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Karen Bass: Critics blast Los Angeles Mayor for Ghana trip as wildfires ignited
The Mayor of Los Angeles is facing intense backlash as internet critics question her glaring absence as raging infernos have killed at least five people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.
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Four independent MPs to do business with Majority - Agbodza informs Parliament
The Majority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has informed Parliament that four independent Members of Parliament (MPs) have decided to do business with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in the House.
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Government assures of measures to ensure fuel availability to avert power crisis
The Government on Wednesday assured Ghanaians of measures being taken to ensure the availability of liquid fuels for the maintenance of the West Africa Gas Pipeline.
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Remand prisoners who escaped Manet Police Station Cells to stand trial
An Accra Circuit Court has scheduled the trial of two remand prisoners accused of escaping from the Manet Police Station Cells for January 27.
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Ghana has the human resources to overcome looming power crisis – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism that Ghana possesses the human resources necessary to address the challenges of a looming power crisis and restore stability in the energy sector swiftly.
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It’s unacceptable to describe NPP as micro-minority in Parliament - Afenyo-Markin protests Speaker’s description
The Minority in Parliament today vehemently objected to the Speaker’s description of the caucus as a “micro-Minority.”
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Irate youth storm public institutions in Tema, demand exit of previous government's appointees
A group of irate youth stormed the premises of several public institutions in Tema on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, demanding the immediate exit of appointees of the previous government.
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VIDEO: Government sets up technical team to avert looming power crisis
The government has convened a high-level technical committee to address the country's looming power crisis, with directives to present a comprehensive roadmap by the end of today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
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Mobile money fraudster fined GH¢12,000 for receiving payments through electronic medium
A 23-year-old small-scale miner, who tricked two mobile money vendors and received a cash sum of GH¢8,000 payments through an electronic medium falsely, has been fined GH¢12,000 or in default, six years imprisonment by the Tarkwa Circuit Court.
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Colonel Festus Aboagye: Little danger from Captain Traoré greeting President Mahama while armed
Security analyst Colonel (rtd) Festus Aboagye has dismissed public concerns over Burkina Faso's leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, greeting President John Dramani Mahama while visibly armed during Tuesday's Presidential swearing-in ceremony in Accra.
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USAID announces funding opportunity to enhance child protection in Ghana
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has unveiled a funding opportunity aimed at bolstering child protection initiatives in Ghana.
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President Mahama revokes appointment of Akufo-Addo's chief executives in metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) appointed under the previous administration with immediate effect.
The decision was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama.
The move is part of the Mahama administration’s plan to reorganise local governance to align with its policy objectives as the new government assumes office.
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Mahama will minimise past mistakes, focus on competence - Julius Debrah
President John Dramani Mahama's Chief of Staff has said the president will use his second term administration to prioritise competence over loyalty and work to minimise mistakes from his previous term.
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'They kept dumsor crisis from us until final notes' - John Jinapor
The Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, who was co-opted into a technical committee under the Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Transition Team has alleged that, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government kept information about the availability of fuel to power energy generation away from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) team until the final notes.
He claimed that the lack of this early warning signal about fuel shortages is why the NDC team was unable to act upon it.
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Ghana’s inflation rises to 23.8 percent in December, driven by food prices
Ghana's consumer inflation has risen for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 23.8 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 23 percent in November, according to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on Wednesday.
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President Mahama convenes crucial meeting on energy generation a day after inauguration
The government is holding a crucial meeting to decide how to resolve a reported looming energy challenge in Ghana following the transition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life
A prominent Nigerian atheist, who has just been freed after serving more than four years in prison for blasphemy, is now living in a safe house as his legal team fear his life may be in danger.
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Impending Dumsor? NDC and NPP trade accusations over power supply challenges
As Ghana faces a potential power crisis, the Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, and Herbert Krapa, the former Energy Minister, have clashed over the country’s energy preparedness.
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Ghana suspends diplomatic relations with Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
The Republic of Ghana has officially suspended diplomatic relations with the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), according to an official statement released by the Kingdom of Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates.
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Emmanuel Macron: French President accused of 'contempt' over ''ungrateful' Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France's role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies.
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If your iPhone battery life sucks since updating, there’s an easy way to fix it
Ever since Apple released iOS 18.1, users have been complaining about their iPhone batteries draining faster than they should. With iOS 18.2, BGR reported a few bugs, including an issue with the Camera Control, the iPhone constantly overheating, and that pesky battery drain problem.
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iOS 18.2.1: Do this right now after updating
Apple’s latest iOS 18.2.1 update delivers a range of bug fixes and performance enhancements for the iPhone, aiming to improve the overall user experience, especially for those with older devices.
While the update itself is designed to boost your iPhone or iPad’s functionality, taking a few additional steps can ensure your device operates at its best.
From improving network connectivity to optimizing battery health, the video below from iDeviceHelp outlines the key actions you should take to maximize the benefits of the update and keep your device running smoothly.
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2 bodies found in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane in Fort Lauderdale, airline says
Two people were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane from New York City after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that have raised concerns over airline security.
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NASA highlights Ghana’s declining forest reserves
In southwestern Ghana, a patchwork of tropical forest lies among widespread farmland dotted with towns. These forest fragments are remnants of the Upper Guinean forest of West Africa, a biodiversity hotspot that has been diminished by human activity and fires.
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Elon Musk 'would like' to buy Liverpool FC
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly shown interest in purchasing a stake in Liverpool Football Club, citing a personal connection to the city, according to his father, Errol Musk.