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Ghana Armed Forces Issues Statement On The Tragic Death Of A Soldier At Millennium City

Investigations have been launched into the tragic death of a soldier at Millennium City in Kasoa, Central Region by the Ghana Armed Forces. Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael was reportedly killed amid a dispute over land ownership. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 1, the GAF revealed that initial …

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Photos: Bawumia Receives Rousing Welcome At Dome Market

In a bid to secure votes ahead of the 2024 elections, New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia embarked on a campaign tour of the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, where he received a rousing welcome on April 30, 2024.   Accompanied by the NPP parliamentary candidate-elect, Mike Oquaye Jnr, Bawumia …

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Without Reliable Electricity, Africa’s Aspirations For A Digital Future Are At Risk Of Being Dashed, Says Richard Hagan

Richard Hagan, a highly accomplished Ghanaian entrepreneur, politician, scholar, philanthropist, and global strategic consultant, recently delivered a thought-provoking speech at the Global Digitalization Development Conference held in Washington, USA. Richard Hagan together with other world politicians, businessmen, and women shared their expertise during the Global Digitalization Development Conference. During his …

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NPP’s Kwabena Boateng Wins Ejisu By-election With 55.8%

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat.   Lawyer Kwabena Boateng of the the New Patriotic Party (NPP) took an early lead in the Ejisu constituency by-election when the Electoral Commission (EC) started collating the results Tuesday evening.   Mr Boateng secured 27, 782 representing …

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Video: Kwadaso MP Responds To Alleged Bribery Envelope To EC Officials During The Ejisu By-election

The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has denied allegations that money he offered electoral officers during the Ejisu constituency by-election on Tuesday, April 30, was meant to bribe them. The incident which was captured on camera, has since Tuesday afternoon when it …

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Video: I’m Not Satisfied With The Results; I Will Exert Every Effort To Reconnect Owusu Aduomi To NPP – Chairman Ntim

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has pledged to reconcile Independent Candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi with the party. Aduomi, a former three-time NPP Member of Parliament for the constituency, chose to run as an Independent Candidate in the Ejisu by-election due to what he perceives …

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Ejisu By-election: Content Of The White Envelope Given To Officials Was Meant For Lunch But… – EC On Bribery Allegations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has concluded its investigation into the viral video capturing an unidentified individual placing a white envelope on a table in front of EC officials during the Ejisu by-election. In order to commence criminal investigations, the EC has reportedly started preliminary talks with the Ghana Police Service. …

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Ejisu By-Election: Results So Far

Here are provisional results from the Ejisu By-Election held on Tuesday, April 30. These are the results from various polling centres: Kwamo: Esther Osei (CPP) – 0 Kwabena Boateng (NPP) – 140 Beatrice Boakye (LPG) – 0 Kwabena Owusu Aduomi (Independent) – 130 Gabriel Agyemang Joseph (Independent) – 0 Attakorah …

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Photos: NACOC Intercepts 20.5KG Worth Of Cannabis

Over a span of three days, the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has intercepted a total of 20.5kg of concealed cannabis parcels intended for smuggling out of Ghana via postal and courier centers in Accra. On Monday, April 15, 2024, routine examinations by NACOC officers identified four parcels concealed in wrapped …

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Private Schools Threaten To Boycott BECE, WASSCE Over Exorbitant Charges By WAEC

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has threatened to boycott the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) should the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) increase registration fees without engaging them. According to the Association, students from private schools currently pay …

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