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SSNIT launches mobile service week in Takoradi – Ghana Web Portal
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched its Mobile Service Week at the Takoradi.The SSNIT Mobile Service is an annual event...
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Facebook’s India policy chief quits after hate speech allegations
Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das had refused to take down anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform, tirggering a political storm.Facebook’s top...
Politics
Election 2020: If Akufo Addo Gets 1m Votes, Ghanaians Are Not Truthful – Haruna
Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Alhaji Halidu Haruna believes the ruling government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa...
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Gov’t of Ghana to acquire 100 percent shares in AirtelTigo
Stakeholders in Ghana’s telecommunication industry are confident that the acquisition of a 100 percent of the shares of AirtelTigo by the Government of Ghana,...
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C/R: Access to potable water rises to 70% – Regional Minister
The government says access to potable water in the Central Region has increased from 63% to 70%.
According to the Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan,...
NDC’s manifesto has ‘aroused sleepy conscience’ of Akufo-Addo government -Mahama
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has said his party’s 2020 manifesto has put the Akufo-Addo government on...
We’ll amend National Pension Act if we win election 2020 – Mahama
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has announced major reforms that would be implemented in Ghana’s pensions sector under...
National House of Chiefs election: ‘My records speak for itself’ – Togbe Afede
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Nigerian TV stations fined for covering #EndSars protest
The Nigerian National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has fined three television stations over their “unprofessional coverage” of the #EndSARS protests.
Channels Television, AIT and Arise TV...
COVID-19: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Violent protests broke out across Italy on Monday over new restrictions to curb the country’s second wave of Covid.
Clashes were reported in several major...
FC Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu steps down after 6 years
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned following increasing fan pressure and a public fall-out with Lionel Messi.
Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was...
Chamber of Construction Industry gives government ultimatum to pay its members – MyJoyOnline.com
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has given government a 14-day ultimatum to address their concerns with regards to the non-payment of works...
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Facebook’s India policy chief quits after hate speech allegations
Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das had refused to take down anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform, tirggering a political storm.Facebook’s top India public policy executive, who was at the centre of...
Going off on the high seas: Shipping urged to cut food waste
‘Logistical failures’ that waste food during transportation can be solved using IT, Singapore port operator says.One of the largest container port operators is calling on the shipping industry to tackle a growing yet often...
In the UK, young, non-white people likelier to lose jobs: Survey
Resolution Foundation says fewer than half of those who lost jobs during pandemic have been able to find work.Twice as many young and non-white British workers have lost their jobs after going on furlough...
Australia says women on 10 flights subjected to Qatar body search
Foreign Minister Marise Payne says other countries share Australia’s concern as Qatar launches investigation.Female passengers on 10 planes flying out of Doha were forced to endure invasive physical examinations after a newborn was found...
Thai PM Prayuth says he will not resign despite protests
Months of anti-government protests have called for Prayuth’s resignation and reform to powerful monarchy.Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha dismissed calls from opposition parties to resign during a special two-day session of parliament he had...
Walter Wallace: Philadelphia calls National Guard after unrest
Philadelphia will deploy more police officers and has called for help from the National Guard as it braces for further unrest after the police killing of a Black man armed with a knife, authorities said on Tuesday.Hundreds of protesters took to Philadelphia’s streets on...
Democrats, Trump confirm no US stimulus before Election Day
United States Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi slams the Trump administration for having ‘failed miserably’ to pass another round of coronavirus relief aid before Election Day.United States Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi...
American Voter: Mary Shiraef
US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are battling for the presidency in a sharply divided United States.Trump has been focusing on “law and order,” Biden has been trying to strike...
US ballot delivery delays are not illegal, postal service argues
The United States Constitution does not guarantee any particular level of service when it comes to delivering mail-in ballots, the US postal service argued in response to a lawsuit.Delivery delays during an election can’t...
NXIVM ‘cult’ leader Keith Raniere jailed for 120 years
NXIVM humiliated and sexually enslaved women for Raniere, including Hollywood stars and the wealthy.Disgraced self-improvement guru Keith Raniere, whose NXIVM followers included millionaires and Hollywood actors, was sentenced to 120 years in prison on...
Gov’t of Ghana to acquire 100 percent shares in AirtelTigo
Stakeholders in Ghana’s telecommunication industry are confident that the acquisition of a 100 percent of the shares of AirtelTigo by the Government of Ghana,...
Facebook’s India policy chief quits after hate speech allegations
Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das had refused to take down anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform, tirggering a political storm.Facebook’s top...
Chamber of Construction Industry gives government ultimatum to pay its members – MyJoyOnline.com
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry (GhCCI) has given government a 14-day ultimatum to address their concerns with regards to the non-payment of works...
FC Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu steps down after 6 years
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned following increasing fan pressure and a public fall-out with Lionel Messi.
Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was...
Election 2020: If Akufo Addo Gets 1m Votes, Ghanaians Are Not Truthful – Haruna
Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Alhaji Halidu Haruna believes the ruling government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa...
C/R: Access to potable water rises to 70% – Regional Minister
The government says access to potable water in the Central Region has increased from 63% to 70%.
According to the Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan,...
