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01 Aug

President Akufo-Addo Inagurates GNPC Operational Headquarters In Takoradi

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Takoradi, Western Region – In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana’s oil and gas industry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new Operational Headquarters of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Thursday, 1st August. This event not only celebrates the culmination of a project that began four years ago but also underscores the government's commitment to decentralizing development and ensuring that all regions benefit equitably from the nation’s resources. In his address, President Akufo-Addo reflected on the significance of this new facility, describing it as a fulfillment of a promise he made…

01 Aug

Ghana Gas Announces Critical Maintenance, Ernest Owusu Bempah Assures No “Dumsor”

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The Director of Communications for Ghana Gas, Ernest Owusu Bempah, has announced that the company will be undertaking critical engineering maintenance from August 1st to August 17th. According to Bempah, the maintenance is aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of the plant's operations. He assured the public that the shutdown will not affect the overall power supply, saying "we regret any inconvenience that may arise...stay assured that there will be no 'dumsor'". Speaking to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show on Movement TV, he said that the maintenance is expected to involve changes to the plant's machines,…

01 Aug

Govt To Lease Komenda Sugar Factory For 15 To 20 Years

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The government is set to lease Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited to an Indian-based firm, West Africa Agro Limited for a renewable term of 15 to 20 years. Minister of Trade and Industry K.T. Hammond states that this initiative aims to revive the company’s operations to meet domestic demand. The Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited, also known as the Komenda Sugar Factory, was established in 1964 but halted operations for an extended period. In 2016, the previous NDC government secured a $35 million loan from the Indian Export-Import Bank, followed by an additional $24 million investment to revamp the operations…

01 Aug

40 Shops Destroyed In Fire Outbreak At Kwadaso Market

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At least 40 shops have been destroyed at the Kwadaso Main Market in the Ashanti Region after a fire outbreak. The fire incident, which reportedly occurred around midnight, ravaged through the wooden and metallic shops, lasting for hours. The fire was extinguished in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, by personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service. Photos sighted on asaaseradio.com showed the extent of damage and the extent of the fire, which has caused huge losses to affected victims. Items including foodstuffs, cooking oil, confectionaries, wax prints and electrical appliances, among others were destroyed. Recounting their losses, some…

01 Aug

Man Whose Pregnant Wife Died From Medical Negligence Wins Case Against Ridge Hospital, Health Ministry

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An Accra High Court has awarded Mohammed Mustapha, the husband of a pregnant woman, Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, who died after a Caesarean Section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in November 2019, GH¢3 million in damages. This follows a lawsuit filed by Mustapha in 2020, accusing the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the Ministry of Health, and the Attorney General of negligence that led to the death of his wife after a Caesarean Section at the facility, as reported by thelawplatform.online. Background The pregnant woman, Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, had been receiving antenatal care at the Ridge Hospital since 2019. In November,…

01 Aug

Rawlings Told Me Mahama Can Never Be President – Ernest Owusu Bempah Reveals

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The Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempah, has made a shocking revelation about a conversation he had with the late Jerry Rawlings, founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to Bempah, Rawlings called him two months before his death and stated categorically that John Mahama can never become the President of Ghana. Bempah, speaking on the "Movement In The Morning" show, said: "Rawlings asked me if I believed Mahama could win the 2020 elections, and I said he was campaigning for it. But Rawlings said Mahama had taken away the fortunes of the…

01 Aug

How The French Embassy Responded To A Letter Calling For The Exclusion Of Sarkodie From Performing At The Olympics

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A letter from the French Embassy in Ghana responding to a petition from the New Ghana Social Justice Forum, an NGO which called for the exclusion of rapper Sarkodie from performing at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has surfaced online. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum in a letter dated July 8, 2024, had petitioned the French National Olympic and Sports Committee to exclude rapper Sarkodie from performing. The group claims that Sarkodie is "misogynistic," citing lyrics from the song "Jennifer Lomotey," where he referenced a folklore about Krobo women and promiscuity. They also referenced his recent conflict with actress Yvonne Nelson, who…

01 Aug

‘Kindly Rescind Your Decision To Quit Acting’ – Papa Kumasi To Dr Likee

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Popular Kumawood actor Papa Kumasi has called on his colleague actor, Dr Likee, to reconsider and possibly rescind his decision to quit acting and creating comedy content for YouTube. According to Papa Kumasi, if Dr. Likee quits acting, it will negatively impact the Kumawood industry and may impede the growth of most up-and-coming actors and movie producers. In a recent interview, Dr Likee announced that he would end his acting career two weeks after returning to Ghana from the United Kingdom (UK). Explaining his decision in an interview shared on the Instagram page of GhKwaku, Dr Likee explained that despite…

01 Aug

LilWin Has Never Approached Me For An Out-Of-Court Settlement – Martha Ankomah

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Popular Ghanaian actress Martha Ankomah has come out to debunk reports that colleague actor Kwadwo Nkansah aka LilWin has approached her for an out-of-court settlement. This comes in reaction to reports by GhOne News that an Accra High Court had been informed of the decision by the Kumawood actor. However, speaking exclusively to GhanaWeb Entertainment on August 1, 2024, Martha Ankomah denied such reports. She stated that the defamation case is till in court and neither LilWin nor anyone from his legal team has approached her camp for a settlement. “It is not true, LilWin has never approached me for…

01 Aug

“National Action Plan To Combat Misinformation Before Cabinet” – President Akufo-Addo

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At the Ghana Report Summit held today on August 1st, 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo revealed that a comprehensive National Action Plan, aimed at combating misinformation and disinformation in the lead-up to the 2024 General Elections, is currently before Cabinet for its consideration and action. In his address, President Akufo-Addo praised Ghana’s impressive democratic journey, marked by eight successful general elections since the return to constitutional rule in 1993. However, he cautioned that misinformation and disinformation pose significant threats to these democratic achievements. “False narratives can distort public perception, undermine trust in our institutions, and even incite violence,” the…