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July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Fernandez Faces Disciplinary Action Over Alleged Racist Chant

Chelsea have begun disciplinary proceedings against midfielder Enzo Fernandez after he posted a video on social media that the French Football Federation said included an alleged "racist and discriminatory" chant. On Tuesday the FFF said it would file a complaint to

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Supreme Court Defers Ruling On Injunction On Anti-LGBTQ Bill Filed By Amanda Odoi

The Supreme Court has deferred the ruling on the injunction application by Dr Amanda Odoi to the transmission of the anti-LGBTQ bill to the president and rather deliver the ruling on the same day the final judgement will be given. The

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

School Feeding Caterers Serving Pupils Mouldy, Unwholesome Food – AG Report

The Auditor-General’s report for 2022 has disclosed that unwholesome food is being served to basic school pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP). A performance audit report conducted by the Auditor-General on the management of the Ghana School Feeding Programme

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Two-Thirds Of Ghana’s Coastline Risks Being Washed Away – Ghana Hydrological Authority

The Ghana Hydrological Authority has warned that two-thirds of the country’s coastline is at risk of erosion and urgent protection is needed to prevent the loss of critical national assets. The Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Dr. John Kissi, during

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Akufo-Addo Rejects Calls For Manifestos To Be Abandoned

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vehemently opposed calls for political party manifestos to be abandoned for a national development plan. According to President Akufo-Addo, political parties play significant roles in the development of countries through their manifestos and so giving

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

Ashanti Region: Nahinso Chief Arrested For Unauthorized Road Works

Officials of the Asokwa Municipal Assembly caused the arrest of the Chief of Nahinso, Nana Addo Boaman, for undertaking road works without official permission. The Chief, who was arrested and granted bail over the weekend, insisted that he took the initiative

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024

30-Day Custody For Kenyan Man Accused Of Killing 42 Women

In Kenya, a judge has decided that a man who allegedly admitted to killing and dismembering 42 women between 2022 and 2024, beginning with his wife, must remain in custody for 30 days as the investigation continues. Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33,

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Govt Withdraws L.I Allowing MPs, Judges Use Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions

The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought to grant Members of Parliament (MPs), Judges, and Ministers the privilege

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Fuel Prices Increase By 2 Percent: Petrol Now At ₵15.10, Diesel Going For ₵15.25 A Litre

Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have started increasing prices of petroleum products at the pumps. Shell has taken the lead, selling at litre of petrol at ₵15.10 and diesel for ₵15.25. Previously, Shell was selling a litre of petrol at ₵14.80

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Azumah Nelson Launches ‘Zoom Zoom Clinic’ To Empower Youth

Legendary boxer Azumah Nelson, affectionately known as "The Professor" has launched an inspiring new initiative called the 'Zoom Zoom Clinic'. The initiative was launched on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly in partnership with GCB Bank, the Ministry