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Why Akufo-Addo sacked GES Director-General after extending his contract

In a letter dated October 17, 2022, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Bediatuo Asante, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo terminated the appointment of the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa. This brought the appointment of the GES boss, who was appointed in 2017, to an end. …

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Ballon d’Or: Which African players ever received a vote?

To date, the only African player to ever win the Ballon d’Or, Weah clinched the award in 1995—the first year that the prize was opened to non-European players. In that year, he defeated Jurgen Klinsmann—in second place—by 144 votes to 108, and would also pick up 13 votes the year …

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N’Golo Kante ruled out of World Cup

France and Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar after having an operation on a hamstring injury. Kante, 31, suffered the injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 home draw with Tottenham on 14 August. In a statement, the club said that the procedure was a success but …

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How newly discovered iron ore can make Ghana rich

It is the most common metallic element in the universe; Iron ore, with the element number 26 and the symbol – Fe. It is a dark, silvery-gray metal but sometimes has traces of reds, oranges and yellows when it oxidizes. Iron is produced in some 50 countries worldwide, with Australia, …

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PHOTOS: Yaa Jackson marks birthday with ‘wild’ pictures

  Ghanaian actress cum musician, Yaa Jackson, has marked her birthday with some racy pictures shared on her social media handles. The actress in the photos is seen semi-naked and showing off her elaborate tattoos. Donning a navy green lingerie, she posed on a bed with a very long caption describing …

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Living with HIV: What to expect and tips for coping

More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV. It’s different for everybody, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long, productive life. The most important thing is to start antiretroviral treatment as soon as possible. By taking medications exactly as prescribed, people living with HIV …

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VIDEO: 10 most notorious criminals in Nigeria’s history

Over the years, Nigerians have experienced series of event in the hands of dangerous criminals in different states across the country. From the 80s, 90s and the 2000s, Nigeria has recorded a number of criminal masterminds over a period of time. These criminals have been known for their vile nature, …

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Popular actress battling strange ailment quits acting

Ailing Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has quit acting. Her management announced the development in a statement on her official Instagram account. The statement noted that Halima loved acting, and thanked fans for their love and support over the years. This comes a few days after her manager shared disturbing details about …

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Akufo-Addo sacks GES Director-General

President Nana Akufo-Addo has sacked the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa. His termination was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo and dated October 17. “The Ministry of Education has informed this Office that the exigencies that required your skills and …

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Economic crunch: GUTA members starts week-long strike today

Members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) will today, Wednesday, close shops in Accra to protest deteriorating economic situation. The group described the industrial action, which will end on Monday October 24, as a “pinch” on government to urgently address the depreciating cedi, high interest rate and inflation. …

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