Clement Blankson

National Security intervenes to stop “Fixing the Country” planned picketing at Mahama’s office

Top officers of the Ministry of National Security have intervened to stop the leadership and members of the “Fixing the Country Movement” from going ahead with their planned picketing exercise at the office of former President John Mahama, in Labone, over their demand for more action by the Office of …

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71 First-Year Students at Dormaa Presby Nursing and Midwifery College repeated over poor performance

Management of Dormaa Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery College in Bono Region have repeated seventy -one (71) first-year students due to their academic performance falling below a GPA of 1.0. The Principal of Dormaa Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Dr. Agyeman-Prempeh Charles, emphasized that this decision is aimed at providing …

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We control one-third of NPP; No major decision can be taken without consulting us – Ken Agyapong

Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong says his performance at the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary shows that he is a force to be reckoned with and that no major decision can be taken by the party without consulting him. Mr. Agyapong made the comments on Saturday, …

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Hight Street’s application to mine in Kakum park was rejected – Minerals Commission

The Minerals Commission has stated that the Commission completely rejected an application submitted by High Street Ghana Limited for a license to mine in the Kakum National Park and therefore the said application not given any attention whatsoever. In a press statement signed by the chief executive officer, Mr Martin Kwaku Ayisi, …

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Audio: Government taking steps to end attacks on journalists – Oppong Nkrumah

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed that the government has established a comprehensive mechanism aimed at addressing the increasing cases of attacks on journalists in the country. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, the minister emphasized the need for more severe punishment to serve as a deterrent to individuals involved …

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Government signs two new 720MW Power Purchase Agreements, says Energy Minister

The government has signed two new Power Purchasing Agreement (PPAs) to add about 720 Mega Watts (MW) of power to the country’s generation capacity, Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. The two agreements 370MW AKSA, Tema and 350MW AKSA, Kumasi were signed under the new PPA policy which …

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Stay calm, earth tremor was a minor incident – GGSA

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has disclosed that the earth tremor felt in parts of Accra on Sunday, November 12, had a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. GGSA, however, stated that the earth tremor was a minor incident which is not expected to cause damage. Residents in …

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Bawumia has not had any discussion on choice of running mate – Sammi Awuku

A member of the Bawumia campaign team, Sammi Awuku has shot down suggestions that the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is already considering his choice of a running mate for the 2024 polls. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Tuesday, November 11, he said the Vice President is not …

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Ayorkor Botchwey: Ghana is considering visa-free entry for all Africans

Ghana is considering introducing Visa-free travel for all Africans and people of African descent, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwy has said. Botchwey is optimistic the move will bring enormous benefits to Ghana in terms of boosting the tourism sector. Currently, Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia and Benin are the only African Countries that provide …

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2024 Election: NPP better off with running mate from Ashanti Region, says Ephson

Pollster Ben Ephson, has said the 2024 presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has a brighter chance going into the upcoming election if he selects a running mate from the Ashanti Region. The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) last Saturday (4 November) elected Vice-President Dr. …

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