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I will not cancel Free SHS, I will make it better- John Mahama Affirms
27 Feb

I will not cancel Free SHS, I will make it better- John Mahama Affirms

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President John Dramani Mahama has re affirmed his stance on the Free SHS policy. Delivering the State of Nation's Address (SONA) on 27th February, 2024, he emphatically stated that he would not cancel the policy. Some stakeholders have alleged that Mahama plans to abolish the Free SHS programme introduced by the NPP government. Denouncing these claims, he revealed that his intention is to review the programme, stressing its contribution to the education sector. https://youtu.be/NavTSGBSzl4?si=hQpuG57pZ6BF2rLM  
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2025 SONA: Rhetoric and Repetition of Campaign Promises – Bekwai MP
27 Feb

2025 SONA: Rhetoric and Repetition of Campaign Promises – Bekwai MP

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The Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, Hon. Ralph Poku-Adusei, has expressed his disappointment with the President's State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing it as an address of lamentations and complaints without any clear plan. According to Hon. Poku-Adusei, the President's address was a repetition of campaign promises, lacking concrete solutions to the country's pressing issues. He noted that the President's promise not to lament was ironic, given the tone of the address. Selective Presentation of Facts The MP criticized the President for selectively mentioning accounts with low balances while ignoring the growth in foreign reserves and the expansion…
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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot banned for Newcastle, Southampton games
26 Feb

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot banned for Newcastle, Southampton games

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The Football Association, FA, has hit Liverpool manager Arne Slot with a two-game ban. This follows his red card against Everton earlier this month. Slot was sent off for approaching referee Michael Oliver on the pitch after the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. This ban means the Dutchman will miss Wednesday’s home game with Newcastle and the visit of Southampton on March 8. However, Slot will be on the touchline when the Reds take on Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on March 5. Assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff has also been banned for two games. Liverpool and…
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Musk to be in attendance as Trump convenes first cabinet meeting
26 Feb

Musk to be in attendance as Trump convenes first cabinet meeting

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President Donald Trump of the United States is set to convene his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, in an effort to further his agenda with most of his nominees. It was gathered that Elon Musk, tasked with overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, which has sought to fire thousands of federal workers, will be among those in attendance at the meeting. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, despite Musk’s lack of ministerial portfolio or formal decision-making authority, he is classified as a special government employee and senior adviser to the president by heading…
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‘My sons also play it’ – Messi reacts to his name being mentioned in music
26 Feb

‘My sons also play it’ – Messi reacts to his name being mentioned in music

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Foremost football superstar, Lionel Messi, has reacted to being mentioned in music lyrics by top musicians, including Nigeria’s Burna Boy. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s names have reigned prominently in the music world. Both men are often used by musicians to depict the summit of their success. In fact, Apple Music has an entire playlist dedicated to songs that feature Lionel Messi. Musical numbers by juggernauts like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Stormzy, Bad Bunny, and Lil Uzi Vert are contained in it. Speaking in his recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Messi expressed his gratitude for…
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Be honest with yourself – Guardiola warns De Bruyne over Man City future
26 Feb

Be honest with yourself – Guardiola warns De Bruyne over Man City future

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told Kevin De Bruyne to be “honest with himself”, when he takes a decision on his future with the Premier League champions. De Bruyne will be out of contract at the end of this season. And City will afford the 33-year-old the opportunity to decide his next move after a decade at the club. De Bruyne was left on the bench for the 5-1 defeat at Arsenal and didn’t play a minute at Real Madrid last week. The Belgian’s performance as City lost against Liverpool on Sunday attracted criticism and suggestions that his body…
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Sky Train Project Followed Due Process – Ghartey To NIB
26 Feb

Sky Train Project Followed Due Process – Ghartey To NIB

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Former Railways Development Minister, Joe Ghartey says Monday’s meeting with officials of the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) investigating the Sky Train Project laid to rest any doubts that the Railways Development Ministry did not follow due process. Speaking to journalists after the meeting with NIB officials, Mr Ghartey said that the Sky Train Project was modeled as a Build, Operate Transfer (BOT) transaction and thus, no payments were made by the Railways Development Ministry on his watch, as evidenced by the Auditor-General’s report, 2021. The former Railways Development Minister intimated that his ministry took all the needful steps to ensure…
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Nkrumah Built Over 300 Factories, But NDC Sold Them Like Tomatoes – Annoh-Dompreh Alleges
26 Feb

Nkrumah Built Over 300 Factories, But NDC Sold Them Like Tomatoes – Annoh-Dompreh Alleges

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The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticized the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) for selling off factories built by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Annoh-Dompreh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Nsawam/Adoagyiri, alleged that this move by the NDC government led to the collapse of the country’s industrial base. “Nkrumah built over 300 industries [factories]… I don’t need to tell them; history is clear. I will not tell you that. At whose instance were all these factories sold like tomatoes?” Annoh-Dompreh asked. In March 2024, former Speaker of…
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