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Corn mill operators at Kaneshie market face financial crisis over dumsor
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […]
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Jamestown fishermen seek support over destruction of canoes during downpour
Fishermen in Jamestown, whose canoes were destroyed by heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides on Tuesday, have abandoned their damaged vessels in search of financial assistance to either buy new ones or repair the old ones. The downpour led to the destruction of several canoes near the sea defense wall built as part of […]
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Politics
Bawumia has lost confidence in govt’s economic credentials – Beatrice Annan
Beatrice Annan, the spokesperson for the John Mahama campaign team, has criticised the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for lacking pride in the economic credentials of his government. During an interview on Eyewitness News with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Mrs Annan expressed her disappointment in Dr Bawumia’s handling of his government’s […]
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Public basic schools to be repainted blue and white by government
Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has unveiled the government’s plans to repaint all public basic schools in blue and white, replacing the current brown and yellow colors. This rebranding effort is intended to improve the visual appeal of the schools. Dr. Adutwum stated that this initiative is just one of several strategies aimed […]
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Election 2024: Be patriotic and show maturity – Dampare tells Ghanaians
The Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has urged Ghanaians to show a high sense of patriotism, maturity and love for humanity during the December 2024 general elections. According to the IGP, the security agencies are ready to police the elections every step of the way but citizens and all stakeholders playing their role […]
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Ejisu by-election: Aduomi warns NPP against voter intimidation tactics
The campaign team of Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, former Member of Parliament for Ejisu, who is contesting as an Independent Candidate in the upcoming by-election, has raised allegations against the New Patriotic Party (NPP). They claim that the NPP plans to employ state security and vigilante groups to intimidate voters in Mr Aduomi’s stronghold on election […]
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NDA corruption trial: Court orders defendants to present defence
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […]
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Court orders implicated NDA officials to present defence
The High Court in Tamale has ordered all four (4) accused persons implicated in the Northern Development Authority (NDA) corruption trial by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to open their defence. The accused persons are Sumaila Abdul-Rahman, former CEO of the NDA; Stephen Yir-eru Engmen and Patrick Seidu, both Deputy Chief Executives of […]
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Zambia legend Rainford Kalaba discharged from hospital
Zambia legend Rainford Kalaba has been discharged from the University Teaching Hospital, confirmed by the health facility. Nzeba Chanda, UTH-Adult Public Relations Officer, stated, “Mr. Rainford Kalaba has been discharged from the UTH-Adult where he was admitted after being involved in a road traffic accident two weeks ago. Today marks exactly 14 days from the […]
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Election 2024: Resist political manipulation – NMC Chairman tells journalists
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), has called on journalists not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians ahead of the 2024 general elections. Speaking at the launch of the 30th Anniversary of Radio Univers, Mr Ayeboafoh emphasised the need for unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics. He urged reporters to prioritise […]
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Felicia Attipoe is nominee for Tema West MCE position
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has put forward Felicia Edem Attipoe as his nominee for the new Municipal Chief Executive of the Tema West Municipal Assembly. According to a statement signed by Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Minister-Designate for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development and Representative of the President, the nomination aligns with Article 243(1) of […]
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Power challenges would be over in the next few days – Herbert Krapa to Ghanaians
Herbert Krapa, Chairman of the governing board of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has reassured Ghanaians that the current power crisis will soon be resolved. He mentioned that the government has taken sufficient steps to guarantee a continuous power supply for consumers. Mr. Krapa highlighted the government’s awareness of the struggles Ghanaians face and […]
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Never seen such impunity” – Naana Opoku-Agyemang shocked by Akufo-Addo govt’s “greed and arrogance”
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate to NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, delivered a scathing rebuke of the current Akufo-Addo administration during her outdooring ceremony by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday. Speaking at the University of Professional Studies auditorium in Accra, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang declared that Ghanaians are not living in ordinary times. […]
Africa
Tanzania shuts down hydroelectric stations over excess power generation
The Tanzanian government has shut down five hydroelectric stations across the country due to excess electricity production in the national grid, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa announced today. The move comes as the recently completed Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, the country’s largest power plant, has generated enough electricity to meet the demands of major cities like […]
Sports
Agyemang Badu backs Dreams FC to upset Zamalek and reach CAF Confederations Cup final
SOURCE: Ahashie Judeliver Eli Former Ghanaian midfielder Agyemang Badu has thrown his weight behind Dreams FC, predicting a historic victory for the Ghanaian side over North African giants Zamalek this Sunday in the return leg of the CAF Confederations Cup semi-finals. Dreams FC held Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg played last […]
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Hundreds of Alan’s supporters return to NPP
Some supporters of Movement for Change who have defected to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are calling on the electorates to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to become the next president of the country. The group led by Kofi Adjei, at a press conference, said the flag bearer of the opposition NDC has nothing to […]
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Entertainment
Ghanaian Gospel musician KODA passes away
Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, known by his stage name “KODA”, has passed away. KODA reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning after a brief illness. Details surrounding the illness have not been made public.KODA was a prominent figure in Ghana’s gospel music scene. Tributes are pouring in online as […]
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Train accident: Mahama questions test run on new rail line without track inspection
Former President John Mahama has expressed serious concerns about the safety protocols following the accident involving a newly imported train on its test run along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2024, has prompted Mahama to question the adequacy of pre-operational checks. Taking to social media platform X (formerly […]
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