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NDC’s Proposal to Scrap Academic Fees for First-Year Students May Cost GH¢300 Million Annually – Clement Apaak

Clement Apaak, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee on Education, has defended the party’s proposal to eliminate academic fees for all first-year students in tertiary institutions. The policy, announced by NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama during the party’s youth manifesto launch on August 12, 2024, aims …

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“I Never Attempted or Tried to Use the EFCC to Arrest My Twin Brother Paul” – Peter P-square

Peter Okoye, known as Mr. P, has refuted claims that he reported his twin brother Paul to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He explained that the real issue arose when he discovered a secret company named Northside Music, founded by Jude Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma Okoye, which …

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Peter Psquare Pens Open Letter to Twin Brother Paul After Their Recent Breakup 

Nigerian musician Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P, has addressed an open letter to his twin brother Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, following the duo’s latest breakup after reuniting briefly as P-SQUARE. In the letter, Peter expressed his frustration over Paul’s recent interviews, where he claimed to have …

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Nkroful Chiefs Accept NAPO’s Apology Over Nkrumah Remarks

The Chiefs and people of Nkroful have officially forgiven Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following his controversial comments comparing the performance of President Akufo-Addo to that of Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The comments, made during Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s unveiling in …

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YOLO Actor Drogba Battling Multiple Health Conditions, Now Dependent on Oxygen Tanks

Popular Ghanaian actor Drogba, known for his role in the hit TV series “YOLO,” has opened up about his ongoing battle with severe health conditions that have left him dependent on oxygen tanks for survival. In a deeply moving statement, Drogba disclosed that he is facing a series of debilitating …

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Botswana Declares Afternoon Day-Off to Honor Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo

His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, has granted Batswana and residents an afternoon day-off today, Friday, August 9, 2024, to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Mr. Letsile Tebogo. This gesture comes as Tebogo becomes the first Motswana and the first African to win …

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Music Business Academy for Africa Opens Registrations for Its 2024/2025 Programme – Fifth Edition; The Orchard Returns as Sponsor for Third Consecutive Year

  Creatives Industries Initiative for Africa (C.I.I.F.A) and The Creative Talent Foundation, officially announces the opening of registrations for its 2024/2025 edition of the Music Business Academy for Africa. Aspiring music professionals, industry enthusiasts, and creatives across the continent are invited to participate in this transformative learning experience. The programme …

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Mali Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine After Rebel Attack

  Mali’s transitional government has officially severed diplomatic relations with Ukraine following a deadly rebel attack that resulted in the deaths of numerous Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries. This decision, announced on Sunday evening, marks a significant diplomatic shift for Mali, which will now consider any support for Ukraine as …

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Bank of Ghana Sanctions 47 Individuals, 245 Business Entities for Issuing Dud Cheques

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has sanctioned 47 individuals and 245 business entities for repeatedly issuing dud cheques. The affected customers issued dud cheques at least three times between January 2022 and January 2024, despite prior warnings. In a statement dated August 6, 2024, the BoG announced that these offenders …

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Four Killed, Several Injured Over Land Dispute in Northern Region

Four individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Zogbei, Mion district, due to an escalation of a long-standing land dispute between the Dagombas and Konkombas. The violence resulted in gunfire, casualties, and fatalities. Reports indicate that the conflict led to the deaths …

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