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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Fact-Checking the Trump-Harris Debate: Claims and Verdicts

The first televised debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the US election campaign featured discussions on key issues like the economy, immigration, and abortion. BBC Verify examined several claims made during the debate. Claim: Trump stated that migrants in

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Galamsey: We Won’t Make Progress Until We Start Naming And Shaming – Rev. Fayose

The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has called for the public naming, shaming, and prosecution of politically exposed persons involved in illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. He believes that until these individuals are held

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

Dr Afari-Gyan Calls For Judicial Action Against Frivolous Election Petitions

A former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan says the judiciary must sift through election petitions and introduce punitive actions against persons who bring frivolous cases. Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan described some election petitions as improbable, and the courts

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

Galamsey: If Mining Laws Fail, Civil Disobedience Will Salvage Damage – KNUST UTAG

The President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare has suggested that civil disobedience is what is needed to win the fight against illegal mining, popularly

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

GNFS Condemns Assaults On Personnel, Vows To Pursue Justice For Officers

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has condemned recent attacks on its personnel, vowing to pursue strict legal action against perpetrators. In two separate incidents, firefighters were physically and verbally assaulted while carrying out their duties. GNFS, in a statement on

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

DRIP Was Poorly And Hastily Implemented – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), claiming it was not well thought through. The DRIP is designed to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) with the necessary resources

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Asantehene Urges Parties to Trust Electoral Commission

The Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged political parties and actors to develop confidence in the Electoral Commission (EC) as well as the electoral process. He recognizes that the spate of mistrust could fuel tensions in

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Media Coalition Founder Calls for Urgent Action Against Galamsey Genocide

Kenneth Ashigbey, founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, has raised a red flag over the devastating impact of illegal mining, or "galamsey," on Ghana's water bodies. He has likened the pollution of water sources through galamsey activities to an

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Online News Overtakes TV as Primary Source for UK Consumers

A recent Ofcom survey has unveiled a significant shift in news consumption habits among UK residents. For the first time, online sources have surpassed television as the primary means of accessing news. According to the survey, 71% of respondents reported using

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

2024 Elections: Electoral Commission Begins Nomination Form Review Process

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has begun reviewing nomination forms for presidential candidates in the 2024 elections. Chairperson Jean Mensa has stated that the review process will be conducted thoroughly and fairly, with sufficient time allowed for corrections if needed. Two