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UEW impasse: Afful-Broni is the “legal, legitimate” VC – Napo

Education Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has backed the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Professor Anthony Afful-Broni,  saying “there’s only one Vice-Chancellor” at the University. Mr. Prempeh’s support comes on the back of brewing tensions in the University with a combined team of National Security Operatives and …

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Gov’t blows $4.5m on 2019 Afcon – Sports Minister

The government of Ghana spent US$4.5 million on the senior national football team, the Black Stars, at the just-ended Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt, Youth and Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has told parliament.The Black Stars, who were tipped as pre-tournament favourites, exited at the round of 16 …

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Govt to reintroduce national high school certificates

Government has revealed it will reintroduce the issuance of national certificates aside the WASSCE, as part of the rolling out of new curriculum for basic schools. According to the Education Minister, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the certificates will be a prerequisite for gaining employment in the country. Speaking at a stakeholder …

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Free SHS: 1.3 million students expected in school this year – Napo

The Student population in Senior High Schools will be around 1.2 million after this year’s admissions, Education Minister Mathew Opoku Prempeh has disclosed. Speaking at the Meet The Press encounter in Accra on Wednesday, he said the figure would be some 400,000 increase from the current population of about 800,000. …

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‘Hepatitis B, C infections, leading causes of death in Ghana’

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified the country as having prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are leading causes of death from infectious diseases globally. A statement released by the GHS in Accra yesterday, said about 421 people died out of 117, 095 viral hepatitis …

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UEW saga: Fmr VC, dismissed staff chased out by Police

A combined team of National Security operatives and Police personnel Tuesday afternoon chased out some dismissed staff of the University of Education, Winneba. The dismissed staff who stormed the Council Chamber Tuesday, July 23, included the former Vice Chancellor Professor Mawutor Avoke, the former Finance Officer Arkorlie, and Dr. Ofori …

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Give Black Stars one more chance to win AFCON – Acquah

Black Stars midfielder Afriyie Acquah has appealed to Ghanaians to give the team another two years to annex the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Ghana has not won the continental silverware in 37 years and a bid to break the jinx hit another snag as the team exited the 2019 …

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Kwasi Appiah submits report to GFA

Black Stars head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, has submitted his technical report to the Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Graphic Sports Online investigations, the Stars coach submitted a copy to the GFA last week. However, because the president of the NC, Dr Kofi Amoah, and …

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Students abusing ‘Tomtom’ and ‘energy’ drinks – FDA

The consumption of concoctions made from a mixture of ‘TomTom’ toffees crushed into energy drinks is the emerging trend of drug abuse among students, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said. Mr Gorden Akurugu, Volta/Oti Regional Director of the Authority said the phenomenon was widespread among teenagers in the …

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Masawudu Mubarak; The Sacrificial Lamb For Muntaka Mubarak?

The so-called democratic political party has bared its undemocratic teeth to one of its own. Walking majestically to the Asawase Constituency office of the NDC, Masawudu Mubarak, clothed in innocence, asked to be sold the nomination forms of the party to enable him to contest in the parliamentary primaries of …

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Parliament Summons Sports minister to explain poor AFCON showing

Youth and Sports minister, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, will next week appear before Parliament to answer questions relating to Ghana’s poor performance at the AFCON 2019. Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, announced Friday that Mr Asiamah will be in the House either Tuesday or Wednesday, to deliver a statement on …

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DOWNLOAD MP3: Beyonce ft Shatta Wale

The much awaited song – Already – by Beyonce featuring Ghana’s dancehall king Shatta Wale on the Lion King: The Gift album has been released. The album also features big names such as Childish Gambino, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell. Other Africa music big weights such as Tekno, Yemi Alade, Mr. …

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Kwesi Manni Releases New Single – Sleepless Nights 

Kwasi Manni is a rising independent versatile multi genre reggae artist also known as Jahemblem A creative songwriter who is capable of incorporating reggae vibe in any genre of music he does. His unique soothing and romantic vocals makes him sound more like the “cool Ruler” Mr Gregory Isaacs, the …

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GFA logo change dead on arrival – Oduro Safo

The General Manager of football club Berekum Chelsea Oduro Safo has described as unnecessary attempts to change the logo of Ghana’s football association by the Normalization committee. Leaked reports suggest the Kofi Amoah-led committee plans to change the logo and name of the football association following the Anas investigative report …

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Zachariassen is a good coach, Champion tells Kotoko

President of Ashanti Gold SC Dr Kweku Frimpong has praised the incoming coach of Asante Kotoko kjetil Zachariassen. Zachariassen who left Ashanti Gold after leading the team to win the tier two Competition is heading to the Porcupines Warriors according to various media report. Speaking to light FM on the …

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Rawlings congratulates Mamfe Girls robotics team

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has congratulated students of the Methodist Girls High School at Mamfe, Akwapim for winning the 2019 edition of the World Robofest competition held in Michigan, United States. Team ACRO-BOT from the Mamfe High School came first beating opposition from the United States, Mexico, China, Hong …

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Gyan makes 29-man provisional team for AFCON 2019

Coach James Kwasi Appiah has included striker Asamoah Gyan in the 29-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation scheduled for Egypt, next month. Gyan, on Monday, May 22, announced his retirement from the team, after disagreement over his role as the captain of the team. The 29-member …

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I want Isaac Dogboe to quit boxing – Father

Isaac Dogboe’s father Paul exclusively hinted to Joy Sports, he will advise his son to quit boxing following the humiliating loss suffered at the hands of hard-hitting Mexican Emmanuel Navarette in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday. Dogboe was totally outclassed by the taller and more effective Navarette before a predominantly Mexican …

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Gifty Gyan chases Asamoah Gyan to repay £80,000 loan

Wife of Black Stars Skipper Asamoah Gyan, Gifty Gyan is on his heels to repay £80,000 loan he took from her prior to filing for annulment of their marriage, MyNewsGh.com reports. Gifty through her lawyers is asking the court to compel the footballer cough out the stated amount which was …

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