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June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Paris Holds Record-Breaking “March For Jesus”

Parisians witnessed a historic event last week as the "March for Jesus" drew a record-breaking crowd of over 25,000. This celebration of faith extended beyond Paris, reaching cities like Lille and Strasbourg. Pastor Jean Luc Trachsel, a speaker at the event,

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Ghanaian Youngster Omari Forson To leave Man United

Ghanaian youngster Omari Forson is set to leave Manchester United after failing to agree on a contract extension. The 19-year-old attacker, born in London, will depart the club at the end of June as a free agent. Despite breaking into the

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Locked-Up Investment Holders Forum To Resume Picketing June 5

The Locked-up Investment Holders’ Forum will resume picketing at the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, June 5, following the Ministry’s failure to engage the group as promised. The group suspended an earlier protest following assurances from Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Stephen Amoah,

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Vote Transfer: EC, NPP Seeking To Rig 2024 Polls With Agents Ban – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) not to allow agents of political parties to observe the ongoing vote transfer exercise. Mahama, in a Facebook post, said the

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Current Economic Difficulties Are Global, Not Peculiar To Ghana – Bawumia

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that Ghana cannot be excluded from the global economic hardship. In Dr. Bawumia’s view, the current economic challenges are a global phenomenon, and Ghana is no exception. During

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Ayorkor Botchwey Calls For Global Financial System Reform

Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has addressed a forum of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and, alongside several leaders, advocated strongly for change to the structure of the international financial system to protect vulnerable nations. “Ghana is committed

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

PURC Announces Increase In Electricity And Water Tariffs Effective July 01, 2024

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has disclosed a rise in electricity and water tariffs, set to be implemented from July 01 until September 30, 2024. The adjustment percentages vary across different consumer categories, as outlined in a statement released by

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

Mahama Warns Against Attempts To Rig December Elections

Former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to promote peace during the upcoming December elections. Speaking at the funeral of former Minister of Information, John Tia Akologo in the Upper East Region, Mahama

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

DBG Gives Women-Led Business A Boost

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) has gone into partnership with Sinapi Aba to give businesses which are led by women a boost. Christened “LeapHer”, 2500 women will benefit from the lending initiative, which aims to empower women who are into business and

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

World Athletics Announces New Global Competition With Record Prize Fund

World Athletics has announced a new global championship to start in 2026 which will feature the biggest prize fund in the sport’s history. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship will see world champions, Olympic champions, Diamond League winners and the year’s leading