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July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Liberian President Cuts His Salary By 40%

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for "responsible governance" and demonstrate "solidarity" with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Ghana’s NPP Diaspora Group Congratulates Napo On His Appointment As Running Mate

Diaspora Patriots in Ghana (DPG), a group in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has congratulated Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh (Napo) on his nomination as running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, presidential candidate of the NPP for the 7 December 2024 general elections.

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

New Judges For SC: Chief Justice Did Not Act Unconstitutionally, Says Majority Leader

The Majority in Parliament is kicking against the opposition by National Democratic Congress (NDC) on the Chief Justice’s request for more judges at the Supreme Court. This follows a recent call by the National Democratic Congress for the immediate reversal of the proposal by

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

AIRBUS SCANDAL: I CHALLENGE THE GOVERNMENT TO PROSECUTE ME IF I’M CORRUPT – MAHAMA

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged the ruling government to prosecute him if they have evidence of his alleged involvement in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a media event held at the Kempinski Hotel

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Government Considers Suspending 5% Excise Tax On Finished Plastics

The National President of the Association of Sachet and Packaged water producers (NASPAWAP), Magnus Nunoo has disclosed that, government is planning to suspend the newly imposed 5% tax on finished plastics. This come after the association joined calls by plastic manufacturers

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

5 Arrested In BECE Crackdown On Cheating

Three teachers in Bekwai and 2 invigilators in the Bono Region have been arrested for attempting to aid student’s answer some questions during the BECE. According to an educationist, Dr Peter Anti- Partey teachers have been advised to refrain from teaching

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Otumfuo Declares War On Land Guards, Chiefs Face Destoolment

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a stern warning that he will destool any chief in Asanteman who tolerates the presence of land guards within their jurisdiction. This follows concerns the Ashanti Regional Security Council raised in June about the

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Taxi Driver Shot Dead By Suspected Robbers In Ashanti Region

Amos Adusei, a 37-year-old taxi driver, was fatally shot by alleged armed robbers on the Kwaman-Boaman road in the Afigya Kwabre North district of the Ashanti region. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, leaving the local community in a state

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Christian Leaders React To UK Election Result

Following the UK general election, which resulted in a landslide victory for the Labour party, Christian leaders and organizations have been responding to the outcome. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby congratulated incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and thanked outgoing Prime

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Juventus Discuss Offer For Sancho – Monday’s Gossip

Juventus are discussing the offer they want to make for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, United and Arsenal both want to sign Brian Brobbey and Manchester City are interested in Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon. Juventus want to sell Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 26,