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Nalerigu court impounds vehicles of DCE, Director of Chereponi district
The vehicles of the district chief executive and the coordinating director for the Chereponi district in the North East region have been impounded by a high court in Nalerigu. This action follows a court ruling in favour of a contractor who had completed work for the district but had not been paid by the assembly. […]
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EC’s statement on obsolete BVDs discovery “lies, half-truths, pure fantasies” – IMANI
IMANI Africa, a Ghanaian policy think tank, has strongly disputed the Electoral Commission’s (EC) recent statement regarding the discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina. The EC had explained that these devices were legally auctioned and had been acquired before the 2012 elections. However, IMANI Africa has called […]
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Verna Purified Water shines at Ghana Beverage Awards night
Following a huge display of creativity and innovation to canvass the most votes, Verna Purified Water has been adjudged the ultimate winner at the just-ended Ghana Beverage Awards (GBA) held at the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra. The awards night which saw Verna Purified Water beat Star Beer, Malta Guinness, Bel-Cola, Vitamilk Regular, Tampico, Coca-Cola, […]
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NPP holds La Dadekotopon Parliamentary Primary today
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to hold the Parliamentary Primary in the La Dadekotopon Constituency on Saturday, April 27. Among the candidates who have submitted their nominations for the primary are Joseph Addo, personal driver of President Akufo-Addo, and Solomon Kotey Niikio, the MCE for the area. The primary was approved by the […]
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LPG marketers slam government over new taxes
The Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Marketers Association has expressed concerns over the government’s strategy to boost LPG consumption, citing that continuous tax introductions will hinder this goal. Their statement comes in response to the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) recent imposition of a new tax on LPG as part of the revised pricing structure, effective April […]
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By-election: Ejisu is destined for NPP, we’ll win hands down – Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has confidently asserted that Ejisu is poised to remain loyal to the party, ensuring victory in the upcoming by-election on Tuesday, April 30. His remarks were prompted by allegations by the campaign team of Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for […]
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Kumasi Central Prison population hits 1800, triple its capacity
The population of the Kumasi Central Prison is nearly 1800, far exceeding the facility’s capacity of 600 spaces for inmates, as of Friday, April 26, 2024. This situation is not different from other prisons across the country. Judges, legal practitioners, prison authorities, and various stakeholders have expressed concern about the rate of overcrowding, which results […]
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Pension payments are not funded by reserves – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says payment of pensions to members are not funded by its reserves as reported by some media houses. This follows media reports that SSNIT reserves are being depleted. In responding to the publications, SSNIT assured members that the fund can meet its benefits payment obligations beyond 20236. […]
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Our reserves are not depleting – SSNIT
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust [SSNIT) has refuted claims suggesting that its reserves are depleting. There have been reports suggesting that SSNIT will be unable to pay benefits by 2036 as a result of depletion in reserves. But in a statement issued on Friday, April 26, SSNIT said it “presently receives contributions and […]
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Veteran sports commentator Joe Lartey dead
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced with great sadness the sudden demise of its patron, Mr. Joe Lartey Snr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Friday, April 26, 2024. As the first president of SWAG, Mr. Lartey played a pivotal role in bringing life to Ghana’s sports through his […]
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Prof Opoku-Agyemang can’t point to any notable achievement – Eric Twum
Eric Twum, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has stated that Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, did not achieve anything notable during her tenure as Minister of Education. He told Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi FM and Citi TV that because Prof Opoku-Agyemang has not […]
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Ejisu by-election: Aduomi unworthy of NPP membership, he is a betrayer – Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has described Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, the former NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu, as a betrayer and unworthy of the party’s membership. This statement comes in response to claims made by the campaign team of Mr. Aduomi, who is contesting as an […]
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Power Outages Being Resolved – Neil Owusu writes
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […]
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Veteran Sports commentator Joe Lartey passes away at 96
Joe Lartey, renowned Ghanaian sports journalist and a commentator has passed away, as confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) on Saturday. The veteran commentator died on Friday, April 26, 2024. In a statement, SWAG announced, “The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) announces the death of Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey aka ‘Joe […]
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NPP Primary: Akufo-Addo’s driver elected La Dadekotopon parliamentary candidate
President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Joseph Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. He polled 664 votes against his main challenger, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who polled 555. The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh, […]
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Who were auctioneers of 10 BVDs? – IMANI questions EC
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […]
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Somanya Polyclinic shuts down units during power outages due to inefficient generator
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […]
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Brawl between military, prison officers at Bawku due to lack of trust – Bonaa
Security analyst, Dr. Adam Bonaa says the fight between military peacekeeping troops and officers of the Ghana Prison Service at Bawku in the Upper East Region could be occasioned by the lack of trust among the security agencies in the region. This comes on the back of fighting between military peacekeeping troops and personnel of […]
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‘Dumsor’ vigil to hit Accra
‘Dumsor’ Vigil to hit Accra After what organizers and patrons described as a successful Kumasi edition, plans are underway to bring the ‘Dumsor’ Vigil to the capital city, Accra. Explaining the reason behind the decision to replicate the same vigil that took place in Kumasi on April 17, 2024, Henry Osei Akoto, one of the […]
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