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March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

IMANI, Kwesi Aning Sue AG Over Appointments Of Heads Of Uniformed Security Services

The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, and Professor Kwesi Aning of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, have initiated legal proceedings against the Attorney General concerning the appointment processes for leaders of uniformed security agencies. The petitioners have raised

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

2024 Elections: Drone Deployment Invasion Of Voters’ Privacy – EC Tells NDC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed concern over a leaked strategy by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra region to deploy drones during the upcoming general election. The EC emphasised that such a move would constitute an

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

ECG MD Must Be Transparent About Dumsor – John Jinapor

Ranking Member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, John Jinapor, has charged the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, to be transparent about the challenges in the power sector. According to him, the

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

KATH Doctors To Embark On Strike Today Over Accommodation Issues

Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are set to begin an indefinite strike today, Wednesday, March 13, over accommodation concerns. The leadership of the Association has stated that its members are facing eviction from their bungalows, which have allegedly

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Barcelona See Off Napoli To Reach Quarter-Finals

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years with an entertaining victory over Napoli. Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo put Barcelona on their way at Estadi de Montjuic, but the hosts were made to work hard

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Arsenal Beat Porto: David Raya Delivers When It Matters Most On Crucial Champions League Night

David Raya settled all lingering arguments about manager Mikel Arteta's judgement and his status as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper amid the sound and fury of a dramatic Champions League win over Porto at Emirates Stadium. Raya's uncertain start as replacement for Aaron Ramsdale prompted

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Premier League Clubs Accused Of ‘Empty Promise’ On EFL Funding

Premier League clubs have been accused of making an "empty promise" about a new funding deal for the English Football League (EFL). A meeting between clubs on Monday ended without an agreement on a 'New Deal'. Dame Caroline Dinenage, chair of

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

PFJ 2.0 Targets Over 2m Farmers As Registration Officially Opens

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has commenced farmer registration for the Planting for Food and Jobs phase two (PFJ 2.0) programme, aiming to reach over 2 million farmers this year. During a press briefing in Accra, Dr. Bryan Acheampong,

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

We Have Not Defaulted In Payments To IPPs – ECG MD Clarifies

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has defaulted on its fixed monthly energy purchase price with all Independent Power Producers(IPPs). This has sparked concerns about the possibility of a full-blown power crisis, also known as dumsor. President Akufo-Addo in his State

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Don’t Rely On Government Money For Your Movie Projects – King Ampaw To Film Makers

Legendary Ghana film producer and director, King Ampaw, has advised film makers in Ghana not to bank their hopes on government’s financial aid for their movie productions. According to King who is popularly known for the 1983 movie ‘Kukurantumi: Road to