Akufo-Addo’s 11th address to the nation on measures to fight Covid-19
According to the President, Ghana now has 11,964 confirmed coronavirus cases with 54 deaths and 4,258 recoveries.
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Some scenes at the 1-week commemoration of the late Kwadwo Wiafe
Media personalities including Afia Schwarzenegger, Abeiku Santana, actor Lilwin, some work colleagues, and distinguished personalities including Dr. Osei Kwame Despite and his brother, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong are in attendance.
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Berla Mundi introduces financial titbits in association with Absa
According to Berla, “There is almost nothing fun about looking over your bank statement and realising you spent a quarter of your income on things you had no need for. You’ll be surprised to find out that even seemingly insignificant expenses, cumulatively, may be taking much of your income than you can imagine. If you are determined to achieve the goals you have been focused on for so long, you may have to detoxify your spending habits—just as doctors advise that you cut back on sugar or alcohol.”
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What the colours of Ghana’s rich kente cloth symbolise
Kente is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips. Almost every Ghanaian tribe wears this fabric. Kente comes from the word ‘kenten’, which means basket in the Asante dialect of Akan. It is an Akan royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings.[Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained and southern Ghanaians hold it in high esteem. Globally, it is used in the design of academic stole in graduation ceremonies.
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Existing voter ID card fruit of poisoned tree – EC files legal arguments
The Supreme Court on June 4, gave the EC up until June 8, to justify its stance on its refusal to use the card. The Commission has complied raising six legal issues in 31 pages to attempt to get the court to agree with it.
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George Floyd’s memorial held in Ghana.
They converged at the W.E.B Dubois Centre in Accra to lay a wreath in solidarity demand for justice for the late black man whose killing by white police offices has sparked a lot of protests around the world.
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Hold on with Friday prayers in major mosques until further notice – Chief Imam cautions
The National Chief Imam through the Chairman of the National Chief Imam Advisory Board, Mammmah Gado Mohammed said, “for the purpose of effective monitoring and enforcement of the new protocols, Covid-19 taskforces/committees should urgently be put in place at all the levels of the masjid (mosque) administrations ie. Regional, district, community, neighbourhood, and institutional masjid (mosques).”
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41st Anniversary commemoration of June 4 revolution
The event was under the theme, ‘Strengthening the spirit of patriotism, resilience and integrity in difficult times’.
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Supreme Court orders EC to provide legal basis for refusing old voter IDs
A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Anin Yeboah, gave the order Thursday, June 4, during hearing of a suit by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging the upcoming compilation of new voters register by the EC.
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Caroline Sampson scores new gig at Asaase Radio
Before joining the Asaase Radio team, Caroline worked with YFM, GTV and also Atlantis radio. She hosted three daily day-time shows, “Shouts on Y,” “Continuous Drive,” and “Mellow Cruise.”
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