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ARDA Urges African Nations to End Dollarisation of Petroleum and Invest in Energy Independence

The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) has called on 54 African nations to end the dollarisation of petroleum products and to develop integrated infrastructure to ensure energy security independent of developed countries, which will help stabilize their economies. Speaking at

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Rev. George Owusu-Mensah, Renowned Gospel Musician and Pastor, Passes Away

Rev. George Owusu-Mensah, the Head Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Amakom, Kumasi, and the composer of the beloved gospel song "M’atwen Awurade Anim" (“A Wait on God”), has passed away. He died early Sunday morning, as confirmed by Rev. Mrs.

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New Manchester United Coach Ruben Amorim Acknowledges Challenges Ahead, Ready to Embrace New Role

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the challenges he faces at Old Trafford, stating he is under "no illusions" about the difficulties ahead. The 39-year-old was appointed to a two-and-a-half-year contract earlier this month. Although he officially begins

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Afenyo-Markin Declares Majority Will Not Occupy Minority Seats Amid Supreme Court Ruling on Vacant Parliamentary Seats

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that the Majority caucus will never occupy seats designated for the Minority in Parliament, following a crucial Supreme Court ruling that stayed Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant. Speaking on Monday,

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Supreme Court to Deliver Key Ruling on Speaker Bagbin’s Vacant Seats Decision on November 12

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a landmark ruling on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, regarding the controversial decision by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. Counsel for the Speaker, Thaddeus Sory, did not appear in

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Dr. Bawumia Announces Free Kidney Dialysis for All Patients Under NHIS Starting December 1, 2024

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has announced that beginning December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis will be provided at no cost to all patients under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This decision follows a successful pilot program

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Eastern Cuba, Compounding Recent Storm Damage and Challenges

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 struck eastern Cuba, compounding the difficulties faced by a nation still recovering from recent storms and widespread power outages. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) indicated that the quake occurred approximately 40 km (25 miles) south

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Bruno Fernandes Shines for Manchester United After Apologizing to Erik ten Hag

Much has changed for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes since he took the initiative to apologize to Erik ten Hag following the manager's sacking and accepted his share of the blame. In the four matches since, Fernandes has made a significant

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Daily Searchlight Editor Petitions President Akufo-Addo to Remove Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng

Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Kissi Agyebeng from his role as Special Prosecutor. Mr. Kuranchie’s request is based on alleged misconduct by Mr. Agyebeng, including accusations of

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Education Minister Dr. Adutwum Endorses Vice President Bawumia as Key to Continuing Akufo-Addo’s Legacy

Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has expressed strong support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the ideal candidate to continue advancing the initiatives and successes of President Akufo-Addo’s administration. Dr. Adutwum commended Dr. Bawumia’s commitment to education and economic