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Hawa Koomson Acts as NPP Party Agent During Special Voting in Awutu Senya East

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East and a candidate in the upcoming elections, took on the role of a party agent for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the ongoing special voting exercise. Arriving early at the polling station before the Electoral Commission officially commenced …

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NHIA Releases GH₵200 Million in Claims Payment as Free Dialysis Service Begins

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million to health facilities across the country as part of its claims payment process, coinciding with the launch of the free dialysis treatment program, which began on December 1, 2024. This payment is part of the NHIA’s new payment regime introduced …

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Wanderlust Ghana Halts Accra-Cape Town Expedition After Stolen Cars Flagged by Interpol

Wanderlust Ghana has temporarily suspended its ambitious 30,000-kilometre Accra-to-Cape Town expedition after two of its vehicles were flagged as stolen by Interpol. The vehicles in question, a 2016 Lexus RX 350 and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, were reported stolen in Canada in 2019 and 2022, respectively. The issue was discovered …

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GHS Launches Oral Cholera Vaccine Campaign

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has introduced an oral cholera vaccine as part of efforts to control the ongoing cholera outbreak, which has claimed 21 lives, with Awutu Senya East in the Central Region identified as a hotspot. The vaccination campaign begins today, November 30, targeting three sub-districts in Awutu …

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Police Seize Bus Carrying 1,800 Rounds of Ammunition in Binduri

A Yutong bus transporting 1,800 rounds of ammunition was intercepted by the Bawku Divisional Police Command at the Customs barrier in Binguri, Binduri District, Upper East Region, on November 28, 2024. The bus, registered as GW 6471-22 and en route from Kumasi to Bawku, was stopped based on a tip-off. …

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Ignatius Osei-Fosu Expresses Readiness to Coach Black Stars

Sudan’s assistant coach, Ignatius Osei-Fosu, has expressed interest in becoming the head coach of Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars. Osei-Fosu, who served under former Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, played a key role in helping Sudan secure qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Sudan advanced alongside …

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Direct Flights from London to Kumasi Set to Begin December 3

Starting December 3, 2024, travelers will enjoy direct flights between London Gatwick and Kumasi Prempeh I International Airport, thanks to a partnership between Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and Ethiopian Airlines. The new service is designed to enhance travel convenience, providing a direct link between Europe and the Ashanti Region, …

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Highlights of Records and Achievements by 19-Year-Old KNUST’s Valedictorian Isaac Jesutofunmi Oniti

Isaac Jesutofunmi Oniti, a 19-year-old Nigerian, has made history as the youngest valedictorian in the history of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), breaking records with his exceptional academic performance. Below are his remarkable achievements: Academic Records 1. Overall Best Graduating Student: Achieved a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) …

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Two Robbers Sentenced to 30 Years for Vehicle and Personal Belongings Theft

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced two men, Peter Amuzu, also known as “Master Pee,” and Isaac Brena Eshun, aka “Young,” to a total of 30 years in prison for robbing a banker of her vehicle and personal belongings at East Legon Christian Centre. The convicts, initially pleading not guilty, …

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WAEC Refutes Claims of Relocating Headquarters to Nigeria

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied recent claims that it is planning to relocate its headquarters from Ghana to Nigeria. Speculation arose following reports that financial challenges, allegedly due to the Ghanaian government’s indebtedness to WAEC, were impacting the council’s operations. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, …

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