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Ghanaian attempts longest time to hug a tree
How can humanity raise awareness of the invaluable contribution of trees to society? 23-year-old Abdul Hakim Awal jumps on the Guinness World Record fever that has engulfed Ghana since December 2023, to hug a tree for 48 hours. “We know how trees, an essential resource on which the entire human race depends are becoming scarce […]
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Driver of Hyundai Truck involved in DMU train clash jailed 6 months
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The driver of a Hyundai truck with registration number GS 9018 – 20 One Abel Dzidotor, whose negligence led to the collision between the new DMU train and his truck has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. The truck driver admitted guilt to three out of the four charges levelled against him. […]
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Floods kill 58 in Tanzania with heavy rains persisting
Floods have killed 58 people in Tanzania over the last two weeks, spurring the East African country to seek an answer in major infrastructure projects. The government announced the death toll late on Sunday as heavy rains continued to lash the country. April marks the peak of Tanzania’s rainy season, and it has been exacerbated […]
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Medeama chief accused of referee manipulation during Hearts of Oak game
Assistant coach of Accra Hearts of Oak Abdul Bashiru has raised accusations against the referee who officiated the game between Hearts of Oak and Medeama SC, calling for an investigation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Accra Hearts of Oak suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Ghana Premier League against Medeama SC on Wednesday. […]
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Mexican police officer killed while intervening in lynching
A policeman has died in the Mexican city of Zacatelco after being beaten by residents enraged over the murder of a taxi driver. The officer reportedly intervened when locals set upon two men suspected of killing the taxi driver. Several other policemen were also injured by the mob of angry neighbours. Residents of Zacatelco have […]
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Opinion
A Season Of Vanishing Genitals
In the past three weeks, fear and panic have gripped parts of Ghana. A legend of vanishing male genitals has been circulating, with a number of arrests made by the police of suspects. The dreaded spots so far are Kasoa, Awutu Senya, and parts of Eastern region. In all cases, though, no missing genitals have […]
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Energy
Energy Committee tasks ECG to publish load-shedding timetable
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has tasked the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to fast-track processes to ensure that consumers receive a load-shedding timetable in the coming days. At a crunch meeting with stakeholders in the energy sectors in Accra, the Chairman of the Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, told the media that the […]
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Dumsor: Akufo-Addo has ordered suspension of electricity export – Atta Akyea
The Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that President Akufo-Addo has directed the Volta River Authority to reduce the export of electricity to neighbouring countries in response to the ongoing intermittent power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor’. “The President is on top of the issues and I am even […]
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Dumsor: IPGG commends Akufo-Addo’s decision to halt electricity export
The Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG) has commended President Akufo-Addo regarding his directive to the Volta River Authority to halt the exportation of electricity to neighbouring nations such as Togo and Burkina Faso. The group acknowledged that while this suspension may not completely resolve the current energy crisis, it will certainly provide some relief and […]
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AFCON 2008 money helped me build a house – Fatau Dauda
Former Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda recently shared insights into how his tenure with the Black Stars transformed his life, revealing that he was able to construct his own house following his participation in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dauda, who earned 26 caps for Ghana between 2008 and 2015, including appearances in the […]
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Fatau Dauda: From a lion in between the sticks to inspiring young talents
2008 was a year Ghana boasted a galaxy of stars. the Black Stars were blessed with top-notch talents most of them featuring in the big European Leagues. It was not surprising the four-time West African champions earned their highest FIFA ranking within that period. An ascension which began in from their first World Cup appearance […]
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Kotoko advised to be patient and supportive of Ogum
Former Kotoko defender Abdul Karim Zito has pleaded with fans of the club to exercise patience with coach Prosper Ogum, despite calls for his removal due to recent underwhelming results. Kotoko are currently enduring a disappointing run of poor results losing 5 out of 6 matches played at the beginning of the second in the […]
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Suspending approval of new ministers needless – Atta Kyea
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […]
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‘I’ll eat humble pie if I were Bagbin’ – Atta Akyea
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers. Atta Akyea suggested that if he were in Bagbin’s position, he would have issued an apology for the error. At the heart of […]
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Fidelity Bank champions development of young entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […]
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Sports
I Have Better Understanding Of The Game –Zito Claims
Abdul Karim Zito Dreams FC coach, Abdul Karim Zito, has said in plain words that he ranks among the best with regard to coaching in the country. He said
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Respect dignity of gays – UG Lecturer
Prof. Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a Law Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has expressed strong opposition to the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill recently passed by Parliament. In an interview on the Big Issue, on Citi TV, Prof Appiagyei-Atua argued that the dignity of individuals identifying as gays should not be compromised due to their sexual orientation. He described […]
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Ofori-Atta’s Senior Presidential Adviser portfolio unnecessary – Kwame Pianim
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […]
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