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Power Outages Force Somanya Polyclinic to Shut Down Units, Calls for Urgent Intervention

The Somanya Polyclinic, located in the Eastern Region, has been facing challenges during power outages, leading to the shutdown of critical units within the facility. The hospital’s administration highlighted that their current generator has limited capacity, which is insufficient to power the entire facility, resulting in disruptions to essential services, …

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Supreme Court Rules Payment of Salaries to Spouses of President and Vice President Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of Ghana has declared the payment of salaries and allowances to the spouses of the President and Vice President unconstitutional. The seven-member panel, chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, unanimously held that the positions of the First and Second Ladies of Ghana do not fall under the …

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Fatawu Issahaku’s Hat-Trick Powers Leicester City to Victory Over Southampton

Ghanaian winger Fatawu Issahaku showcased his skill with a stunning hat-trick as Leicester City secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Southampton on Tuesday night. The win puts Leicester on the brink of promotion to the Premier League, needing just one win from their final two matches against Preston or Blackburn …

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Heavy Rainstorm Causes Power Outages in Parts of Accra – ECG

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the power outages, locally known as ‘dumsor,’ experienced in parts of the Greater Accra Region to a heavy rainstorm on Tuesday morning. In a statement dated Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the ECG informed its customers in the Greater Accra Region that “the …

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Skyy FC Owner Wilson Arthur Contemplates Exit from Football Due to Referee Controversies

Wilson Arthur, the owner of Skyy FC, is considering leaving club football due to what he perceives as referee dishonesty. In an interview with Akoma FM, Arthur expressed frustration over several referees’ decisions that he believes unfairly favored opposing teams. “After 22 games in Division One, I can say that …

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Ministry of Railways Development Releases Statement on Accident during Test of New Train on Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line

The Ministry of Railways Development, along with its agencies, the Ghana Railway Development Authority, and the Ghana Railway Company Ltd, in collaboration with officials and engineers from Pesa Bydgoszcz SA, the Polish manufacturer of the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) 001, have issued a statement regarding an incident that occurred during …

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Joyce Bawah Mogtari Denies Allegations of Receiving GNPC Scholarship

Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has vehemently refuted claims of benefiting from a scholarship awarded by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The denial follows allegations linking her to a list of individuals who purportedly received scholarships from the government. In a statement posted …

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90 Dead in Tragic Ferry Disaster off Mozambique’s North Coast

  A devastating ferry sinking off the north coast of Mozambique has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in Nampula province, saw only five of the 130 people believed to have been on board rescued. Reports indicate that those on …

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Serwaa Amihere Files Lawsuit Against Henry Fitz and 2 other Individuals for Sharing Intimate Video Without her Consent

Serwaa Amihere, a well-known media personality, has lodged a complaint against three individuals for sharing her intimate video without her consent. The accused individuals are identified as Edem Saviour Ketti, a 29-year-old filmmaker from Adjiringano, Acera; Candylove Kwakyewaa Ababio, a 31-year-old trader from Achimota Kingsby; and Henry Amponsah, also known …

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Ghana’s Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin Chosen as 3rd Deputy Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament

Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Ghana’s Majority Leader in Parliament, has been elected as the 3rd Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament. His election brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been actively engaged in parliamentary affairs both domestically and at the ECOWAS Parliament for a significant period. The inauguration …

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