Year: 2024

Education Minister Speaks On Subject Reduction For 2024 BECE
10 Jan

Education Minister Speaks On Subject Reduction For 2024 BECE

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Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has emphatically stated that, there will be no reduction in the number of subjects for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Viral reports had suggested a significant decrease from 9 subjects to 5, causing anxiety among parents and stakeholders. But Dr. Adutwum has dismissed these claims, urging parents to reject such misleading information. According to the Education Minister, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) is actively working on preparing sample questions to familiarize candidates with the nature of the exams under the new curriculum. He emphasized that, the change in curriculum might introduce…
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Playing At AFCON Is More Difficult Than The World Cup – Andre Ayew
10 Jan

Playing At AFCON Is More Difficult Than The World Cup – Andre Ayew

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Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew has said playing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is more difficult than the Fifa World Cup. The 32-year-old said this while addressing his playing teammates, President Akufo-Addo and the Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif at a farewell dinner on Tuesday night ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. At the event, President Akufo-Addo charged the Black Stars to believe in the possibility of winning the AFCON title despite the daunting challenge of ending a 42-year title drought. The Le Havre attacker, however, admitted how difficult it is to compete at the tournament…
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2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]
10 Jan

2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]

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The Black Stars have arrived in Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The playing body and the technical team left the shores of Ghana on Wednesday morning in Kumasi after a farewell bid by President Akufo Addo on Tuesday. Having trended on social media with their all-white stylish kaftan, the team following their arrival rocked the Ghanaian traditional kente. All 27 players as well as the technical team were seen in traditional kente and slippers as they touched down in the country’s capital. Ghana are drawn in Group B alongside Cape Verde,…
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Guinness World Records Reacts To Chef Faila’s Cook-A-Thon Attempt
10 Jan

Guinness World Records Reacts To Chef Faila’s Cook-A-Thon Attempt

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The culinary world has been abuzz with excitement following Chef Faila Abdul Razak’s valiant attempt to etch her name into the books of Guinness World Records for the longest individual cooking marathon. At precisely 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 10, Chef Faila brought her 227-hour cooking endeavor to a close. Amidst the outpouring of congratulations and admiration from supporters, a groundswell of Ghanaians flooded the official social media page of GWR, drawing attention to Chef Faila’s remarkable feat. Responding to the notifications, the GWR team acknowledged her feat and expressed keen interest in reviewing the evidence she would submit. In…
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Nigerian Chef To Break Faila’s Record As She Begins Cook-A-Thon Attempt
10 Jan

Nigerian Chef To Break Faila’s Record As She Begins Cook-A-Thon Attempt

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A Nigerian chef, Beauty Obasuyi has started an 8-day cook-a-thon in an attempt to break the world record. Many have asked her to give up her dream since Ghanaian chef Faila has already broken the existing record and set a new record of 227 hours. But Ms. Obasuyi said she is focus on her goal to set a new a record. Although she will be cooking for 8 days, the Nigerian chef would have to go beyond that to beat Chef Faila who awaits her final declaration from the Guinness World Records team. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C16-2i3MBXU/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=0c346334-0068-4835-a4b4-2a5ddf844be5 Check out some of the comments below:…
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How Ecuador Descended Into Gang Violence
10 Jan

How Ecuador Descended Into Gang Violence

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Terrified journalists being forced to kneel in a TV studio by gunmen pointing high-powered weapons at their heads as the cameras rolled, police officers pleading for their lives after being kidnapped on duty. The scenes which have unfolded in Ecuador show the extent to which this once peaceful haven in Latin America has descended into violence. Here, we take a closer look at how Ecuador became involved in what its president has declared an "armed internal conflict". What is happening? Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, has ordered the armed forces to restore order in the country after days of unrest which…
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I Have Dome Kwabenya At Heart- Sheela Oppong Sakyi Esq Tells NPP Delegates (VIDEO)
10 Jan

I Have Dome Kwabenya At Heart- Sheela Oppong Sakyi Esq Tells NPP Delegates (VIDEO)

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A Parliamentary candidate hopeful on the ticket of NPP in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Lawyer Sheela Oppong Sakyi has disclosed that she has the Constituency at heart and thus, she's ready to serve. She mentioned a few visions and plans she has for the constituency which includes an educational and health fund. She spoke to Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning show on Movement TV. Video below...  https://youtu.be/Z4Dr2HCiRxY
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Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game Is Shutting Down. Players Aren’t Happy
10 Jan

Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game Is Shutting Down. Players Aren’t Happy

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After ten long years, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood is finally coming to an end. The mobile game, in which users become celebs and climb the social ladder to A-list status, was initially mocked as a tacky side-hustle for Kim. Those who worked on it also alleged that exploitative behind-the-scenes practices. As always, Kim laughed all the way to the bank – by 2016, KKH had already made $160 million. Like many mobile games, KKH made money from micro-transactions, and used the virtual currency known as “k-stars”. While many users seemingly tired of the game pretty quickly, those who stuck around for the full decade since launch logged in last week…
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Ghanaian Chef Faila Ends World Record Cook-A-Thon Attempt After 227 Hours
10 Jan

Ghanaian Chef Faila Ends World Record Cook-A-Thon Attempt After 227 Hours

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After ten gruelling days whipping up delicious meals for patrons, Chef Abdul-Razak Failatu has potentially cooked her way into the Guinness World Record books for the longest culinary marathon. With a staggering 227 hours under her belt, she has comfortably surpassed the current record held by Irish Chef Alan Fisher (119 hours and 57 minutes), though official confirmation from Guinness World Records is still pending. Chef Failatu's ambitious journey began at midnight on January 1, 2024, initially aiming to reach the finish line on the morning of January 5th. However, fuelled by her unwavering tenacity and kitchen prowess, she pushed…
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December Inflation Drops To 23.2% From 26.4%
10 Jan

December Inflation Drops To 23.2% From 26.4%

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For the fifth consecutive month, inflation has dropped, recording a rate of 23.2% for December 2023. This means that in December 2023 the general price level was 23.2 percent higher than in December 2022 According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday, January 10, food inflation stood at 28.7 percent and non-food inflation recorded 18.7 percent. Inflation for locally produced items stood at 23.8 percent while inflation for imported items stood at 21.9 percent. On the regional front, the Eastern region recorded the highest food inflation rate of 51.3 percent while the Upper East recorded the lowest…
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