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  1. James: Unsung local leader will shine as new African chiefRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | The Toronto Star

    Toronto's Kwasi Kafele has been named an African chief in Ghana, heading up youth development.

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  2. Profile: UN writer Alec CollettRead the original story w/Photo

    3 hrs ago | BBC

    ... The previous year he had worked on a similar assignment in the Middle East, and before that he spent three years in Ghana as director of the UN information centre in the capital, Accra. He also worked at the UN bureau of the Associated Press and ...

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  3. MoreRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Ghanaian Chronicle

    Information gathered by The Chronicle indicate that some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress , in the New Edubiase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, are seriously nursing moves to block the confirmation of Nana Oppong Kyekyeku, as District Chief Executive for the Adansi South District.

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  4. Accidents don`t have political colours -Ofosu AmpofoRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Ghanaian Chronicle

    ... the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government was a human-centered one, with aim of providing a 'Better Ghana' for all to live in. 'In pursuit of his noble objective, the welfare of our health professionals, as well as the provision of a ...

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  5. Bloody Clash Over Odumase Chieftancy Dispute... Three sustain gun...Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Ghanaian Chronicle

    All hell broke loose at Odumaase, in the Lower Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region, during the wee hours of last Friday, when members of the Pierngua Clan, resorted to the exchange of gunfire to address their long-drawn-out chieftaincy dispute, between the sitting Pierngua Divisional Chief of the Manya Traditional Area, Nene Tetteh Zogli ...

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  6. Rawlings supports arrest of soldiersRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Ghanaian Chronicle

    Former President Rawlings has welcomed the arrest of five soldiers allegedly implicated in the murder of former Ghana Commercial Bank Deputy Managing Director, Roko Frimpong.

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  7. Accountant tells courtYes, I stole GH 87k from Ghana PostRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Ghanaian Chronicle

    MR. ADJEI Manu, the accounts officer who misappropriated about GH 87,000 belonging to the Ghana Post, Kumasi, has admitted to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Circuit Court, presided by His Honour Adjei Frimpong, that he stole the said amount, and used it to construct two houses for his mother at Adugyama.

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  8. Remains of 1985 UK hostage in Lebanon finally identifiedRead the original story w/Photo

    8 hrs ago | The New Zealand Herald

    ... for Palestinian refugees. A veteran journalist, he was the director of the United Nations Information Centre in Accra, Ghana. The Revolutionary Organization of Socialist Muslims claimed it hanged Collett in 1986 and issued videotape showing him ...

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  9. SocialRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Panapress

    ... are paralysed by a strike which started on Monday to press for better working conditions. Three dead, seven injured in Ghana communal clashes Accra, Ghana (PANA) a" Three people are confirmed dead and seven others are inj ured following communal ...

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  10. SocietyRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Panapress

    ... the restive Niger Delt a oil region and has now spread to other parts of the country. 20 commuters burnt to death in Ghana road accident About 20 people were burnt beyond recognition when a bus t hey were traveling in collided with a goods truck in ...

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  11. HealthRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Panapress

    ... a news release signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Olusegun Adeniyi, said. 23/11/2009 full text... Ghana records major swine flu outbreak school Accra, Ghana (PANA) a" The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Friday announced a maj or ...

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  12. Court rules in favour of Muntaka's accuserRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Ghanamma.com

    ... report recommended disciplinary action to be taken against the Chief Director. Story by Fiifi Koomson/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana Comments (0)

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  13. Yes, I stole GhA 87,000 from Ghana PostRead the original story w/Photo

    19 hrs ago | Ghanamma.com

    Mr. Adjei Manu, the accounts officer who misappropriated about GHA 87,000 belonging to the Ghana Post, Kumasi branch, has admitted to the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Circuit court, presided over by His Honour Adjei Frimpong, that he stole the said amount, and used it to construct two houses for his mother at Adugyama.

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  14. Bawku Strip-Naked Show: Secret Video OutRead the original story w/Photo

    19 hrs ago | Ghanamma.com

    ... a fabrication when he delivered a speech to mark the closing ceremony of an inter-service shooting competition by the Ghana Armed Forces at Kwahima, Sunyani, last week. Subtly condemning the DAILY GUIDE story, he reprimanded the media for ...

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  15. Mills Now Brick Wall: Angry NDC Chairmen SayRead the original story w/Photo

    19 hrs ago | Ghanamma.com

    Constituency Chairmen of the National Democratic Congress in the Greater Accra Region are crying out, saying that they have been sidelined by President Atta Mills and his administration.

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  16. Nobody comes here for the bread... - Tamale, Northern, GhanaRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    Nobody comes here for the bread... Tamale , Northern , Ghana Monday, November 23, 2009 GAWD! Ghana is boring! Hot, dry, dusty, fairly poor, lo-ong distances between villages and towns, countless thousands of ads, everywhere, for stupid cell phone companies.

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  17. Ghana: Oil to Deepen CorruptionRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | AllAfrica.com

    Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere, former Ghana Ambassador to La Cote d'Ivoire, has cautioned that oil flow may well fuel corruption to disturbing levels.

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  18. Press ReviewRead the original story

    Yesterday | Panapress

    ... home made interesting reading in N igerian newspapers during the past one week. Budget, murders occupy front pages in Ghana The government's 2010 budget and financial statement presented to Parliament on Wednesday by the Minister of Finance and ...

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  19. SportsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Panapress

    ... LOC Ch i ef Executive Officer, Mainasara Illo, according to reports in the local media Su n day. 22/11/2009 Accra, Ghana (PANA) a" The Chairman of the Ghana Football Association, Kwasi Ny antakyi, said on Friday the Group B in the 2010 African Cup ...

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  20. EconomyRead the original story

    Yesterday | Panapress

    ... aid of the Central Bank for West African States,'' the c ouncil said in a communique after its meeting here Friday. Ghana cuts prime rate to 18 per cent Accra, Ghana (PANA) a" Ghana's Central Bank on Fri day cut the prime rate by 50 basis points to ...

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