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Snowden designs phone case to spot hack attacks : A smartphone case that tells its owner when their phone has been hacked is being designed by whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Brazilian police arrest 10 suspected of planning terrorist acts during Olympics : Brazilian police have arrested 10 people suspected of planning terrorist acts during next month's Rio Olympics, Brazil's Justice Ministry said Thursday.

Ghana accepts 5-year domestic bond worth over $200m : Ghana accepted GHC967.5 million ($245.5 million) worth of bids for a five-year domestic bond issued on Thursday

UG Vice Chancellor slams government over poly conversion : The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Aryeetey, has criticized government’s basis for the planned conversion of polytechnics into technical universities.

Gov’t to pay nursing trainee allowances : The Minister of Health Alex Segbefia has revealed that the Technical Committee set up by President Mahama to look into the issue of nursing has presented its report.

Indian Air Force plane goes missing over Bay of Bengal : A massive search operation is underway as an Indian Air Force aircraft has gone missing over the Bay of Bengal.

National service period extended for six more months : Management of the National Service Scheme has offered to grant an optional extension of six months to service personnel still at duty post who wish to be redeployed for additional duties in the extension period.This comes as the Scheme declares the month of August 2016, as the annual leave month for

Vital statistics after match day 20 : Fourteen goals were scored on match day 20. There was no away league victory in all the 8 league centres.

Why parliament failed to pass the Bill to change the election date : This year’s presidential and parliamentary elections will be held in December due to the failure of parliament to pass the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill.

Veep office acquires 2 Kantanka vehicles : Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur on Tuesday June 12 acquired two Kantanka Onantefuo 4x4 vehicles to add to the pool of vehicles at the presidentcy.The purchase of the two vehicles is in fulfilment of government's promise to support the Kantanka Automobile Company to thrive as an indigenous co

Drivers threaten to boycott modern Achimota Terminal : Achimota Commercial Drivers are threatening to abandon their State-of-the-art GHC4.5 million bus terminal.According to the drivers, business at the terminal is being hampered by other drivers who pick passengers outside the terminal to the same destinations.So instead of passengers entering the stat

Nine sustain injuries in team bus accident : Division One League club Hearts of Lions have been involved in an accident on the Koforidua road in the Eastern region of Ghana. According to reports, nine players of the club have sustained injuries and have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The unfortunate incident occurred on Wednesd

POKÉMON GO MORE POPULAR THAN PORN : Pokémon Go has already become one of the most successful apps of all time, and now its popularity appears to be rivalling that of another internet phenomenon: porn. Web analytics from Google Trends show that searches for “Pokémon Go” surpassed searches for “porn” less than a week after th

Colombia seizes more than 17,500 pounds of cocaine from drug gang : Police in Colombia seized eight tonnes (more than 17,500 pounds) of cocaine from a gang in a series of operations across the country in recent days, authorities said. The drug bust was part of an offensive against a narcotrafficking criminal gang called Clan Úsuga, authorities said.  Colombi

Six mobile phone tricksters busted : The police in Accra have apprehended six persons who had allegedly been dup­ing unsuspecting people by selling fake mobile phones to them at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle.

Ghana to lose $9.9 million to AMERI power plant : Under the agreement, the 9.9 million dollars is supposed to be paid  to AMERI for the conversion of natural gas from the Ghana National Gas Company to generate 250 megawatts power for the national grid. Ghana is spending as much as $9.9 million every month on the AMERI power plant, even though the

Medeama to leave for Tanzania on Thursday ahead of YANGA Clash : Medeama SC will leave for Tanzania on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s CAF Confederations Cup clash against Young Africans.

Sports Minister confirms government spends $1million on every Black Stars game : The Black Stars over the years have enjoyed huge disbursement of funds for the various national teams.

Two jailed over assault case at school : Two men accused of attacking some teachers of the St. John’s Primary 1 & 2 school at Accra Newtown, have been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labour.

Manny Pacquiao to end retirement, return to the ring : Manny Pacquiao retired from boxing after beating Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in April but has since developed an itch to fight again later this year in Las Vegas.

Louis van Gaal: Manchester United sack manager : Louis van Gaal has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho set to be named as his replacement.

Menaye Donkor Muntari launches 'SHE- Y' beauty brand : Menaye Donkor Muntari celebrated the world premiere of SHE- Y , luxury beauty brand dedicated to the body,

Swansea City star admits clubs are interested in him : Ghana international Andre Ayew has admitted that clubs are interested in signing him this summer and reiterated his desire to play Champions League football.

Libya intercepts 850 migrants in boats : Libyan coastguards say they intercepted boats carrying 850 migrants trying to reach Europe on Sunday.

Libya intercepts 850 migrants in boats : Libyan coastguards say they intercepted boats carrying 850 migrants trying to reach Europe on Sunday.

Meet the 'white woman' representing Ghana in Rio : Hungarian-born Ghanaian judoka Szandra Szogedi has qualified for the judo event at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Frequent social media use may lead to eating disorder : ‘Excess use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram or YouTube may lead to an eating disorder

Add more fruits, veggies to your diet to lower breast cancer risk. : ‘Women who consume a larger quantity of apples, bananas as well as green vegetables during their teenage years can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer in adulthood’

3 things that could affect your husband's sex drive : Your husband doesn't want to ravish you 24/7 and you're confused. Why wouldn't you be?

3 things that could affect your husband's sex drive : Your husband doesn't want to ravish you 24/7 and you're confused. Why wouldn't you be?

April breaks global temperature record : April was the seventh month in a row that broke global temperature records

Nelson Mandela: CIA tip-off led to 1962 Durban arrest : Nelson Mandela's arrest in 1962 came as a result of a tip-off from an agent of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Vodacom overtakes MTN as Africa's most valuable telco : MTN has been overtaken by rival Vodacom as Africa’s most valuable telecommunications company.

Work to begin on Ghana's coal plant : The Volta River Authority has revealed that plans are far advanced for the commencement of the much- talked-about construction of coal plant in April 2017.

WAMCO to be liquidated to pay COCOBOD debt : Due to the 45 million dollar debt owed COCOBOD by the West African Mills Company Limited, government has began processes to liquidate assets of the company to defray the debt, according management of Ghana COCOBOD.WAMCO has been forced to shutdown operations since 2014 due to its inability to pay fo

15-year-old girl's menstruation saves her from ritual killing : A 15-year-old girl has been set free after unknown assailants who kidnapped her for rituals in the Wassa Amenfi East District of the Western region after it was detected that the girl was in her menstruation period.According to the victim's mother, Madam Esther Ankomah, she was kidnapped by some unk

Vardy: Euro 2016 would be the best moment of my career : Jamie Vardy says representing England at Euro 2016 would be the pinnacle of his season after winning the Premier League with Leicester City.The England international was inspirational to Leicester's title charge this season, banging in 24 goals in 35 appearances, just five years after playing non-le

‘We will enforce ban on light for fishing ourselves’-Nzema chief fishermen : Chief fishermen in Nzema East, Ellembelle and the Jomoro districts of the Western region have sent a strong warning to fishermen in communities in these districts and the Central Region to desist from using light for fishing

Vehicles in ECOWAS member countries to have similar license plates : All vehicles in countries in the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS community will soon use similar number plates from one database.

Hiram Boateng voted Crystal Palace U21 Player of the Year : Ghanaian youth star Hiram Boateng has been voted Crystal Palace U21 Player of the Year.

Anti-corruption summit: Cameron plans to name foreign property owners : Foreign firms that own property in the UK will have to declare their assets publicly in a bid to stamp out money-laundering, the government says.

Nigeria unions to resist 'criminal' fuel price hike : Nigeria's trade union federation has said it will resist what it calls the 'criminal' 66% rise in the petrol price

Embrace internet calls- Minister tells telcos : Telecommunication companies operating in the country must desist from opposing the proliferation of new technology

Brazil's Dilma Rousseff to face impeachment trial : Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is to face trial after the Senate voted to impeach and suspend her.

Nestle Ghana Partner with Komenda Sugar Factory- Trade Minister urges Nestle : The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah has encouraged Nestle to enter a trade partnership with the Komenda Sugar Factory to source sugar directly from the factory in order to boost the local industry.

Embrace internet calls- Minister tells telcos : Telecommunication companies operating in the country must desist from opposing the proliferation of new technology

Tilapia business: More than 1000 duped in W/R : More than 1,000 people in the Western Region who invested their funds in the “Tilapia” business, operated by the Safeway Tilapia Company Limited (STCL), are demanding a refund of their investment.

Ghana midfielder named Swansea Best Newcomer of the Season : The Ghana international was named the Best Newcomer of Swansea City and in addition to the club’s joint top scorer of the season on Wednesday

Trump softens stance on Muslims : Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appears to have softened his stance on temporarily barring Muslims from travelling to the US.Responding to remarks by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Mr Trump told Fox News Radio the ban was 'just a suggestion'.Mr Khan has expressed concern that he w

I will never join PSG : Swansea City star player Andre Ayew has made it clear that he is not being linked with Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain

I will never join PSG : Swansea City star player Andre Ayew has made it clear that he is not being linked with Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain

EU has 'too many part-time Europeans' - Juncker : EU leaders say the 28-nation bloc lacks a coherent European vision and is being undermined by national self-interest.

EU has 'too many part-time Europeans' - Juncker : EU leaders say the 28-nation bloc lacks a coherent European vision and is being undermined by national self-interest.

FINNISH BOY, 10, EARNS $10,000 FOR HACKING INSTAGRAM : A 10-year-old boy from Finland has received a $10,000 reward for exposing a security vulnerability with the image-sharing app Instagram.

ECG retrieves GHC36m from defaulters : A task force set up by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has managed to retrieve GHC36 million from defaulters

TOR to clear debt after posting $800,000 profit, MD says : The acting Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Mr Kwame Awuah Darko, has said the company is taking steps to clear its debt within the next 10 years

President John Mahama commissions new stadium : President John Dramani Mahama in a special ceremony in Cape Coast commissioned the ultra-modern 16,000 capacity Cape Coast stadium.

Chinese firm sacks 180 Ghanaian workers on May Day : Over 180 Ghanaians working with Goodwill Ceramics Company Limited, a Chinese Construction company in the Sekondi/Takoradi Metroplis were fired on May 1, 2016

Ghana Police to get new uniforms in August : The Ghana Police Service is set to outdoor a new uniform in August this year, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Kudalor, has said.

Nana Konadu declared NDP flagbearer : Former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings has been endorsed as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP) for the November polls.

Microsoft Ghana improves education in Ghana through Cloud Computing : Country Director of Microsoft Ghana, Derick Appiah has enumerated the number of enhancements being provided by Microsoft using cloud computing technology.In terms of education, Mr. Derick Appiah mentioned the Microsoft One Note Classroom program, which allows educators and students to better interac

Microsoft Ghana improves education in Ghana through Cloud Computing : Country Director of Microsoft Ghana, Derick Appiah has enumerated the number of enhancements being provided by Microsoft using cloud computing technology.In terms of education, Mr. Derick Appiah mentioned the Microsoft One Note Classroom program, which allows educators and students to better interac

Wa Polytechnic Governing council dissolved : The Governing Council of Wa Polytechnic has been dissolved by the Ministry of Education.

Facebook triples quarterly profits : Facebook shares have jumped after reporting a tripling of first quarter profits from a year earlier to $1.51bn.

E/R: Collapsed market injures 12 : Twelve traders are battling for their lives at the New Tafo Government Hospital in the Eastern region after structures at a market in the area collapsed on them following a heavy rainstorm Wednesday April 28.Twelve of the partly completed market sheds caved in, forcing a number of traders to flee to

E/R: Collapsed market injures 12 : Twelve traders are battling for their lives at the New Tafo Government Hospital in the Eastern region after structures at a market in the area collapsed on them following a heavy rainstorm Wednesday April 28.Twelve of the partly completed market sheds caved in, forcing a number of traders to flee to

Man, 34, beheads son; commits suicide : A 34-year-old man has decapitated his three-year-old son at Ablekuma here in suicidesuicide.

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Facebook triples quarterly profits : Facebook shares have jumped after reporting a tripling of first quarter profits from a year earlier to $1.51bn.

Man, 34, beheads son; commits suicide : A 34-year-old man has decapitated his three-year-old son at Ablekuma here in suicidesuicide.

E/R: Collapsed market injures 12 : Twelve traders are battling for their lives at the New Tafo Government Hospital in the Eastern region after structures at a market in the area collapsed on them following a heavy rainstorm Wednesday April 28.Twelve of the partly completed market sheds caved in, forcing a number of traders to flee to

E-cigarettes should be offered to smokers, say doctors : The UK's Royal College of Physicians says there is resounding evidence that e-cigarettes are 'much safer' than smoking and aid quitting. With the right checks and measures, vaping could improve the lives of millions of people, it says in a new, 200-page report. It says fears that e-cigar

Udinese have been a blessing to Ghanaian and African players - Agyemang Badu : Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says is Italian Serie A club Udinese have been a blessing to Ghanaian and African footballers.

UT Bank donates to Accra Psychiatric Hospital : UT Bank has donated 10 sacks of clothing to inmate of Accra Psychiatric hospital in the Greater Accra Region

Volta Region to get 9 hydro dams : Ambiente Pressagio are scheduled to begin the construction of nine mini hydro dams in the Volta Region to produce off-the-grid sources of power for small communities in the Region.

Load-shedding not option now because of early rains : In spite of disruptions in the country's energy generation, the authorities in the power sector are not considering implementing any load-shedding exercise now

'Longest-ever' captured python dies in Malaysia : A giant python found on a Malaysian building site, that may be the longest ever caught, has died, officials say.

'Longest-ever' captured python dies in Malaysia : A giant python found on a Malaysian building site, that may be the longest ever caught, has died, officials say.

China aims to become football superpower 'by 2050' : China has unveiled a strategy to become a 'world football superpower' by 2050

5 Types of women that scare men away : Every man to his taste. However, the same as bitter taste disgusts most people, some women qualities work as a turnoff for all men

China aims to become football superpower 'by 2050' : China has unveiled a strategy to become a 'world football superpower' by 2050

China aims to become football superpower 'by 2050' : China has unveiled a strategy to become a 'world football superpower' by 2050

China aims to become football superpower 'by 2050' : China has unveiled a strategy to become a 'world football superpower' by 2050

Police seal off Nigerian FA office : Security forces have sealed off the main office of the crisis-hit Nigerian Football Federation in the capital Abjua

Police seal off Nigerian FA office : Security forces have sealed off the main office of the crisis-hit Nigerian Football Federation in the capital Abjua

5 Types of women that scare men away : Every man to his taste. However, the same as bitter taste disgusts most people, some women qualities work as a turnoff for all men

5 health benefits of Ginger : It is common to find a little bit of ginger in a Ghanaian meal. It’s one of the spices we love to use and perhaps if you knew about the many medical benefits of eating ginger you will add a lot more ginger to your meals.

Manny Pacquiao beats Bradley, hints at retiring : Boxing great Manny Pacquiao emphatically beat Timothy Bradley Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday, vowing to hang up his gloves after besting the American for the second time in three meetings.

Sierra Leone on alert after new W.Africa Ebola cases : Sierra Leone called Sunday for increased vigilance to prevent a resurgence of the Ebola virus after new cases in neighbouring Liberia and Guinea

Load-shedding not option now because of early rains : In spite of disruptions in the country's energy generation, the authorities in the power sector are not considering implementing any load-shedding exercise now

Manny Pacquiao beats Bradley, hints at retiring : Boxing great Manny Pacquiao emphatically beat Timothy Bradley Jr. in Las Vegas on Saturday, vowing to hang up his gloves after besting the American for the second time in three meetings.

5 health benefits of Ginger : It is common to find a little bit of ginger in a Ghanaian meal. It’s one of the spices we love to use and perhaps if you knew about the many medical benefits of eating ginger you will add a lot more ginger to your meals.

16-year-old hermaphrodite benefits from free corrective surgery : A 16-year-old hermaphrodite has benefited from a free corrective surgery by health professionals from Apridec Medical Outreach Group (AMOG)

U.S. claims to have killed 150 fighters from Al-Shabaab in Somalia : In a move to stop what the U.S. military said was an imminent threat against U.S. troops and African peacekeeping forces in Somalia, a U.S. strike in Somalia killed as many as 150 suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, the Pentagon said Monday.The Pentagon initially characterized the attack as a drone strik

U.S. claims to have killed 150 fighters from Al-Shabaab in Somalia : In a move to stop what the U.S. military said was an imminent threat against U.S. troops and African peacekeeping forces in Somalia, a U.S. strike in Somalia killed as many as 150 suspected Al-Shabaab fighters, the Pentagon said Monday.The Pentagon initially characterized the attack as a drone strik

Supercarrier Ford to join Navy fleet in September : The most expensive warship ever built, the $12.9 billion aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is expected to join the U.S. Navy's fleet in September, a Navy official says.

14 tons of cocaine displayed at San Diego pier : The US. Coast Guard has handed 14 tons of seized cocaine over to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Almost half their haul came from the bust of a submarine-like vessel.The drugs, stacked on pallets, were unloaded by cranes on Thursday to the deck of a Coast Guard cutter docked at San Diego's Broadway Pie

Supercarrier Ford to join Navy fleet in September : The most expensive warship ever built, the $12.9 billion aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), is expected to join the U.S. Navy's fleet in September, a Navy official says.

Putin says Panama Papers part of US plot to weaken Russia : President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any links to offshore accounts and described the Panama Papers document leaks scandal as part of a U.S.-led plot to weaken Russia.

How couple can climax with ease : A common misconception is that the ability to orgasm is within a person’s control dependent upon their confidence, sexual openness or ability to trust.

How couple can climax with ease : A common misconception is that the ability to orgasm is within a person’s control dependent upon their confidence, sexual openness or ability to trust.

How couple can climax with ease : A common misconception is that the ability to orgasm is within a person’s control dependent upon their confidence, sexual openness or ability to trust.

Qatar royal and companion freed by kidnappers in Iraq : A Qatari royal family member and a Pakistani have been freed by kidnappers in Iraq after nearly four months, the Qatari foreign ministry says.

Judge: Porsche not at fault in crash that killed Paul Walker : A judge says the widow of a man driving the Porsche that crashed and killed actor Paul Walker cannot prove the carmaker is responsible for the accident.

Putin creates new National Guard in Russia 'to fight terrorism' : Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the creation of a new National Guard

Putin creates new National Guard in Russia 'to fight terrorism' : Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the creation of a new National Guard

Qatar royal and companion freed by kidnappers in Iraq : A Qatari royal family member and a Pakistani have been freed by kidnappers in Iraq after nearly four months, the Qatari foreign ministry says.

Central African Republic abuse: UN troops tried in DR Congo : Three UN peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Central African Republic (CAR) have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Central African Republic abuse: UN troops tried in DR Congo : Three UN peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Central African Republic (CAR) have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Abby Wambach: American admits taking cocaine and smoking marijuana : World Cup winner and two-time Olympic champion Abby Wambach has admitted taking cocaine and smoking marijuana.

Gold Fields donates GHC300,000 tourism camp to Ministry : Shortly after Mining Company Gold Fields Ghana was granted a stability agreement worth $33 million, the company has donated a tented camp worth 300,000 dollars to the Ghana Forestry Commission.

Central African Republic abuse: UN troops tried in DR Congo : Three UN peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Central African Republic (CAR) have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Central African Republic abuse: UN troops tried in DR Congo : Three UN peacekeepers accused of sexual abuse in Central African Republic (CAR) have gone on trial in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Abby Wambach: American admits taking cocaine and smoking marijuana : World Cup winner and two-time Olympic champion Abby Wambach has admitted taking cocaine and smoking marijuana.

Luis Suarez inspires Barcelona to comeback win over 10-man Atletico Madrid : Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

Air India to resume flight to Africa : The third-largest airline in India, Air India is reviving its flying operations to Kenya and Tanzania, which it discontinued several years ago.

Gold Fields donates GHC300,000 tourism camp to Ministry : Shortly after Mining Company Gold Fields Ghana was granted a stability agreement worth $33 million, the company has donated a tented camp worth 300,000 dollars to the Ghana Forestry Commission.

Gov't to subsidise outboard motors for Shama fishermen : President John Mahama has promised that government will subsidise outboard motors for fisherfolks at Shama in the Western region.

A BAN FROM RIO 2016 WOULD HUMILIATE RUSSIA AFTER DOPING SCANDAL : Sport can be exploited by politicians, eager for some of its popularity and excitement to rub off. But when sport itself “goes bad,” through scandal, it normally follows that politicians, like corporate sponsors, keep their distance.