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How is it Gyakye Quayson’s job to develop Assin North? – IMANI boss asks NPP

Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa has punched holes in a campaign message of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the July 27 by-election in Assin North. The NPP has campaigned in the roundup to the poll that the National Democratic Cingress (NDC) candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, has not been …

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Ghana will be ‘doomed’ if NPP loses 2024 General Elections – Presidential staffer

The Director of Local Government Services at the Presidency, Dennis Miracles Aboagye has indicated that it will be a bad omen for Ghana should the NPP lose the 2024 General Elections. According to the former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), it is only the governing NPP that has the antidote to …

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You are an Ashanti royal, think! – Captain Smart chides NAPO over lease of TOR

The host of Onua TV’s morning show, Captain Smart has criticised the Minister of Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh over the purported leasing of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to a private entity. The media personality believes that the country is going to lose out big time should the TOR leasing agreement proceed. …

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‘Ka na wu’: The song that made JJ Rawlings send soldiers after legendary musician Aseibu Amenfi

When the legendary Aseibu Amenfi was creating his widely-hit song ‘Ka Na Wu’, he had a perfect idea of what the song was about and the impact it was going to make. What he however did not anticipate was that the song was going ruffle feathers in the leadership of …

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Jihadis smuggle looted animals into Ghana for sale, raising concerns of terrorism financing

Jihadis operating in the West African sub-region are resorting to crossing over into Ghana with looted animals for sale, raising concerns about terrorism financing and security risks. The stolen animals, mainly cattle, are traced to local markets in the northern region of Ghana, with one popular destination being the cattle …

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Politics of ‘moneycracy’ will jeopardize Ghana’s democracy – Prof. Oquaye warns

The former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has shed light on the dangers of the politics of ‘moneycracy’ and its detrimental impact on Ghana’s democracy and pervasive corruption. Delivering a lecture during the 2nd R. S. Blay Memorial lectures, under the theme “Consolidating Democracy and the Rule of …

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Invest and prioritize education for accelerated development – Nhyieso MP

The Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Hon Stephen Amaoh has called on successive governments to invest and prioritize Education for accelerated development outcomes. The Member of Parliament for Nhyieso Constituency in the Ashanti Region believes prioritizing educational needs in Ghana is one of the best ways to improve the …

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NADMO official swept away by flood

The lifeless body of a man, identified to be an official of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) of Tafo, Suleman Ahmed, has been retrieved at Duase in the Ashanti Region. This was after he was swept away by flood waters Friday evening. The 43-year-old, who is also an executive …

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Hajj Board seeking alternatives to airlift 27 who missed final flights

Ghana’s Hajj Board is making efforts to fly some 27 hopeful pilgrims to Saudi Arabia after they couldn’t get spots on the last flight that transported pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj. According to a report on 3news.com, the last flight to Saudi Arabia successfully arrived in the country with 430 …

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The story of how JJ Rawlings allegedly sold Nsawam Cannery Plant to his wife

Godsbrain Captain Smart, the host of Onua TV’s breakfast show has alleged that late President, Jerry John Rawlings sold the Nsawam Cannery Plant to his wife, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings. Captain Smart in an editorial on the June 21, 2023 edition of his show, implicated JJ Rawlings as the Ghanaian leader the …

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