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Martin Kpebu Tells Speaker Bagbin to Oppose Supreme Court Ruling on Vacant Seats

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to challenge a Supreme Court ruling that nullified his decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. The ruling, issued by a seven-member Supreme Court panel in a 5-2 decision led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, sided with Majority …

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COP29: Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Urges Unified Action Against Climate Change’s Escalating Threats

At the ongoing COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ghana’s Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, stressed the critical need for coordinated global action on climate change. Addressing journalists, she highlighted climate change’s extensive effects and urged ongoing dialogue rather than reactive responses to disasters. “Climate change is something …

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Electric Buses Promised by Dr. Bawumia Arrive in Ghana

Ghana’s Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has delivered on his promise to bring electric buses to the country. The arrival of this eco-friendly fleet marks a significant step in Ghana’s transition to sustainable public transportation. The buses are a part of the government’s plan to reduce carbon …

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ECOWAS Transport Ministers Plan 25% Reduction in Air Travel Costs by January 2026

Transport ministers from ECOWAS member states have agreed to a strategy to make air travel more affordable across West Africa. Starting January 1, 2026, this initiative will cut aviation charges and eliminate specific taxes, leading to a 25% reduction in air travel costs. This decision is expected to drive economic …

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Equatorial Guinea Official Baltasar Ebang Engonga Dismissed, New Director Appointed

Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga from his role as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) following his involvement in a major s#x scandal and subsequent imprisonment on corruption charges. This dismissal was formalized by presidential decrees issued on November 6, 2024. …

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Tragic Accident Claims Four Lives as Vehicle Plunges into Owabi River

In a heartbreaking incident, four people have lost their lives, and one person remains missing after their vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the Owabi River near Darbaa in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region. The accident, which occurred around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, involved …

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SHS Placement for 2024 Released; 447,698 Students Granted Automatic Admissions

The Ministry of Education has announced the release of placement results for the 2024/25 academic year for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. According to the Ministry’s statement, out of 563,339 candidates’ results received from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), 553,155 qualified …

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Fire Partially Destroys Labone’s Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant

A fire broke out at The Honeysuckle Pub and Restaurant in Labone, Accra, on the evening of October 26, around 5 p.m., causing damage primarily to the restaurant’s kitchen. Thanks to a swift response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), the blaze was contained, preventing extensive damage to other …

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Egypt Declared Malaria-Free After 100-Year Effort

Egypt has been officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking the end of nearly a century-long battle to eradicate the deadly mosquito-borne disease. The WHO hailed this achievement as “truly historic,” noting that malaria, once prevalent throughout Egyptian civilization, has now become a thing of the past. …

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Tragic Petrol Tanker Explosion in Nigeria Claims 147 Lives

A devastating petrol tanker explosion occurred early on October 16, 2024, in Majiya town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State, resulting in the deaths of at least 147 individuals, with many others hospitalized. The local chairman, Shuaibu Hambali, reported that around 72 people sustained injuries during the incident. The explosion …

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