, indicate a devastating incident during a Muslim religious celebration that resulted in the loss of at least 85 civilian lives in an airstrike. The local emergency management authority confirmed the casualties, with over 60 individuals admitted to hospitals for treatment following the Sunday evening …

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‘Galamsey Queen’ Aisha Huang Receives 4-Year Prison Sentence, GH¢48,000 Fine

Aisha Huang, commonly referred to as the ‘Galamsey Queen,’ has been convicted of all charges leveled against her by the state. The Accra High Court delivered a verdict on Monday, December 4, sentencing her to a four-year prison term, as reported by asaaseradio.com. Aisha Huang, who stood trial for engaging …

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This is What Sodom and Gomorrah Did and God Killed Them – Great Ampong

In a recent interview, renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Isaac Kwadwo Ampong, popularly known as Great Ampong, opened up about his forthcoming 17th album set to release on December 3, 2023. Amid discussions about the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana, Ampong revealed that one of the tracks on his …

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 Renowned Financial Analyst Sydney Casely-Hayford Passes Away at 69

Sydney Casely-Hayford, a revered Financial Analyst and influential figure in Ghana, has sadly passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69. He battled illness over the past eight years and ultimately succumbed, leaving behind a legacy of astute financial insight and activism. Mr. Casely-Hayford was recognized for …

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Ethiopian Airlines Bans ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ Bags on Nigerian Flights

Ethiopian Airlines has recently implemented a ban on the use of ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bags by passengers on its flights originating from Nigeria. The ban, detailed in a letter addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), was disclosed by Henok Gizachew, the airline’s Manager of Airport …

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70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Gives Birth to Twins Via IVF

Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman in Uganda, made history by giving birth to twins – a boy and a girl – through IVF treatment at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala. This remarkable feat established her as one of the oldest mothers in the world. Namukwaya underwent …

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Momo Agents To Limit Cash Withdrawals To GHC 1,000 Per Transaction From December 1

Four prominent mobile money agents associations in Ghana, namely the Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), the Mobile Money Agents Association Ghana (MMAAG), and ABAG, have jointly declared a temporary restriction on cash withdrawals to GHS1,000 per transaction effective December 1st, 2023. This …

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I love Kwesi Arthur So Much, I Wish He Knew – Black Sherif

Renowned Ghanaian musician Mohammed Ismail Sherif, popularly known as Black Sherif, recently sparked widespread curiosity and speculation on social media with a tweet expressing his deep admiration for fellow artist Kwesi Arthur. The tweet, which read, “I love Kwesi Arthur So much, I wish he Knew,” captivated the attention of …

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Trade Minister Set to Present Import Restrictions Bill in Parliament Today

Today, the Trade and Industry Minister, K.T Hammond, is slated to present the Export and Import Regulations 2023 before Parliament. This legislative instrument aims to impose limitations on the importation of 22 specific vital products like sugar, rice, poultry, and tripe into the nation. The presentation of this policy document …

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