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November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Mahama Wants Case Challenging His 2024 Presidential Bid Thrown Out

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a case filed by legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie, which seeks to challenge his eligibility to contest the 2024 polls.He contends the case fails to comply with basic processes of law and must therefore be thrown out. Mr.

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

‘Journalists’ Safety Non-Negotiable’

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called for the police and judicial service to be held accountable for attacks on journalists. According to him, the safety of journalists is non-negotiable, indicating that journalism is not a crime, but rather an

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

President Akufo-Addo Nominates 3 Appeal Court Judges To Supreme Court

President Akufo-Addo has nominated three Court of Appeal Justices to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court bench in Ghana. These vacancies were created following the mandatory retirement of three Justices of the apex court earlier this year. The President’s nominees are

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Bawumia Sells Ghana To Czech Business Gurus

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the potential of Ghana as a favorable destination for trade and investment during a meeting with a Czech business delegation. The delegation, led by Prime Minister Peter Fiala of the Czech Republic, is

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Anti-Gay Bill: We Will Deal With It – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that parliament remains dedicated to addressing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-gay bill.He emphasised parliament's commitment to finding space for the bill's consideration.The Majority

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Frank Borman: Nasa Astronaut Who Led Apollo 8 Moon Mission Dies

Former Nasa astronaut Frank Borman, who led the first ever space mission around the moon on Apollo 8, has died. He passed away in Billings, Montana, aged 95, the agency said. Mr Borman and two fellow astronauts were the first humans

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

NPA Starts Bitumen Regulation In January 2024

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is set to commence the regulation of the importation, storage, processing and marketing of bitumen in the country effective January 2024. The new regulatory framework, which will have inputs from the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), the

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

WAEC Releases 2023 BECE Results With Scripts Of 22,270 Candidates Still Being Probed

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for both school and private candidates who participated in this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). WAEC revealed that the results for school candidates will be sent to their respective

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Sharon Stone Says Ex-Sony Head Sexually Harassed Her In The 1980s

Actress Sharon Stone has said a former head of Sony Pictures exposed himself to her during a meeting in the 1980s. Ms Stone did not name the executive, but she said the encounter was "not the last of many weird experiences"

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Footballer Luis Díaz’s Father Freed By Colombian Guerrillas

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz's father has been released by the left-wing guerrillas who kidnapped him 13 days ago, police sources and local media say. Luis Manuel Díaz was handed over to United Nations and Catholic church officials by members of