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September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Cabinet Reshuffle Looms as Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Steps Down

Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba has stepped down from his role as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle of the Ukrainian cabinet. Several Ukrainian officials also resigned from their posts on Tuesday, leaving some of the government's top jobs vacant,

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Family Of Aid Worker Killed in Gaza Call For Inquiry

Rewrite this article The family of a British aid worker killed in Gaza in April has urged the government to launch an independent legal inquiry into his death. James Kirby was one of three Britons killed in Israeli drone strikes on an aid

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

SPEAKER ACCUSES MAJORITY OF BAD FAITH OVER PARLIAMENT RECALL FOR EMERGENCY

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticised the Majority in Parliament for acting in bad faith by recalling the House from its break. This follows a request by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs to consider several urgent matters, including the

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

MINORITY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF LANDS MINISTER, DEPUTIES OVER GALAMSEY CRISIS

The Minority on the Works and Housing Committee has called for the immediate removal of the Lands Minister and his deputies, accusing them of failing to protect Ghana’s water bodies and rivers from the devastating effects of illegal mining, known as

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

ECG MD REFUTES CLAIMS OF OVERCHARGING CUSTOMERS AS IT REPLACES OBSOLETE METRES

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has dismissed allegations that the ongoing installation of new prepaid metres is an attempt to overcharge customers. According to the company, these new metres are designed to accurately reflect energy consumption levels, and customers should

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

My Son Was Stabbed Three Times – Father Of Stabbed O’Reilly SHS Student Recounts

The father of Edward Borketey Sackey, the form three O’Reilly Senior High School student who was fatally stabbed, has shared the tragic events leading to his son’s death. “What happened was that [September 2] I saw my boy off to come

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Some Of You Engage In Galamsey, Stop It – Bagbin To MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that some Members of Parliament (MPs) are involved in illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. This revelation came during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, where MPs debated the ongoing galamsey crisis. The

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Volkswagen Considers Historic German Plant Closures In Cost Drive

Volkswagen is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, in a move that shows the mounting price pressure Europe's top carmaker faces from Asian rivals. Monday's move marks the first major clash between Chief Executive Oliver Blume, who analysts have

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Critically Injured in Petrol Attack in Kenya

Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei is in critical condition after being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya. The 33-year-old marathon runner suffered burns to over 75% of her body and is being treated at a hospital in Eldoret.

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Luis Suarez Announces Retirement from International Football

La Luis Suarez, Uruguay's star striker, has announced his retirement from international football. In an emotional press conference, the 37-year-old confirmed that the World Cup qualifier against Paraguay will be his last match for Uruguay. Suarez is Uruguay's all-time leading scorer