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Torrential rains unleashed havoc on Sekondi Takoradi, leaving residents homeless and millions in losses

Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. […]

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Bawumia’s presence in the Npp has been creating lot of conflicts-Supporter of Kennedy Agyepong

A significant accusation has been leveled against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, by a supporter of Kennedy Agyapong, a prominent NPP figure and former presidential aspirant. The supporter claims that “Since he joined the party, it’s been conflict after conflict,” directly blaming Dr. Bawumia for the […]

Setting the records straight: Flawed logic and misplaced priorities in the Npp’s 31st January presidential primaries plan as espoused by Lawyer Frank Davies Amendment Committee

Ursula Owusu praises Akuffo Addo’s commitment for Npp’s development despite party’s defeat

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Ashanti Npp chairmen welcome Bawumia in his presidential bid towards the 2028; general elections

Former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, met with all 47 Constituency Chairmen in the Ashanti Region on June 21 as part of efforts to relaunch his presidential ambitions for the 2028 elections. The meeting, held in the party’s traditional stronghold, brought together other key party […]

Let’s watch the attitudes of our politicians before voting for them – Npp MP’s PRO

EC rerules out 2024 Ablekuma North Parliamenary elections

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Ghana Black Star experience to start in July this year.

The “Black Star Experience” is a key initiative under the government’s flagship programme for the tourism, arts, and culture sector. The project is designed to redefine and promote the Ghanaian identity, attract investments, generate employment, and boost tourism. It will feature a year-round celebration encompassing all major entertainment, artistic, cultural, and educational disciplines. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Houadjeto said: “We are putting together a number of events that will be remarkable for anybody who comes in.” She said that in July, there would be the Black Star Festival both in Ghana and abroad. Then in August, PANAFEST and Emancipation

Man United in advanced talk with former favorite for surprise return

Ruben Amorim could retain some crucial experience at Old Trafford. / IMAGO/PRiME Media Images Manchester United have agreed a deal to bring former centre-back Jonny Evans back to the club in the form of a youth development role, according to reports. Evans spent the final two seasons of his accomplished professional career back at United, a club he first joined more than two decades earlier after leaving his native Northern Ireland. After serving as an able deputy during the latter years of Sir Alex Ferguson’s trophy-laden tenure, Evans spent eight years divided between West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City. Erik ten Hag sanctioned

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Didi appointed as as the Accra Hearts of Of Oak Coach

Accra Hearts of Oak has announced the appointment of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani as the new head coach of the club going into the 2025/26 football season. The experienced tactician, widely respected in Ghanaian football circles, has signed a two-year contract with the Phobians, with the club confirming that his appointment takes immediate effect. Dramani returns to the Ghana Premier League with a wealth of experience and an impressive coaching résumé, having previously led arch-rivals Asante Kotoko to back-to-back league titles. Dramani’s immediate challenge will be to prepare Hearts of Oak for the high-stakes 2025 President’s Cup clash against his former club, Asante Kotoko.

Torrential rains unleashed havoc on Sekondi Takoradi, leaving residents homeless and millions in losses

Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. The torrential rains swept away electric appliances, household items, clothing, and other personal belongings, leaving many families with nothing. Undisclosed sums of money were also lost in the deluge. Government properties were not spared, with a $200 million Astro Turf project at Effiankwanta particularly hard hit. Residents described the flooded

$200 Effiankwanta Astro Turf turns into a swimming pool after heavy rains

The $200,000 Effiakuma AstroTurf built in the Effiakuma Constituency has been turned into a swimming pool after heavy rains. According to reports, the artificial pitch in Effiakuma was submerged in water after hours of rainfall in Takoradi. In the viral video spotted on Facebook, residents, mostly children and teenagers, were seen swimming in the ool The information gathered suggests Construction of the facility officially began in 2018 and reportedly cost $200,000. Then Member of Parliament for the Effia Constituency, Joseph Cudjoe stated, “The reason for the plethora of recreational facilities in Effia is to use them as a vehicle through which football talents develop.