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Akufo-Addo declares Monday as ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ holiday

Akufo-Addo declares Monday as ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ holiday Date: Aug 08 , 2019 , 16:49 BY: graphic.com.gh President Akufo-Addo President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has declared Monday, August 12 as a public holiday to be observed throughout the country. According to a press release signed by the Minister of Interior, Ambrose Dery, this …

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Limited Registration: 24,000 people involved in multiple registration – EC

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah The Electoral Commission (EC) has said it is currently investigating over 24,000 cases of multiple registration in the just-ended limited registration exercise. The process which commenced on June 17 and ended on July 7, was to register Ghanaians who have turned 18 since the last registration as …

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I can’t probe PDS saga – Amidu

  by;brightwebtv/nana asare barimah The Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has said his office does not have the mandate to investigate financial and economic crimes.A section of Ghanaians including civil society groups such as Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana (GGAGG) have served notice to petition Mr Amidu and his office to …

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Akufo-Addo leaves for Angola on 2-day official visit

by:brightwebtv/nana asare barimah   President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Thursday, 8 August 2019, for a two-day official visit to the Republic of Angola, at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The visit, the first by a Ghanaian President, is aimed at deepening and strengthening the …

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Mad rush to be MP – former MP reveals motive

By:brightwebtv.com /nana asare barimah     The motive behind the mad rush for Parliamentary seats, especially by government appointees has been revealed. Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Amenfi Central constituency, George Arthur revealed that, the main reason is the “prestige, international exposure and money.”   …

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Akufo-Addo presents seed capital to 10 start-up entrepreneurs

By: brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched the second season of the Presidential Pitch initiative, an entrepreneurship competition for persons between the ages of 18 and 35 years. Presenting cash awards, ranging from GH¢25,000 to GH¢60,000 to the contestants, the President explained that these awards are grants, and …

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NPP Chairman runs to police for cover

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah       The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Chairman for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Mr. Sampson Agyei has run to the District Police Commander in Agogo for cover following the curses invoked on him, the Member of Parliament (MP) and other constituency executives by a polling …

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(pictures)FIRST LADY CROWNED DEVELOPMENT QUEEN OF ADA

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah   The Chiefs and Elders of the Ada Traditional Council crowned First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Mrs Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo as their Development Queen, with the stool title, “Naana Ode Ope Eoo I” when she joined them to celebrate this year’s annual …

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2020: Tamale North NDC ‘MP’ joins NPP race

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah     A former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North Constituency, Alhassan Dahamani is among 29 aspirants vying for parliamentary slots on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in orphan constituencies in the Northern Region.   Alhassan Dahamani prior to the 2012 general elections …

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Ghana Manganese Company shut down over $300m loss of revenue

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah   The Lands and Natural Resources Minister has ordered the shutdown of the Ghana Manganese Company Limited until further notice effective Monday, August 5. Kweku Asoma Cheremeh said the closure is in response to the company’s inability to fulfil its financial obligations which has resulted in …

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