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Salakope houses seen Monday, vanish Wednesday

Seen Monday, vanished Wednesday, houses hugging the coastline in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region are being eaten by the appetite of an unchained sea.
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Salakope houses seen Monday, vanish Wednesday

Seen Monday, vanished Wednesday, houses hugging the coastline in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region are being eaten by the appetite of an unchained sea.

NSMQ2019: St. John’s Grammar dismisses fancied 'National', Biheco

St. John’s Grammar School has qualified for the quarterfinals after kicking Ghana National College and Bishop Herman College out of the NSMQ2019.
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NSMQ2019: St. John’s Grammar dismisses fancied 'National', Biheco

St. John’s Grammar School has qualified for the quarterfinals after kicking Ghana National College and Bishop Herman College out of the NSMQ2019.

CAL Bank teller steals depositors' ¢62k cash to settle debt

Kwabena Asante is said to have fraudulently withdrawn a total of GH¢62,000.00 from the accounts of two petty traders, who are customers of the Kejetia branch of the Bank.
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CAL Bank teller steals depositors' ¢62k cash to settle debt

Kwabena Asante is said to have fraudulently withdrawn a total of GH¢62,000.00 from the accounts of two petty traders, who are customers of the Kejetia branch of the Bank.

NSMQ 2019: Ghana SHS dumps Armed Forces, New Juabeng for Quarterfinal

Ghana SHS, Tamale on Wednesday won the  National Science and Maths Quiz contest at the R. S. Amegashie Auditorium at the University of Ghana Business School. 
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NSMQ 2019: Ghana SHS dumps Armed Forces, New Juabeng for Quarterfinal

Ghana SHS, Tamale on Wednesday won the  National Science and Maths Quiz contest at the R. S. Amegashie Auditorium at the University of Ghana Business School. 

Data Protection Commission to probe EC sale of voters’ information to private firm

The Data Protection Commission is set to probe the Electoral Commission for selling electoral data to a software development company.
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Data Protection Commission to probe EC sale of voters’ information to private firm

The Data Protection Commission is set to probe the Electoral Commission for selling electoral data to a software development company.

Parents name son ‘Google’ hoping it will give him a leg up in life

A baby in Indonesia has been awarded the title of “world’s strangest name” after it was revealed that his parents legally registered him as “Google”; no surname or middle name, just Google, just like the search engine.
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Parents name son ‘Google’ hoping it will give him a leg up in life

A baby in Indonesia has been awarded the title of “world’s strangest name” after it was revealed that his parents legally registered him as “Google”; no surname or middle name, just Google, just like the search engine.

75-year-old widow borrowed from savings and loans firm to build toilet

Madam Georgina Kyeremaalo, a 75-year-old widow, has constructed a toilet facility for a household of 15 from money she borrowed from a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) introduced by UNICEF to empower women.
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75-year-old widow borrowed from savings and loans firm to build toilet

Madam Georgina Kyeremaalo, a 75-year-old widow, has constructed a toilet facility for a household of 15 from money she borrowed from a Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) introduced by UNICEF to empower women.

NaCCA warns of imposters in new curriculum training programme

The National Council for Curriculum Assessment says it has not mandated any individual or groups of individuals to train teachers for the implementation of the new education curriculum.
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NaCCA warns of imposters in new curriculum training programme

The National Council for Curriculum Assessment says it has not mandated any individual or groups of individuals to train teachers for the implementation of the new education curriculum.

I never took clothing allowance – Former GEPA Deputy CEO responds

A former government appointee has described as outrageous, allegations that he still took clothing allowance months after he was sacked.
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I never took clothing allowance – Former GEPA Deputy CEO responds

A former government appointee has described as outrageous, allegations that he still took clothing allowance months after he was sacked.

NSMQ2019: Adisco begin 'journey to the fifth' with superb win

Four-time consecutive finalists and one-time winners, Adisadel College have begun a wonderful bid to a fifth final in the National Science and Maths Quiz.
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NSMQ2019: Adisco begin 'journey to the fifth' with superb win

Four-time consecutive finalists and one-time winners, Adisadel College have begun a wonderful bid to a fifth final in the National Science and Maths Quiz.

Hotline Documentary: When the last tree dies... 

“The ground is too hard. It's not raining and that is why we can't uproot the cassava. But previously, the rain came as was expected,” he told Joy News. 
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Hotline Documentary: When the last tree dies... 

“The ground is too hard. It's not raining and that is why we can't uproot the cassava. But previously, the rain came as was expected,” he told Joy News. 

India’s curious death hotels

On a sunny November afternoon in Varanasi last year, I was standing under the shade of a huge neem tree in the courtyard of Mumukshu Bhawan guest house (‘'House of Those Seeking Salvation’). As I listened to the sound of prayer coming from a nearby room,
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India’s curious death hotels

On a sunny November afternoon in Varanasi last year, I was standing under the shade of a huge neem tree in the courtyard of Mumukshu Bhawan guest house (‘'House of Those Seeking Salvation’). As I listened to the sound of prayer coming from a nearby room, I was accosted by a short woman holding a large packet of namak para, a crunchy ribbon-like snack made of flour or semolina, common in North India.

Premix-Cartel: Ghana losing about ₵23k on every fuel truck

A Joy News’ Hotline Documentary, 'Premix-Cartel', has uncovered the underhand dealings of a cartel hoarding and trading premix at exorbitant prices.
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Premix-Cartel: Ghana losing about ₵23k on every fuel truck

A Joy News’ Hotline Documentary, 'Premix-Cartel', has uncovered the underhand dealings of a cartel hoarding and trading premix at exorbitant prices.

2 sacked appointees yet to refund clothing allowance they still took for 6mnths

Three government appointees have been indicted by the Auditor-General for still taking clothing allowance six months after they were sacked.
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2 sacked appointees yet to refund clothing allowance they still took for 6mnths

Three government appointees have been indicted by the Auditor-General for still taking clothing allowance six months after they were sacked.

Suspected child thief arrested at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi

The Manhyia Divisional police in Kumasi has arrested a suspected child thief for attempting to steal a seven-year-old girl at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi
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Suspected child thief arrested at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi

The Manhyia Divisional police in Kumasi has arrested a suspected child thief for attempting to steal a seven-year-old girl at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi

No 'dumsor' on Black Stars match days - PDS

PDS has announced that it will reschedule all planned maintenance works to ensure that Ghanaians are able to watch all the matches of the senior national team at AFCON 2019.
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No 'dumsor' on Black Stars match days - PDS

PDS has announced that it will reschedule all planned maintenance works to ensure that Ghanaians are able to watch all the matches of the senior national team at AFCON 2019.

Application for Jack Ma's Africa Netpreneur prize to close on June 30

The application process for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative run by the Jack Ma Foundation opened to African entrepreneurs from all countries will be closing on 30 June.
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Application for Jack Ma's Africa Netpreneur prize to close on June 30

The application process for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative run by the Jack Ma Foundation opened to African entrepreneurs from all countries will be closing on 30 June.

Zipline delivery rescues 113 students from acute diarrhoea

The timely delivery of medical supplies by Zipline's drone has helped saved the lives of 113 students of the Mangoase Senior High School in the Eastern region.
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Zipline delivery rescues 113 students from acute diarrhoea

The timely delivery of medical supplies by Zipline's drone has helped saved the lives of 113 students of the Mangoase Senior High School in the Eastern region.

The shiny cocoons of an exotic butterfly that look like gold jewels

Butterfly pupae are easy targets for predators in search of an easy protein-rich meal, and one would think that the flashier the cocoon, the higher the chances of being spotted and eaten, but the Mechanitis Polymnia, aka the orange-spotted tiger clearwing an
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The shiny cocoons of an exotic butterfly that look like gold jewels

Butterfly pupae are easy targets for predators in search of an easy protein-rich meal, and one would think that the flashier the cocoon, the higher the chances of being spotted and eaten, but the Mechanitis Polymnia, aka the orange-spotted tiger clearwing and its shiny, gold-like pods are proof that the opposite is true.

NSMQ2019: 1pt difference as OWASS dumps KASS, OKESS in Kumasi derby

​​​​​​​It was very tense ambiance at the R.S. Amegashie Auditorium at UGBS after the Opoku Ware School picked the last riddle of the final round to regain their lead and the game!
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NSMQ2019: 1pt difference as OWASS dumps KASS, OKESS in Kumasi derby

​​​​​​​It was very tense ambiance at the R.S. Amegashie Auditorium at UGBS after the Opoku Ware School picked the last riddle of the final round to regain their lead and the game!

NaCCA finalizes ‘anti-corruption’ integrity education manual for students

Efforts to fight corruption in the long term and to instil values of honesty and integrity in the younger generation have begun in earnest.
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NaCCA finalizes ‘anti-corruption’ integrity education manual for students

Efforts to fight corruption in the long term and to instil values of honesty and integrity in the younger generation have begun in earnest.

Thought-provoking quotes from Joy FM's Super Morning Show

Guests on the Monday and Tuesday edition of Joy FM’s Morning Show left behind some thought-provoking quotes we would like to share with you.
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Thought-provoking quotes from Joy FM's Super Morning Show

Guests on the Monday and Tuesday edition of Joy FM’s Morning Show left behind some thought-provoking quotes we would like to share with you.

NSMQ2019 Day 2 wrap: Kumasi derby that broke KASS hearts, kick seeded school out

KASS and OKESS were eliminated by OWASS in the biggest contest for the day as the two-time winners have made the quarterfinal. Kumasi SHTS also lost in the first contest.
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NSMQ2019 Day 2 wrap: Kumasi derby that broke KASS hearts, kick seeded school out

KASS and OKESS were eliminated by OWASS in the biggest contest for the day as the two-time winners have made the quarterfinal. Kumasi SHTS also lost in the first contest.

Asantehene destools second chief in a week

The Biblical «spare the rod and spoil the child,» seems to be playing out in the Asante Kingdom where the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled two chiefs in less than one week
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Asantehene destools second chief in a week

The Biblical «spare the rod and spoil the child,» seems to be playing out in the Asante Kingdom where the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled two chiefs in less than one week

Kindergarten pupil dies after falling in septic tank

Teaching and learning at Kitson Mills Primary School at Korle Gonno came to a temporary halt when a Kindergarten pupil of the school fell into a septic tank and died while playing with his friends.
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Kindergarten pupil dies after falling in septic tank

Teaching and learning at Kitson Mills Primary School at Korle Gonno came to a temporary halt when a Kindergarten pupil of the school fell into a septic tank and died while playing with his friends.

3 arrested for robbing fetish priest, kidnapping son

Police in the Eastern region have arrested three persons who allegedly robbed a fetish priest and subsequently kidnapped his son and his driver. 
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3 arrested for robbing fetish priest, kidnapping son

Police in the Eastern region have arrested three persons who allegedly robbed a fetish priest and subsequently kidnapped his son and his driver.