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Video: NDC Supporters Storm Cantonments Police Station; Burn Tyres To Protest Against Re-arrest of Awutu Senya East PC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Awutu Senya East Constituency, Phyllis Naa Koryo Okunor has been detained by the Police. According to reports, she is being held together with her driver and security man. This follows the stabbing of Ato Koomson, son of the Member of Parliament for …

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A/R: Health Directorate Launches Five-Day Registration For Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Distribution.

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has inaugurated a five-day registration exercise for the “2024 Point Mass Distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN).” This significant public health initiative, aimed at combating malaria, will commence on Friday, 7th June, and conclude on Tuesday, 11th June, 2024. The launch was led by Dr. …

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Rainstorm Over Southern Half of Ghana Likely To Damage Weak Structures, Cause Flooding – GMet

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has served notice of a rainstorm accompanied by strong winds over parts of southern Ghana, including the surrounding marine areas. In a notice issued on June 7, GMet said that the rainstorm is likely to be accompanied by moderate to strong winds, which could break …

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NPP Regional Chairman Reported Dead

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Saanbaye Basilide Kangbere, has reportedly died. The politician is said to have passed on at his home in Adjringano, Accra, on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was 76 years old. According to ChannelOne News, the Upper West Regional …

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Medical Laboratory Scientists Declare An Indefinite Nationwide Strike.

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has announced a nationwide strike, effective June 17, 2024, over the lack of Conditions of Service for its members. The strike follows unsuccessful negotiations with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) on May 31, 2024, which the union deemed “disappointing.” The union …

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Akyem Asuom Boils As Chiefs Demand Immediate Transfer of Police Commander

Tension is mounting at Akyem Asuom as the chiefs are demanding the immediate transfer of Police Commander Superintendent Abanga Stephen over alleged involvement in illegal activities.s. Superintendent Abanga was accused of unprofessional conduct and disrespect towards traditional leaders by Nana Boadi Amponim Abodade III, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, during …

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NDC, John Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Policy: A Mirage And Blind Ambition Policy – Captain Eyi Acquah Writes

For the 7th December, 2024, presidential elections in Ghana,  NDC, and its presidential candidate are at the pinnacle of pylons advocating a new 24- hour work day policy. This is to replace the time- tested 8- hour work day policy of ILO, which Ghana and many countries have ratified. This piece …

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Sing-A-Thon: Ghanaian Nurse Juliet Kwakye Begins Bold Attempt To Shatter Guinness World Record 

A Ghanaian nurse, Juliet Kwakye, kicked off her attempt to break the record for the longest individual singing marathon  (SING-A-THON) at Methodist Conference Hall in Akim Oda, Eastern Region.   The Ghanaian singer is expected to break the longest singing marathon by an individual, which lasted 102 hours. The record is …

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