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National Election Security Taskforce Urges Officers to Participate in Special Voting

The National Election Security Task Force has urged security personnel to turn out in large numbers to participate in the special voting exercise.   The task force emphasized that the special voting exercise is ongoing nationwide today, 2nd December 2024, except in the Eastern and Western Regions, where it is …

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NHIA Disburses GH¢200m for Health Facility Claims as Free Dialysis Treatment Starts

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢200 million for the settlement of outstanding payments to health facilities nationwide.   The amount covers payments for claims submitted and verified for the months of September and October. The Authority made this announcement in a statement issued on Sunday, December 1, …

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Bawumia Urges Security Personnel, Journalists, and Health Workers to Vote for Him

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the December 7 election, has urged health workers, media practitioners, and security personnel to vote for him as they participate in the special voting on Monday, December 4.     For the 2024 general election, a total of 328 …

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NDC’s Joana Gyan Cudjoe Attacked, Six People Injured 

Six supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Amenfi Central constituency sustained injuries during an attack on the party’s parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, by suspected thugs.   The parliamentary candidate, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, escaped unharmed during the incident, which occurred on Saturday night, November 30, as she …

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Shatta Wale Says He Prays for God’s Blessing to Buy a ‘Big’ Car for Samini

Shatta Wale, the Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has described his colleague Samini as his best friend and plans on getting him a ‘big’ car in the near future.   In an interview on Kessben FM in Kumasi, the “Wash” hitmaker, Shatta Wale, expressed his sincere love for Samini, stating that they …

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Kwesimintsim Chief Calls on Mahama to Focus on Western Region if He Wins in December 7 Elections

  The Divisional Chief of Kwesimintsim, Nana Ogudzi Essoun III, has urged John Dramani Mahama, the NDC flagbearer, to prioritize the Western Region in his next administration. This appeal is based on the region’s significant contributions to the nation.Nana Ogudzi Essoun III made the appeal during a visit from the …

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Ablakwa Calls for an End to Salary Payments for National Cathedral Board Members and Staff

North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has demanded an immediate halt to the payment of salaries to the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral project.   He contends that paying salaries to the board and staff is unjustifiable, given that the project has been delayed for over 30 months. …

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Stonebwoy clarifies His Statement on Being the Only Artiste in His Class to Fill Accra Stadium

  Stonebwoy has clarified his recent statement regarding his self-sponsored BHIM concert scheduled for December 2023.   The ‘Jejereje’ hitmaker recently made headlines after claiming that no other artiste in his category had managed to sell out the Accra Sports Stadium without sponsorship, a feat he accomplished with his concert. …

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British High Commissioner Commends Peace Agreement and Reaffirms UK Support for Ghana’s Democratic Governance

  The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Harriet Thompson, has expressed strong approval of the Peace Pact signed by all presidential candidates contesting in Ghana’s upcoming December 7 general elections. She described the agreement as a vital milestone in preserving Ghana’s democratic integrity and fostering a peaceful electoral process.   …

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Over 100 Head Porters Trained to Operate Newly Launched Electric Buses

  A trained Kayayoo (head porter) bus driver took Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on a ride through town during the electric buses’ commissioning on Wednesday, November 27th.   The event marked the graduation of a special program aimed at equipping Kayayei (female head porters) with driving skills to boost …

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