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Joseph Paintsil’s Brace Inspires Genk to Convincing Victory Over Kortrijk

Ghanaian forward Joseph Paintsil continues to shine in the Belgium Pro League, showcasing his prowess by securing a brace for KRC Genk in their dominant 4-0 win against Kortrijk. Paintsil has consistently been a standout performer since last season, consistently leading Genk’s attack and contributing significantly to the club’s goal …

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It Does Not Make Sense to Pay Zoomlion GHC800 but Sanitation Workers Receive Less Than GHC250 – Haruna Iddrisu

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for urgent action from both the State and Parliament to rectify the disparities in compensation faced by sanitation workers employed by Zoomlion Ghana Limited. Expressing concern over the significant gap between the state’s payment of approximately GH₵800 to Zoomlion and the much lower …

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Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu  Proposes Amendment to Public Holidays Act for Islamic Holidays

  Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament representing Madina, has put forth a bill seeking to amend Ghana’s Public Holidays Act 2001, Act 601, to introduce two additional Islamic public holidays. The proposed amendment advocates for the inclusion of Tashreeq (the day following Eid-al-Adha Festival) and Shaqq (the day before …

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Investigative Committee Summons Interdicted Headmasters 

A committee has summoned several suspended headteachers from the Ashanti Region who were alleged to have imposed unapproved charges on students. The Ghana Education Service (GES) took action against these educators after accusations of unauthorized fees, covering expenses such as house dues, books, calculators, admission fees, slip and file printing, …

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Rapper Edem Appears in Court For Allegedly Knocking Down and Killing an Unknown Woman 

Rapper Edem found himself in the Kaneshie District Court on Monday morning, December 12, 2023, facing charges linked to an unfortunate incident on the George Walker Bush Highway. Reports from Graphic.com.gh detailed that the ‘Nyedzilo’ hitmaker was allegedly driving an unregistered Honda Touring vehicle when the incident occurred around 2 …

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British High Commission Donates to Ghana Armed Forces, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

In a display of strong bilateral cooperation, the UK government has generously donated eight ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces, aimed at bolstering medical outreach and enhancing security partnerships in the Northern border regions. At the official handover ceremony held on Thursday, December 8, 2023, at Burma Camp in Accra, …

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Respected UPSA Law Lecturer Natasha Lamptey Passes Away at 42

The legal community mourns the loss of Natasha Lamptey, a revered figure at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). At 42, Lamptey, a prominent lawyer in private practice, passed away on December 5, 2023, succumbing to a battle with cancer. Having commenced her tenure in 2016 at UPSA, Lamptey …

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Tragic Airstrike in Nigeria Kills Dozens During Religious Festival

Reports from Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria, indicate a devastating incident during a Muslim religious celebration that resulted in the loss of at least 85 civilian lives in an airstrike. The local emergency management authority confirmed the casualties, with over 60 individuals admitted to hospitals for treatment following the Sunday evening …

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‘Galamsey Queen’ Aisha Huang Receives 4-Year Prison Sentence, GH¢48,000 Fine

Aisha Huang, commonly referred to as the ‘Galamsey Queen,’ has been convicted of all charges leveled against her by the state. The Accra High Court delivered a verdict on Monday, December 4, sentencing her to a four-year prison term, as reported by asaaseradio.com. Aisha Huang, who stood trial for engaging …

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70-Year-Old Ugandan Woman Gives Birth to Twins Via IVF

Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman in Uganda, made history by giving birth to twins – a boy and a girl – through IVF treatment at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala. This remarkable feat established her as one of the oldest mothers in the world. Namukwaya underwent …

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