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Next NDC Government will revamp markets- Prof. Opoku Agyemang
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Next NDC Government will revamp markets- Prof. Opoku Agyemang

The vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says the next NDC administration will revamp market centres across thecountry under a proposed Markets Enhancement Programme. She says the initiative will enhance trading activities, especially among women, and boost local economies. Addressing muslim queen mothers and traders at Asawase in the Asawase Constituency as part of her campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said NDC has an impressive track record of building modern markets in Kejetia in Kumasi and Kotokoraba in Cape Coast, among others, and would deliver on its promise. She said mindful of the concerns of Muslim communities, the previous NDC government trained muslim ladies in Cuba as doctors to...
Founder of the GFP Madam Akua Donkor has died at the age of 72yrs.
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Founder of the GFP Madam Akua Donkor has died at the age of 72yrs.

The Presidentially Candidate for the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) Madam Akua Donkor has sadly passed away according to family sources. She died on Monday night at the Ridge Hospital in Accra at the age of 72. Madam Donkor initially visited Nsawam Government Hospital in the Eastern Region due to respiratory issues and was later referred to Ridge Hospital. She arrived at Ridge around 7 PM, but unfortunately, she passed away by 10 PM. Just two weeks prior, she had attended an Inter Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting in Accra, where she voiced her frustrations over derogatory comments regarding her qualifications for the upcoming Election 2024. Madam Akua Donkor expressed her dissatisfaction with ongoing remarks about her lack of formal education and emphasized her commitment as ...
Joint Police, Military force deployed along Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway to ensure security
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Joint Police, Military force deployed along Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway to ensure security

The Police and the Ghana Armed Forces have announced measures to bring the security situation in Bawku under control. The two state security bodies assured the public that they have deployed their men to address the security situation in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga – Walewale – Tamale highway. Aside the Police and Military deployment in Bawku and its environs, a statement issued by the Police said, there is also a joint Police and Military deployment along the Bolgatanga-Walewale- Tamale highway to ensure security and manage vehicular traffic. “The security agencies would like to once again assure the public that we are committed to maintaining peace, security, law and order in Bawku and its environs,” the statement said. Two people were killed, and s...
Armed Men Wreak Havoc On Bolgatanga-Tamale Road
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Armed Men Wreak Havoc On Bolgatanga-Tamale Road

A chilling wave of violence gripped the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway on October 27, 2024, as armed men blocked the road near Gbimsi, leaving a trail of destruction and terror in their wake. The assailants, armed with AK-47 rifles and other weapons, targeted passengers from Bawku, sparking fears of escalating ethnic tensions. Eyewitness Recounts Harrowing Experience A survivor described the ordeal to Citi News : “I was heading back from Tamale airport when I encountered the armed group. They were burning tires and screening passengers, searching for Kusasis. I was lucky to be let through, but I saw them brutally beating someone.” Link to Bawku Chieftaincy Conflict The attack is believed to be linked to the resurgence of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict, which has ravaged the regio...
Prof Ebenezer Adaku is new GIMPA Deputy Rector 
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Prof Ebenezer Adaku is new GIMPA Deputy Rector 

The Governing Council of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has appointed Professor. Ebenezer Adaku, an Associate Professor of Operations and Project Management, as the new Deputy Rector of the institute with effect from October 25, 2024. Professor Adaku attended St. Peter’s Senior High School, Nkwatia-Kwahu and proceeded to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) where he earned a BSc (Hons) degree in Building Technology. He then advanced his studies at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, obtaining both an MSc in Infrastructure Planning and a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering as a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholar. Additionally, he has pursued further training in Teaching Methodologies in Managemen...
Government rejects claims of militant activity in Northern Ghana
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Government rejects claims of militant activity in Northern Ghana

The Ghanaian government has firmly denied allegations that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using areas in northern Ghana as hidden bases for logistical and medical support. This denial follows reports that insurgents operating in Burkina Faso were relying on Ghanaian territory to aid their ongoing activities. The government has refuted these claims, calling them unsubstantiated. On Friday, October 25, 2024, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for security matters, addressed the claims, clarifying that cross-border interactions between Ghana and Burkina Faso are mainly focused on legitimate trade and commerce. In an interview with Citi FM on Friday, October 25, he emphasised that there is no credible evidence to support the assertion that militant groups are exploiting G...
Apologise To Us – Univ. Of Ghana To Rev. Lawrence Tetteh
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Apologise To Us – Univ. Of Ghana To Rev. Lawrence Tetteh

The University of Ghana has denounced some statements made by the Founder and President of World Miracle Outreach, Rev. Lawrence Tetteh regarding students of the institution.In an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, the preacher indicated that there is a high prevalence of HIV infections among students at the University. “The number of boys and girls in Legon who are HIV positive, you would have the biggest shock of your life. This is sad, this is sad and I’m happy I’m saying this on national TV," he said on October 24. “Some of these young boys and young girls already on campus are living promiscuous lives and they have already contracted HIV/AIDS. These are people I have prayed for... and I’m not talking about 10 years, 5 years,” the pastor added. But in a press release dated Oct...
Ketu North Pastors Eulogize Dr. Bawumia For His Decency, Vision And Excellence
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Ketu North Pastors Eulogize Dr. Bawumia For His Decency, Vision And Excellence

The Clergy, in Ketu North Constituency of the Volta Region, have passed a vote of confidence in the character traits of the Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.  As part of his tour of the Volta Region, Dr. Bawumia engaged stakeholders of Ketu North Constituency at Dzodze on Wednesday morning, and among those present were the Clergy from various towns in the Constituency. Reading the statement on behalf of his colleagues, who were present, Pastor Solomon Paintsil, of Dzodze Assemblies of God, said the Clergy in Ketu North had made three observations about Dr. Bawumia, which they wanted to share. "I am speaking on behalf of all the clergymen present. Your Excellency we the Clergy and the entire ecclesiastical body of Ketu North and its en...
Your High Moral Values Are In Line With Our Anlo Tradition – Keta Chiefs To Bawumia
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Your High Moral Values Are In Line With Our Anlo Tradition – Keta Chiefs To Bawumia

Traditional rulers in Keta, in the Volta Region, have paid glowing tribute to the Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his high moral principles as a leader. The Chiefs, welcoming Bawumia to the Keta Constituency on Thursday, as part of his tour of the Volta Region, praised Dr. Bawumia for upholding positive values, which they noted, are in line with their custom. "We know the values that you  espouse and  that you strongly uphold values of integrity, honesty and hard work,"  said the Dufia of Kedzi, Togbui Acolatse V, who spoke on behalf of the Chiefs present. "These are our values here in Anlo. These are some of the values we also espouse and hold dear to our chest. So we share a common value." While praying for God's ...
Update: Police locate Tony Mintah, CEO of NextGen Infraco
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Update: Police locate Tony Mintah, CEO of NextGen Infraco

The Ghana Police Service has successfully located Mr. Tony Mintah, the Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Infraco, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified individuals from the premises of the National Communications Authority (NCA) in Accra. In a brief statement, the police confirmed that further details will be provided shortly. They had previously noted that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances of his alleged abduction and assured the public that updates would be shared as new information became available. NextGen Infraco has been awarded the licensing contract to oversee Ghana’s upgrade to the 5G spectrum. In a brief statement, the Management of Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) expressed its sincere gratitude to the Ghana Police Service for their swift and p...