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Spio Garbrah eyes NDC running mate position

Former Trade Minister of Education, Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has expressed his willingness to be the vice-presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 general elections. However, he has emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with the NDC flagbearer, former President, John Dramani Mahama. “People tell me …

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Nigeria seal crucial win over AFCON host Ivory Coast

Nigeria took a huge step towards reaching the last 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win over hosts Ivory Coast in Group A. The match’s key moment came in the 55th minute after Ousmane Diomande caught Victor Osimhen in the box. That allowed William Troost-Ekong …

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African Catholic leaders reject Pope’s same-sex blessings

Catholic bishops in Africa have rejected Pope Francis’ declaration to bless homosexual couples, asserting that it is “contrary to the will of God”. The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (Secam) – the umbrella body for Catholic bishops across Africa – said in a statement the Vatican’s approval …

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3 more killed in Bawku, death toll now 5

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has reported that three more people were killed in Bawku. The legislator shared this information this morning on JoyNews’ AM Show. This brings the death toll to 5 within the past 48 hours. According to him, they were shot by some soldiers …

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Stonebwoy to headline All Africa Festival in Abu Dhabi on Feb 2

International Afropop, Dancehall & Reggae artist Stonebwoy has been confirmed for the All Africa Festival (AAF) on February 2, 2024, at Etihad Park, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The gig, returning for its 3rd edition, is acclaimed as the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures in all …

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Stonebwoy reveals why he couldn’t make it to Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon

Ghanaian artiste Stonebwoy has clarified that it was not his intention to deliberately miss the cooking marathon by Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak. This was captured in a video where Faila and the Ashaiman-based musician met at the airport. This comes days after Faila expressed disappointment about not having some celebrities such …

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Presidency bags two billion cedis ahead of 67th Independence Anniversary

Parliament has approved the 2024 Budget Estimates of the Office of Government Machinery, the sum of two billion and seventy-four million, eight hundred and twenty-seven thousand, one hundred and sixty-four Ghana Cedis (GH¢2,074,827,164.00) for the 2024 financial year. The finance Committee chaired by Kwaku Kwarteng in the report presented to …

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FULL TEXT: John Mahama outlines detailed plans for 24-hour economy

THE MAHAMA 24-HOUR ECONOMY POLICY FOR GHANA’ SPEECH BY HE JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AT THE 9TH GHANA CEO NETWORK BUSINESS COCKTAIL Thank you, and good evening, my dear brothers and sisters, Captains of our industries, Chief Executives, Ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to have a second opportunity to join …

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Even if Akufo-Addo is Bawumia’s running mate, NPP will lose 2024 polls – A/R traders mock

The governing New Patriotic Party on December 6, 2023; gave its flagbearer for the 2024 elections extra time to settle on a running mate ahead of the crucial elections. This was after Mahamudu Bawumia made a formal request to the NPP National Council for more time to settle on his …

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300-year-old Okomfo Anokye Cola tree growing again

The Okomfo Anokye Cola Tree, with a history dating back 300 years, has begun to regrow a month after being felled in the Feyiase community of the Ashanti Region. The tree stump, left in the soil, has begun growing anew. However, access to the site has been restricted by the …

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