Following last Sunday’s church attack in Ondo state, a Nigerian journalist described the country as “in shock.” The attack was unexpected, according to Layo Olarinde, a Channels TV correspondent who spoke on JoySMS on Monday, June 6. This is due to the tranquil environment of the state in which the incident occurred, she argues. Layo...
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We’re proud of Sosu – Hikah Benson
The Director of the Center for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies (CHRAPS) at the University of Education, Winneba, Dr. George Hikah Benson, has expressed his excitement and pride at the performance of the Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu, following the MP’s introduction of Private Member’s Bill. The Private Member’s Bill...
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Ghana did not vote to suspend Russia from UN -Human Right Council
Thursday, April 7, the United Nations ( UN ) General Assembly voted to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council over reports of horrible and periodic infringements and mishandling of benevolent liberties in Ukraine. The resolution which took place received a two-thirds majority of members voting, minus abstentions in the 193 member committee with...
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Light Foundation sensitizes Frafraha residents on effects of Covid-19, yellow fever and lead poisoning
The Light Foundation, in conjunction with UNICEF and the Ghana Health Service today held a community sensitization programme on the Covid-19, yellow fever and lead poisoning in Frafraha in the Adentan Municipal Assembly. In his welcome address, the CEO of the foundation, Sheikh Abubakar Ali Napari thanked the chief of Frafraha, Nii Kommey Akpor I,...
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Fire razed down several shops at Takoradi market
A fire outbreak at Takoradi makeshift market in the Western Region has razed down several stores, according to eyewitnesses, the fire started around 2 am but got out of hand after several attempts to extinguish the flame proved futile. The market was put up for traders of the Takoradi Market Circle to temporarily accommodate them...
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Sighting the sliver crescent moon symbolises Allah’s faithfulness – John Dramani Mahama
Former President, John Dramani Mahama on the 3rd of April, 2022 wished all Muslims an “edifying” Ramadan Mubarak.In a Facebook post, Former President John Dramani Mahama wished all muslims an edifying Ramadan Mubarak as Muslims around the world begins their fast in the holy month of Ramadan. “Wishing our beloved Muslim brothers and sisters...
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First Islamic Nursing Training College commissioned
Ghana’s first-ever Islamic Nursing Training College has been opened in Accra. The grand commisioning was graced by the vice-president Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the leadership of the Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama’a, from Ghana and Nigeria on 19 March 2022. Dr Bawumia indicated in a Facebook post that the establishment of the new institution adds to the...
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Solve the country’s problems – Gyampo to Akufo-Addo
A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana has called on President Akufo-Addo to bring back hopes of Ghanaians. Professor Ransford Gyampo made this assertion in a Facebook post on Thursday, 17 March 2022. According to him, the president is supposed to solve problems and not explain problems in the country. “For now, my...
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Ghanaian student picks 2nd prize at WAEC’s int’l award
An immediate past student of the Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC)-Legon, Kwame Brako Asante has won the second prize at the International Excellence Awards for the 2021 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to the West African Examination Council (WAEC), Mr Asante had a total score of 600.9987. Mr Asante, who is...
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High Court to give verdict on Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s bail application
The High Court will today Wednesday, 16 March 2022 give a verdict on the bail application of the #Fixthecountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The activist has been charged with instigating the overthrow of constitutional government organs, but he has refuted the charges and stated that he is willing to stand trial. On 11 February 2022, he...