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July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

BECE: We Don’t Doctor Results To Please Any Govt – WAEC

Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John K. Kapi, has refuted allegations that WAEC manipulates examination results for political purposes. According to him, his outfit ensures fairness and upholds strict standards in their marking schemes.“It’s untrue

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

‘Ensure Peaceful Boundaries Across West Africa’ – Akufo-Addo Charges ECOWAS Heads

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged national and regional actors in charge of boundary commissions in West Africa to do everything within their mandates to ensure peaceful boundaries and borders amongst all states within the Economic Community

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet

President William Ruto has dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General. The decision does not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

NPRA Approves Sale Of SSNIT’s 60% Shares In Four Hotels – Employment Minister

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, has announced that the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has approved the sale of 60% of SSNIT’s shares in its hotel investment portfolio. The NPRA on June 28, directed SSNIT to

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Expedite Investigation On Ahmed Suale Murder – GJA Tells AG

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on the Attorney General (AG) to expedite action on the Ahmed Suale case, which has faced delays over the years. This call comes on the back of the recent

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

IGP Assures Of Thorough Probe Into Death Of 24-Year-Old At Hotel In Takoradi

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo Damapare has assured the family of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng, who was found dead in a pool at the CrisLord Palace Hotel in Takoradi an expedited investigation into the matter. Lois Abena Koranteng

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Jakpa Subpoenas Bagbin, Top Military Officials In Ambulance Trial

Richard Jakpa, the third accused in the ongoing Ambulance case has filed processes to compel two former Health Ministers Alban Bagbin and Alex Segbefia as well as Chief of Defence Staff Lt. General Oppong Peprah and others to testify in the

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

National Malaria Elimination Task Force Inaugurated

A National Malaria Elimination Task Force has been inaugurated as part of the country’s efforts to enhance collaboration and effectiveness in combating malaria. The task force has a mandate to provide strategic guidance and technical support to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

BECE Wenchi: Pregnant Girl Delivers Baby Girl At Exams Centre

A 15-year-old pregnant pupil delivered a baby girl while writing the Basic Education Certificate of Examination (BECE) in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. The incident, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered, happened on Monday, July 8, at the examination

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Inflation For June Drops To 22.8% From 23.1%

The latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that inflation for June has dropped to 22.8%. The figure represents a 0.3 percentage decrease from the 23.1 percent rate of inflation recorded in May 2024. The month-on-month rate for June also