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February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Expecting Audience Audience Of 2.2 Billion People For 13th African Game- President Akufo-Addo

President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo believes that the upcoming African Games will have a huge audience. He said an estimated audience of 2.2 billion people is expected to follow the 13th African Games set to be hosted in Ghana. This year’s Games

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Military Clash With Angry Youth Over 11 Acres Of Land At Kasoa Prison Junction

Some angry youth at Awutu Prison Junction have clashed with some Military and Police officers over 11 acres of Land at Prison Junction, a suburb of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. The soldiers are believed

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Government Spent $12m On Suspended Agyapa Royalties Deal

It has emerged that the government spent $12 million on the suspended Agyapa royalties deal. The CEO of the Minerals Income Investment Fund, Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, disclosed this at a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Sitting. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

We Didn’t Promise A Perfect Ghana – Oppong Nkrumah

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has clarified that the Akufo-Addo government did not pledge to create a perfect Ghana for its citizens. The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP emphasized that the government made some promises to change the fortunes of Ghanaians but

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Bring Back Import Restrictions Bill bill – Afriyie Akoto Urges Govt

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie, says the government must strongly consider restricting the importation of certain food items into the country to protect Ghanaian farmers and enhance their global competitiveness. Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie emphasized that

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Over 1m Unlicensed Weapons In Circulation – Small Arms Commission

The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has disclosed that approximately 1.1 million small arms and light weapons circulating within the country cannot be properly traced or accounted for. According to the commission, this number of unaccounted-for weapons, out

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

GES Begins Probe Into Tragic Death Of Aburi Girls’ SHS Student

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated an internal investigation into the death of a first-year student at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School. Stacy Okyere, who died on on February 5, 2024, was allegedly denied medical attention by the school nurse, who

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Fans Urged To Stop Trolling Iwobi After AFCON Loss

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans have been trolling Iwobi on social media, blaming the 27-year-old player for their country’s 1-2 loss to Ivory Coast

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

KMA Retains Patrick Frimpong As PM, As Mayor Promises Cleaner Metropolis.

Krofrom East Assembly Member, Patrick Kwame Frimpong was retained as the Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) at a ceremony held yesterday for the reconstituted Assembly. Mr Frimpong secured an impressive 55 YES votes out of the gathered 66

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire Hold Colourful Trophy Parade After Winning AFCON 2023

Ivorians came out in their numbers for celebrations after Cote d'Ivoire clinched their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Emerse Fae led the Elephants to success during the 2023 AFCON as they came from behind to beat Nigeria in the