Court Dismisses WAEC’s Stay Of Execution, Orders Release Of Withheld WASSCE Results
21 Feb

Court Dismisses WAEC’s Stay Of Execution, Orders Release Of Withheld WASSCE Results

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An Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) seeking a stay of execution on an earlier ruling that ordered the release of withheld West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. WAEC had withheld the results of about 10,000 WASSCE candidates across multiple subjects, citing alleged examination malpractices and irregularities in its December 30, 2024, announcement. However, on January 30, 2025, the High Court ruled in favor of four students who had petitioned on behalf of all affected candidates. The court ordered WAEC to release the results without any prejudicial footnotes, stating that…
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WAPCO Completes 70% Of Pipeline Cleaning
21 Feb

WAPCO Completes 70% Of Pipeline Cleaning

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The West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has announced that ongoing maintenance work on its gas pipelines is expected to be completed by March 2, 2025, with 70 percent of the work already done. The company, which operates the 569-kilometre pipeline from Nigeria through Tema to Takoradi, temporarily shut down gas transmission on February 5, 2025, to facilitate maintenance activities, including pipeline cleaning and inspections. Speaking at a press conference at WAPCo’s Regulating and Metering Station in Tema, Operations and Maintenance Superintendent (West), Benoni Owusu Ayeh, explained that the shutdown was necessary to launch the Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG)…
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‘Streamline VAT Or Businesses Will Suffocate’ – AGI Warns Gov’t
21 Feb

‘Streamline VAT Or Businesses Will Suffocate’ – AGI Warns Gov’t

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The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has charged government to urgently reform the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, describing it as “the killer in the room” for local businesses. Dr Humphrey Ayim-Darke underscored the distortions VAT creates in the market, stressing that its current structure is stifling the operations of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). “The major tax issue that we have tabled is the rationalization of the VAT. We believe strongly that it is distorting a lot of operations,” he said on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, February 20. He illustrated…
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Prosper Ogum Urges Kotoko Players To Honour Late Nana Pooley With League Title
21 Feb

Prosper Ogum Urges Kotoko Players To Honour Late Nana Pooley With League Title

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Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has called on his players to dedicate their efforts to the late Francis Frimpong by winning the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title. Frimpong, widely known as Nana Pooley, tragically lost his life during Kotoko’s Matchday 19 clash against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre, leading to the temporary suspension of the league. Despite the setback, Kotoko resumed training on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Adako Jachie training grounds. Addressing the team, Ogum urged his players to channel their grief into motivation on the field. “It’s unfortunate, but we must…
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Revocation Of Appointments Is Mahama’s First Crime Of “Stealing” Money- Abronye
21 Feb

Revocation Of Appointments Is Mahama’s First Crime Of “Stealing” Money- Abronye

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. Chairman Abronye is accusing government of stealing GHC 550million and keeping it at Jubilee House . He claims the previous government led by President Akufo-Addo left behind the money to be used to pay for the salaries of freshly recruited government workers The Bono regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has emphatically stated that by revoking the appointments of freshly recruited government workers, President Mahama has committed a crime. Speaking as a guest on the Movement in the Morning Political Show, Kwame Baffoe Abronye stated that President Mahama has not only used the pen to revoke their…
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“I Don’t Like People Comparing Me To Mahrez,” Says Man City’s Savinho
21 Feb

“I Don’t Like People Comparing Me To Mahrez,” Says Man City’s Savinho

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The Etihad Stadium is set to ignite this weekend as Premier League leaders Liverpool clash with Manchester City in a highly anticipated showdown. Arne Slot’s side, acutely aware of Arsenal’s relentless pursuit, understands that victory is paramount. City, equally driven to solidify their Champions League aspirations, will be determined to disrupt Liverpool’s title charge. Adding to the pre-match buzz, Showmax chatted to new City signing, Savinho. The Brazilian prodigy opens up about his dream move to the Premier League and shares insights into his remarkable journey from promising youth talent to rising star in Brazilian football. The game, which will…
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Dybala Double Helps Roma Edge Out Porto In Play-Off
21 Feb

Dybala Double Helps Roma Edge Out Porto In Play-Off

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Paulo Dybala scored twice as Roma fought back to beat Porto in a thrilling encounter and seal their place in the last 16 of the Europa League. The first leg between two of the competition’s favourites in the knockout round play-off had ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Thursday’s second leg in the balance. Samu opened the scoring for Porto in the 27th minute with a brilliant overhead kick, but Roma levelled eight minutes later thanks to Dybala’s fine finish into the bottom corner. The Argentine striker was on the scoresheet again just four minutes later as his drilled strike…
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Fenerbahce Into Last 16 But Crowd Trouble Mars Anderlecht Tie
21 Feb

Fenerbahce Into Last 16 But Crowd Trouble Mars Anderlecht Tie

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Play was suspended for 15 minutes in the Europa League play-off tie between Anderlecht and Fenerbahce on Thursday because of crowd trouble. Youssef En-Nesyri had given Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side a fourth-minute lead before the game was stopped, with TNT Sports’ coverage of the game reporting fighting in the stands. The players were then taken off the pitch with a message on the screen saying the match was suspended because of “inappropriate behaviour among spectators”. Image source: Getty Images Image caption: The message displayed on a screen at the stadium to explain why the game was suspended When play did resume, Anderlecht…
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AZ Alkmaar Or Real Sociedad To Face Man Utd Or Spurs After Play-Off Wins
21 Feb

AZ Alkmaar Or Real Sociedad To Face Man Utd Or Spurs After Play-Off Wins

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Manchester United and Tottenham will face AZ Alkmaar or Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League after the latter sides won their respective play-off ties. Dutch side Alkmaar drew 2-2 with Turkey’s Galatasaray on Thursday to progress 6-3 on aggregate, while Spanish outfit Sociedad beat Midtjylland of Denmark 5-2 on Thursday to go through 7-3 on aggregate. Alkmaar had won the first leg of the knockout round tie 4-1 to take command and went 2-0 up in the return. A clearance bounced in off Seiya Maikuma three minutes before half-time for their first and Denso Kasius added…
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Bullgod To Drag Shatta Wale To Court Again
21 Feb

Bullgod To Drag Shatta Wale To Court Again

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Artist manager Bullgod is set to take legal action against Shatta Wale once again after the dancehall artiste allegedly failed to honor their out-of-court settlement agreement. According to Bullgod, Shatta Wale had agreed to cover his legal fees and issue a public apology as part of their settlement but has yet to fulfill these obligations. Despite attempts to resolve the matter privately, including intervention from industry figures like VIP, Shatta Wale has not followed through on his commitments. Bullgod emphasized that his decision to take legal action is not about money but about ensuring accountability. He noted that their long-standing…
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