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September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Pius Hadzide Pledges to Provide World Cup Opportunities for Ghanaian Youth in 2026

Pius Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman, has made a bold promise to his constituents. He urged them to vote for him if they want their children to travel to the United States for the 2026 World

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Man Utd Report Net Loss Of £113.2m For 2023-24

Manchester United have reported a net loss of £113.2m in the year to 30 June, their latest accounts show. It follows losses of £28.7m in 2022-23 and £115.5m in 2021-22, and their latest figures take total losses over the past five

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Brazil and Argentina Lose In World Cup Qualifying

Brazil suffered their fourth defeat in five qualifying games with a 1-0 loss to Paraguay as Argentina were beaten 2-1 by Colombia in the latest qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup. Inter Miami's Diego Gomez scored the winner for Paraguay

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