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President Akufo-Addo Sacks Birim Central MCE

President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Victoria Adu, with immediate effect. The revocation of the appointments is in accordance with Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2016, (Act 936). …

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2024 Elections Will Go Down As One Of The Best – EC Declares

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Dr Bossman Asare, a deputy commissioner at the EC, addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the forthcoming polls would be among the best. “We are fully ready …

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Only 5 Laptops Missing; Biometric Devices Are Intact – EC Replies NDC MPs

Regardless of assertions of the contrary from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, the Electoral Commission (EC) has made it clear that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing. Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response …

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Ghana Superstar Mohammed Kudus Ruled Out Of Nigeria and Uganda International Friendlies. 

Ghana will be without the services of Mohammed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda this month. The talented West Ham midfielder will be sidelined due to a shoulder issue, ruling him out of contention for the matches. Initially named in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for the …

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Teacher Unions Declare Nationwide Strike

Three teacher unions have declared a nationwide strike effective Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). This action stems from what they describe as the government’s negligence in addressing …

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MoMo Agents Threaten Strike Over E-levy

The Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana (MOMAG) and Momo Agents have expressed disappointment with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over the imposition of the E-levy on agent SIM cards, which they say is resulting in double taxation for their businesses. MOMAG, in a statement on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, noted …

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AUDIO: NPP MPs Blast Mahama Over Agenda 111 Comment

The NPP MPs on Parliament’s Health Committee have chastised the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, for describing government’s Agenda 111 project as unrealistic and overly ambitious. This follows concerns raised by Mr. Mahama during a discussion with the clergy in Accra. According to Mr Mahama, the …

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VIDEO: Bonsukrom Residents Dispute GAF’s Helicopter Emergency Landing Claim

Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality have contested reports of an emergency landing by the Ghana Armed Forces after one of its helicopters purportedly crash-landed near the community on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. All 21 individuals aboard the helicopter were successfully rescued.     The …

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King of Burger Highlife George Darko Reported Dead

King of Burger Highlife, George Darko, has died. He reportedly died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The cause of his death is currently unknown. George Darko gained immense popularity in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, with his songs remaining among the most timeless and enduring highlife tracks in Ghana’s music …

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