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February 7, 2024

Akufo-Addo To Deliver State Of the Nation Address On 27 February

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday 27 February. Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu announced this on Tuesday, (6 February) when Parliament reconvened. This is in accordance

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Ghana FA Condemns Booing Of Black Stars Players By Journalists

Kurt Okraku, a former sports journalist and the current President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has expressed disappointment at the booing of players by some journalists in the mixed zone after Ghana’s draw against Mozambique at the AFCON 2023. The

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Hong Kong Govt Disappointed At Messi No Show

After failing to win any of their first four preseason games, Inter Miami finally registered victory as they beat Hong Kong XI 4-1 on Sunday, but star attraction Lionel Messi’s absence prompted the country’s government to express its disappointment. The eight-time

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Afcon 2023: Can African Heavyweights Survive Semi-Finals?

After drama aplenty in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, including a 122nd-minute winner and a goalkeeper saving four penalties in a shoot-out, Wednesday's semi-finals in Ivory Coast have much to live up to. Three-time champions Nigeria face

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Independent Power Generators Kick Against Emissions Levy

The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has indicated the implementation of the Emissions Levy may spike up the prices of power because it exerts a levy of GH¢100 per tonne on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from producers. Chief Executive Officer of

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Diana Hamilton Parades Stars For ‘Awake Experience’

This year’s edition of the annual gospel concert dubbed, ‘Awake Experience’ by Diana Hamilton, will feature other well-known stars including, Mercy Chinwo, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Rev. Mensah Bonsu, Akesse Brempong, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Alex Akyeampong among others.

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

EU Must Relook Crop Imports Policy – GARDJA

The European Union (EU) must relook at its policies on cash crop imports from the developing world, the Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association has said. A new law that penalizes commodity trading companies for importing goods including cocoa, coffee,

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Blood Of Any Journalist Killed Will Be On Your Head– GJA Warns Media Houses

The umbrella body of journalists, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has made a blacklist declaration on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, banning all media houses to make their platforms available to the lawmaker. According to the

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

Health Alert: Accra’s Air Quality Is Unhealthy, Prioritise Remaining Indoors, Says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public especially those with respiratory diseases to prioritise remaining indoors amidst the deterioration in air quality in the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns about the escalating health risks associated with air pollution