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US Democrats’ bid for federal abortion law fails in the Senate

US Senate Democrats have failed to pass a bill to make the right to abortion a federal law, as the nation’s top court is poised to curtail it. The move, meant to counter the Supreme Court’s expected ruling that abortions can be banned, was seen as doomed from the start. …

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Know the hometowns and birth places of all Ghana’s presidents

Ghana has technically had over ten (10) Heads of State since the country gained independence from the British colonial masters in 1957, and each of these presidents, have each come with their uniqueness. In this GhanaWeb feature, we retrace the roots of all the people who have served as presidents …

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The story of the former Black Stars captain who lost his wife to a GFA President

Chris Briandt remains the only local coach who Ghana hugely invested in but could not reap the benefit. He was tipped to be the best coach Ghana has ever produced after his side, Hassacas became the only team to draw against the mighty Fortuna Dusseldorf. To then Ghana Football Association …

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The story of UPSA student who was falsely accused of robbery, fraud, indecent assault

  In 2016, the future looked bleak for young Lawrence Selorm Attipoe. At age 19 and a Level 200 student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), he was being accused of robbery, indecent assault, and defrauding by false pretences. But fate had different fortunes for him. Because he …

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The unique symbolism in the kente the Asantehene wore to Memphis

The Asantehene’s kente weaver is called “Kentehene,” which translates in English as the chief kente weaver, and it is for no mere reason that tag is given to the person. As the guest of honour at this year’s Memphis in May International Festival held in Memphis in the United States …

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Govt will soon not have the resources to finance Free SHS – NAGRAT

President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Angel Carbonou has said the government is reaching a point where it might be unable to finance its flagship Free SHS initiative. According to him, the teachers association warned the implementation of the programme will have financing challenges but the government …

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We’re at final stages of making Otto Addo, others permanent Black Stars coaches – GFA Secretary

The General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo has disclosed that the FA are in the concluding stages of the permanent appointment of Otto Addo and other members of the Black Stars technical team. With the qualifiers for the 2023 African Cup of Nations on the horizon, Prosper Harrison Addo has …

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I only remember Mahama as the ‘dead goat’ president – Former Methodist Bishop

Bishop Stephen Richard Bosomtwe Ayensu, a former Methodist Bishop for Obuasi, has stated that he only remembers former President John Dramani Mahama as being the ‘dead goat’ President. He said Mahama seeking another term in office would offer nothing to change the status of Ghanaians. Bishop Bosomtwe Ayensu further noted …

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Meet the Nigerian programmer making millions at 16

John Oseni, 16, is a Nigerian programmer who recently made waves after he disclosed that he had been offered employment in top Italian firms. He got his job through referrals and today, he codes for the two Italian companies — Flywallet and Cryptonite — that are paying him millions in …

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VIDEO: 55 years ago today, the ‘Operation Guitar Boy’ coup plotters were killed by firing squad

Exactly 55 years ago today on May 9, 1967, two military officers: Lt. Samuel Arthur and Lt. Moses Yeboah, were executed by firing squad at the Teshie Range after having been sentenced to death on May 5, 1967. The officers were sentenced for their participation in a coup, which earned …

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