Yearly Archives: 2019

CODEO raises red flags over EC’s voting time cut proposal

The Coalition of Election Observers (CODEO) has raised concerns over the proposal by the electoral commission to cut down voting hours. The commission considering reducing the voting time from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., instead of the 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The move is to allow for counting of …

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Kwesi Ahwoi to partner John Mahama as running mate in 2020?

Kwesi Ahwoi, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress, who has been heavily tipped by key elements within the party to partner former President Mahama’s 2020 re-election bid, has coyly hinted of a possibility of the partnership happening to ABC News. The Former Minister under the Atta-Mills and Mahama …

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Audio: Why people commit suicide – Dr Akwasi Osei explains

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei has been detailing why people resort to suicide to end their lives. According to him, depression is the commonest cause of suicide. He said scientific evidence shows that for every 10 people who attempt suicide or commit suicide, nine …

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Pope Francis accuses critics of stabbing him in the back

Pope Francis has accused his critics of stabbing him in the back, and said he is “not afraid” of the Catholic Church splitting. Speaking after a trip to Africa, the Pope took issue with conservative clergymen who have criticised him. Those men do not “want good for the Church”, but …

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Agric Minister’s imported pigs spread Africa Swine Flu – Report

Impeccable sources within the Ghana Veterinary Service, have revealed a massive outbreak of the dreaded Africa swine fever disease in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis, resulting in the death of lots of pigs in various piggeries in the Western Region. The Herald is informed that, the recent outbreak, could be attributed to …

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Gov’t releases over GHC49m to settle outstanding grant for teachers

The Finance ministry has released over forty-nine  million cedis to the Ghana Education Service for the payment of delayed transfer grant and other outstanding allowances to teachers in the country. It comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)  declared strike in six regions over poor condition of service. …

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