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Gen Ogolla became head of Kenya’s armed forces in April last year
Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Gen Ogolla was among 12 occupants of the military aircraft that went down on Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff in the north-west of the country. […]
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Guardiola confident of Walker return against Madrid in UCL quarter final
Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker could play a part in Manchester City’s crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Walker has not featured in any game for Manchester City since he suffered a hamstring injury on international duty with England on March 16, and the Cityzens […]
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Performance Tracker is an attempt but we need a Code of Conduct for public office holders – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has welcomed the introduction of the Performance Tracker by the government. But, he said, he would have wished that the government prioritized the introduction of a Code of Conduct for public officeholders over the Performance Tracker. “The Performance Tracker is an attempt…the experts are still evaluating it but corruption is […]
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Fire destroys several shops at Madina Market
Fire has destroyed several shops and goods at the Madina market. The inferno which was triggered at about 9pm on Wednesday, April 11, was still ragging at about half past midnight. Despite initial difficulties breaking into the shops, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service were able to douse the fire. Deputy Director of Operations […]
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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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IMF deal: Let’s be vigilant to ensure it works well – Ben Boakye
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) Ben Boakye has asked civil society organisations (CSOs) and Ghanaians, in general, to be vigilant and ensure that the ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) works for the people. To him, playing an effective watchdog role by CSOs will ensure that the […]
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IMF deal: Let’s be vigilant to ensure it works – Ben Boakye
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) Ben Boakye has asked civil society organisations (CSOs) and Ghanaians, in general, to be vigilant and ensure that the ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) works for the people. To him, playing an effective watchdog role by CSOs will ensure that the […]
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Sole sourcing large contracts by govt is problematic – Ben Boakye
Executive Director of the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Benjamin Boakye has observed that the award of large-scale contracts by the government presents a huge change to the country when it comes to corruption. He explained that sole-sourced contracts make it difficult to track efficiency in government spending and also value for money. Those […]
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Mine workers union to stage five-day protest over demand for mining lease revocation
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […]
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Mine Workers Union to stage demo April 15
The Ghana Mine Workers Union has announced a demonstration to be staged at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to demand that government terminates the mining contract issued to Future Global Resources. The demonstration will start on April 15. The Union members alleged that the current Management of the company lacks the competency and […]
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Real Madrid seek redemption against Man City in Champions League clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola anticipates a determined Real Madrid seeking revenge following their comprehensive defeat in last season’s Champions League, where City triumphed 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. Despite their previous success, Guardiola acknowledges the challenge Real Madrid presents in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg, emphasizing that replicating such a result is improbable. “Beating […]
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GRA-SML deal: I don’t think it’s time for Akufo-Addo to release KPMG report – Kpebu
A private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that it appears the president is being stampeded in releasing the KPMG report on the agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML). He stated on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, April 6 that “I don’t think it is time to […]
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Akufo-Addo can’t sit on KPMG audit report on GRA-SML deal – Kpebu
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cannot hide the KPMG audit report on the agreement between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML), private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said. Kpebu said that it is nonnegotiable for President Akufo-Addo to release the report. “As for that it is nonnegotiable, the president cannot […]
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This is poor logic – Kpebu on reason for increasing passport application fees
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that the government exercised poor judgment in increasing the passport application fees. He described the 400 percent increment in the fees as draconian. “This is poor logic and poor judgment, to increase it from GHS100 to GHS500,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, April 6. […]
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GRIDCo’s Letter to Energy Minister an attempt to absolve itself of blame – ACEP
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, believes the Ghana Grid Company’s (GRIDCo) letter to the Minister of Energy raising concerns over the Electricity Company of Ghana’s failure to provide a load-shedding timetable for customers amidst the ongoing power outages is a ploy to absolve itself of blame. GRIDCo […]
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The Akoto Lante Samaritan – a remix
Recent events in relation to the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 have taken me down memory lane. Parliament unanimously passed the Bill (also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill) on Wednesday, February 28. Of particular interest to me is Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s objection to custodial sentencing as prescribed under […]
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I will score against PSG in UCL quarters – Lamine Yamal vows
Teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal says he is confident of scoring his first goal in the UEFA Champions League when Barcelona travel to PSG in their first-leg quarter final clash. Yamal has been impressive for Barcelona this season and has stamped his place as one of the key players in the Catalan side. However, at 16 […]
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