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July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

I Apologise; I Never Meant To Disrespect Our Former Presidents – Napo

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo”, has apologised for his recent remarks comparing President Nana Akufo-Addo to previous Ghanaian leaders. On Tuesday (9 July), Dr Opoku Prempeh asserted that

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Euro 2024: 15 England Fans Arrested

UK police have confirmed the arrest of 15 England fans during the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Approximately 25,000 England supporters attended the match in Dortmund, with the vast majority described as “well behaved.” Prior to the game,

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Matthew Opoku Prempeh Resigns As Energy Minister

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, (Napo), New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Manhyia South constituency in the AshantiRegion, has resigned as Minister of Energy with effect from 18 July 2024. Napo tendered in his resignation letter to the President on

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‘There Are No Secret Security Recruitments’ – Majority To Minority

The Majority in Parliament insists that the current exercise undertaken by the Interior Ministry is not a secret recruitment. This comes on the back of the Minority claims that the government is subtly infiltrating the services with its own people. The

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

BECE: We Don’t Doctor Results To Please Any Govt – WAEC

Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John K. Kapi, has refuted allegations that WAEC manipulates examination results for political purposes. According to him, his outfit ensures fairness and upholds strict standards in their marking schemes.“It’s untrue

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

‘Ensure Peaceful Boundaries Across West Africa’ – Akufo-Addo Charges ECOWAS Heads

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged national and regional actors in charge of boundary commissions in West Africa to do everything within their mandates to ensure peaceful boundaries and borders amongst all states within the Economic Community

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet

President William Ruto has dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General. The decision does not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

NPRA Approves Sale Of SSNIT’s 60% Shares In Four Hotels – Employment Minister

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has announced that the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has approved the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in its hotel investment portfolio. The NPRA on June 28, directed SSNIT to

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Expedite Investigation On Ahmed Suale Murder – GJA Tells AG

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years. This call comes on the back of the recent

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

IGP Assures Of Thorough Probe Into Death Of 24-Year-Old At Hotel In Takoradi

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Lois Abena Koranteng