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April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

NPP Trims Aspirants For Ejisu Seat As Nearly 18 Show Interest

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has impressed upon some potential aspirants in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu constituency to shelve their interests. At least 18 aspirants were said to be lacing their boots to contest the vacant parliamentary seat, following

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Dozens Dead In Istanbul Nightclub Fire

At least 29 people have been killed in a fire in a nightclub in Turkey. The club, in the basement of a high-rise building in Istanbul, was closed and undergoing renovations during the day. Speaking to the media, Istanbul governor Davut

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

Girl Married To Priest Is Not 12, She Turns 16 In July – Chieftaincy Minister

The Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has clarified that the new wife of the Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, is not 12 years old as earlier reported but will be 16 years in July, 2024. According to

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

You Can’t Hide From The Media – Nyantakyi Advises GFA

Former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi insists that Ghana’s football governing body should be transparent with the media in its activities in order to improve the awareness and support for football in the nation. The 55-year-old believes

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Child Marriage: “We Have To Situate The Child In The Context Of The Law” – Bright Appiah

The Executive Director of Child Right International, Mr Bright Appiah has said that there is a need to situate the 12-year-old girl who got married to the 63-year-old Chief Priest in the context of what the law says. He explained that

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

New MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett Takes Over

Stephen Blewett, has taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana. He takes over from Selorm Adadevoh, who has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer of the MTN Group. Mr. Blewett, before occupying his new role was MTN

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Management Has Not Sanctioned Procurement Of iPad Keyboards – COCOBOD

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has issued a statement clarifying recent reports regarding the procurement of iPad keyboards for members of its Board of Directors. The statement, released on April 1st, addresses a widely circulated memo on social media from COCOBOD's

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Kenya’s President William Ruto Expected In Ghana For Three-Day State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to arrive in Ghana on Tuesday (April 2, 2024) for a three-day state visit. During the visit, Kenya and Ghana are set to sign bilateral agreements covering areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment,

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

PSG To Face Lyon In Champions League Semis

Paris St-Germain will face French rivals Lyon in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League after beating Hacken to reach the final four. PSG were dominant in the second leg, opening the scoring when Tabitha Chawinga fired into the bottom corner.

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

One Dead As Bees Attack Church During Good Friday Service

One person is confirmed dead following an attack of bees on members of the Roman Catholic Church at Owuoso, a suburb of Asante Agona in the Ashanti region. The Reverend Father and his congregants were holding the Good Friday Easter Mass