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Ejisu SHTS students displaced after rainstorm ripped off roof of boys dormitory

Scores of students of the Ejisu Senior High Technical School have been displaced following a rainstorm that ripped off the roof of the boys’ dormitory on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The over 150 affected students sought shelter in classrooms on Saturday following the incident. The students were at the dining hall when the incident happened. No injuries or casualties have …

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Chief Imam, National Muslim Conference presents manifesto proposal to Mahama

The Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Nuru Sharubutu, led the National Muslim Conference of Ghana to present a manifesto proposal to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama. The 14-point ‘Muslim Manifesto’ is important in ensuring that political actors do not neglect the Muslim community. The presentation was made last Thursday at a meeting attended by Mr Mahama, NDC executives, and …

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Rainstorm destroys VIP stands of Sunyani Coronation Park

 A powerful rainstorm that struck Saturday evening caused significant damage to the roofing of the VIP stands and other sections of the  Sunyani Coronation Park. The most affected areas were the left and right wings of the VIP stands, portions of the Jubilee stand, and the DKM stand. The rainstorm began around 5:15 pm on Saturday and lasted until 18:30 hours. …

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EC schedules IPAC meeting for Thursday

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has set the stage for crucial discussions on the upcoming December 7, 2024, general elections by scheduling an Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024. This decision follows intense pressure from various political parties and Members of Parliament urging the EC to release its timetable for the impending elections. In an official invitation letter …

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Passing the anti-LGBT+ Bill with bring repercussions – Gabby Otchere-Darko warns

Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former head of the Danquah Institute (DI), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has warned that the anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by the Parliament of Ghana on February 28, 2024, will have repercussions. The bill, which bans and criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities and their promotion, advocacy, and funding, could land offenders in jail for up to five years, depending on …

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Chef failatu GWR cook-a-thon attempt disqualified

Chef Failatu’s journey of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous cooking marathon has turned to disappointment as her attempt was ultimately disqualified, leaving both the chef and his supporters stunned. Chef Failatu dived into a marathon of culinary creations, showcasing his expertise across a diverse range of cuisines and dishes from intricate desserts to savory delights, he spared …

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Heritage Month – Amedzofe In Perspective

By Stephen Kofi Bittor Culture is the key identifiable feature of every society. It’s the element that best defines the history, present and future of every society.The time has come again to appreciate ourselves as Ghanaians with our rich cultural values. This piece seeks to illuminate our origin and other natural endowments, specifically, Amedzofe in the Volta region. It’s without …

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13th African Games: Vice President Commissions University of Ghana Stadium

By: Agyei Joseph Kobina Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned the University of Ghana stadium for the upcoming 13th African Games. The facility is one of the two main host sites for the 13th African Games which will commence from the 8th March to 23rd March 2024. The facility would serve as an indication of sports development in Ghana …

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Delayed postings: Unemployed nurses, and midwives in Tamale embark on demo

The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association (GUNMA) has staged a protest in Tamale to voice their discontent over their unemployment. The group is particularly critical of the government, the Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for failing to provide financial clearance and permanent employment to over 75,000 graduate nurses and midwives who have completed their training …

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Akufo-Addo will assent anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Foh Amoaning

The Executive Secretary for the National Coalition for Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Moses Foh-Amoaning, believes that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will sign the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed the bill which outlaws LGBTQ activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty will face a jail term of 6 months …

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