A former Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, Mark Owen Woyongo, has died. The Woyongo Family head, Mr. Awini Zinge, confirmed the death in a statement on Thursday, January 18. Mr Woyongo was 74 years old. The former Upper East Regional Minister who had been unwell …
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The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) roared to life in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday,January 13,2024. At the magnificent Alassane Ouattara Stadium, a dazzling opening ceremony unfolded, setting the stage for a month of thrilling football battles. Among the evening’s highlights was a mesmerizing performance by Nigerian songstress Yemi …
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As the 2024 general elections approach, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, is urging the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the National Media Commission (NMC) to intensify their supervisory roles in overseeing the media landscape. She underscored the significance of media freedom but also emphasized the necessity for …
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Andre Onana has taken a swipe at people who are questioning his commitment to the Cameroon National Men’s Football Team. He said this after arriving to the Cameroon camp before the Indomitable Lions opening game at the 2023 AFCON against Guinea. Cameroon drew 1-1 with Guinea with Onana not part …
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A cinematic content featuring Nigeria’s leading female music superstar, Tiwa Savage, is due to debut on Amazon Prime Video this year. Titled Water and Garri, the movie is a production of Everything Savage and Unbound Studios and will see the debut of the award-winning star known for her soulful voice and …
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Fuel consumers can expect some relief at the pumps as diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to decrease, marking the second consecutive drop in January. This announcement comes from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and takes effect on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. While the exact price …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Ghana’s agreement with its Official Creditors. This move paves the way for the IMF to review Ghana’s extended debt facility in a bid to disburse the next tranche of the $3 billion facility. In a statement issued after the announcement by Ghana’s Finance …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Ghana’s agreement with its Official Creditors. This move paves the way for the IMF to review Ghana’s extended debt facility in a bid to disburse the next tranche of the $3 billion facility. In a statement issued after the announcement by Ghana’s Finance …
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The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that he is being measured in his promises ahead of the 2024 general elections. Mahama mentioned that the current state of the economy limits him from making grand promises. He made these comments while addressing NDC …
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The recent District Level Elections (DLEs) have once again brought to the fore the worrying issue of dwindling participation of voters in the local elections and low representation of women in local governance in the country. The DLEs, which was held on December 19, last year, revealed that 95.9 percent …
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