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‘He was my reliable source of support in the darkest, most trying times’ – Akufo-Addo extols Bawumia

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in a televised address to the nation on Sunday, May 28, 2023, expressed his gratitude towards his deputy, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The President acknowledged the instrumental role played by officials of his government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic but singled out …

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Ashanti Kingdom existed before the formation of Ghana – Historian

Renowned historian Prof. Sarfo Kantanka has brought forth illuminating insights into the history of the Ashanti Kingdom, shedding light on its preexistence prior to the formation of Ghana as a nation. Prof. Kantanka’s research reveals the existence of various states predating Ghana, with Asanteman emerging through the consolidation of these …

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Tension at KNUST as students who paid 70% of fees are unable to register for Second Semester

Some students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) studying through the University’s Distance Learning programme have been left aggrieved and uncertain of their ability to continue with their programmes of study after being unable to register for the second semester even though they have managed to …

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Malawian school bans student for 3 years because of his dreadlocks

For years, Alli Nansolo grappled with whether to cut his son’s dreadlocks or not. Although it is not a legal requirement in Malawi, an unwritten policy enforced across government schools meant his son was being denied admission because of his hair. Nansolo’s could not pay for private education for his …

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Over 500 students of Kumasi Technical Institute sent home for misconduct

Authorities at the Kumasi Technical Institute have sent more than 500 students home due to misconduct and violation of school rules. The students involved according to a citinewsroom.com were all residing in the boarding house and allegedly caused damage to school properties during a rampage on May 17. While school …

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LIVESTREAMING: Vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo

The Appointment Committee of Parliament is grilling Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, the nominee for Chief Justice, in a crucial vetting process, today, Friday, May 26, 2023. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo put forward Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s name for the esteemed position in April 2023. The President’s nomination aimed to …

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I ‘take care’ of Akufo-Addo – NDC woman

Communication Team Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Margaret Ansei has said that she has the right to hold the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo responsible because she takes care of him with her contributions as a taxpayer. Speaking on TV3’s New Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, the NDC Communicator called out …

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I could have exercised better judgment in my choice of words – Kpessa-Whyte apologises to Supreme Court

Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, a Research Fellow with the History and Politics Department of the Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ghana, has apologized to the Supreme Court of Ghana over his statement describing the Supreme Court as stupid. Kpessa-Whyte, who is an ardent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a statement sighted …

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