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ORAL Team Receives Dossier on National Service Ghost Names Scandal

The Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) team, chaired by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has received a detailed dossier exposing the National Service ghost names scandal, which has allegedly cost Ghana over GHS500 million. The dossier was presented by The Fourth Estate and the Media Foundation for West Africa, both recognized for …

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Donnarumma Suffers Facial Injury as PSG Beat Monaco 4-2

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma sustained a severe facial injury during their 4-2 victory over Monaco in Ligue 1 on Wednesday. The Italy international was struck in the face by the boot of Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, resulting in deep cuts that required 10 staples to close. The incident occurred …

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Mahama, Akufo-Addo to Begin Transition Process on December 11

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to initiate the transition process with outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. In his victory speech, delivered after the Electoral Commission officially declared him president-elect, Mahama revealed that Akufo-Addo had pledged to ensure a smooth and peaceful transfer of power. …

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NDC Pledges Responsible Leadership with Parliamentary Majority

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has committed to leveraging its electoral victory in the December 7 general elections to drive national progress and prosperity. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, December 8, at the party’s headquarters, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey assured Ghanaians that the party would use …

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NDC and NPP Hold Final Mega Rallies in Accra

Ghana’s two leading political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), are holding their final rallies today in Accra ahead of the December 7 elections. The NPP has chosen the University of Ghana Sports Park for their gathering, while the NDC will meet at Zurak …

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Namibia Elects First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), has been elected as Namibia’s first female president following last week’s disputed election. The electoral commission announced that she secured more than 57% of the votes, while her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, garnered 26%. However, logistical challenges and a …

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Tragic Crush at Guinea Football Match Claims 56 Lives

At least 56 people have lost their lives following a deadly stampede at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea’s second-largest city. The incident occurred during a match between Nzérékoré and Labé, part of a tournament honoring President Mamady Doumbouya, according to Guinea’s government. The chaos reportedly began when fans of …

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Dumelo Lodges Complaint Against Lydia Alhassan to OSP for Sharing food to Special Voters

John Dumelo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has filed a criminal complaint against incumbent MP Lydia Seyram Alhassan with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The complaint follows allegations that Lydia Alhassan distributed food to voters during the special voting exercise on December …

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WAEC Refutes Claims of Relocating Headquarters to Nigeria

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied recent claims that it is planning to relocate its headquarters from Ghana to Nigeria. Speculation arose following reports that financial challenges, allegedly due to the Ghanaian government’s indebtedness to WAEC, were impacting the council’s operations. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, …

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Abedi Pele Calls for Unity and Hard Work to Revive Ghanaian Football

Legendary Ghanaian football icon, Abedi Pele, has voiced his concerns over the current state of football in Ghana, urging stakeholders to focus on rebuilding and advancing the sport to reclaim its former glory. Speaking on the state of Ghanaian football, the three-time African Footballer of the Year emphasized the importance …

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