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Tetteh Quarshie did not bring the first cocoa pods to Ghana – Prof. Akosua Perbi

Celebrated cocoa farmer Tetteh Quarshie was not the first person to bring cocoa pods into the country, renowned historian and Associate Professor at the Department of History at the University of Ghana Prof. Akosua Adoma Perbi has stated. Speaking at the sixth edition of Achimota School’s 90th anniversary education forum …

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Judge said sacked journos entered court with camera – Monney

The Accra Central District Court judge, Arit Nsemoh, who walked journalists out of her court during today’s hearing into the murder of late MP for Abuakwa North Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu took that decision because some pressmen entered the courtroom with cameras, GJA President Affail Monney has explained.On Thursday June 15, …

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Truck runs into petty traders; kills one

A peel Loader has crushed into petty traders at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region of Ghana killing one and leaving another injured. Adom News’ Kofi Adjei reported that the peel loader was heading towards Gomoa Ojobi in the Gomoa East district when it failed its breaks and run into …

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More opportunities needed for albinos – NGO

Modern Women of Wisdom International (MWOW), a humanitarian organization, is advocating for improved access to opportunities for persons with albinism, as the world commemorates albinism day today. The organisation believes this could afford them avenues of social mobility. The group in a statement said “we urge the Government and stakeholders …

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Late Major Mahama’s widow to face Police CID interrogators

Barbara Mahama, widow of the late Major Maxwell Adam Mahama could be interrogated as part ongoing investigations by the Criminal and Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to unravel the true killer of her husband. ASP Olivia Turkson, on Accra-based Asempa Fm, said it is part of steps …

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CEO of Tamale Teaching Hospital sacked

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr Prosper Akanbon has been relieved of his duties, mynewsgh.com can exclusively report. Dr Akanbon who had about two-years to retire from his position, is being replaced with Dr. David Zaawumya Kolbila a Gynecologist and a lecturer at the University …

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Ketu South:Tidal waves cause closure of schools

Schools in the Ketu South district of the Volta Region have closed temporarily due to Sunday’s high tides that submerged most parts of the district and displaced hundreds of residents. The tidal waves destroyed the homes of many residents in Agavedzi and Blekusu. The displaced residents said the strong tidal …

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Muntaka Mubarak involved in accident

The member of parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak, has been involved in an accident. The accident occurred at Kumasi in the Ashanti Region when a truck rammed into the Toyota Land Cruiser of the MP on Saturday. The truck hit the passenger side of the vehicle, damaging two doors and …

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I was nearly lynched in 2003 – Ken Attafuah

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Prof. Ken Attafuah has disclosed that he nearly became a victim of mob action in 2003 at Kaneshie in Accra. Recounting his ordeal to the host of The Lounge, Kwaku Sakyi-Addo on Friday, Prof. Attafuah who is a lawyer and a …

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CHED: Cocoa Rehabilitation Hits Eastern Region

The Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has launched a project to treat and rehabilitate some 10,000 hectares of diseased and overage cocoa farms in the Western North and Eastern regions this year. The project will involve the removal of 11 million trees for replanting. Currently, about 17%of cocoa area, that is …

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