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July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Akufo-Addo To Commission 320 New Homes For Police Service

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to commission a 320-unit housing project for the Ghana Police Service. This commissioning will take place on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. The 320-unit housing project,

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Joe Biden Quits 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Kamala Harris

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump – and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. He steps down amid pressure from within the Democratic Party amid concerns over his health. Mr Biden in a statement issued

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Akosombo Dam: Impending Spillage Won’t Cause Massive Impact – VRA

The Volta River Authority (VRA) expects minimal impact in its next phase of water spillage from the Akosombo Dam. The VRA has announced a possible controlled water spillage from the dam in the coming weeks. Director of Environment and Sustainable Development

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

EC To Brief Parliament Today On 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) is scheduled to appear before Parliament on Friday, July 19, 2024, to brief the House on preparations towards the 2024 General Elections. The meeting, which is expected to take place in the chamber, is in response to

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Ambulance Case: Military Secretary Confirms Dishonorable Discharge Of Jakpa From GAF

Military Secretary of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Air Commodore Nana Adu Gyamfi, has supported claims that Richard Jakpa was dishonourably discharged from the GAF. Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, during the cross-examination of Jakpa, presented documents indicating that the third

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Focus On Reviving Economy, Not Empty Campaign Promises – Mahama Tells NPP

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has slammed the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of prioritising campaigning for votes and making empty promises over revitalising the economy. He suggested that claims by

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

EPL: Man Utd Sign French Defender Leny Yori From Lille In £52m Deal

Manchester United have signed French defender Leny Yoro from Lille until 2029 in a deal worth 62m euros (£52.18m), with 8m euros (£6.73m) in add-ons. The 18-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the option for an

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Kylian Mbappé Prepared To Sue PSG Over Unpaid Wages – Player’s Mother

Kylian Mbappé is prepared to sue former club Paris Saint-Germain if the French giants refuse to pay him the amount he is owed, according to the player’s mother Fayza Lamari. Sources told ESPN the Ligue 1 champions are yet to pay Mbappé €80 million

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

At Least 16 People Killed In China Shopping Mall Fire

At least 16 people have been killed in a fire at a shopping mall in southwestern China, state media reported. The blaze started in the 14-storey commercial building in the city of Zigong, in Sichuan province, on Wednesday night and firefighters

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024

Agenda 111 To Boost Employment With 67,000 New Jobs – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has announced that the government’s Agenda 111 Hospital Projects will create approximately 67,000 jobs upon completion. Highlighting the significance of the project, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that each hospital, capable of employing over 100 people, marks Agenda 111 as a