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List of NPP MPs spotted in Qatar while 2023 Budget is being considered

The Minority Caucus in Parliament on Tuesday raised concerns about the non-attendance to the House of members on the Majority side of the House. The concern was anchored on the premise that the debate on the 2023 budget as presented by the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta was expected to …

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Your gold-for-oil plan bogus – Prof. Hanke to Dr. Bawumia

Steve H. Hanke, a professor of Applied Economics, Johns Hopkins University, has described as “bogus” Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s announcement of a new policy of buying oil products with gold rather than U.S. dollars. According to him, Ghana’s vice president is grasping for straws with this new gold-for-oil plan. The …

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Messi equals penalty miss tally of Africa’s record goalscorer at World Cup

Argentine international Lionel Messi has equaled a record by Asamoah Gyan at the World Cup. Football record outfit, Opta Jose, noted on Wednesday, November 30; that Messi has missed two of his three penalty kicks at the World Cup. It adds that the record equals that of former Black Star …

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Senegal under investigation by FIFA, to be punished for breaking rules

Senegal are under investigation for violating FIFA rules at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This investigation comes after head coach, Aliou Cisse refused to attend a pre-match press conference with a player, prior to a 2-1 win over Ecuador. According to a statement released by FIFA on Wednesday, November 30, …

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Nigeria to abolish English use for first six years of primary education

Nigeria’scabinet, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a National Language Policy for use in all primary schools across Africa’s most populous nation. The major highlight of the policy is that the first six years of basic education should be undertaken in the mother tongue of pupils. Minister of Education, …

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‘I bring peace of mind’ – Princess Shyngle list things she brings to the relationship table

Princess Shyngle has banned herself from marrying again but she hasn’t ban herself from dadting. According to the Gambian actress, she is no more interested in marriage and having children. However, she adds that she is open to dating someone but it will come with strict rules which includes no …

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VIDEO: Black Sherif performs at 25th MOBO Awards

Breakout star from Ghana, Black Sherif performed at the 25th anniversary of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards which took center stage at the OVO Arena in Wembley. The MOBO Awards are an annual British music award presentation honouring achievements in ‘music of black origin’, including hip hop, grime, …

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Ashanti Regional NSS Director suspended after abuse of Manhyia Hospital nurse

The embattled National Service Scheme director in the Ashanti region has been suspended after a video went viral of him insulting a nurse on duty at the Manhyia District Hospital. According to the Ghana National Service Scheme in a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the decision to suspend Alex Opoku-Mensah was …

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No ban on small-scale mining – Mireku Duker

George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has opposed calls for the government to ban small-scale mining as a way of tackling illegal small-scale mining a.k.a galamsey. According to him, any form of ban on small-scale mining will do the country more harm than good. Speaking to …

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Qatar ’22: Ghanaians arrested for selling match tickets

Some Ghanaian football fans have been arrested in Qatar for selling World Cup match tickets. This was disclosed by the Minister for youth and sports, Mustapha Ussif on Tuesday, 29th November 2022, when in the company of the Ambassador of Ghana to Qatar, Mohamed Noureddine Ismail and some security operatives …

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