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Any breakaway from NPP could spell electoral doom for the party – Dr. Dankwah

1,868  Executive Director and Head of Polling at Global Info Analytics, Dr. Musah Dankwah says any breakaway from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could cost it dearly in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. He was referring to rumours about the possible breakaway of Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen to run for president as an independent candidate. According […]

Politics

Election tribunal rejects Peter Obi’s presidential election challenge in Nigeria

1,593  Nigeria’s Appeal Court has rejected one challenge to Bola Tinubu’s narrow victory in February’s presidential election. After a six-hour verdict, they said the appeal by Peter Obi’s Labour Party was without merit and dismissed all his arguments, including fraud. Their verdict on the challenge by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party is expected […]

Politics

Alan Kyerematen is behaving like a pampered child – Prof. Osei Bobie

1,723  Former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has been described as behaving like a pampered child following his decision Tuesday, to withdraw from the flagbearer race of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to political analyst, Prof. Osei Bobie, the political decision of the former Trades Minister indicates he does not have what […]

Politics

Road Fund Levy falls from 14.6% to ¢2.45bn in 2022 – Report

3,822  The government collected ¢2.095 billion as Road Fund Levy in the 2022 fiscal year, 14.63% lower than the actual target of ¢2.454 billion. According to the 2022 Annual Energy Sector Recovery Levies (ESLA) Report, total lodgement for the year under review amounted to ¢1.953 billion, indicating a shortfall of ¢141.60 million. The difference between […]

Health

Does Having Regular Intimacy Reduce The Chances Of Stroke In Older People?

1,548  As we age, our bodies undergo several changes, and maintaining good health becomes a primary concern. One health issue that affects a significant number of older individuals is stroke. A stroke occurs when there is an interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to a potentially life-threatening situation. However, recent studies have proposed […]

Politics

Decreasing filing fees for women parliamentary aspirants not enough – Zanetor Rawlings

1,496  National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has stated that it is not enough for the two main political parties, the NDC and the NPP to reduce filing fees for women parliamentary aspirants in their bid to encourage more women to participate […]

Education

TaTu: Tescon Members urged to support Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia campaign trail

1,199  An Aspiring Parliamentary candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tamale South constituency, Alhaji Baba Alhassan has appealed to members of the party to rally behind the Vice President, Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia to led the party in the 2024 general elections. According to him, Vice President Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia is the […]