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Full list of candidates vying for the UG Vice-Chancellor office

Some seven persons have been announced as those vying for the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana. Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu is the current Vice-Chancellor of the University but his tenure ends on 31st July 2021. The seven vying for the office include the two Pro-Vice-Chancellors of …

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Akufo-Addo tells MMDCEs to remain in office until further notice

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief executives (MMDCEs) to remain in office until further notice. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare on Tuesday Janury 12. “The President thanks all persons who served as members of …

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‘Safety Of Students Is Our Collective Responsibility’

As basic and senior high schools (SHSs) get ready to reopen on Friday, January, January 15, the Vector Control Officer, Eastern Region, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), Mr Maxwell Agbosu, has indicated that the safety of pupils and students is a collective responsibility of stakeholders in the midst of the new …

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The integrity of Ghana Police service strengthened

The integrity of Ghana Police service dipping’s as Director Legal calls back docket meant to be heard on Wednesday 13th of January, 2021 in a criminal case THE REPUBLIC VRS FRANCIS NII ANKRAH.     A recent action by some elements of the Ghana Police service has created more doubts in …

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Government failed in fight against galamsey – Analyst

Kwame Okyere Darko, a Business Development Consultant and an advocate against illegal mining, has said the fight against galamsey was not real. He wants the president to admit he failed in the fight against illegal mining. “This Galamsey fight is the biggest environmental scam in Sub Saharan Africa…it is not …

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Ghana Knocked Out Of WAFU U17 Cup

The Black Starlets’ hopes of reaching the last four have been dashed by the Young Elephants. Ghana are out of the ongoing Wafu Zone B Cup of Nations in Togo following a 3-1 loss to Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday. John Batigi was on target for the Black Starlets but goals from …

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TEWU to begin nationwide strike today

Members of the Teachers’ and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) will today, Wednesday, January 13, 2021, begin a nationwide strike to press home their demand for better conditions of service. TEWU says the failure of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to conclude negotiation on the demands by its members for …

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Pogba strike sends Man Utd top with win at Burnley

Paul Pogba’s second-half volley was enough to give Manchester United victory at Burnley and send them three points clear at the top of the Premier League. United dominated a contest in which Burnley failed to register a single shot on target until stoppage time. But they were struggling to make …

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Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump

A race by Democrats to remove President Donald Trump from office is gathering momentum as some of his fellow Republicans begin to break ranks. The House of Representatives’ third most senior Republican, Liz Cheney, said she would vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week’s storming of Congress. Earlier, the …

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Asante Kotoko unveil moniker for Brazil star Fabio Gama

Asante Kotoko has unveiled a new nickname for their Brazilian star Fabio Dos Santos Gama. This latest development comes following his swashbuckling display in their 2-0 win over Liberty Professionals on Matchday 8 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season. Kotoko posted a new artwork on their social media captioned, …

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Bulldog to be released today – Rex Omar

Artiste manager Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson popularly known as Bulldog has been arrested by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) for threatening President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Chairman of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), Rex Omar, confirmed the news in an interview with Doctar Cann on Happy FM’s Ayekoo After Drive he …

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Sefwi Akontombra MP involved in an accident

Alex Djornuboah Tetteh, the MP for Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region has been involved in a car crash. The accident is reported to have happened on the Bibiani to Tarkwa road when he was on his way to Accra after attending a function at Manukrom in the Ashanti …

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FDA denies approving coronavirus vaccine

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it has not approved any vaccine for the coronavirus infection in the country. The FDA in a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Delese A.A. Darko on Tuesday, January 12 said that some unscrupulous members of the business community are peddling …

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Uganda ‘shut down’ social media ahead of election

Ugandan officials ordered internet service providers to shut down social media and messaging applications on Tuesday. The move comes two days ahead of the country’s presidential election which will see one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Yoweri Museveni, against opposition front runner and popular singer Bobi Wine. What happened? Uganda’s communications regulator …

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Soldier sentenced to death for killing senior officer

A trooper identified as Azunna Maduabuchi has been sentenced to death by firing squad for killing the adjutant of his unit, one Lieutenant Babakaka Ngorgi. The soldier who sat before a court-martial in Maiduguri, Borno State capital was arraigned for shooting Lieutenant Ngorgi in July 2020 at close range in Bama Local …

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SAD PHOTOS: NPP MP involved in accident

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Sehwi Akontombra, Alex Djornuboah Tetteh, has been involved in a car accident. The crash is said to have happened on the Bibiani road when he was returning from an inaugural ceremony at Manukrom. Constituency Secretary, Addo Harry, confirming the incident, said …

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Prison Service calls for increased feeding grant for prisoners

The Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) has called on the Government to as a matter of urgency and on humanitarian grounds, increase the daily feeding allowance for the upkeep of prisoners across the country. “Even though we appreciate the effort of the government, we are still asking for more in order …

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Charlotte Osei launches ‘Thirsty Woman’ platform

The former boss of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has launched a women empowerment and fulfilment platform. It is her way of addressing the many questions she says young women ask her all the time about life and how to navigate the complexities they are dealing with. Charlotte Osei’s Thirsty Woman …

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