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Finance Minister to present budget for first quarter of 2021 on October 28

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 37 0

The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori Atta is expected to present the budget for the first quarter of 2021 to Parliament on Wednesday, October 28. The statement will detail the projected revenue and expenditure between January and March next year. This practice is in accordance with what the Executive does every election year to avoid […]Continue Reading

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NDC’s Agona West Parliamentary aspirant charged over assassination plot

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 50 0

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary hopeful for Agona West, Paul Ofori Amoah has been granted bail by a Cape Coast circuit Court. Mr. Ofori was charged for aiding and abetting activities of political party vigilante law. He was given a preliminary charge of preparations to commit crime to wit murder and abetment to commit crime, […]Continue Reading

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‘Auntie Vic was a strict and uncompromising disciplinarian’ – Rawlings’ tribute to his mother

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 24 0

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has recounted how strict and an uncompromising disciplinarian his late mother Victoria Agbotui was during her 101 years on earth. In a glowing tribute, he said, “My mother was tough and determined and never stopped threatening the use of the rod. She was fearless and had the most amazing work […]Continue Reading

Sport

Crystal Palace boss gives update on condition of Jordan Ayew’s coronavirus

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 14 0

Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson has given an update on the condition of striker Jordan Ayew ahead of the club’s Premier League game against Fulham. The striker was confirmed positive last week following his return from international duty with the Black Stars. Though he showed no symptoms, test result came out positive and is currently isolating. UK […]Continue Reading

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He’s more than just defensive midfielder – Alan Smith hails Thomas Partey

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 10 0

After Martin Keown, Owen Hargreaves and ace broadcaster Piers Morgan paid their tributes, Alan Smith waxed lyrical over Thomas Partey following his masterclass performance for Arsenal in the Europa League in midweek. Partey was in his usual ball-playing mood during the Gunners 2-1 victory against Rapid Vienna in the opening fixture of the 2020/21 UEFA Europa League […]Continue Reading

Sport

Asante Kotoko sign Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama dos Santos

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 11 0

Asante Kotoko SC has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama dos Santos on a free transfer, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The 28-year-old joins the Ghanaian giants as a free agent after parting ways with Swedish second-tier side Jönköpings Sodra IF in March 2020. Asante Kotoko is strengthening their squad for the upcoming season as […]Continue Reading

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Mercy Asiedu welcomes first child with husband after 3 years of marriage

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 24 0

Celebrated Kumawood actress Mercy Asiedu, who is widely known and loved for her controversial roles in movies, has finally welcomed her first child after legally getting married in 2017. The 49-year-old actress got married to Nana Agyemang Badu Duah, Chief of Kunsu in the Ahafo Ano South District in the Ashanti Region, and CEO of Messiah […]Continue Reading

Entertainment

I’m no longer an NPP member – A Plus

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 16 0

Controversial musician, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus says he is no more a member nor supporter of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). He revealed this while speaking in an interview with Ola Michael on Neat FM’s ”Entertainment Gh”. According to him, he is disappointed in the ruling party. A Plus, who used to […]Continue Reading

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Election 2020: Being number 1 or 2 means nothing – Kwesi Pratt

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 35 0

Qualified political parties contesting the December 7 general elections have selected the position of their Presidential candidates on the ballot paper for the upcoming elections. The event was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Accra. Out of seventeen (17) candidates, only twelve made the cut. They include President Nana Continue Reading

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Over 600 flashpoints identified ahead of December polls

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 19 0

The National Election Security Taskforce has marked some 635 hotspots across the country ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for December 7, 2020. The flashpoints are located in 42 metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, as contained in a memo dated August 20, and addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Commission on […]Continue Reading

Regional

Aflao residents accuse security forces of harassment

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 42 0

Residents of Aflao in the Ketu South Municipality have raised concerns about a recent swoop by security agents in the area describing it as a show of force and harassment. The Aflao Police with support from Military and Immigration officers on Thursday night carried out an operation to arrest about 28 persons suspected to be […]Continue Reading

Politics

‘NPP has never promised to build 350 schools’ – NAPO

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 35 0

The Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has denied claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised to build 350 Senior High Schools (SHSs) when they were in opposition. According to him, nowhere in the party’s 2012 and 2016 did they promise to build 350 schools. “The people in NDC are saying that Nana Addo said […]Continue Reading

Regional

Ex-President Rawlings’ mother goes home today

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 49 0

The mother of former President Jerry John Rawlings, Madam Victoria Agbotui, will begin her journey to eternal rest, today after living for 101 years on earth. A pre-burial service would be held at the Forecourt of the State House, Accra from 9am to 10.30am after family, friends and loved ones have filed past the centenarian, to […]Continue Reading

Business General

Menzgold: We can’t use taxpayers’ money to pay locked-up funds of ‘419’ institution – Bawumia

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 44 0

The Akufo-Addo government will not use taxpayers’ money to pay depositors whose investments have been locked up in the now-defunct Menzgold Company Limited, Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has said. Dr Bawumia told Agya Owusu on Techiman-based Link89.1 FM in the Bono East Region during his recent tour that unlike the situation where the government rescued 4.4 million Continue Reading

General Politics

Ghanaian media are the apostles of lies – Afriyie Ankrah

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 34 0

Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has described the Ghanaian media as apostles of lies. According to him, the media in Ghana have failed to expose the ills of the current government. To him, if what is happening under the NPP administration had happened under the NDC, the media would work at exposing […]Continue Reading

General Politics

EC attempted to help NPP pick no. 4 – Otokunor claims

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 30 0

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otokunor says the Electoral Commission has failed on its attempt to give a clue for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to pick 4th position on the ballot paper. According to him, he has reasons to suspect that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) was given a headway in the first Continue Reading

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Sammi Awuku, others escape another accident; vehicle goes up in flames

By Editor Admin October 24, 2020 20 0

The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sammi Awuku and some Northern Regional Executives of the party escaped another accident in Tolon some few hours ago. MyNewsGh.com has confirmed that a Tundra vehicle carrying their PA system suddenly went up in flames in the middle of the crowd where party supporters had gathered to be addressed. The […]Continue Reading

Sport

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals his Ghanaian roots

By Editor Admin October 23, 2020 14 0

Arsenal superstar striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has finally revealed the long-hidden secret that he has strong family roots in Ghana – news that will surely delight many Ghanaians. The Gabon international forward made the revelation during a press conference on Friday when asked about how his Ghanaian team-mate Thomas Partey was settling in at the North London Continue Reading

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Church Building Collapse: Rescue operation ends

By Editor Admin October 23, 2020 16 0

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has officially brought its search and rescue mission at Akyem Batabi in the Eastern Region to an end to make way for full investigations into the collapse of a six-storey uncompleted church building last Tuesday. At the end of the exercise, 30 persons were retrieved, 22 confirmed dead and […]Continue Reading

General Politics

Gyataba sues EC for disqualifying him from presidential race

By Editor Admin October 23, 2020 27 0

Nana Agyenim Boateng, the flagbearer of the United Front Party (UFP), has sued the Electoral Commission at the High Court for disqualifying him from the 7 December 2020 presidential race. Gyataba, as Nana Agyenim Boateng is popularly known in political circles, was one of five presidential aspirants who were disqualified in the race. The EC said the […]Continue Reading

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COCOBOD trial: Contradiction galore as UG professor fumbles under cross-examination

By Editor Admin October 23, 2020 18 0

A chemistry lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Emmanuel Yaw Osei-Twum, received his baptism of fire while testifying in court on behalf of the Chemistry Department of the University in the ongoing trial of the former CEO of COCOBOD and two others. Ironically, both the Head of Department who signed a report which is […]Continue Reading

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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of stadium, waste plant for Oti Region

By Editor Admin October 23, 2020 23 0

The people of Oti Region heaved a sigh of relief when the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, cut the sod for the construction of a solid waste treatment facility and a multipurpose sports stadium. The two state-of-the-art facilities are a collaboration among the government of Ghana and Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) with its partners, […]Continue Reading

General Politics

NPP, NDC ‘trade blows’ at Bono East Deputy Youth Organiser’s burial service

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 35 0

The burial service of the NDC’s Deputy Bono East Regional Youth Organiser, Nsiah Kojo was briefly disrupted when a scuffle broke out between some supporters of the party and members of the NPP at the funeral grounds. The service, which was being held at the Kintampo Presby Park, took an unexpected turn after an announcement […]Continue Reading

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Full Text: Akufo-Addo’s 18th address to the nation on measures to fight Covid-19

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 24 0

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I am speaking to you tonight from Peduase Lodge, after having just completed the last Cabinet Retreat of Government for this year, and I thank you for allowing me into your homes once again It is a little over seven (7) months ago, since I started providing updates on the measures […]Continue Reading

General Sport

Black Stars coronavirus positive cases hit five

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 28 0

Germany-based defender Kasim Nuhu became the fifth person from the Ghana team to test positive for coronavirus following last week’s friendlies against Mali and Qatar while striker Caleb Ekuban has been hospitalised over symptoms of the disease. With the sudden rise in the number of confirmed positive cases in the team, it is certain that […]Continue Reading

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Jordan Ayew tests positive for coronavirus

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 26 0

Black Stars and Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, he could not play in the 1-1 draw with Brighton Hove Albion on Sunday. His manager Mr Roy Hodgson confirmed the news on Sunday October 18. His case brings the number of Black Stars players who have tested positive for the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Why can’t Lampard fix Chelsea’s defence?

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 15 0

How the mouths of Chelsea fans would have been watering at 3.30pm on Saturday. Chelsea’s front four had the freedom of Stamford Bridge, interchanging at will and causing Southampton all manner of problems from which they had no right to recover. Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic looked free, with no set position, while […]Continue Reading

Sport

Solskjaer: Man Utd season has started

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 15 0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer declared Manchester United’s season had started after Saturday’s comprehensive victory at Newcastle. United bounced back from their shock 6-1 defeat to Spurs and Luke Shaw’s early own goal at St. James’ Park as Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan Bissaka and Marcus Rashford secured a 4-1 win. United registered 28 attempts Continue Reading

Sport

Virgil van Dijk’s season could be over after cruciate ligament injury

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 16 0

Jurgen Klopp confirmed Liverpool are waiting to discover the extent of injuries suffered by Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Alcantara in the 2-2 draw against Everton on Saturday. Van Dijk was substituted after Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford raced out of his goal and clattered the Netherlands centre-back knee-high in the eighth minute. Thiago, meanwhile, played […]Continue Reading

Sport

Liverpool ask PL to look into derby-day VAR decisions

By Editor Admin October 18, 2020 18 0

Liverpool are understood to have asked the Premier League to investigate the application of VAR in two controversial decisions during their 2-2 draw at Everton on Saturday. The Premier League champions were denied a derby-day win when Jordan Henderson’s stoppage-time strike was ruled out for a borderline offside against Sadio Mane. Liverpool were also unhappy […]Continue Reading