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Afenyo-Markin referred to Privileges Committee over security recruitment claims
Posted on with No CommentThe Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Committee on Privileges and Immunities after the Interior Minister formally challenged him to substantiate allegations that the ongoing recruitment into the security services is unlawful and exploitative. The development followed an … Read more →
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People fear Ghana’s 2024 elections will be less peaceful – British High Commissioner
Posted on | CommentThe British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has revealed some Ghanaians fear that the December 7 elections may not be peaceful as compared to previous ones. According to her, interactions with key stakeholders and “a range of people” indicate … Read more →
Cost of dialysis to be covered by NHIS for all patients from December 1 – Bawumia
Posted on | CommentThe flagbearer of the NPP Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that with effect from December 1, dialysis will be free for all patients in the country. Dr Bawumia said treatment for kidney disease will be covered under the National Health … Read more →
Cocoa bag now GHc3,100
Posted on | CommentCocoa farmers have received a welcome boost as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced an increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/2025 crop season. The new price of GHC3,100 per 64kg bag represents a 0.03% rise from … Read more →
Read Kamala Harris’ full concession speech after losing White House race to Trump
Posted on | CommentDemocrat Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 US Presidential election to Republican Donald Trump. However, in her concession speech before a crowd of supporters in Washington DC, Harris said though she has conceded the election, she has not conceded “the fight … Read more →
Australia plans social media ban for under-16s
Posted on | CommentAustralia’s government says it will introduce “world-leading” legislation to ban children under 16 from social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposed laws, to be tabled in parliament next week, were aimed at mitigating the “harm” social media was … Read more →
Western Region honours Akufo-Addo with a towering statue
Posted on | CommentA towering statue has been unveiled at Sekondi in the Western Region to honor President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, recognizing his administration’s contributions to region’s development. The monument, prominently placed in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital, was revealed during … Read more →
Inflation for October up slightly to 22.1%
Posted on | CommentThe inflation rate for October 2024 has gone up marginally to 22.1%, compared to 21.5% in September. The government’s statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim told the media in Accra on Wednesday that this is driven by increases in both food and … Read more →
Akufo-Addo congratulates Trump
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana AddoDankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. President Akufo-Addo in a statement said Ghana stands ready to work alongside Mr Trump and his administration. “Warm congratulations to you on your … Read more →
Trump prepares to appoint top jobs after Harris vows to help transition
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Donald Trump declares ‘magnificent victory’ in speech to jubilant supporters
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Police refute claims Salifu Amoako’s son is not kept at Osu Correctional Centre
Posted on | CommentThe Ghana Police Service has disputed claims that Salifu Amoako’s son, the 16-year-old suspect in East Legon’s accident is not being held at the Osu Correctional Centre. The police in a statement on November 5 explained that the suspect following … Read more →
Friday is not holiday- Interior Ministry
Posted on | CommentIn a surprise announcement, the Ministry of the Interior has declared that Friday, November 8, 2024, will not be a public holiday, despite marking the 2024 National Farmers’ Day. This clarification comes amid potential confusion surrounding the holiday schedule. The … Read more →
Voting begins in US with Trump and Harris neck and neck in polls
Posted on | CommentSummary Candidates Profile: Kamala Harris, US vice-president Age: 60 Party: Democratic Party Campaign promises: Harris’s catchphrase is “We are not going back”, referring to the policies of former president Donald Trump. She supports abortion rights, has launched an economic plan to … Read more →
UK to switch to E-Visas in 2025
Posted on | CommentThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a new visa policy from the United Kingdom (UK), set to take effect on January 1, 2025, that will impact all travellers to the UK for extended stays. The UK … Read more →
Sex scandal rocks Equatorial Guinea gov’t officials
Posted on | CommentBaltasar Ebang Engonga, Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), is at the center of a massive scandal involving explicit videos and allegations of power abuse. The videos, numbering over 300, show Ebang Engonga engaging in intimate … Read more →
Daylight robbery rocks Accra’s Adabraka market
Posted on | CommentIn a brazen daylight heist, heavily armed gunmen attacked a Toyota Corolla near Adabraka Market, making off with alleged sacks of money The shocking incident, captured on video, has left residents stunned and police scrambling for answers. Background of Rising … Read more →
Mankessim Chief caged over murder
Posted on | CommentThe Cape Coast District Court One has remanded Eric Ato Appiah Mends, the 45-year-old Acting Gyaasehene of the Nkusukum Traditional Area in the Mfantseman Municipality, in police custody for allegedly shooting and killing 52-year-old Kwesi Melchoir during the Odambia Festival … Read more →
African asylum seekers afraid ahead of US election
Posted on | CommentFor the growing number of African asylum seekers and economic migrants in the US, the upcoming presidential election could reshape their entire future. “We deserve safety,” says Dr Yves Kaduli, a 38-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of Congo … Read more →
Mfantsipim School is 2024 NSMQ champions
Posted on | CommentMfantsipim School, Cape Coast has emerged victorious in the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), held at the University of Cape Coast’s New Examination Centre on October 30, 2024. The school defeated St. Augustine’s College and Keta SHTS to … Read more →
US imposes visa restrictions – Ban targets election troublemakers
Posted on | CommentAhead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →
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