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CK Akonnor Appointed CAF Technical Advisor

Former Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has embarked on a new chapter in his illustrious career, having been appointed as a technical consultant for youth players’ development by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In this new role, Akonnor will contribute his extensive knowledge and experience to nurturing the …

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Queenmothers Should Be Included in Regional House of Chiefs – Obiri Boahen

Private legal practitioner Nana Obiri Boahen is calling for Queenmothers to be included in the Regional House of Chiefs.   Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen argued that excluding Queenmothers from Regional House of Chiefs meetings is discriminatory and unconstitutional.   He insisted in an interview that, according to the definition of …

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Photos: Historic As President Akufo-Addo Meets Majority, Minority Leaders of Parliament

On Monday, May 20, 2024, the leaders of Parliament met with the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to discuss pertinent national concerns. The issues discussed included the recent impasse between the Presidency and Parliament, and how best the House can work harmoniously even though they come from …

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COCOBOD Cancels SHS Scholarship Scheme

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-running scholarship scheme, citing the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) initiative by the government. In its place, the board has established the Cocoa Board Education Trust, aimed at providing essential primary school infrastructure in underserved cocoa-growing …

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Article: A Leader With Vision: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia For President – Sir John Writes

Ghana is in need of a leader who not only understands the challenges we face but also has a clear plan to address them, paving the way for a brighter future. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia embodies these qualities and more. With a proven track record of digitization, Dr. Bawumia possesses the …

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VIDEO: Man Beats Police Chief Inspector To Evade Arrest At Japekrom

In an attempt to evade arrest, a 30-year-old man assaulted a Police Chief Inspector at Japekrom in the Jaman South Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident occurred after the officer responded to a complaint filed by the man’s girlfriend, who alleged physical assault. Upon arriving at the scene, the …

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1D1F: Check Out Full List Of $335m Tax Waiver 42 Beneficiary Companies

The Ministry of Finance in 2021, began processes to secure approximately $335,072,712.13 tax exemptions for some 42 companies under the government’s One District One Factory initiative. The Exemptions Act, 2022 (Act 1083) was laid in Parliament by the former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in 2022. The Chinese-owned company, Sentuo …

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GFA President Opens CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop In Accra

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has opened the CAF Club Licensing Regional Workshop which successfully commenced in Accra on Monday, May 20, 2024, urging collective efforts and collaboration for the progress of African Football. Addressing representatives of 15 Member Associations at the Kempinski Gold Coast …

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DR Congo Army Foils ‘Coup Attempt’ As Gunmen Target State Officials Homes

The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that several suspects have been detained and the “situation …

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Iranian President, Foreign Minister Confirmed Dead After Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is confirmed dead after rescuers found a helicopter carrying him and other officials that had crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran the day before. He was 63 years old. Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian; Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province Malek Rahmati, Tabriz’s Friday …

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