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05 Feb

Gov’t Announces Suspension Of Feeding Allowances For Teacher Trainees

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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the government’s decision to suspend feeding allowances for teacher trainees in colleges of education across Ghana. Speaking at a meeting with the principals of various colleges of education in Accra, the Minister explained that the policy was unsustainable and did not align with global best practices in higher education. He emphasized that it is not the government’s responsibility to provide meals for tertiary students, arguing that continuing the policy at this level of education is financially unfeasible. As an alternative, the government plans to replace the feeding programme with an enhanced student…

31 Jan

Video of Genevieve Nnaji, Flavour Sets Social Media Blaze

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Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji and celebrated singer Flavour of Africa have taken social media by storm with a heartwarming video of their reunion. The duo, who met at a recent event, were seen catching up and sharing lighthearted moments, leaving fans gushing over their chemistry. The video, shared by Flavour, has garnered massive attention, especially as Genevieve has been out of the public eye for some time. Her rare appearance has fueled excitement among fans, with many expressing joy at seeing her in good spirits alongside the singer. Flavour captioned the video with a simple note, “Ijele,” meaning divinely beautiful,…

16 Jan

Nungua Residents Demand Intensified Police Patrol Due To Rise In Robberies

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Some residents of Nungua Addogono and Baatsona in the Greater Accra Region have raised concerns over a growing wave of robberies and phone-snatching incidents in the area. Many community members say they feel unsafe, especially during evening hours, and have called on the Ghana Police Service to intensify patrols in the area to restore security. They said the thieves, often operating in pairs on motorbikes, target commuters by grabbing phones, handbags, and other personal items of their victims before speeding off. Isaac Young, a businessman and resident of Addogono, recounted how he was chased and searched by the miscreants in…

25 Nov

Not All Metres Are Being Updated – ECG Clarifies

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has clarified that its current metre update programme only applies to Nuri metres in select areas and not to all types of metres across the country. Nii Ayiku Ayiku, the External Communications Manager for ECG, explained that the update is currently focused on Accra East, Accra West, and Tema regions within the Greater Accra Region. He provided these details during an interview on Accra 100.5 FM’s "Ghana Yensom" morning show, co-hosted by Kaayire Kwesi Apea-Apreku and Odeyeeba Kofi Essuman. Nii Ayiku likened the update process to a mobile phone software update, noting that it…

15 Nov

Check Out Photos Of Actor Named 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

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John Krasinski wasn’t exactly sure what to think when he got word that he was being crowned PEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive. “Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts,” he tells the magazine in this week’s cover story. “Other than maybe I’m being punked. That’s not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You’ve really raised the bar for me.” While fans might know Krasinski as a crush-worthy, prank-loving paper salesman, an intense former Marine turned CIA agent, or a devoted…

06 Nov

Bawumia To Construct Tomato Processing Factory In Akumadan

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The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised to construct a tomato processing factory at Akomadan in the Offinso North constituency of the Ashanti Region, under his presidency. The plan forms part of his government’s industrialisation agenda to create jobs for the teeming youth in the country. Dr Bawumia made the pledge during a stakeholders’ durbar at Akomadan in the Offinso North constituency of the Ashanti Region, on Tuesday. On agriculture modernisation, the NPP Flagbearer said his administration would set up District Agriculture Mechanisation Centres in agricultural districts to provide equipment such…

23 May

Dr. Bawumia’s “Kayayei” Empowerment Programme Is A Game-Changer- Dr. Kwabena Kokofu

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Former MP for Bantama, Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has praised the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, for his support in providing accommodation and skills training for women from rural communities who travel to Accra in search of better opportunities. Specifically, he highlighted the Kayayei Empowerment Programme and the newly training Centres, which aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for these women, known as "kayayei", to learn new skills and improve their socio-economic lives. Speaking on Peace FM's Kokrokoo show, Dr. Kokofu expressed his amazement at the center's facilities and emphasized the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and…

29 Apr

ITA Airways To Begin Direct Flights From Italy To Accra

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ITA Airways, an European carrier is set to commence commercial flight operations to Accra. This follows approvals from the Ministry of Transport and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, the Regulator of the aviation industry. The Airline is expected to operate a four times weekly direct flight from Rome, Italy to Accra with flight schedules to be published soon. Reacting to the news of final approval and subsequent launch, the Managing Director of Ghana Airports Company Limited, Mrs Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff, expressed excitement about the new airline whose entry adds to the…

21 Feb

Beyoncé Pledges $500K Annual Contribution To Beauty Schools And Salons Scholarships

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Beyonce Knowles is to fund a $500,000 annual grant to beauty schools and salons. The “Halo” hitmaker’s newly-launched haircare line Cecred and her charity BeyGOOD will be jointly funding the sum to cosmetology schools and salons in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New Jersey, with the specific sites chosen due to their “large, diverse community” of hair stylists. A statement on BeyGood‘s website said, “Hairstylists have an immense impact on the people in their chairs. They create a sacred space where we can show up how we want and express ourselves through our hair. We’re honoured to give back to this…

21 Dec

2023 AFCON: Tariq Lamptey Will Not Be Available – Furious Brighton Coach Slams Ghana Coach

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Brighton and Hove Albion manager, Roberto De Zerbi has said the club will not allow injured Tariq Lamptey to join Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 23-year-old who is currently nursing an injury has been named in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for the tournament by the head coach of the team, Chris Hughton. The final 27-man squad is expected to be announced by January 3 by the former Premier League manager. However, De Zerbi speaking in a press conference ahead of their Premier League game against Crystal Palace later tonight said Lamptey is not available…