The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has condemned the government for what he says is the politicization of premix fuel distribution. In an interaction with fisherfolk in Axim, in the Western Region, as part of his “Building the Ghana we want tour”, the NDC flagbearer acknowledged concerns from the indigenes...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Over 3000 nurses have left Ghana for greener pastures – GHS
The Ghana Health Service has disclosed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. According to the Ghana Health Service the figure comprises professional health providers and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in Ghana as...
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Premier League appoints first female referee
Rebecca Welch is set to become the first female referee to officiate a Premier League match when she takes charge of Fulham’s game against Burnley on December 23. This historic appointment comes just months after Welch made her debut as a fourth official in the Premier League, becoming the first woman to do so. The 40-year-old has been refereeing...
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Sosu to file private members bill to amend powers of the president to declare additional public holidays
Madina lawmaker Francis Xavier Sosu is filing a private members bill that is seeking to amend the powers of the President in the declaration of additional public holidays. The bill is also seeking a postponement of the celebration of public holidays on productive days to Friday. “Sir, I wish to request the Legislative Drafting Office to draft...
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Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland lead the way in FIFA Best Awards nominations
FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the FIFA Puskás Award. The winners will be crowned on January 15, 2024, in London. The finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player are Aitana Bonmatí, Linda Caicedo, and Jennifer Hermoso. The award recognises the outstanding performer in women’s football between August 2022...
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Don’t rig the 2024 elections for anyone – Mahama cautions EC
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has cautioned the Electoral Commission to be forthright in the 2024 general elections. The former President, who is in the Western North Region as part of the “Building Ghana Tour” insists that a credible election is dependent on the Electoral Commission. “They should do their...
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GES makes changes to BECE, candidates to write 5 subjects instead of 9
Director of Schools and Instructions Division at the Ghana Education Service, Prince Charles Agyemang-Duah, has announced a reduction in the number of subjects to be assessed during the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This decision, reached in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NACCA) and various stakeholders, aims to create a...
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Mahama to pick running mate in February
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that his running mate for the 2024 general elections will be named in February, 2024. He said this after reiterating his comment that he alone cannot decide on who becomes his vice presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections. He says per the NDC’s constitution, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC), the Council...
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The Lithium contract needs clarity – IMANI
IMANI Africa has said about the lithium deal that there is nothing in the way the contract has been drafted that will increase the odds of lithium refining happening in Ghana in a way that will boost value addition, quality jobs, public revenues, and local businesses. In the view of IMANI Africa, said the current drafting simply says...
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New Force supporters besiege Court as Spokesperson is arraigned
Dozens of supporters of the ‘New Force movement’ have gathered outside the Kaneshie District Court to show support for their spokesperson, Shalimar Abbiusi. Abbusi, a Belgian national, has been arraigned at Kaneshie district court to face charges of allegedly obtaining a student permit in Ghana through false declarations. The New Force has described her arrest...