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“Voting on Saturday Not Aligned with Our Religious Beliefs” – SDA Stands by its Decision not to Vote on December 7

President Akufo-Addo’s request for the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) to reconsider its decision not to vote in the December 7 election seems unsuccessful. The SDA Church reaffirmed its stance, citing the conflict between the election date and their religious observance of the Sabbath. In a statement, the Church emphasized …

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EC to Brief Parliament Today on 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to address Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to update the House on the preparations for the upcoming 2024 General Elections. The briefing will take place in the parliamentary chamber, following a request from members who wish to assess the electoral management body’s readiness …

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Concerned Drivers Association to Increase Transport Fares by 15%

The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana has announced a 15 percent increase in transport fares, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The association attributes this fare hike to the rising cost of fuel, with some oil marketing companies now selling prod The ucts at prices exceeding GH₵15. Additionally, the increased prices …

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3 Million Condoms Reportedly Gone Missing: Auditor-General Goes After Delivery Driver

The Auditor-General is pursuing Joe Gyaten, a driver who failed to deliver approximately three million male condoms and other contraceptives, valued at GH¢1.34 million, to the Regional Medical Stores (RMS) in the Eastern Region. On August 22, 2022, Mr. Gyaten was assigned to deliver the contraceptives, including 120,000 vials of …

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Police Invite A-Plus to Assist in Ahmed Suale Murder Investigation

The Ghana Police Service has invited Kwame Asare Obeng, known as A-Plus, to aid in the investigation into the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. This follows A-Plus’s recent social media claims that he possesses information about the case. During a Facebook live session on July 13, A-Plus asserted that …

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Kenya’s President Ruto Dissolves Entire Cabinet

President William Ruto has announced the dismissal of all members of his Cabinet. During a media briefing at State House Nairobi on July 11, President Ruto stated that only Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will retain his position. Additionally, the office of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua remains unaffected by this …

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Parliament passes National Service Authority Bill 2024

Parliament has passed the National Service Authority Bill 2024 on Tuesday, July 9. The house was unanimous in giving the national service autonomy, TV3’s Komla Klutse reported from Parliament. The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Osei Assibey Antwi, who addressed the media on this development said that with …

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“Mahama Will Never Win 2024 Elections, He Doesn’t Have Ideas” – Akuffo Addo 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), should not win the upcoming December elections due to his perceived lack of innovative ideas. Akufo-Addo pointed to Mahama’s past performance, particularly his defeat during his second attempt at reelection, as …

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Police Declare Seven Individuals Wanted in Connection with Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office Attack

The Ghana Police Service has identified and issued a warrant for the arrest of seven individuals linked to the attack and vandalism of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office in Ayawaso West Wuogon, which occurred on Sunday, July 7, 2024. The individuals sought by the police are: 1. Alhaji Issah …

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Teacher Remanded After Flogging Pupil to Death in Anambra

One Faith Nwoye, a primary school teacher at Landmark International School in Mgbakwu, Anambra State, Nigeria, has been remanded in a correctional facility following the tragic death of her eight-year-old pupil, Henry Okonkwo, whom she reportedly flogged. The incident prompted legal action after a petition was filed against the school’s …

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