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Mahama Calls for Expanded and Transparent Voter Registration Ahead of 2024 Elections

Former President John Dramani Mahama, also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to decentralize the limited voter registration exercise, ensuring it’s accessible to more eligible Ghanaians. Mahama emphasized the importance of conducting this exercise without bias to ensure free and fair elections, …

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The EFL Spokesperson Expresses Dissatisfaction with Parliament’s Inadequate performance in Fulfilling its Duties.

Nii Aryee Opare, the spokesperson for the Economic Fighters League (EFL), has strongly criticized the Minority’s decision to occupy the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in an attempt to force the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison, the BoG Governor. Opare considers this action to be morally reprehensible. He further asserts that …

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Akrobeto Pays Visit to Black Stars Camp

Ghanaian actor, comedian, and TV presenter Akwasi Boadi, widely recognized as Akrobeto, made a notable visit to the Black Stars’ camp ahead of their crucial Afcon qualification match against the Central African Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by UTV Ghana on Twitter, the seasoned actor was captured exchanging …

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Ban on “Galamsey” in Ghana is Yielding Positive Results – President Akuffo Addo

Nana Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 2023 Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasized the positive impact of his decision to ban galamsey in Ghana. He highlighted a notable reduction in carbon emissions resulting from this move. Furthermore, the president urged fellow African nations to follow Ghana’s lead in reducing their carbon …

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Alan Kyerematen Withdraws From NPP Presidential Race

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, one of the flagbearer hopefuls of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has withdrawn from the race. In a statement released on Tuesday, 5th September, he stated that he has withdrawn from the presidential race. According to him, his decision to withdraw came after the NPP special …

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Special Prosecutor Seizes Cecilia Dapaah’s Money Again

The Office of the Special Prosecutor has followed the Accra High Court’s ruling to return Cecilia Dapaah’s money within seven days. They did so with her consent and the presence of her legal representatives. However, the funds were subsequently frozen again due to new evidence uncovered during the ongoing investigation. …

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Ghana’s Self-manufactured Vaccines to Hit the Markets by 2026

Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Opoku, the Chief Executive of DEKS Vaccines Institute, has announced plans for Ghana’s first domestically produced vaccine to hit the market by 2026. The private consortium, DEK Vaccines Institute, will develop vaccines for various diseases, including malaria, cholera, typhoid, pneumonia, and HPV to combat cervical cancer. During a …

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Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) Suspends Strike Action

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has chosen to end their recent strike action. This decision was made through a vote conducted by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on September 4, 2024. CETAG members had been on strike since August 1, 2023, to push the government to …

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Alan Kyerematen postpones Media Engagements over Unforeseen Circumstances

Alan Kyerematen, a prominent figure in the NPP presidential race, has had to delay his planned media engagement due to unexpected circumstances. This event was anticipated to play a pivotal role in determining the future of his political journey and whether he would still compete in the party’s presidential primaries. …

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US: First Lady Tests Positive for Covid-19

On Monday, the White House announced that US First Lady Jill Biden, aged 72, tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently experiencing mild symptoms. Despite being vaccinated and having received booster shots, she will be isolating at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where she and President Joe Biden spent …

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