Sharif Bawiah Luri Tiisu

NORTHERN REGION: Police arrest 4 persons in connection with fatal shooting incident at Nyankpala

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier today at Nyankpala in the Northern Region. The suspects, identified as Majid Issah, Fodi Issiage Kamara, Yakubu Simalia, and Alhaji Bashiru Mohamed, are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. The shooting incident led to the…

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2024 Elections: Highs and lows as polls close across Ghana

Ghana’s 2024 elections conclude with mixed experiences. While many polling stations reported smooth voting, some areas faced low turnout. The 2024 general elections have officially concluded, with polls closing nationwide at 5:00 p.m. Voters across the country exercised their civic duty to select leaders for the presidency and parliament, marking another chapter in Ghana’s democratic journey. The day…

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Hubtel demands defamation retraction from Captain Smart

Hubtel, a leading Ghanaian payment services, has officially demanded a public retraction and apology from Media General and its Onua Maakye host, Godsbrain Kwadwo Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart. The demand follows allegations aired on the Onua Maakye show that an amount of $25 million was transferred from the accounts of the Electricity Company…

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2024 Polls: Be ready to either win or lose – Goodluck Jonathon tells candidates

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all candidates in Ghana’s 2024 general elections to conduct themselves peacefully during and after the elections on Saturday, December 7. He emphasized that stakeholders are yearning for peaceful, transparent, and credible polls. Speaking during a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce on Thursday, December 5, Jonathan…

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We’ll audit recalled ballot booklets for Western and Eastern Regions before destruction – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its intention to conduct a thorough audit of ballot booklets earmarked for destruction in Ghana’s Western and Eastern Regions. This decision follows a statement by the party’s Director of Elections and IT, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who emphasised the need for transparency in handling the ballot materials. Dr…

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EC announces revised media accreditation for 2024 election coverage

The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued revised guidelines for media accreditation, enabling journalists with accreditation for polling stations to also access Constituency and Regional Collation Centres. This adjustment, which takes effect on Saturday, December 7, 2024, follows extensive internal discussions and consultations with key media stakeholders. In a statement signed by Benjamin Bano-Bioh, Director for…

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NHIA Rolls Out Free Dialysis Treatments Starting December 1- Dr DaCosta Aboagye reveals  

Over 400 Ghanaians battling kidney disease and struggling to afford life-saving dialysis treatments will soon receive much-needed relief as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) starts its Free Dialysis Treatment program on December 1, 2024.  Speaking at the NHIA headquarters in Accra, Dr DaCosta Aboagye, Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, announced that the programme was a…

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Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Gov’t Completes 9 Interchanges, 16 More Projects Ongoing – Roads Minister

The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has secured funds for the construction of about 20 interchanges across the country, Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has disclosed. The Minister, in an exclusive interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ show, noted that none of the road works that have commenced under this administration will be left uncompleted….

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