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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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Ejisu By-election: NPP MP For Kwadaso Fingered In Alleged Electoral Malpractice

The Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Professor Kingsley Nyarko has been caught on camera handing over an envelope suspected to contain cash to some Electoral Commission (EC) officials at a polling centre in the ongoing by-election at Ejisu. In a viral video trending on social …

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The Political Rhetoric of NDC; A Closer Look At Their Election Strategies

As Ghana gears up for the 2024 elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has resuscitated and amplified its 2020 election mantra, asserting that “Ghana is hard.” This slogan, echoing through their campaigns, aims to resonate with the electorate’s sentiments, reinforcing the notion of widespread hardship under the current administration. The …

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Ejisu By-election: EC Withdraws 2 Temporary Staff Over White Envelope Video

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has withdrawn two of its officials amid allegations of bribery. In a press release signed by Samuel Tettey during the ongoing Ejisu by-election, the Commission said its attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media depicting one of the polling stations. …

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Video: Bryan Acheampong Reacts To Reports Of Becoming Bawumia’s Running Mate

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has responded to speculation of being considered as running mate to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The Abetifi Member of Parliament (MP) has said he is not a contender among the potential running mates. According to him, whoever will …

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Ransford Antwi Declares Intention To Contest Sunyani East Parliamentary Seat As An Independent Candidate

A Sunyani-based businessman, Ransford Antwi, has announced his intention to contest the 2024 Sunyani East parliamentary elections as an independent candidate. In a statement widely circulated and shared on his official Facebook page, 51-year-old Mr Antwi said he made the decision “after years, months, weeks, and days of attentive listening, …

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“Join Me In Another DumsorMustStop Vigil” – Ghanaian Actress Announces Protest

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson is rallying citizens for a “DumsorMustStop” vigil, seeking to unite Ghanaians in addressing the nation’s persistent power outages. In a passionate plea on social media, Nelson calls for collective action and accountability from leaders to resolve the power crisis known as Dumsor. Reflecting on her advocacy …

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Video: Ghana Records 21 New COVID-19 Cases – Director-General of GHS Confirms

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has noted that the country has started recording new cases of the COVID-19 virus. Engaging the media, Dr Aboagye noted that 21 new cases have been recorded. He noted that although the head of the UN World Health …

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