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Obinim is a good actor – Movie Producer

The founder and General Overseer of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim has ventured into acting. The pastor, affectionately called ‘Angel’ by his congregation, has starred in a movie titled ‘Obofour Wo Krom’ which literally translates as ‘angel is in town.’ A poster to the movie is circulating on social media with Bishop Daniel Obinim laying hands on ...

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If I were DJ Switch’s mother… [Article]

Dear Lillian, I write to you as someone who has children’s well-being at heart. Your daughter Erica Tandoh aka DJ Switch is talented. I admire her confidence and smartness. In fact, I would be disappointed if she did not win the ‘Talented Kidz’ contest. However, it is worthy of note that all that you do to win such a contest ...

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No gov’t interference in new national airline – Aviation Minister

Aviation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has disclosed that there will be no government interference in the operations of Ghana’s new national airline. According to her, the decision is to promote efficiency and avert another collapse of the proposed new national carrier. The Minister made the remarks when she joined a panel to discuss ways on fixing Africa’s Air Transport challenges ...

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Nana Addo names 19 Cabinet ministers

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has finally named nineteen persons to form his cabinet. The Cabinet list was submitted to the Floor of Parliament and announced by the Speaker of the House, Professor Michael Ocquaye. The Cabinet is constituted in conformity with Article 76 (1) of the 1992 constitution. The Constitution enjoins the President to have a Cabinet of not less than 10 and not ...

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Vice President gets tough on public procurement rules

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has renewed the NPP government’s commitment to avert huge revenue losses due to flouting of public procurement rules. According to him, the canker has also contributed to the high levels of corruption in the public sector. To this end, the government has commenced a six day training program targeted at ministers, chief directors, and ...

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J.B Danquah’s ‘killers’ will be re-arrested – Gloria Akuffo

Investigations into the case involving the two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of  the former Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J.B Danquah, will be re-opened. This was revealed by the Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, in an interview with Citi News. Related Stories The two, Daniel Asiedu and Vincent Bosso, were discharged  today [Tuesday], after the State Attorney, ...

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John Mahama mourns Capt. Mahama’s death

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his regret over the death of Captain Maxwell Adams Mahama who was lynched and burnt in the Central Region by some angry youth on Monday morning. John Mahama also expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased, who are heartbroken over the unfortunate development. Capt. Maxwell Mahama, an officer of the 5 ...

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Northern Region NPP polling station executives cry for jobs

e New Patriotic Party (NPP) coalition of polling station executives in the Northern Region has petitioned President Nana Akufo-Addo over their unemployment situation. According to the coalition, the Tamale Central, Tamale North, Tamale South and Sagnarigu constituency executives have so far been sidelined in the Akufo-Addo government. The coalition posited that some constituency executives who applied for Metropolitan, Municipal and ...

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A necessity turned luxury: The search for roofs over our heads

Housing, too, is one of our main preoccupations. We are at this moment in the last stages of formulating large-scale housing projects, which we hope to have ready soon. A factory for prefabricated concrete units is now under construction and will come into production sometime this year. When these plans are completed, we shall be able to put up low-cost ...

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Woman killed after building collapses in Assin Akropong –

One woman has been confirmed dead and another severely injured after a building collapsed on them at Assin Akropong in the Assin North Municipality of the Central Region. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when the two were pounding fufu close to one side of the building. An eyewitness who spoke to Citi News explained that it was not raining, ...

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