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2022 BECE: WAEC, invigilators urged to up their game to avoid malpractices

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has asked examinations body, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to work hard to avoid malpractices in the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). GNAT also urged all the invigilators to do same. A statement issued by the association said “We believe this time round the West African Examinations Council would …

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VIDEO: The inspiring story behind the choral song ‘Oye’

Called it the ‘presidential song’ and you will be right. Composed by James Varrick Armaah in 2009, the song, Oye, became very popular among Ghanaians when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo won the 2016 Presidential Elections. The President will be seen dancing to the song whenever it is being played at national …

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Excavators seized by Lands Minister missing – Defeamekpor

South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor has asked Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor to account for some excavators he seized which allegedly went missing According to Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Lands minister has to answer questions in regard to illegal mining activities across the …

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Adum traders reopen shops after Asantehemaa’s intervention

Traders at Adum on Friday, reopened their shops following the intervention of the Asantehemaa, Nana Yaa Konadu. The traders, most of whom deal in fast-moving consumer goods closed their shops on Monday, October 10, 2022, in protest of what they described as an unfavourable tax regime and the free fall …

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List of shopping malls that have been shut by GRA

It appears that customers may have to consider shopping options from other stores as some of their favorite major outlets have been shut down by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This is because the Authority has locked up some popular shopping centers in Accra due to their non-compliance with the …

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‘Respectfully shut up’ – Tacha tells Tinubu

Natacha Akide better known by her stage name Tacha, a reality TV star, appears to have responded to a remark made by Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate. Remember when Tinubu advised Nigerians calling for a change in government to ‘SHUT UP’ and made a commotion on social media? Tacha, …

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PHOTOS: 2 Dead In An Accident On Obuasi-Kumasi Highway

Two persons have been reported to have died in an accident on the Obuasi, Kumasi highway. According to an eyewitness, the accident occurred at Dominase where a sprinter bus with registration number GE 2434-16 and a truck with registration number GT758-12 were involved in the nasty accident.   The eyewitness …

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Dredging of portions of Volta River begins — DCE

Ms Sarah Dugbakie Pobee, Ada East District Chief Executive, says some portions of the Volta River will be dredged to reduce the trend of tidal waves and high rate of flooding in the district. She said the river had not been dredged in more than 20 years, resulting in flooding …

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Ejurahene shares hundreds of yam tubers to his subjects

The 2022 edition of Ejura Yam Festival is currently underway with Ejurahene Barima Osei Hwedie II sharing hundreds of yam tubers to his subjects. Residents of Ejura received the yam tubers after the Ejura Traditional Council officially opened   the new yam season with special cultural displays and practices on Friday October …

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Revert to trimester system – CHASS tells Government

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS has called on government to revert to the traditional trimester system in the 2023 academic year, since the current semester system puts a lot of stress on school facilities and infrastructure as well as staff and students. In a Communique released …

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Maxwell Konadu made me lose Black Stars slot – Felix Annan

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper and captain, Felix Annan has accused his former coach Maxwell Konadu of making him lose his Black Stars position. The Kotoko captain got married to his long-time girlfriend Francisca Yeboah in Dormaa Ahenkro in January 2020 when Kotoko was on the verge of playing a crucial …

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Account for $9million World Cup money – Songo to GFA, Sports Ministry

Controversial sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang alias Countryman Songo has asked the Ghana Football Association and the Sports Ministry to account for the alleged money they received from FIFA for Black Stars preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana is expected to receive the first tranche of a whooping $9 million after …

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WATCH: Delay flaunts her cleavage in new video

Television and radio presenter, Deloris Frimpong Manso on some days, loves to go wild by flaunting what she got in videos or photos with her social media followers. In a TikTok video published on October 14, the media personality gave followers a sneak peek of what lies in her bosom. …

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GACL wants GH¢5 service charge for domestic flights increased

The traveling public should be prepared to pay more for domestic air travel in the future, if proposals by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) for a review of the current GH¢5 per passenger Airport Passenger Service Charge (APSC) on all domestic flights is accepted by Parliament. The GACL, a state-owned …

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Aliko Dangote’s $19-billion oil refinery 97% complete – Report

Dangote Industries Limited, a multinational manufacturing group owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Dangote Oil Refinery, a $19-billion integrated petrochemical refinery complex, is 97-percent complete. In a recent update on the ongoing construction work at the multibillion-dollar petrochemical complex in Lagos’s Lekki Free Zone, the …

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Man United player arrested again

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested for allegedly breaching bail conditions. The 21-year-old striker was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in January. He was also questioned about claims of making threats to kill. Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, is yet to be charged …

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