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UTAG-UCC Rejects VC’s Dismissal, Calls for Withdrawal of Termination Letter

The University of Cape Coast branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has strongly criticized the University Council’s decision to terminate Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor. UTAG-UCC has denounced the Council Chair’s action as unilateral and invalid, asserting it violates ongoing legal proceedings that prevent the …

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Bernard Mornah Declares Presidential Ambition with Nine-Point Agenda for Ghana

Bernard Anbatayela Mornah, a former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2024 presidential election, aiming to represent the party in the upcoming race. Mornah unveiled a comprehensive nine-point agenda that he intends to implement to steer Ghana towards a brighter …

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 Farmer Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempting to Sell Son

A 53-year-old farmer, Bashiru Gambo, has been sentenced to 20 years of hard labor by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for attempting to sell his son. Charged with trading a person contrary to section 2 (1) of the Human Trafficking Act 694 of 2005, Gambo pleaded guilty and sought leniency from …

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UN Special Representative Commends Ghana on Passage of Affirmative Action Bill

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, has praised Ghana’s Parliament for adopting the Affirmative Action Bill. “The adoption of the Affirmative Action Bill is a major achievement. It demonstrates Ghana’s commitment to achieving …

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Shericka Jackson Withdraws from 100m Race at Paris 2024 Olympics

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson has announced her withdrawal from the 100 meters event at the Paris 2024 Olympics due to an injury sustained earlier last month. Jackson, however, confirmed that she will still compete in her stronger event, the 200 meters. She remains one of the fastest women in history …

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Traders in Distress as Fire Destroys Over 40 Shops in Kwadaso

A tragic fire outbreak has torn through sections of the Kwadaso market in the Ashanti region, leaving a trail of destruction that includes over 40 shops and their merchandise. The blaze, which ignited in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024, has inflicted significant losses on traders, with goods …

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Prof. Boampong’s Appointment as UCC Vice-Chancellor Terminated

The governing council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has officially terminated the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as the Vice-Chancellor, effective July 31, 2024. Prof. Boampong, who began his four-year tenure in August 2020, saw his term come to an abrupt end following a recent decision by …

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 NPP Parliamentary Candidate Ebenezer Dwamena Remanded Amid Fraud Allegations

In a recent development at the Assin Kyekyewere District Court, the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary candidate for the Twifo Atti-Morkwa constituency, Ebenezer Dwamena, has been remanded into police custody. Dwamena is facing charges related to conspiracy to defraud by pretence and false pretence, as outlined in section 131 of the …

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Mahama Urges Unregistered Ghanaians to Participate in Voter Registration Mop-Up

Former President and NDC flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians who missed the recent voter registration exercise to participate in the upcoming mop-up. In a Facebook post, Mahama addressed the nation, emphasizing the importance of voter participation in the upcoming elections. “Welcome to a new month, my …

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Minority Submits RTI Request for DRIP Project Cost Details

  The Minority Caucus in Parliament has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request to obtain detailed cost information about the road construction equipment used in the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). Launched on Wednesday, July 31, DRIP aims to tackle road maintenance issues by partnering with Metropolitan, Municipal, and …

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