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Lifestyle TV to Telecast Afua Asantewaa’s Guinness World Record Singathon Attempt

Ghanaian Journalist and Entrepreneur Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum is gearing up to challenge a Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon by an individual. As part of her quest to elevate Ghanaian music onto the global platform, Asantewaa’s performance will be showcased exclusively on Lifestyle TV. Her goal is …

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 Tech Mogul Michael Godfada Houston Defies Norms, Marries Two Girlfriends at the Same Time in a Colorful Ceremony

Marriage has always been a timeless symbol of love and commitment, an institution cherished across cultures and societies. Yet, within this sacred bond, the concept of marrying multiple partners remains a subject of intrigue and debate. The societal lens often casts a skeptical eye on such unions, rooted in cultural …

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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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Kumasi Central Market’s French-Line Section Ravaged by Destructive Fire

A fierce inferno has swept through the French-Line area of the Kumasi Central Market, inflicting substantial harm on stores retailing clothing, mobile phones, locally-crafted sandals, and medicinal items. The conflagration erupted around 7 am on Sunday, prompting shop proprietors to hastily protect their possessions while some stood powerless witnessing their …

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10 Illegal Miners Arrested in Oda River Forest Reserve

In a coordinated effort between the Bekwai Forest District of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission and Rapid Response Teams from four other forest districts, a three-day operation culminated in the apprehension of ten individuals. These individuals, consisting of seven Ghanaian nationals and three Chinese nationals, were …

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Human Rights Reporters Ghana Calls for Action Against Ongoing Rights Violations on Human Rights Day 2023

  Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a prominent media and human rights advocacy group, has used the occasion of Human Rights Day 2023 to draw attention to the prevailing human rights violations in the country. Under the theme “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” the organization highlighted critical challenges that …

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Ghana Shippers’ Authority CEO, Benonita Bismarck, Retires After Seven Years of Impactful Leadership

Benonita Bismarck, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), has retired from her position, marking the conclusion of a highly influential seven-year tenure. Her dedicated service has been recognized as a pivotal era in the history of the organization. During her tenure, which spanned from June 2017 …

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