Tag Archives: INDEPENDENCE

PHOTOS: List of Female Celebrities that Marked Nigeria’s Independence Day

Following Nigeria’s 62nd independence day celebration which happens to be today, I have decided to disclose the few among the many female talents in the Nigerian entertainment industry that took out their time to join others in celebrating such unique day.While the country is marking her 62nd independence day from the leadership …

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ECOWAS Chair challenges Africa to fight for its independence

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African nations and financial institutions to come up with an economic model that will benefit the Continent and not serve the interests of others. For far too long, profits from Africa’s resources had benefited foreign interests, while the Continent suffered abusive borrowing …

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NPP risks another independent in Fomena if Asiamah goes unopposed – Ken Agyapong

Member of Parliament for Assin Central the Honourable Kennedy Agyapong has said the New Patriotic Party risks having another independent candidate in Fomena of incumbent Andrew Amoako Asiamah is allowed to go unopposed. The NPP said it is important the party allows anyone interested to contest the election and win …

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Gold Coast, Abyssinia and other names of African nations before independence

Colonization cost Africa a lot, including the indigenous names of some of its countries. But after independence, several countries changed their names in an effort to completely cut authoritative links from their colonial rulers. Below is the full list of Africa’s 54 countries and colonial territories and what they were …

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How Dubai projected Ghana on Independence Day

The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, and the Al Wasl in Dubai lighted up in Ghana colours to mark the country’s Independence Day which falls on March 6. In a viral post shared by various media platforms and by some social media users, the beautiful architectural buildings projected …

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Girl who died at Volta Independence Parade rehearsal honoured

This year’s Independence Day celebration in the Volta Region was held in honour of 14-year-old- Etornam Gorni Attippoe who died ten years ago during a rehearsal for the 2012 Independence Day parade. The JHS 1 pupil of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church Junior High School, Ho Fiave collapsed during …

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25 students collapse at Ningo-Prampram Independence Day parade

Twenty-five students dropped unconscious after standing in the scorching sun for hours to participate in the 65th Independence Day commemoration organised by the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NiPDA) in the Greater Accra Region. Medical personnel of the National Ambulance Service assisted by the Ningo-Prampram District Health Directorate administered first aid to …

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America Congratulates Ghana on 65th Independence Anniversary

The Government of the United States of America has congratulated the people of Ghana on the country’s 65th Independence Day anniversary, which is being marked today, March 6, 2022. In a press statement, US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, said the American government values the longstanding partnership between the United …

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Presidency ‘broke’, cannot fund Independence Day Celebration – Chief of Staff

It is emerging that the office of the President will not provide any financial support for the organisation of this year’s Independence Day celebration per the status quo. This was contained in a ‘Wireless Message’ from the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, to all Regional Ministers (RMs) and their Regional …

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Independence Day march: Stop parading kids under scorching sun – Kofi Bentil

Senior Vice President of Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil, has raised concerns regarding the treatment of school children during Independence Day celebrations. As has become the norm over the years, school children who attend Independence Day marches line-up at parade grounds along with members of the different law enforcement agencies. Some …

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