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August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Man Utd agree £42m Deal To Sign Ugarte From PSG

Manchester United have agreed a 50m euros (£42.29m) fee with Paris St-Germain for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte. The deal also includes a potential for 10m euros (£8.46m) in additional payments. It is possible Ugarte could fly to Manchester for a medical

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Parliament Approves $339m for Tema Motorway, Minority Clarifies

The Minority in Parliament has clarified that the approved budget for the Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project is $339 million, not $660 million. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently cut the sod for the project, announcing plans to transform the motorway into

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Otumfuo Destools Three Chiefs Over ‘Galamsey’

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of their titles and responsibilities. The decisive action was taken during the Asanteman Council meeting on August 26,

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

BREAKING NEWS…Fire Outbreak At Job 600 Building; Storeroom Affected

Fire has gutted parts of the Job 600 building in Parliament. The fire started early Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The blaze caused damage to a storeroom, though the exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Investigations are ongoing

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Akufo-Addo Deceived God, Clergy Over National Cathedral Funding – Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has vehemently criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his dishonesty regarding the funding of the National Cathedral. Ablakwa accused the President of deceiving the public, religious leaders, and even God

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Man City Agree £21.2m Saudi Arabia Move For Cancelo

Manchester City have agreed a £21.2m deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal to sell defender Joao Cancelo. Personal terms are not thought to be a problem, although Cancelo is yet to agree to the move. If he does, the 30-year-old

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Government Allocates GH¢8bn Relief Package For Farmers Hit By Drought

The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the government has set aside GH¢8 billion to provide relief and mitigative measures for farmers affected by the recent dry spell. Speaking on the crisis, he acknowledged that while the response

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

NDC Demands Emergency Meeting With EC Over Voters’ Exhibition Exercise

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has written to the Electoral Commission, demanding an emergency meeting to discuss the voters’ exhibition exercise. A letter signed by the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, noted that the meeting is to discuss “very serious discrepancies

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Floods In Nigeria Kill At Least 49, Displace Thousands

At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba,

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

NIA Withholds Over 110,000 Ghana Cards Over Double Registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has revealed that more than 110,000 Ghana Cards have been withheld due to double registration issues. While the authority has successfully issued over 18 million cards to Ghanaians, approximately 150,000 cards are still pending printing. Appearing