Month: September 2024

President Akufo-Addo Challenges Ghanaian Journalists To Combat Disinformation Ahead Of 2024 Elections
29 Sep

President Akufo-Addo Challenges Ghanaian Journalists To Combat Disinformation Ahead Of 2024 Elections

Kakra NunuNews
At the 28th Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Media Awards held on Saturday, 28th September 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo underscored the critical responsibility of Ghanaian journalists in safeguarding the nation's democracy, particularly as the 2024 elections draw near. Addressing an audience of media professionals, the President emphasized the growing challenges posed by disinformation, misinformation, and the digital age. As part of the celebration marking 75 years of journalism excellence, the President noted that while technology has democratized access to information, it has also created new vulnerabilities. In the current media landscape, where social media platforms enable the rapid spread…
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B.S.A.C Quarter Finals Showdown: Three Schools Fall as Seven Advance to Semifinals
28 Sep

B.S.A.C Quarter Finals Showdown: Three Schools Fall as Seven Advance to Semifinals

Evans ManassehNews
The quarter finals of the Perfect Star Media and Perfect Grade Publications and Stationery Basic Schools Assessment Competition have wrapped up at the GNAT hall at Amakom, Kumasi. Competing fiercely, contestants from ten schools showcased their readiness, mirroring the intensity of the earlier round of 16. Mamprobi Salvation Army Basic School from Accra emerged as the standout leader in this stage, securing the top spot. Unfortunately, three schools—Konadu Educational Complex, Osabarima Educational Complex, and Global Academy were eliminated, while seven schools earned their place in the semifinals scheduled for October 3, 2024. Despite their exit, the eliminated schools received consolation…
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Nana Obiri Boahen Blasts Ama Governor for Protesting with Nose Piercing; Opposes Calls to Ban Mining Permanently
28 Sep

Nana Obiri Boahen Blasts Ama Governor for Protesting with Nose Piercing; Opposes Calls to Ban Mining Permanently

Evans ManassehNews,
https://youtu.be/URntAP_qTIA Prominent legal practitioner Nana Obiri Boahen has strongly criticized lawyer Elorm Ama Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, for participating in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest organized by Democracy Hub against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen expressed disapproval of Ama Governor’s appearance for the protest particularly her nose piercing, asserting that such conduct is unacceptable in Ghanaian society. In an interview with a Kumasi-based radio station, Lawyer Nana Obiri Boahen condemned the behavior of some of the demonstrators, labeling their actions as highly undisciplined. He expressed frustration with the protest, led by Democracy Hub's Oliver Barker-Vormawor…
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NAPO Storms Bekwai Constituency As NPP Steps Up Campaign
27 Sep

NAPO Storms Bekwai Constituency As NPP Steps Up Campaign

Wontumi1News,
The political season is indeed gathering steam, and the enthusiastic high spirit of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has energised the NPP 2024 campaign in the Bekwai Constituency. NAPO, as popularly known, has made two high-profile visits to the Bekwai constituency within just four days. This unprecedented move highlights his deep respect for the traditional authorities and the people of Bekwai. On September 21, 2024, Dr. Opoku Prempeh first visited the Amoafo and Bekwai traditional councils, introducing himself as the NPP running mate for the upcoming elections. Within a few days, he extended his outreach by visiting…
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Construction Of National Cathedral Project To Resume – Board
27 Sep

Construction Of National Cathedral Project To Resume – Board

Wontumi1News
The Chairman of the National Cathedral Board, Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah, has announced plans to resume the National Cathedral project. The resumption of the project follows the completion of an audit report into its expenditures, after public outcry and allegations of corruption plagued the project and its stakeholders, as reported by citinewsroom.com. According to Apostle Opoku Onyinah, the audit was necessary to clear any doubts and to restore and maintain the credibility of the project’s implementation. “The need for an audit was a key demand by the church leadership and Ghanaians in general to establish the credibility of the implementation…
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Allowing Children To Join Demonstrations Breaches Section 71 Of The Criminal Offences Act – Police
27 Sep

Allowing Children To Join Demonstrations Breaches Section 71 Of The Criminal Offences Act – Police

Wontumi1News
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned Ghanaians to be mindful of using children for demonstrations. The service said using children for demonstrations will expose them to danger and is also contrary to Section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police said this in a statement it issued denying the arrest of a minor and a 60-year-old woman. The police denied reports of using force against anyone during the Democracy Hub demonstration despite provocations. It indicated that their attention was drawn to reports suggesting that a 12-year-old child, a 68-year-old woman, and a pregnant woman were among those arrested…
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Fake Pregnancy, Release Of Minor: Breakdown Of Police Statement On Arrested Protesters
27 Sep

Fake Pregnancy, Release Of Minor: Breakdown Of Police Statement On Arrested Protesters

Wontumi1News
The Ghana Police Service has clarified certain issues and statements regarding the arrest and detention of Democracy Hub protesters on September 22 and 23, 2024. The arrested protesters aimed to demand an end to galamsey activities in the country and to protest against the poor governance and hardships under the ruling government. The three-day protest, themed #OccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamsey, took a different turn on the second day when protesters blocked roads around the 37 intersection in Accra, obstructing traffic. They removed police blockades, burned party paraphernalia, and took keys from a police van in an attempt to prevent the police from towing…
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KOKA Renders Official Apology To Ohemaa Mercy
27 Sep

KOKA Renders Official Apology To Ohemaa Mercy

Wontumi1Showbiz,
Entertainment pundit cum marketer, Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu also known as KOKA, has publicly apologised to Ohemaa Mercy following his release. KOKA was granted bail of GH¢2,000 a few days ago after being arrested for allegedly threatening the gospel musician’s life. In an official statement on his Facebook page on September 27, 2024, KOKA expressed regret for his actions and thanked his supporters. "Friends and fans of KOKA... I am safely back from hibernation. Although it was not a pleasant experience, I am a better person. God knew what He was doing. I thank you all for your love and…
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Road Trip To Dubai: Thieves Break Into Wanderlust Car
27 Sep

Road Trip To Dubai: Thieves Break Into Wanderlust Car

Wontumi1Showbiz,
Kwabena Peprah, a member of the Wanderlust Ghana team attempting to travel from Accra to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, has announced that they have been robbed. In a post shared on Facebook on Friday, September 27, 2024, Kwame Peprah disclosed that they were robbed in Krefeld, Germany, on the 13th day of their journey to Dubai. He indicated that the robbers broke into one of the vehicles they were using for the adventure - a Tacoma, and made away with some of their belongings, including their money and possibly travel documents. “I was dressing up when Saka knocked…
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