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August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics Ends As Team USA Top Medal Table

The United States snatched top spot in the 2024 Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team earned a thrilling victory over hosts France to win the final gold on offer in Paris. The fearsome US team were in danger of

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

COCOA FARMERS PENSION DEDUCTIONS KICKS OFF IN THREE DISTRICTS

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has commenced the pilot phase of deducting cocoa farmers' contributions to the Cocoa Farmers Pension Scheme, marking a historic milestone in Ghana’s cocoa sector. This initiative, which began on August 6, 2024, ensures real-time deduction of

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Chelsea Sign £54m Neto From Wolves

Chelsea have completed a £54m move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Pedro Neto. The 24-year-old has signed a seven-year deal with the Blues until 2031. The Portuguese forward was presented to supporters at Stamford Bridge on Sunday at half-time during a friendly

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Mepe Residents Demand Compensation, Housing For Flood Victims

Concerned residents in Mepe in the North Tongu District, are calling for immediate compensation and proper housing for affected flood victims, over 10 months after the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. The group addressing the press said their livelihoods have been

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Election 2024: Any Attempt To Do Anything Unlawful Will Be Fiercely Resisted – NDC To NPP

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to resist any unlawful attempts by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the upcoming December 7 elections. This response follows comments by the Member of Parliament for Abetifi and Agriculture Minister Bryan

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

USA Wins Eighth Successive Olympic Women’s 4x400m Gold In Paris

USA won their eighth consecutive Olympic title in the women's 4x400m, earning gold in Paris with the second-fastest time in history. Shamier Little, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas and Alexis Holmes teamed up to win by more than four seconds in a

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Charlotte Osei: I Saw My Removal Coming

Former Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei has revealed that she wasn’t surprised by the events leading to her removal from office in 2018. According to her, she knew the people she was dealing with, so she expected it but it

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

I Will Reduce Mining Export Tax To 1% To Curb Gold Smuggling – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has promised to reduce the mining export tax to 1% if elected in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Speaking at the opening, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said the launch

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Poll Names Kufuor As Best President In Ghana’s History

A recent opinion survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics in the Ashanti Region has named former President John Agyekum Kufuor as the best president in Ghana's history, with 52% of the vote. Top 3 Rankings: John Agyekum Kufuor (52%) Dr. Kwame Nkrumah

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Attorney General Appeals Acquittal Of Ato Forson In Ambulance Case

The office of the Attorney General has filed a notice of appeal against the Court of Appeal judgment that acquitted and discharged Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa in the ambulance case. In the notice of appeal filed on August