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Libya begins mass arrest of Nigerians after CAF verdict
Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country.
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President Akufo-Addo bids emotional farewell at Anlo Hogbetsotso Za
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo bid an emotional farewell to Ghanaians, expressing gratitude for the support and trust given to him during his eight-year tenure.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT search engine, challenging Google’s dominance
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, a new tool that allows users to get quick, direct answers from the web with relevant links, positioning it as a competitor to established search engines like Google.
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Akufo-Addo celebrates Mfantsipim School’s victory in 2024 NSMQ
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Mfantsipim School on its triumphant win in the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), celebrating the hard work and resilience that led to the victory after a ten-year wait.
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Zanetor Rawlings condemns armed robbery at Adabraka Market
The Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, has condemned Saturday’s (November 2, 2024) armed robbery at the Adabraka Market, where four masked and heavily armed men attacked a man in a red Toyota Corolla, stealing large sums of cash in broad daylight.
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Kemi Badenoch: Nigerian becomes first black woman to lead UK Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, pledging to return it to its founding principles and win back voters after its disastrous election defeat in July.
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VIDEO: Jordan Ayew nets stoppage-time equaliser to earn Leicester a point at Ipswich
Jordan Ayew came off the bench to salvage a point for Leicester City with a stoppage-time equalizer, denying Ipswich Town their first Premier League win since returning to the top flight.
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VIDEO: Semenyo stars as Bournemouth ends Man City's 32-game unbeaten run
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo delivered a remarkable performance as the Cherries stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, ending City’s 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League.
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Police on the hunt for a gang that robbed jewellery shop in Adabraka
The Ghana Police Service has announced that it is actively pursuing a gang of armed robbers who attacked a jewellery shop in Adabraka on Saturday, November 2, injuring one person.
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Disease outbreaks now common in Ghana — Ghana Health Service
THE Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that disease outbreaks are becoming common in the country.
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We've chosen Akua Donkor's replacement – Ghana Freedom Party
The Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has announced that it has selected a new presidential candidate for the upcoming December 7 elections, following the recent passing of their founder and former candidate, Akua Donkor, on October 29.
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Daylight robbery in Accra: Gunmen escape with sacks of money from Adabraka market
On Saturday, November 2, the Adabraka Market in Accra was rocked by a daring daylight robbery that took place right in front of stunned residents.
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Speaker summons Parliament on November 7
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned Parliament to resume sitting on November 7, 2024.
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Don’t deploy military to polling stations — Dr Bonaa
SECURITY analyst, Dr Adams Bonaa, has cautioned against the deployment of the military at polling stations during the December 7 polls.
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People and Places: Anlo Kingdom
Located in the southeastern part of Ghana, in the Volta Region, lies the Anlo Kingdom.
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Walking on to the stage of theatre
In the words of a former Minister of Education and celebrated playwright, Dr Ama Ata Aidoo, “Theatre in Africa, and particularly in Ghana, is not just a form of entertainment. It is a powerful medium for challenging societal norms, engaging with pressing issues, and ultimately driving the kind of dialogue that leads to real change.”
Despite the rise of digital entertainment, theatre remains a vital component of Ghanaian culture, providing a platform for storytelling, social commentary and cultural preservation.
Theatre has long been an integral part of Ghanaian tradition, with roots dating back to ancient times.
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Ghana deploys 5G technology
The country’s digital transformation agenda took a significant leap when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the fifth generation (5G) mobile network service in Accra.
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2024 Elections test of Ghana’s democracy — UN Special Representative
The Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary- General and Head of the UN Office (UNOWAS) for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao, has said this year’s general election will be a serious test of the strength of Ghana’s 30-year-old democratic process.
“This is because the elections are being organised in an environment marked by regional security challenges, misinformation and disinformation that spread quickly on social media, and the erosion of political enthusiasm among the youth,” he explained.
The envoy said socio-economic hardships; rising inflammatory statements and hate speech by some members of the public also contributed to the challenges facing the electoral process.
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East Legon accident: Accused was showing off Jaguar F-Pace Sport’s speed while leading convoy of 3 SUVs with friends
The 16-year-old boy charged with manslaughter for allegedly causing a fatal accident in East Legon that resulted in two deaths was reportedly leading a convoy of three SUVs and attempted to showcase the speed of the Jaguar F-Pace Sport, according to the prosecution.
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EC opens up ballot paper printing to media with tour
In a major step towards promoting transparency in the electoral process, the Electoral Commission (EC) has opened up the process of printing ballot papers for the December 7 polls to the media.
Ghanaians will go to the polls on December 7, this year, to elect a President and 276 Members of Parliament, and in preparation for that, a team of officials from the EC yesterday led journalists to some of the printing companies, where they were given access to the production rooms to observe the printing process, an exercise the EC said was the first time.
Although it is being printed by six companies, the EC's team, led by the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Eric Bossman Asare, took the media to three of them — Buck Press, Innolink and Acts Commercials Ltd.
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Ghanaians want more political cooperation
I am not sure of the origin of the word “opposition” and why post elections in democracies, the losing parties became known as the opposition. By virtue of their name, one expects opposition political parties wherever they are to “oppose” the ruling party (government in power).
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Salt, its role on health in Ghana
A compound in the form of crystals that consists of sodium chloride (NaCI) and is used especially for seasoning or preserving food and in the industry is called also common salt.
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East Legon Accident: 16-year-old charged with manslaughter, pleads not guilty
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly causing a fatal accident in East Legon that claimed two lives.
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Michael Essien thrilled to receive UEFA certificate in football management
Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has achieved a UEFA certificate in football management, marking another significant milestone in his post-playing career.
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Staff of Tetteh Quarshie Memorial hospital demand speed humps after fatal accidents
The staff of Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital at Mampong in the Eastern Region have issued a request to the Ghana Highway Authority to construct speed humps in front of the hospital by November 15, 2024.
The appeal follows series of road accidents that have claimed over six lives between May and October this year in front of the hospital due to the absence of speed humps.
The latest tragedy involved a registered nurse who was hit by a speeding vehicle after completing her shift.