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December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

NPP Expels Agona West MP Cynthia Morrison and 279 Others

The Agona West Constituency branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expelled 280 members, including the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Cynthia Morrison, effective December 16, 2024. The expulsion was confirmed unanimously during an Expanded Constituency Executive Committee meeting held

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

NPP To Launch Committee To Investigate 2024 Election Defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to establish a committee aimed at analyzing the causes behind its significant defeat in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. At a press conference held at the party's headquarters, NPP National Chairman Stephen

December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Gov’t Releases Additional ₵25m To WAEC To Expedite WASSCE Results

The Ministry of Education has allocated an additional GH₵25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to support its operations and ensure the smooth continuation of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) marking process. In a statement

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

CHASS Calls for Postponement of SHS Reopening Over Outstanding Debts

Heads of secondary schools demand immediate release of funds to avoid disruption to academic year. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has urged the Ministry of Education to delay the reopening of Senior High Schools (SHSs) for the

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

WAEC Says GH¢25m Allocation Insufficient To Clear Debt, Delaying WASSCE Results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has criticized the GH¢25 million released by the government to settle part of its GH¢118 million debt, calling it grossly inadequate for its operations. In a statement, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, explained

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Electoral Crimes Have No Expiry Date, Time Of Reckoning Will Come – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has issued a stern warning that those involved in electoral malpractices will not escape accountability. In a succinct post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Kwetey cautioned individuals implicated in election

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Wrestling Legend Rey Misterio Sr. Passes Away At 66

The wrestling world mourns the loss of Rey Misterio Sr., a legendary luchador who passed away at the age of 66. His family announced the news on Friday morning, with tributes pouring in from across the wrestling community. Misterio, a

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Funding Crisis Poses Threat To Ghana’s Educational Future – Mahama

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has raised alarm over the funding crisis threatening Ghana’s education system, spanning from basic schools to tertiary institutions. In a recent engagement with key education stakeholders, Mahama emphasized that the entire sector is grappling with significant financial

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

EC: Re-Collation Due To Widespread Lawlessness

The Deputy Director of Research at the Electoral Commission (EC), Fred Tetteh, has blamed widespread lawlessness from political parties and their supporters for the need to re-collate some parliamentary results. According to Tetteh, the Commission was unable to complete its work

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024

Tiger Woods’ Son Charlie, 15, Hits First Hole-In-One

Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, made golfing history at the PNC Championship, achieving his first career hole-in-one during the final round. The father-son duo, who have been a fixture at the tournament in recent years, enjoyed a strong showing, with Charlie's