16 m. ago COPEC lauds fuel allowance cut for political appointees, urges broader reforms

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers-Ghana has welcomed the government’s decision to immediately scrap all fuel allowances for political appointees, describing the move as “commendable and forward-thinking,” while emphasising that further measures are needed. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, the group noted that fuel allowances have, over the years, been enjoyed […]

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8 h. ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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26 h. ago Violence by Proxy in Annoh Dompreh’s Remarks and Hawa Koomson’s Actions

The fire that consumes your neighbour's house will eventually destroy your own. The violence and impunity that have surfaced in Ghana's key elections, by-elections, and reruns are a warning sign that the country's democracy is at a crossroads, and leaders and citizens must work together to create a more peaceful and just society. The violence against journalists during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun in Ghana is a serious concern about the growing risks faced by journalists in their quest to inform the public.

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28 h. ago We are reviewing the practice of camping players at a ‘clubhouse’ – Sarfo Duku

A former captain of the club, Justice Blay, has alleged in an interview that some players are engaged in inappropriate behavior, including snatching girlfriends and indulging in alcoholism while in camp.

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31 h. ago WAFCON 2024: ‘We believe in ourselves’ – Ghana attacker Chantelle Boye

Ghana attacker Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has expressed "positivity" in the squad as the Black Stars are set to face Tanzania in a crucual must-win clash in their final game of the Group stages.

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32 h. ago UHAS hosts leadership chat to empower oncology nurses for cancer care advancement

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has hosted a capacity-building session for participants of the Oncology Nursing Leadership Programme (ONLEP) and the university’s student body, focusing on preparing nurses to take up leadership roles in specialised cancer care. The event, dubbed the ONLEP Fireside Leadership Chat, was designed to expose oncology nurses to […]

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35 h. ago The day the ink forgot the hoe – A tale of emancipation from revisionism in Nunyãdume

In the land of Nunyãdume, where drums echo and memory has a seat at every fire, there once came a time not of war, but of erasures.

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40 h. ago WAFCON 2024: ‘We have destiny in our hands’ – Black Queens boss Bjorkegren

Ghana face Tanzania in their last game of Group C, knowing that a win will propel them to the next stage of the competition being played in Morocco.

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42 h. ago Palmer inspires Chelsea to victory over PSG to claim Club World Cup

Cole Palmer inspired a stunning Chelsea performance as they downed European champions Paris St-Germain to win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup. The England attacking midfielder scored twice and set up a brilliant third goal for new signing Joao Pedro in a comprehensive 3-0 win over in-form PSG at the MetLife […]

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48 h. ago Bawumia visits Hawa Koomson after violent attack during Ablekuma North rerun

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has paid a visit to Mavis Hawa Koomson at her residence following a violent incident that occurred during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun on Friday, 11 July.

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48 h. ago Bawumia visits assault victims in Ablekuma North rerun; pledges support

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has visited Akua Afriyie, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ablekuma North, and several polling agents who were assaulted during the constituency’s parliamentary rerun on Friday, 11th July.

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53 h. ago 2024 Election: Bawumia’s early concession undermined results collation – Inusah Fuseini

The former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has blamed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s early concession in the 2024 general election for the widespread failure to complete the collation of parliamentary results.

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58 h. ago Club World Cup final: How Chelsea, PSG compare; who will win?

It's the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, and Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will battle it out at MetLife Stadium for the honor of becoming the first winner of the 32-team tournament.

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2 d. ago Soldier who rejected ‘galamsey’ bribe secures promotion and UN posting

The Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General William Agyapong, has promoted a young soldier, Private Teye-Tsu Asare Solomon, to the rank of Lance Corporal with immediate effect.

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun violence: “I feel very unsafe” – Miracles Aboagye

Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has raised concerns over what he describes as the alarming silence of government and the failure of law enforcement in the wake of violence that disrupted the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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3 d. ago Ablekuma North rerun: A win was expected because we worked hard – Ewurabena Aubynn

The newly-elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Ewurabena Aubynn, says she feels proud and fulfilled after being declared the winner in the parliamentary rerun held on Friday, July 11.

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3 d. ago Minority blasts government appointees for ‘celebrating violence’ in Ablekuma North

The Minority in Parliament has criticised senior officials in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for allegedly endorsing and celebrating violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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4 d. ago Sam George tells Bawumia to ‘shut up’ over Ablekuma North violence

Ningo-Prampram MP and Minister for Communications, Samuel Nartey George, has lashed out at NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his comments on the violence that disrupted the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North constituency.

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4 d. ago Take action against Ablekuma North attackers – Bawumia to Mahama

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Mahama to take immediate action against individuals caught on video perpetrating acts of violence.

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4 d. ago Dr. Bawumia condemns Ablekuma North violence, urges presidential action

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential election, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly condemned the violent incidents that marred the Ablekuma North constituency parliamentary rerun on Friday, describing the chaos as a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy. Reacting to the disturbing scenes of physical assaults and disruptions at the polling station—including the attack […]

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