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Omane Boamah: Combating galamsey needs more than military action

Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal mining, or galamsey, in Ghana. Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on January 28, Dr. Boamah cautioned that relying solely on military intervention would not provide a long-term solution to the issue. His comments come amid…

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We were misled on Akufo-Addo statue unveiling – Lower Dixcove chief reveals

The Paramount Chief of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IV, has refuted claims made by former Western Regional Minister, Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, suggesting that the chiefs of the Western Region funded the controversial statue of former President Akufo-Addo, which was placed in front of the Effia-Nkwanta Hospital in Sekondi. The statue was unveiled during…

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Felix Ofosu Kwakye explains why Naa Momo Lartey wasn’t sworn in by Mahama

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama has explained the circumstances surrounding the Gender Minister’s late arrival for her swearing-in ceremony. Ofosu emphasised that the criticism directed at the Minister was unjustified, as she was dealing with a family emergency that took her out of Accra. In an interview on TV3 on…

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Stop unnecessary blame games, let’s restrategise to regain power – Fatimatu Abubakar to NPP

Fatimatu Abubakar, former Minister for Information has called on members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop the blame games and focus on regrouping and strategising to regain power. In an interview on Asempa FM on Friday, January 24, 2025, Abubakar emphasised the importance of unity and reflection in the party’s efforts to recapture…

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VIDEO: Meet the 13-year-old undergraduate studying Physics at KNUST

At just 13 years old, Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has earned a spot as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). With an outstanding A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Melchizedek’s choice to pursue a bachelor’s degree…

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49th SWAG Awards: Edwin Gadayi and Rose Yeboah crowned Athletes of the Year, Bright Kankam Boadu wins Sports Journalist of the Year

Ghana’s sports stars, Rose Yeboah Amoanimaa and Edwin Gadayi on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the 49th SWAG Awards were honored as the Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively. Their remarkable performances throughout 2024 have not only brought glory to the nation but have also set the stage for future athletic endeavors. The event was…

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