Tag Archives: STATE

Watch the state of the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium pitch that has angered Ghanaians on social media

The Aliu Mahama Stadium which was one of the venues for the 2008 AFCON has now been left to rot with the pitch looking brownish. Formerly known as the Tamale Sports Stadium, the terrible pitch hosted the FA Cup match between Karela United and Asante Kotoko on Monday, February 12, …

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Israel-Gaza: Netanyahu defies pressure over Palestinian state

Benjamin Netanyahu has again insisted Israel should retain security control over all the Palestinian territories. The Israeli prime minister said this condition was “contrary” to a future Palestinian state being established. His comments on Saturday defied pressure on his government from the US and others to commit to future Palestinian …

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House of Chiefs to state agencies: Ensure proper resettlement of victims of Akosombo dam spillage

The National House of Chiefs,  has emphasised the need for a comprehensive approach to the resettlement of those impacted by the Akosombo dam spillage. Over 2, 6000 households have been affected following flooding caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam. Speaking at a meeting in Kumasi vice-president of the …

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Mayor, MP, Minister, Member of Council of State: Profile of late ET Mensah

The death has been reported of Enoch Teye Mensah, reputed to be one of the finest politicians from the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) days into the Fourth Republican dispensation. ET Mensah as he is widely known, served in several public leadership roles, one-time as a Mayor of Accra in …

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Three top state institutions that have sacked staff over corruption in one month

Some state institutions in recent times have dismissed their staff over bribery and corruption-related issues in order to overcome the canker in Ghana. Interestingly, the month of August 2023, has seen three state institutions sacking staff for misconduct, specifically in the area of corruption. The three state institutions encompass the …

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Chicago State University: What will happen if Tinubu is indicted in US court

A political analyst, Jackson Ojo has said that should the US Court indicts President Bola Tinubu may cause problems in the country. The camp of the former vice-president believes President Tinubu’s academic records from primary school to university remained questionable, notably his Chicago State University certificate. It would be recalled …

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Ex-Minister of State at finance ministry relocates to South Africa

Charles Adu Boahen, a former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, has denied remaining a director on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Board, after leaving the ministry in November, last year. Family sources told The Herald that, Mr Adu Boahen, has virtually relocated to South Africa, where he works, …

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American state ban bible for schools say e get ‘violence and vulgar language’ inside

One school district for di US state for Utah don comot di Bible from elementary and middle schools say e get “vulgarity and violence”. Dis dey come afta one parent complain say di King James Bible tok tins wey pikin dem no suppose hear. Utah Republican goment pass law for …

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‘Is this governance?’ – Opambour ‘mourns’ state of Ghana’s economy

The Founder and Leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom popularly known as Opambour has bemoaned the current state of Ghana’s economy. In a recent video of his televised preaching which has gone viral on social media, Opambour questioned the competence of the current government while addressing …

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Ato Essien pays GH¢4m to state as AG readies motion for conviction – Report

William Ato Essien, Chief Executive Officer of defunct Capital Bank, has taken steps to avoid a custodial sentence over failure to pay a GH¢20 million to the state per agreed timelines following a plea bargain agreement. The Daily Guide newspaper reports on its frontpage of May 11, 2023 that Essien …

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