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Ghanaians Will Buy Smartphones On Credit And Pay ₵1 Every Month – Bawumia Promises

The Presidential candidate and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to make cell phones more accessible to Ghanaians if elected president. Dr. Bawumia presented an idea during a campaign event to work with phone makers to offer smartphones on credit, allowing people to pay as little as one or …

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Ghana’s Debt Stock: Each Ghanaian Owes GH¢24,000

Did you know that you owe about 24,000 Ghana cedis by virtue of being a Ghanaian citizen? This is because Ghana’s total debt stock has shot up. Ghana’s debt as announced by the Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam has shot up from the GH¢658 billion recorded in February 2024 to …

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Koku Anyidoho Clashes With NDC And Relatives of Atta-Mills At Asomdwee Park

The memorial service to honor the late President Prof. John Evans Atta Mills at Asomdwee Park in Accra faced disruption on Wednesday, July 24, due to disagreements. The confusion arose when Koku Anyidoho, the dismissed deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), extended his scheduled time, causing a …

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Sierra Leone Jails 11 Soldiers, Police Officers Over Coup Attempt

A high court in Sierra Leone has sentenced 11 people including soldiers and police officers to long prison terms for their alleged roles in a failed military coup last year. Gunmen on Nov. 26 attacked military barracks, a prison and other locations in Sierra Leone, freeing about 2,200 inmates and …

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E/R: 7 Firefighters Injured In An Accident At Adankrono

Seven firefighters are currently receiving medical attention at St. Dominic Catholic Hospital in Akwatia and the Kade Government Hospital, following a vehicular accident at Adankrono. The accident occurred while they were en route to an emergency at Otwenkwanta. The fire department received an emergency call at approximately 08:37 hours Sunday …

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Divert Salaries Of Irresponsible Parents To Their Wards – Okyenhene Advocates

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is advocating for a law that will freeze salaries of parents who have deserted their wards and shun their parenting responsibilities. He says the frozen salaries should be used by the state to take care of their wards’ education and upkeep. According to Osagyefuo Amoatia …

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Election 2024: IMANI Invites Bawumia, Mahama For A Debate

IMANI Center for Policy and Education has invited the flagbearers of the two main political parties to a political debate ahead of the 2024 general elections. In a Facebook post, IMANI announced that they have received a response from the office of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National …

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“Comparing John Mahama And Bawumia Is Like Comparing Italian Shoes To Local Slippers.” – Bright Botchway

On July 16, 2024, a significant discussion took place in Accra during the popular political evening show “Simpieso” on Atinka FM, hosted by Owoahene Nana Acheampong. The show, renowned for its engaging debates and insights, had invited Mr. Bright Botchway, the National Deputy Director for the Traders and Artisans Network …

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GRNMA Calls For Cancellation Of Certificate, Diploma Nursing Courses

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GNMA) has proposed the cancellation of certificate and diploma nursing programs, advocating for the elevation of all nursing education to the degree level. This significant shift aims to address the challenges in the country’s healthcare sector by ensuring a more qualified and professional …

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