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National Honours and Awards 2024: President Akufo-Addo urges honourees to aspire to greater heights
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged recipients of this year’s National Honours and Awards and Presidential Honours for Distinguished Service to use their recognition as a catalyst for further accomplishments.
Speaking at the Accra International Conference Centre, he described the honourees as symbols of triumph over adversity, service over self, and hope over despair.
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National Honours and Awards 2024: President Akufo-Addo urges honourees to aspire to greater heights
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged recipients of this year’s National Honours and Awards and Presidential Honours for Distinguished Service to use their recognition as a catalyst for further accomplishments.
Speaking at the Accra International Conference Centre, he described the honourees as symbols of triumph over adversity, service over self, and hope over despair.
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Daddy Lumba, Ambolley to receive National Honours
Musicians Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley will today be honoured at the National Honours and Awards 2024 for their remarkable contributions to Ghana's creative arts industry.
The ceremony, which is set to take place at the Accra International Conference Centre, will see the two legends receive the Grand Medal for their faithful and loyal service to the nation.
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Sammy Crabbe: I will contest for NPP national chairman position in 2026
A former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammy Crabbe has called for significant constitutional reforms within the NPP, arguing that its current structure fails to adequately address the welfare of its members and stakeholders.
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Ghana National Honours: See list of 2024 award winners including Bawumia, Napo, Hawa Koomson and others
Some Ghanaians who have excelled in their various fields of national endeavour over the years are receiving national honours today.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is presenting the awards to them for their meritorious services, hard work, sacrifices and contribution to national development.
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See full list of phones that will no longer be able to use WhatsApp in 2025
WhatsApp will no longer be supported on 18 Android models and 3 iPhone models.
The New Year may be a time for fresh beginnings, but frustration is in store for those who like to squeeze every last drop of mileage out of a phone.
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National honours to be conferred on individuals today
Some Ghanaians who have excelled in their various fields of national endeavour over the years will today receive national honours and presented with awards for their meritorious services, hard work, sacrifices and contribution to national development.
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Mahama meets Kenyan President Ruto and pledges to deepen Ghana-Kenya relations
President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Kenyan President William Ruto have pledged to deepen ties, focusing on trade, investment, and regional integration.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the centre he founded has confirmed.
The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October.
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At the 2024 African Festival in Accra
The three-day 2024 edition of the African Festival got underway at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) on Saturday , December 28 with hundreds of patrons at the event.
The three day festival, running from 28th to 30th December, celebrates the diversity and unity of Africa through numerous activities ranging from live cultural performances to interactive cultural exhibits.
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Keta: Unidentified men demolish MCE's private building on reclaimed land
Following unresolved issues surrounding the management of the Keta reclaimed land, amidst an accusation that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area took the land meant for a stadium to build a private residence on it, some unidentified men on Sunday morning stormed the area to demolish the MCE’s building.
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Groom dies at wedding ceremony in Akyem Anamase
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Akyem Anamase near Oda in the Eastern Region last Friday when a groom, Chief Inspector Godwin Beniba, tragically passed away during his wedding ceremony.
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Anloga: 60-year-old chopbar operator killed in suspected robbery incident
A chopbar operator has been killed in a suspected robbery incident at Anloga Dornorgbor in the Volta Region.
The incident happened in the night in the Anloga District.
Identified as 60-year-old Dorcas Korkor Tetteh, she was found lying on the floor lifeless with marks all over her body in her room on Saturday morning [Dec 28, 2024].
Her chopbar is known as 'The Base'.
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Thieves electrocuted while attempting to steal streetlights
Two suspected thieves were electrocuted while allegedly attempting to steal solar streetlights in the Ogobiri community of Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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Wenchi: Police gun down armed robber in shootout
The Police in Wenchi, Bono Region, have shot and killed a suspected armed robber during a gunfire exchange on the Wenchi-Wa Highway.
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Okadaman on bail over alleged attempted robbery
The Amasaman Circuit Court has granted a GH₵50,000.00 bail with two sureties to a commercial motorbike rider (Okada rider) over a robbery attempt.
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Billionaire Tyler Perry reveals his son only gets 'Books and LEGOs' for Christmas
Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry has disclosed his unconventional approach to parenting, revealing that his 10-year-old son, Aman, receives only "books and LEGOs" as Christmas gifts.
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Ghana’s Black Galaxies fail to qualify for CHAN following loss to Nigeria
The Black Galaxies of Ghana have been eliminated from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a disappointing 3-1 loss to Nigeria in the second leg of their qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.
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Goaso queenmother empowers vigilante group ‘Salifu 11’ to deal with troublemakers following death of chief
The queenmother of the Goaso Traditional Area, Nana Afia Serwaa has empowered a vigilante group in the town, “Salifu 11” to provide security to the community, particularly, the Omanhene’s palace following the death of the Goasomanhene, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah.
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EU law mandating universal chargers for devices comes into force
Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid by the 27-nation bloc to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers, who will no longer have to purchase separate chargers for each device they own.
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Putin sorry over Azerbaijan Airlines crash but does not accept blame
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has apologised to the president of neighbouring Azerbaijan over the downing of a commercial airliner in Russian airspace, in which 38 people were killed - but stopped short of saying Russia was responsible.
In his first comments on the Christmas Day crash, Putin said the "tragic incident" had occurred when Russian air defence systems were repelling Ukrainian drones.
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Apple cancels iPhone 14 and iPhone SE for millions of users in 29 countries
There are three iPhones in Apple’s current range which have a Lightning connector: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone SE 3rd generation.
All three have just been taken off sale in 29 countries, including one that’s part of the U.K. Will other countries be affected?
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NDC Proforum honours Bagbin
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professional Forum has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin for what it says it was his role in strengthening Ghana’s democracy and providing steady leadership in a hung Parliament.
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Nothing has changed; we’ll return to court on Tuesday for collation and declaration - Gary Nimako
Lawyer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidates for the six constituencies, Gary Nimako Marfo, has stated that the Supreme Court’s ruling on four disputed parliamentary seats does not mark a significant change in the legal process.
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NPP, NDC trade accusations over Dome Kwabenya rerun decision
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have clashed over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to rerun voting at a Dome Kwabenya polling station following irregularities in the parliamentary collation process.